The donations granted in 2008 totaled EUR 283.550,00. Donations were given to the following causes:

Scanning Laser for the treatment of retinal disorders, Helsinki University Central Hospital, EUR 92.700

Kaarina Marianne Wargelin M.A., dissertation “Beyond the Atlantic; Identity Borders and the Finnish American Diaspora, 1850-2000″. EUR 10.850

Reconstruction of the port icebreaker S/S Turso EUR 80.000

Helsinki mother and child home association, renewal of computer equipment, EUR 20.000

Gallery Norsu, Society for New Craft, the first Finnish gallery to participate in the famous international Sofa Chicago Art Fair,  EUR 5.000

Erkkola; acquisition of the facility by the municipality of Tuusula for cultural purposes, donation of EUR 75,000 for reconstruction.