What St. Boniface Hospital Foundation does

St. Boniface Hospital Foundation is a Canadian nonprofit charitable organization founded in 1971 and headquartered at C1026-409 Tache Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba. It is the primary fundraising arm of St. Boniface Hospital — Western Canada's first hospital and Manitoba's second-largest — raising and granting donor funds to support patient care, medical equipment acquisition, facility upgrades, and research programs. The foundation channels resources into the hospital's adjacent Albrechtsen Research Centre, I.H. Asper Institute, and Dr. Andrei Sakharov MRI Centre, with thematic emphasis on cardiac excellence (Cardiac Sciences Program, Women's Heart Health Initiative, Manitoba Cardiac Centre of Excellence) and neonatal intensive care.

The foundation operates a diversified event-and-donation-driven fundraising model. Core products include two lottery programs (Mega Million Choices Lottery and Tri-Hospital Dream Lottery), three signature annual events (Rosé Soirée gala, National Bank Cardiac Classic golf tournament, and the Vickar-presented Radiothon of Hope and Healing radio broadcast), the Women's Heart Health Research Initiative, and the Youth BIOlab Jeunesse educational program. Revenue streams include individual one-time and monthly recurring donations (minimum $10 CAD), corporate sponsorships across presenting and matching tiers, endowment interest income (approximately $2.2M granted to hospital initiatives in 2025), legacy giving through the Legacy of Hope Society, and gift of securities contributions. Telefundraising is executed through partner VoiceLogic; online, phone, and mail channels support donor acquisition and retention.

Across its 54-year history, the foundation has raised over $338 million CAD, including single-day event records (Radiothon 2025: $350K; Rosé Soirée 2025: $130K+; Cardiac Classic 2025: $95K+) and landmark estate gifts ($10M bequest from Miriam Bergen in 2024, the largest in foundation history). The foundation operates with a small staff (11-50 employees) led by President and CEO Karen Fowler, maintains Imagine Canada accreditation, and is registered under CRA Charitable Organization #11916 9639 RR0001. Geographic scope is concentrated in Manitoba with digital reach across Canada.

Name

St. Boniface Hospital Foundation

Legal name

St. Boniface Hospital Foundation

Website

https://stbhf.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

St. Boniface Hospital Foundation is a Winnipeg-based Canadian charitable organization founded in 1971 that raises and grants over $338 million cumulatively to fund patient care, equipment, and research at St. Boniface Hospital — Western Canada's first hospital — primarily in cardiac sciences and neonatal intensive care.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Winnipeg

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

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 donations from individual donors supporting hospital care and research. Donors can designate gifts to specific areas (cardiac care, emergency, NICU, etc.) or area of greatest need.
2. Lottery Programs: Mega Million Choices Lottery and Tri-Hospital Dream Lottery generate significant funding through ticket sales, supporting foundation operations and hospital initiatives.
3. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate partners sponsor signature events including Rosé Soirée, Cardiac Classic golf tournament, and Radiothon. Provides naming rights, brand visibility, and community engagement.
4. Endowment Funds: Endowment funds generate interest income distributed to hospital initiatives. In 2025, nearly $2.2 million in endowment interest was granted to St. Boniface Hospital initiatives.
5. Legacy Giving / Estate Donations: Planned giving through bequests and estate donations. Legacy of Hope Society recognizes donors who have made legacy gifts.
6. Gift of Securities: Donors can contribute securities as an alternative giving method.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

St. Boniface Hospital Foundation raises and manages charitable donations to fund patient care, medical equipment acquisition, and innovative research at St. Boniface Hospital in Winnipeg. Its portfolio includes lottery programs (Mega Million Choices Lottery, Tri-Hospital Dream Lottery), annual signature fundraising events (Rosé Soirée gala, National Bank Cardiac Classic golf tournament, Radiothon of Hope and Healing), corporate partnership sponsorships, endowment funds, planned giving programs, and the Women's Heart Health Research Initiative. Donors can make one-time or recurring gifts, donate securities, or contribute through legacy estate gifts to support cardiac care, NICU, emergency services, and biomedical research at affiliated research centres.

Product overview

St. Boniface Hospital Foundation operates as a nonprofit healthcare fundraising organization offering a portfolio of fundraising programs, events, and research initiatives. The core offerings include lottery programs (Mega Million Choices Lottery and Tri-Hospital Dream Lottery), annual signature events (Rosé Soirée gala, National Bank Cardiac Classic golf tournament, and Radiothon of Hope and Healing), and the Women's Heart Health Research Initiative focused on cardiac research. Additional programs include the Believe donor newsletter, donor recognition and planned giving programs (Legacy of Hope Society, endowment funds), and the Youth BIOlab Jeunesse educational program. These programs work together to support compassionate patient care and innovative medical research at St. Boniface Hospital.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mega Million Choices Lottery A lottery program designed to raise funds in support of St. Boniface Hospital and the Albrechtsen Research Centre initiatives, health research, and patient care. Tickets sold through direct marketing and online channels.
• Tri-Hospital Dream Lottery A lottery program that funds the Foundation and the important work of healthcare professionals and researchers at St. Boniface Hospital.
• Women's Heart Health Research Initiative A specialized research program focused on women's cardiovascular health, aiming to address the underrepresentation of women in cardiac research and improve diagnosis, treatment, and care for women with heart disease in Manitoba.
• Rosé Soirée Winnipeg's signature annual fundraising gala celebrating cardiac excellence at St. Boniface Hospital, featuring elegant dining, entertainment, and fundraising for priority cardiac care needs.
• National Bank Cardiac Classic Golf Tournament An annual golf tournament supporting cardiac care and research at St. Boniface Hospital, raising funds for equipment and innovation in cardiac sciences.
• Radiothon of Hope and Healing An annual radio broadcast fundraising event presented by Vickar Automotive Group, bringing together the community to support patient care and medical research at St. Boniface Hospital.

