BC Children's Hospital Foundation

What BC Children's Hospital Foundation does

BC Children's Hospital Foundation (BCCHF) is the registered British Columbia society and Canadian charity that serves as the exclusive fundraising arm for BC Children's Hospital, BC Children's Hospital Research Institute, and Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children. The foundation bridges the gap between government funding and the capital, equipment, research, and specialist-recruitment needs of the province's only dedicated pediatric acute-care hospital, which serves over one million children across British Columbia and the Yukon — the largest geographic catchment of any children's hospital in North America. Its operating context is unusually privileged: it holds a top-five global pediatric hospital ranking, runs an integrated acute-care/research/rehabilitation/mental-health campus, and supports over 1,500 on-campus researchers and the Clinical Trials Super Hub launched in 2024.

BCCHF operates an integrated multi-channel fundraising platform rather than a single product line. Core donation mechanisms include online one-time and monthly giving (League of Mighty), planned/legacy giving, securities transfers, and Donor Advised Fund acceptance. Supporting programs include signature events (RBC Race for the Kids, Crystal Ball), a peer-to-peer DIY fundraising platform, corporate partnerships, school/youth fundraising with the Young Ambassador Program (ages 3–21), the Innovators next-generation leadership giving tier ($10,000/season for 2026-2027), and a lottery program funding pediatric research. Donors are acquired via digital, social (#ShareMyBCCH), community-driven, and door-to-door channels. Total annual fundraising revenue is approximately CAD $80.8M, sourced from grassroots donors ($25.35M), major donors ($16.31M), corporate partners ($15.75M), bequests ($18.69M), and special events ($4.7M).

The foundation is governed by a community-and-corporate board (including representation from RBC, Teck Resources, Deloitte, and A&W), led by President & CEO Malcolm Berry since March 2021, and supported by an executive team of seven VPs covering Philanthropy, Strategic Partnerships, Brand, BI/IT, People & Culture, and Finance. It is a member of Canada's Children's Hospital Foundations (CCHF) and Children's Miracle Network (CMN), accredited under the Imagine Canada Standards Program since 2019, and has been recognized as a BC Top Employer for over 14 consecutive years.

Name

BC Children's Hospital Foundation

Legal name

British Columbia's Children's Hospital Foundation

Website

https://bcchf.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

BC Children's Hospital Foundation is a Canadian charity that raises philanthropic funds for BC Children's Hospital, its research institute, and Sunny Hill Health Centre, serving over one million children across British Columbia and the Yukon.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pediatric Healthcare Foundation Services

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Maternal, Child & Family Health Organizations (BPAGACAF)

Keywords

• Pediatric hospital fundraising
• Charitable foundation services
• Healthcare philanthropy programs
• Donor engagement services
• Corporate giving partnerships

Headquarters

HQ city

Vancouver

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Donations from a large donor community including monthly gifts (League of Mighty), one-time gifts, and major gifts. Revenue is split across grassroots donors ($25.35M), major donors ($16.31M), and event attendees ($4.7M).
2. Corporate Partnerships: Corporate giving, employee fundraising, payroll giving, matching gifts, cause marketing, and event sponsorships. Companies sponsor signature galas and grassroots events. Revenue from corporate sources: $15.75M.
3. Legacy/Bequest Giving: Planned gifts through wills, registered accounts, life insurance, property, and trusts. Legacy Circle members are recognized donors. Revenue from bequests: $18.69M.
4. Lottery Programs: BCCHF lottery program sells tickets to support research initiatives. Proceeds fund research at the hospital supporting over 1,000 researchers.
5. Securities Donations: Donors transfer appreciated stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. BCCHF issues a charitable receipt for fair market value with no capital gains tax owed.
6. Donor Advised Fund (DAF) Grants: BCCHF accepts grants from DAF sponsors including Canada Helps, Charitable Impact, and Vancouver Foundation. Donors can name BCCHF as a DAF beneficiary.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

BC Children's Hospital Foundation is the fundraising arm for BC Children's Hospital, BC Children's Hospital Research Institute, Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children, and mental health services. It solicits and stewards charitable contributions from individual donors, corporations, estates, and event participants through online giving, monthly giving (League of Mighty), legacy/bequest giving, securities donations, Donor Advised Funds, signature events, corporate partnerships, school/youth fundraising, the Innovators giving circle, and lottery programs, channeling approximately $80.8M annually into pediatric care, research, and rehabilitation for over one million children across British Columbia and the Yukon.

