The foundation may also provide financing for medical equipment and engage in punctual support in human or environmental incidents.

The C. Ehrnrooth Foundation provides grants and other financial support to individuals, institutes, organisations and universities engaged in promoting scientific research, studies, fine art, literature and cultural activities.

The foundation also established the Ehrnrooth Fellowship at the Clinic of Neurological Surgery of the Helsinki University Central Hospital, for post-graduate studies training and research in neurological surgery and diagnostics. Since 2010, well over 1 million euros have been distributed to 26 fellows, representing 18 nationalities.