The increase has been made possible both by the Humanities and Social Sciences Donation (1994) of SEK 1.5 billion and the Erik Rönnberg Donation (early 1990s) of SEK 9 million, and by profit from financial management, which has substantially extended the foundation's asset base.

Research grants awarded, 1989–2021

For the ten-year period 2011–2021, research funds awarded amounted to SEK 4,433 million while the foundation's assets increased from SEK 8,759 million to SEK 18,367 million. At year-end 2021, profit brought forward made up 19,7 times the research funds awarded for the year and the costs of conducting the foundation's activities. Results from financial management thus contributes to the purpose of supporting academic research associated with Sweden.