Product overview

BC Children's Hospital Foundation is a charitable organization operating as a single integrated fundraising platform rather than a modular product suite. The core offering centers on a web-based donation and fundraising system that encompasses online giving (one-time, monthly, securities), legacy/planned giving, and Donor Advised Fund acceptance. Supporting programs include signature events (RBC Race for the Kids, Crystal Ball), a DIY fundraising platform for personal campaigns, corporate partnership programs, school and youth fundraising with the Young Ambassador Program, the Innovators next-generation giving circle, Artist Series merchandise, and lottery programs. All offerings funnel into supporting BC Children's Hospital's pediatric care, research, and rehabilitation services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Innovators: A next-generation leadership giving program where members engage directly with clinicians and researchers at BC Children's Hospital, direct funding to member-chosen projects, and serve as ambassadors. Members commit to a $10,000 investment for each season.
• Young Ambassador Program
• Small is Mighty Artist Series
• League of Mighty

Products and services

• Online Donation Program Web-based platform enabling donors to make one-time and monthly donations to BC Children's Hospital via credit card, with automatic tax receipt issuance.
• League of Mighty Monthly Giving Program Recurring monthly donor program for individual supporters providing continuous funding for pediatric research and care.
• Legacy Giving Program Planned giving program allowing donors to leave charitable bequests in wills, name the Foundation as beneficiary of registered accounts, or donate life insurance and property.
• Securities Gift Program Program enabling donors to transfer appreciated stocks, bonds, and mutual funds directly to the Foundation, providing tax advantages and charitable receipts for fair market value.
• Donor Advised Fund (DAF) Program Program accepting grants from Donor Advised Fund sponsors (Canada Helps, Charitable Impact, Vancouver Foundation) and enabling donors to name BCCHF as DAF beneficiary.
• Signature Events (RBC Race for the Kids, Crystal Ball) Annual flagship fundraising events including the RBC Race for the Kids (93,000+ participants) and Crystal Ball gala that drive significant revenue and corporate sponsorship.
• DIY Fundraising Platform Online peer-to-peer platform enabling supporters to create personal fundraising pages for birthdays, weddings, memorials, and DIY events with customizable stories and donation tracking.
• Corporate Partnership Program Business engagement program offering corporate giving, employee fundraising, payroll giving, matching gifts, event sponsorship, cause marketing, and national partnership opportunities.
• Schools + Youth Fundraising Program Youth engagement program including the Young Ambassador Program for ages 3–21, school fundraisers with Odlum Brown matching sponsorship (up to $20,000), birthday programs, and community events.
• Innovators Leadership Giving Program Next-generation leadership program where members engage directly with clinicians and researchers, direct funding toward member-chosen hospital projects, and serve as ambassadors. Membership requires a $10,000 investment per season.
• Artist Series Merchandise Limited-edition merchandise collection (t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, totes) featuring artwork from Vancouver-based artists like Chairman Ting, with proceeds supporting hospital programs.
• BCCHF Lottery Program Lottery ticket sales at bcchildren.com with proceeds funding research initiatives at BC Children's Hospital supporting over 1,000 researchers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 100,000 kids served annually at the hospital
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and minor.

