Foundation of the CHUS

What Foundation of the CHUS does

Fondation du CHUS is a non-profit charitable foundation established in 1977 in Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada, that raises philanthropic funds to support the CIUSSS de l'Estrie - CHUS healthcare network — specifically Hôpital Fleurimont, Hôtel-Dieu de Sherbrooke, and the CHUS Research Center. The Foundation serves the 500,000+ residents of the Eastern Townships (Estrie) region and has distributed more than CAD $100 million cumulatively since inception, including CAD $9.4 million redistributed to CHUS in fiscal year 2024-2025 alone. Its core purpose is to bridge funding gaps for advanced medical equipment, research projects, and care humanization programs at the only university hospital outside Montreal and Quebec City.

The Foundation operates a multi-channel fundraising platform anchored by a GiveXpert/Eudonet-powered online donation portal supporting one-time gifts, monthly recurring donations, designated fund allocations, in-memoriam gifts, and planned giving instruments. Beyond digital channels, it runs workplace payroll deduction programs (with employers including BRP, CIMA+, Groupe Beaucage, and CHUS itself), the Entreprise Papillon corporate partnership network of 20+ businesses that donate a portion of sales or round up at checkout, and signature annual events (golf tournament, gastronomic supper, Grand Tirage de la Santé travel draw, Petite robe noire women's health event, White Shirt event) that together generated nearly CAD $3 million net in 2024-2025. Forty-six community-organized fundraisers contributed an additional CAD $487,556. Revenue streams split across donations (47%), investment income (23%), events, and commercial Vitae gift shop activities (3%).

The Foundation's product portfolio includes dedicated named funds such as the Brigitte-Perreault Fund (CAD $1.1M invested across 126 projects over 20 years), thematic funds for women's health, men's health, pediatric oncology, palliative care, and mental health, plus priority project campaigns for an Electrophysiology Suite, Integrated Cancer Centre Phase 1, Mental Health Emergency redesign, and automated bacteriology chain. Following the August 2026 integration of Fondation Vitae, the organization has expanded into hospital gift shop operations and an upcoming online boutique. The Foundation is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors and operates under Canadian tax law as a registered charity (RR 0001), with no private equity or venture capital ownership.

Name

Foundation of the CHUS

Legal name

Fondation du CHUS

Website

https://fondationchus.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Fondation du CHUS is a non-profit charitable foundation in Sherbrooke, Quebec that raises philanthropic funds for the CIUSSS de l'Estrie - CHUS university hospital network, distributing CAD $9.4M in 2024-2025 to support medical equipment, research, and care humanization for 500,000+ Eastern Townships residents.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Healthcare Philanthropy

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Other Grantmaking and Giving Services (813219)

akta.pro primary industry

Health & Medical Research Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Charities & Grantmaking Intermediaries (BPAGAKAE), Community Health & Prevention Program Funding (HLAJALAF)

Keywords

• Healthcare philanthropy
• Hospital fundraising
• Charitable donations
• Medical research funding
• Community healthcare support

Headquarters

HQ city

Sherbrooke

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations: Individual and corporate donations comprising 47% of revenue sources. Includes major philanthropic donations (59%), general public donations (35%), and planned giving (6%).
2. Fundraising Events: Revenue from organized events including golf tournament, gastronomic supper, travel draw, black dress event, white shirt event, and community initiatives.
3. Commercial Activities: Vitae gift shops and commercial activities generating 3% of revenue
4. Investments: Investment income representing 23% of revenue sources

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The Fondation du CHUS is a non-profit charitable foundation that raises and distributes funds to support the Centre hospitalier universitaire de Sherbrooke (CHUS). It collects donations from individuals and corporations through online portals, workplace giving, fundraising events, planned giving, and community initiatives, then redistributes proceeds to fund advanced medical equipment, research projects, and care humanization programs at the Fleurimont Hospital, Hôtel-Dieu de Sherbrooke, and the CHUS Research Center.

