Queensway Carleton Hospital Foundation

What Queensway Carleton Hospital Foundation does

Queensway Carleton Hospital Foundation is the dedicated fundraising arm of Queensway Carleton Hospital (QCH), a 50-year-old acute care facility in Ottawa, Ontario serving approximately 500,000 residents — 50% of the city's population. Established alongside the hospital in 1976, the Foundation is a charitable nonprofit incorporated in Ontario that channels individual donations, corporate sponsorships, planned gifts, and event revenue into capital equipment, facility upgrades, and mental health services for QCH. It is the only healthcare foundation in Ottawa accredited under Imagine Canada's National Standards Program.

The Foundation operates a multi-channel fundraising platform anchored by an online donation portal, the QCH 50/50 Monthly Lottery, the QCARES recurring giving program, and a Giftabulator group-gift tool, supplemented by four major annual events (Visionaries Breakfast, Lumière Gala, Spurs & Sparkles, Mah Jong Tournament) and capital campaigns targeting medical equipment ($3-5M annually), surgical suite upgrades ($2.5M), MRI replacement ($1M), bed bay expansion ($4M), and the recently completed $6M Barbara Crook and Dan Greenberg Mental Health Centre. Corporate partnerships with RBC Royal Bank, Brookstreet Hotel, Wesley Clover Foundation, Otto's Ottawa, and Myers Automotive Group provide sustained sponsorship depth, while transformational gifts from the Crook/Greenberg family and Kanata North Business Association anchor major capital initiatives.

The Foundation is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors (currently chaired by Alan Doak, succeeding Fred Seller) and led by President and CEO Shannon Gorman, who joined in 2020. It employs 1,001-5,000 staff across the broader QCH ecosystem, generates no commercial revenue (donations are voluntary and tax-deductible), and operates exclusively within the Ottawa regional catchment with no disclosed geographic expansion plans beyond the existing Hub350 partnership in Kanata North Tech Park.

Name

Queensway Carleton Hospital Foundation

Legal name

Queensway Carleton Hospital Foundation

Website

https://qchfoundation.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Queensway Carleton Hospital Foundation is the charitable fundraising arm of Queensway Carleton Hospital in Ottawa, raising donations through events, monthly giving, lotteries, and capital campaigns to fund medical equipment, facility upgrades, and mental health services for a hospital serving 50% of Ottawa's population.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Healthcare Philanthropy and Hospital Fundraising

NAICS

Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Voluntary Health Organizations (813212)

SIC

Services-Hospitals (8060)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Charities & Grantmaking Intermediaries (BPAGAKAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hospitals, Clinics & Charitable Healthcare Providers (BPAGACAB), Community Health & Prevention Program Funding (HLAJALAF)

Keywords

• Healthcare philanthropy
• Hospital fundraising
• Charitable foundation
• Monthly giving programs
• Charity lottery programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Ottawa

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time and recurring donations from community members supporting hospital equipment and facility upgrades.
2. Monthly Giving Program (QCARES): Recurring monthly donations that provide steady funding for medical equipment purchases.
3. Special Events: Revenue from galas, breakfast events, tournaments, and community fundraising events.
4. Lottery Programs: 50/50 monthly lottery program where proceeds support medical device purchases.
5. Planned Giving (Bequests): Gifts made through Wills and estate planning, allowing donors to leave lasting legacies.
6. Gifts of Securities: Donations of publicly traded securities, allowing donors to avoid capital gains taxes.
7. Corporate Partnerships: Sponsorships and donations from businesses supporting specific campaigns or events.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Queensway Carleton Hospital Foundation is the dedicated fundraising arm of Queensway Carleton Hospital, raising charitable donations from individuals, corporations, and event attendees to fund medical equipment, capital projects, and program expansion at the hospital. Its core offerings include one-time and recurring (QCARES) online donations, a QCH 50/50 Monthly Lottery, planned giving through Wills and securities, and named capital campaigns for surgical suites, MRI, bed capacity, and mental health.

