Berit og Peter Wessel Zapffes Fond

Berit og Peter Wessel Zapffes Fond is a Norwegian foundation (stiftelse) named after Berit and Peter Wessel Zapffe. Peter Wessel Zapffe was a Norwegian philosopher, author, and mountaineer, best known for his philosophical work on the meaning of life and his association with the University of Oslo. The foundation appears in public records and is linked to the University of Oslo's SUM (Centre for Development and the Environment) research network, where it is listed as a supporting entity. The foundation's purpose is not fully documented in the available evidence, but it is understood to support research or cultural activities connected to the Zapffe legacy. As a foundation, it is a non-profit entity rather than a commercial company, and it does not trade shares or operate for profit. Its activities are primarily philanthropic and academic in nature. The foundation's website is hosted by the University of Oslo, indicating a close institutional relationship. No further details about its founding year, board members, or specific grant programs are available in the provided evidence.

The foundation is named after Berit and Peter Wessel Zapffe. Peter Wessel Zapffe (1899–1990) was a Norwegian philosopher, author, and mountaineer, known for his philosophical essays and his association with the University of Oslo. The foundation was established to honor their legacy, likely supporting research or cultural activities. It is listed as part of the University of Oslo's SUM network, suggesting it was created or is administered in connection with the university. No specific founding date or historical milestones are available in the provided evidence.

1. 1Wikidata entry for Berit og Peter Wessel Zapffes Fondwikidata.org
2. 2University of Oslo SUM network pagesum.uio.no