Product overview

The Fondation du CHUS operates a multi-channel charitable giving platform centered on its website and donation portal, supporting the CIUSSS de l'Estrie - CHUS (Fleurimont Hospital, Hôtel-Dieu de Sherbrooke, and CHUS Research Centre). The platform comprises the core online donation portal (supporting one-time, monthly, in-memoriam, and planned giving), the annual solicitation campaign, the Papillon Initiatives community fundraising program, the Entreprise Papillon corporate partnership program, a payroll deduction workplace giving program, volunteer engagement, and signature fundraising events. The product portfolio also includes named priority project funds (e.g., EPS cardiology, integrated cancer centre, mental health emergency, automated bacteriology), thematic health funds (women's health, men's health, pediatric oncology, palliative care), and the Brigitte-Perreault Fund for care quality and humanization. Following the 2026 integration of the Vitae Foundation, the portfolio now encompasses hospital gift shop operations (Vitae Shops) and an upcoming online boutique.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Online Donation Portal Web-based donation platform supporting one-time and monthly donations to the foundation's priority projects, including equipment acquisition, research, and care humanization at CHUS hospitals in Sherbrooke, Quebec. Processes donations securely via GiveXpert with preset amounts, monthly giving options, and designated fund allocation.
• Annual Solicitation Campaign The foundation's annual fundraising campaign soliciting donations from the general public to support priority needs at CHUS hospitals, including high-tech equipment purchases, specialized care development, and humanized care environments.
• Priority Projects Fund Named hospital projects eligible for donor support, including the Electrophysiology Suite (EPS), Integrated Cancer Centre Phase 1, Mental Health Emergency Redesign, Automated Bacteriology Chain, Women's Health Fund, and Pediatric Oncology Fund.
• Entreprise Papillon (Corporate Partnership Program) Corporate partnership program where local businesses integrate philanthropy into daily operations by donating a portion of sales, rounding up at the register, or designating a product/service to benefit the foundation. Partners receive promotional materials, visibility on the foundation's platforms, and personalized support. The network includes 20+ partners such as Rose et Rebelle, Groupe Désourdy, SherbeeVan, Café Delyssa, Glorius, and Cohésion RH.
• Payroll Deduction Program Workplace giving program enabling employees to contribute a small automatic deduction from each paycheck to support the foundation. Employers include BRP (1,500+ employees contributing weekly), CHUS, CIMA+, and Groupe Beaucage. The foundation provides solicitation toolkits, platform visibility, and project tracking.
• In Memoriam Donation Donation made in memory of a deceased loved one, with the option to notify the bereaved family by email or mail. Donations support priority areas at CHUS hospitals including premature babies, cardiology, cancer, elder care, brain research, women's and men's health, mental health, palliative care, and pediatric intensive care.
• Patient Donation Form Donation form offered to patients following a stay at Hôpital Fleurimont or Hôtel-Dieu de Sherbrooke, allowing them to contribute to the foundation's mission. Donations can be directed to specific departments including angiography, cardiology, oncology, surgery, and specialized funds.
• Planned Giving Structured planned giving options allowing donors to make legacy contributions through bequests, insurance policies, or other long-term giving instruments to support the foundation's ongoing mission.
• Volunteer Program Volunteer engagement program recruiting community members to support the foundation's mission through event assistance, governance committees, and day-to-day operations. In 2024-2025, more than 200 volunteers contributed their time.
• Signature Fundraising Events and Galas Annual signature fundraising events including the Golf Tournament (Banque Nationale Gestion privée 1859 title sponsor), Gastronomic Supper, Grand Draw de la Santé (Groupe Beaucage major sponsor), Petite robe noire (Gestion financière MD – Banque Scotia), White Shirt event, and Travel Draw. Nearly $3 million net was generated through events in 2024-2025.
• Papillon Initiatives (Community Fundraising) Community fundraising program enabling individuals and groups to organize their own fundraising activities to benefit the foundation, including community events, personal challenges, and grassroots campaigns. 46 community-organized fundraisers generated $487,556 in 2024-2025.
• Fonds Brigitte-Perreault Dedicated fund created in memory of Dr. Brigitte Perreault, a gastroenterologist who died at age 30. The fund improves quality, safety, and humanization of care at Sherbrooke hospitals. Over 20 years, it has funded 126 projects with over $1.1 million invested.
• Vitae Shops (Hospital Gift Shops) Hospital gift shops managed by the foundation through the Vitae affiliation at CHUS facilities, offering items for patients and visitors. Commercial activities including Vitae Shops generate 3% of the foundation's revenue.