Product overview

Queensway Carleton Hospital Foundation operates as a healthcare philanthropy organization managing multiple fundraising products and campaigns. The core offering includes an online donation platform supporting one-time, monthly, and tribute gifts, along with the QCH 50/50 Monthly Lottery and Giftabulator group gift management. Major funding campaigns target medical equipment ($3-5M annual), surgical suite upgrades ($2.5M), MRI technology ($1M), and the Barbara Crook and Dan Greenberg Mental Health Centre ($6M raised). Event programs include Visionaries Breakfast, Spurs & Sparkles gala, Lumière Gala, and Mah Jong Tournament. Additional services encompass the Champion of Care recognition program and email newsletter subscription for donor engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Online Donation Platform Digital donation system enabling one-time and monthly gifts, tribute donations, and e-card delivery for honouring or memorializing individuals; supports secure payment processing and automatic charitable tax receipting for donations $10 and over.
• QCH 50/50 Monthly Lottery Monthly 50/50 lottery program where ticket purchases support the purchase of critical medical devices for Queensway Carleton Hospital; operates via a dedicated online platform.
• Monthly Giving Program (QCARES) Recurring monthly donation program where donor contributions are matched to help purchase life-saving medical devices for Queensway Carleton Hospital.
• Giftabulator Online gift management platform enabling donors to organize and coordinate group gifts for charitable causes in support of Queensway Carleton Hospital.
• Medical Equipment and Devices Campaign Annual campaign to raise $3-5 million for upgrading and replacing aging medical equipment and technology at Queensway Carleton Hospital, helping to reduce wait times and provide the latest tools to medical experts.
• Surgical Suite Upgrade Campaign $2.5 million campaign to upgrade operating rooms with 4K technology, smart software, and state-of-the-art equipment to support more than 20,000 day surgery cases and 3,500 complex surgeries performed annually at QCH.
• MRI Campaign $1 million campaign to upgrade the GE MRI machine at QCH for higher quality scans, 30% more scan capacity, and enhanced patient safety and comfort.
• Building Space Between the Walls Campaign $4 million campaign to create 15 new bed bays repurposed from space inside the hospital, addressing hospital overcrowding above 100% capacity and reducing hallway medicine at QCH.
• HOPES RISING Mental Health Campaign $6 million fundraising campaign supporting the expansion and renovation of The Barbara Crook and Dan Greenberg Mental Health Centre at Queensway Carleton Hospital, in partnership with $9 million in provincial funding.
• Fifty for 50 Campaign Anniversary campaign tied to QCH's 50th anniversary (1976-2026) raising funds for hospital improvements and equipment at Queensway Carleton Hospital.
• Visionaries Breakfast Annual fundraising breakfast event bringing together business, community and medical leaders to support medical equipment purchases at Queensway Carleton Hospital.
• Spurs & Sparkles Annual equestrian-themed fundraising gala presented by RBC Royal Bank and hosted at Wesley Clover Parks, supporting hospital initiatives at Queensway Carleton Hospital.
• Lumière Gala Annual charity gala presented by Brookstreet Hotel and RBC Royal Bank, raising funds for Queensway Carleton Hospital.
• Mah Jong Tournament Annual fundraising tournament held in memory of Teri Levine, raising funds for medical equipment at Queensway Carleton Hospital.
• Champion of Care Program Recognition program allowing patients to honour nurses, doctors, support staff or volunteers for exceptional care received at Queensway Carleton Hospital.
• Planned Giving (Gifts in Your Will) Planned giving program enabling donors to make charitable bequests through Wills and estate planning, allowing them to leave lasting legacies supporting Queensway Carleton Hospital.
• Gifts of Securities Program allowing donors to donate publicly traded securities to QCH Foundation while avoiding capital gains taxes, providing a tax-efficient giving option.
• Donor Advised Fund Giving channel that allows donors to recommend grants from their donor-advised funds to support Queensway Carleton Hospital Foundation's fundraising priorities.

