The Montreal Children's Hospital Foundation

What The Montreal Children's Hospital Foundation does

The Montreal Children's Hospital Foundation is a Canadian charitable non-profit established in 1973 to fund innovation in pediatric research, teaching, and care at the Montreal Children's Hospital (founded 1904), the only bilingual pediatric hospital in North America, which serves 63% of Quebec's territory. The Foundation operates a portfolio of donor-acquisition and stewardship products built on a standard web-based donation platform (secure.fondationduchildren.com) with CRM-backed donor management, e-card delivery, automatic tax receipts, and self-service DIY fundraising pages. Signature fundraising programs include the Pedal for Kids cycling event (35 years, $16M+ cumulatively), the Bal des tannants annual gala (25 years), the St. Bruno Challenge Cup, the Road to 100km swim, the Circle of Hugs (Cercle des câlins) monthly giving program, planned giving and legacy bequests, donated securities, and dedicated funds such as P.K.'s Helping Hand. Distribution is multi-channel, combining online, phone, mail, retail partner drop-off (e.g., Dormez-vous during the 2024 postal strike), door-to-door and telemarketing via Engagement Public, social media, outdoor/TV advertising, and signature events. The Foundation is led by President Renée Vézina with governance from a board that includes senior executives from TD Bank, Shopify, BMO, CGI, Azrieli Foundation, and Broccolini. The organization has raised over $474.5M since 1973 and concluded its historic 'Unexpected Ways to Heal' (Panser autrement) campaign in May 2026 at $373,514,076, the largest hospital foundation campaign ever completed in Quebec.

Name

The Montreal Children's Hospital Foundation

Legal name

The Montreal Children's Hospital Foundation

Website

https://fondationduchildren.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Montreal Children's Hospital Foundation is a Canadian non-profit established in 1973 that raises funds for pediatric research, teaching, and care at the Montreal Children's Hospital, the only bilingual pediatric hospital in North America serving 63% of Quebec.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Healthcare Philanthropy / Pediatric Hospital Fundraising

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

akta.pro primary industry

Hospitals, Clinics & Charitable Healthcare Providers (BPAGACAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Children’s Hospitals & Pediatric Health Systems (HLAFAJAG), Maternal, Child & Family Health Organizations (BPAGACAF)

Keywords

• Pediatric hospital fundraising
• Healthcare philanthropy
• Charitable giving programs
• Donor management services
• Community fundraising events

Headquarters

HQ city

Montreal

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time and monthly recurring donations from individual donors supporting pediatric healthcare, research, and family support programs at the Montreal Children's Hospital.
2. Corporate Donations: Corporate gifts from businesses, including sponsorship of events like the Bal des tannants gala and the Mirella and Lino Saputo Foundation presenting sponsorship.
3. Planned Giving/Legacy Gifts: Bequests, charitable remainder trusts, and planned giving programs allowing donors to include the foundation in their estate planning.
4. Event Fundraising: Revenue from signature events including the Bal des tannants gala, Pedal for Kids cycling event, golf tournaments, and community fundraising events.
5. Donated Securities: Gifts of publicly traded securities offered as an alternative to cash donations.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The Montreal Children's Hospital Foundation is a nonprofit charitable organization that raises and manages philanthropic funds to support pediatric healthcare, research, and family assistance programs at the Montreal Children's Hospital. It enables individual and corporate donations, recurring giving, planned/legacy gifts, event-based fundraising, and cause-marketing partnerships, channeling funds toward hospital equipment, research, patient care programs, and direct financial aid for families with sick children.

Product overview

The Montreal Children's Hospital Foundation operates as a healthcare philanthropy organization offering a comprehensive suite of fundraising products and services. The core offering includes an online donation platform supporting one-time, monthly, in-memory, and in-honor gifts with secure credit card processing and e-card delivery. The foundation runs signature events including the Pedal for Kids cycling fundraiser (35 years, $16M+ raised), the annual Bal des tannants gala ($2.75M raised in 2026), and the St. Bruno Challenge Cup sporting event. DIY fundraising pages enable community-driven campaigns with automatic tax receipt generation. The Circle of Hugs monthly giving program provides sustained donor support. The foundation recently concluded its historic Unexpected Ways to Heal campaign raising $373,514,076 for pediatric care innovation. Le Children publications keep donors informed through magazines and bulletins. P.K.'s Helping Hand Fund provides direct financial assistance to families in crisis.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Pedal for Kids / Pédalez pour les enfants: Annual cycling event that has been running for 35 years, raising over $16 million for the foundation.
• Bal des tannants
• Unexpected Ways to Heal / Panser autrement