• Children's Miracle Network (CMN)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerBCCHF is a member of Children's Miracle Network, an organization that raises funds and awareness for children's hospitals across North America. This membership enables national corporate partnerships and fundraising campaigns.
• Canada's Children's Hospital Foundations (CCHF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBCCHF is part of Canada's Children's Hospital Foundations, representing 13 children's hospitals across Canada committed to ensuring all kids have access to the very best health care. Malcolm Berry, President & CEO, serves on the CCHF board of directors.
• Public Outreach & F2F DirectsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCanadian organizations that help charities like BCCHF recruit monthly donors through door-to-door fundraising campaigns. Fundraisers are compensated through an hourly wage with no commission and can be identified by branded vests, t-shirts, hats, and photo ID badges.
• Odlum BrowncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOdlum Brown is the Official Schools Match Sponsor for BCCHF. Until June 30, 2026, Odlum Brown doubles eligible one-time donations from school fundraisers, up to a cumulative $20,000, effectively doubling the impact of youth fundraising efforts.
• Purdys ChocolatiercoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPurdys Chocolatier's seventh annual Dear Santa Bar campaign raised $1.4 million for children's hospitals in Canada since 2019, with $2 donated per bar sold. Supports hospital foundations in various Canadian cities including BCCHF.
• International Kids RunwayminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsored an 18-year-old influencer Vivian Lang's charity concert benefiting BC Children's Hospital. The event attracted 300 attendees and raised funds for the hospital.
• Northern HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNorthern Health partnered with BCCHF to bring the Iceland Model youth substance use prevention program to the Robson Valley. BCCHF contributed donor-funded pediatric mental health expertise to the initiative, supporting a community coalition of over 100 members.
• Mining for MiraclescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerThe BC mining community's fundraising campaign in support of BC Children's Hospital. Reached $2.25 million toward a $6 million goal for a new centre for children with complex health needs. Catherine McLeod-Seltzer's father Don McLeod served as Chair of Mining for Miracles in 1992.
• Young Ambassador Program (co-founded by Chris Chan family)supportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-founded by Chris Chan and his wife Stella and son Arthur in 2010 to support BC Children's Hospital. Has raised over $3 million in cumulative donations while empowering hundreds of youth with leadership, organizational and fundraising skills.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• SickKids Foundation: The fundraising foundation for The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, Canada's largest and most established children's hospital foundation. Directly comparable in mission, multi-channel fundraising model (events, monthly giving, legacy, corporate), and pediatric research funding focus.
• CHU Sainte-Justine Foundation: Foundation for Quebec's primary pediatric academic health centre. Comparable as a French-Canadian pediatric hospital foundation with similar signature events, major-gift programs, and research funding mandate.
• Alberta Children's Hospital Foundation: Fundraising arm for Alberta's only dedicated pediatric hospital. Operates a similar model combining community fundraising, signature events (e.g., Lotteries, Radiothon), corporate partnerships, and research funding in a single-province geographic mandate.
• Stollery Children's Hospital Foundation: Foundation supporting the Stollery Children's Hospital in Edmonton, serving Alberta and Western Canada. Comparable in scope of pediatric services funded, lottery programs, and corporate-led major-gift campaigns.
• Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) Foundation: Foundation for Ottawa's CHEO, one of Canada's major pediatric hospitals. Comparable in community-led fundraising model, signature events, and donor segmentation strategy.
• IWK Foundation: Fundraising foundation for the IWK Health Centre in Halifax, the pediatric and women's hospital serving Atlantic Canada. Comparable as a regional children's hospital foundation with lottery, planned giving, and corporate partnership programs.

Broad incumbents

• BC Women's Health Foundation: Co-located on the BC Children's/BC Women's campus and historically part of the same redevelopment project. Sibling foundation serving the women's health mandate of the integrated site, sharing donor overlap and event infrastructure.
• VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation: Major Vancouver-based hospital foundation where VP Strategic Partnerships Joanne Waxman previously worked. Comparable in regional scope, major-gift and corporate partnership sophistication, and competition for BC-based philanthropic capital.

Emerging players

• Children's Miracle Network: North American alliance of children's hospital foundations of which BCCHF is a member. Provides national corporate partnership infrastructure (e.g., network-wide campaigns) and benchmarks fundraising best practices among member foundations.

Others

• Canada's Children's Hospital Foundations (CCHF): Collective of 13 Canadian children's hospital foundations in which BCCHF participates (BCCHF CEO Malcolm Berry sits on the CCHF board). Functions as a national advocacy and shared-fundraising platform rather than a competitor, but shapes peer benchmarking and joint campaigns.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/bcchf
• Facebookfacebook.com/bcchildrens

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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Investments

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