Quantifiable outcome

• QCH provides care to 50% of Ottawa's population (500,000+ people)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Sandra Schmirler FoundationminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Donated $50,330 for point-of-care ultrasound for the Childbirth Centre at QCH, coinciding with QCH's 50th anniversary and 'Fifty for 50' campaign. Foundation founded in 2001 in honour of Olympic gold-medal curler Sandra Schmirler.
• Kanata North Business Association (KNBA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Partnership for Hub350 ecosystem project. QCH Lounge will be opened within Hub350, hosting forums, educational sessions, and health/wellness resources for 500+ companies in Kanata North Tech Park. KNBA pledged $350,000 and named QCH as Official Health and Wellness Partners.
• RBC Royal BankcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor for multiple events including Visionaries Breakfast and Spurs & Sparkles. Major corporate supporter of hospital fundraising efforts.
• Brookstreet HotelcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerHost venue and presenting sponsor for Lumière Gala. Sir Terry Matthews, owner, hosted pre-gala reception and donated items to auction. Long-standing supporter with 20-year partnership.
• Otto's OttawacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor for Mah Jong 2026 tournament. Major corporate supporter of community fundraising events.
• Wesley Clover FoundationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor for Lumière Charity Gala alongside Brookstreet Hotel. Associated with Sir Terry Matthews and technology sector in Kanata.
• Wesley Clover ParkscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerHost venue for Spurs & Sparkles event. Led organizing committee for equestrian-themed fundraising evening.
• Beer StoreminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEight Beer Store locations in west Ottawa selected QCH Foundation as charity of choice, allowing customers to return empties as donations or make cash donations. Raised $42,500 over two years.
• TRUEdotDESIGNminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDigital marketing agency that redesigned QCH Foundation website, donating a portion of their time as part of company's community giving values.
• Accora VillageminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTitle sponsor for Hope Returns Online Auction. Supporting various foundation events and initiatives.

Scale indicators25 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• The Ottawa Hospital Foundation: Fundraising arm of Ottawa's largest academic hospital, operating in the same city and donor pool as QCH Foundation with overlapping corporate partners and event-based fundraising models.
• CHEO Foundation: Fundraising foundation for the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, also serving Ottawa and Eastern Ontario with comparable community event programs, lottery products, and major-gift campaigns.

Broad incumbents

• SickKids Foundation: One of Canada's largest hospital foundations with a national donor base, multi-channel fundraising (events, lottery, planned giving, securities), and accreditation programs analogous to those of QCH Foundation.
• UHN Foundation (Toronto General & Western): Foundation supporting Toronto's University Health Network with major-gift capital campaigns, corporate partnerships, and event-based fundraising at a larger scale than QCH Foundation.
• St. Michael's Hospital Foundation: Hospital foundation running multi-million-dollar capital campaigns, signature galas, and corporate partnership programs structurally comparable to QCH Foundation's model.
• Montreal Children's Hospital Foundation: Major Canadian hospital foundation with comparable signature galas, lottery programs, and multi-million-dollar equipment and capital campaigns targeting a similar donor demographic.
• Alberta Children's Hospital Foundation: Provincial hospital foundation operating community lotteries, signature events, and major-gift campaigns with a fundraising mix closely paralleling QCH Foundation.
• BC Children's Hospital Foundation: Western Canadian hospital foundation with established lottery (Dream Lottery), signature events, and capital campaign infrastructure mirroring QCH Foundation's product portfolio.

Regional players

• Bruyère Foundation: Ottawa-based foundation supporting Bruyère continuing care; competes for the same west-Ottawa corporate and individual donor base as QCH Foundation in adjacent healthcare verticals.
• Health Sciences North Foundation: Northern Ontario hospital foundation with comparable community-based fundraising model, signature events, and equipment replacement campaigns at a similar scale to QCH Foundation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/QCHOttawa

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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