Quantifiable outcome

• Raised $338+ million since 1971
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major, flagship and minor.

• St. Boniface Hospital Albrechtsen Research CentrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBiomedical research facility on the hospital campus. The foundation funds researchers and research programs at this centre, which houses the Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and other research programs.
• I.H. Asper InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch institute within the St. Boniface Hospital research campus, collaborating on cardiac care and medical research initiatives.
• Dr. Andrei Sakharov MRI CentrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvanced imaging facility supporting research and clinical care at St. Boniface Hospital.
• Mega Million Choices LotterymajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLottery program designed to raise funds in support of St. Boniface Hospital and the Albrechtsen Research Centre initiatives, health research, and patient care.
• Tri-Hospital Dream LotterymajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLottery program supporting hospital foundation and important work that health-care professionals and researchers do every day.
• Vickar Automotive GroupflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor of the Radiothon of Hope and Healing annual event. The Vickar family made a significant group donation to help exceed Radiothon fundraising goals. Family members including Larry, Tova, Sam, Odessa, Steven, Marie, Mason, and Vaughn participate annually.
• Access Credit UnionflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor of Rosé Soirée annual gala event celebrating cardiac excellence and women's heart health research.
• National BankflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor of the annual Cardiac Classic golf tournament supporting cardiac care and research at St. Boniface Hospital.
• ConcordcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMatching Hour sponsor for Radiothon of Hope and Healing.
• Winnipeg KinsmencoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMatching Hour sponsor for Radiothon of Hope and Healing.
• Bockstael ConstructioncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal matching sponsor for Radiothon, matching gifts up to $5,000 during designated hour. President John Bockstael shared personal connection to hospital (NICU experiences with children and granddaughter).
• EnterpriseminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHour of Hope sponsor for Radiothon.
• PayworksminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHour of Hope sponsor for Radiothon.
• 680 CJOB RadiocoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPrimary radio broadcast partner for Radiothon, airing live from St. Boniface Hospital with sister stations Country 99 and Power 97.
• Manitoba Métis FederationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerVolunteer partner answering phones during Radiothon event.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Vancouver General Hospital Foundation: Canadian hospital foundation supporting Vancouver General Hospital and its research institutes. Comparable in structure: funds a single major hospital with attached research centres, runs signature events, lotteries, and corporate partnerships.
• Health Sciences Centre Foundation (Winnipeg): Winnipeg-based peer foundation supporting the Health Sciences Centre, sharing the same Manitoba donor market and even co-participating in the Tri-Hospital Dream Lottery. Most directly comparable co-located hospital foundation.
• BC Children's Hospital Foundation: Provincial hospital foundation raising funds for BC Children's Hospital. Operates with the same single-hospital, multi-channel fundraising model including signature events, lotteries (Dream Lottery), and major-gift programs targeting a defined regional donor base.
• Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation: Edmonton-based hospital foundation supporting the Royal Alexandra Hospital and Lois Hole Hospital for Women. Comparable fundraising mix including signature events, lotteries, and corporate sponsorships targeting a provincial donor base.
• Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation: Foundation supporting Hamilton Health Sciences, including cardiac and research programs. Closely comparable to St. Boniface given overlapping cardiac sciences focus, multi-channel fundraising, and single-region donor base.
• Montreal Children's Hospital Foundation: Quebec-based hospital foundation supporting the Montreal Children's Hospital. Comparable Canadian hospital foundation with event-driven fundraising, major gifts, and pediatric-focused research funding.
• CHEO Foundation: Fundraising foundation for the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario. Comparable Canadian hospital foundation structure with single-hospital mandate, signature events, lotteries, and donor recognition programs.
• Alberta Children's Hospital Foundation: Foundation raising philanthropic funds for Alberta Children's Hospital. Operates lottery programs (Hospital Home Lottery), signature fundraising events, and corporate sponsorships supporting hospital care and research — directly comparable model.

Broad incumbents

• SickKids Foundation: Major Canadian hospital foundation raising philanthropic funds for Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children. Directly comparable fundraising model (signature events, lotteries, legacy giving, major gifts) supporting a single pediatric hospital and research mandate.

Regional players

• London Health Sciences Foundation: Ontario-based hospital foundation raising funds for London Health Sciences Centre. Comparable single-hospital fundraising model with event-based and major-gift channels; serves a different province than St. Boniface but similar institutional structure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/STBHFoundation
• Facebookfacebook.com/STBHF
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/st-boniface-hospital-foundation
• Instagramweb.archive.org/web/20260311140438/https://www.instagram.com/stbhf/?hl=en
• Xx.com/STBHF

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

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