Products and services

• Online Donation Platform Secure online donation platform enabling one-time, monthly, in-memory, and in-honor gifts with credit card processing and e-card delivery capabilities, for individual and corporate donors.
• Pedal for Kids Event Annual community cycling fundraiser that has run for 35 years, raising over $16 million cumulatively to support pediatric care and research at the Montreal Children's Hospital.
• Bal des tannants Gala Annual signature fundraising gala for major donors, corporate sponsors, and Quebec business and philanthropic leaders, with the 25th edition raising $2.75 million in May 2026.
• P.K.'s Helping Hand Fund Direct financial assistance program for families facing serious financial hardship due to their child's illness, supported by P.K. Subban's $10 million commitment and serving over 100,000 families since 2015.
• Unexpected Ways to Heal Campaign Major capital campaign supporting innovation in research, teaching, and care at the Montreal Children's Hospital and pediatric research at the RI-MUHC, which raised $373,514,076 by conclusion in 2026.
• Circle of Hugs Monthly Giving Program Monthly recurring donation program enabling donors to provide sustained year-round support to pediatric patients, with options starting at $15-$25 per month.
• DIY Fundraising Pages Self-service online platform that lets supporters create personal fundraising pages, join teams, track progress, and collect donations with automatic tax receipt generation.
• St. Bruno Challenge Cup Annual sporting event held at Albert-Schweitzer Park in Saint-Bruno de Montarville that raises funds for the foundation through community participation.
• Road to 100km Swim Challenge Five-day athletic challenge organized by students of Collège Jean-de-Brébeuf in which participants swim 100 km at Lac Meech to raise funds for the foundation.
• Le Children Publications Magazine and newsletter publications providing donors and supporters with updates on hospital activities, research breakthroughs, and the impact of their contributions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $474.5 million raised since 1973
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Mirella and Lino Saputo FoundationflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 11 May 2026Presenting sponsor of the 25th Bal des tannants gala, one of the Foundation's most important annual fundraising events. The partnership helped raise $2.75 million and $373.5 million for the overall campaign.
• TD Bank GroupcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 11 May 2026Abe Adham, Managing Director and Head of Quebec Investment Banking & Chair of Quebec Market, served as honorary co-chair of the Bal des tannants. TD also supported as Tables des tannants sponsor.
• Dormez-vousminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 13 December 2024Mattress retailer partnership during postal strike to accept cheque donations at Greater Montreal locations. Enables donors to drop off donations during the holiday campaign when mail delivery was unavailable.
• Engagement PublicminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner for door-to-door and telemarketing fundraising campaigns operating in Montreal neighborhoods.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• IWK Foundation: Foundation supporting the IWK Health Centre in Halifax, focused on women's, children's, and youth health — directly comparable mission and signature events such as the IWK Telethon.
• CHU Sainte-Justine Foundation: Foundation supporting Quebec's largest mother-child university hospital center, headquartered in Montreal. Closest regional peer given shared pediatric mandate and Quebec donor base.
• SickKids Foundation: Charitable foundation supporting Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children, Canada's largest pediatric hospital fundraising organization. Direct peer in pediatric hospital philanthropy across Canada.
• Stollery Children's Hospital Foundation: Foundation raising funds for the Stollery Children's Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta — comparable pediatric hospital foundation structure and donor programs.
• Alberta Children's Hospital Foundation: Charitable foundation for the Alberta Children's Hospital in Calgary, with comparable fundraising programs and signature community events.
• Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) Foundation: Foundation for a major pediatric hospital in Ottawa, raising funds for children's healthcare, research, and family support — directly comparable mission and donor programs.
• BC Children's Hospital Foundation: Philanthropic foundation supporting British Columbia's primary pediatric hospital, running comparable signature events, monthly giving, and major gift campaigns.

Regional players

• Opération Enfant Soleil: Quebec-focused children's health charity funding pediatric care and research across the province — competes for the same Quebec francophone donor base and corporate sponsorships.

Broad incumbents

• Children's Miracle Network Hospitals: North American nonprofit raising funds for 170+ children's hospitals including Canadian foundations; broader incumbent serving as a fundraising platform and aggregator that competes for corporate giving partnerships.
• Shriners Hospitals for Children Foundation: U.S.-based pediatric specialty hospital foundation operating internationally, with comparable signature events and donor programs but a multi-hospital network structure.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/fondChildren
• YouTubeyoutube.com/montrealchildrens
• Facebookfacebook.com/lechildren
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fondationduchildren
• Instagraminstagram.com/fondationduchildren

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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