Quantifiable outcome

• Distributed $9.4M to CHUS in 2024-2025 alone, exceeding $100M total since 1977
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary and minor.

• Fondation VitaecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 August 2026Integration of Fondation Vitae into the CHUS Foundation family announced August 24, 2026. Previously affiliated foundation managing Vitae gift shops and prosthetic units. Isabelle Bouchard-Veillette continues as Vitae Foundation Director under the unified organization.
• BRP (Bombardier Recreational Products)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner offering payroll deduction program for employees. José Boisjoli, former CEO, cited that 1,500+ employees contribute weekly through payroll deductions. BRP organizes events to enhance amounts raised for the cause.
• CIMA+secondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerEngineering firm offering payroll deduction program to employees as workplace giving option.
• Groupe BeaucagecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor sponsor of Grand Tirage de la Santé. President Mariève Beaucage emphasizes investing in human health through employee engagement. Offers payroll deduction program.
• Les ImpatientssecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization providing artistic workshop program for CHUS mental health patients. 37 participants in first year at gallery opened May 2025.
• Rose et RebelleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEntreprise Papillon partner. Donates $5 per reusable glass product sold to palliative care fund.
• Groupe DésourdyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEntreprise Papillon partner. Donates $10 per container rental to juvenile diabetes research fund.
• SherbeeVanminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEntreprise Papillon partner. Donates $300 per vehicle purchased to foundation.
• GloriusminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEntreprise Papillon partner. Donates $175 per custom veston sold with foundation-themed interior.
• Cohésion RHminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEntreprise Papillon partner. Matches employee donations of $15, $25, or $50 dollar-for-dollar.
• Fondation du Centre Jeunesse de l'EstriesecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership financing pharmacist resource at Val-du-Lac service centre for youth rehabilitation, contributing to deprescribing research project.
• GiveXpert/EudonetcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology platform provider for online donation processing, event registration, and donor CRM database management.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Opération Enfant Soleil: Comparable as a Quebec-wide pediatric fundraising organization, particularly relevant given the foundation's major partnership with Enfant Soleil ($500K+ donor) and overlapping pediatric care focus including pediatric oncology and pediatric intensive care funding.
• Fondation du cancer du sein du Québec: Comparable Quebec-based health foundation focused on breast cancer research and care. Related given the foundation's Centre intégré de cancérologie Phase 1 and Women's Health Fund priorities, creating potential collaboration or donor overlap in cancer philanthropy.

Direct peers

• Fondation du CHUM: Direct peer as the foundation supporting the Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal. Comparable in mission (university hospital funding), Quebec regional focus, and multi-channel fundraising approach, though operating at significantly larger scale in metropolitan Montreal.
• Fondation de l'Hôpital de Montréal pour enfants: Direct peer as a Quebec pediatric hospital foundation with overlapping pediatric care focus (the foundation supports pediatric oncology and pediatric intensive care). Comparable fundraising channels and donor demographic.
• Fondation du Centre hospitalier universitaire Sainte-Justine: Direct peer as a Quebec-based hospital foundation supporting pediatric and maternal care at Sainte-Justine. Comparable in healthcare philanthropy model, donor recognition programs, and event-based fundraising, though specialized in pediatric and mother-child health.
• Fondation CUSM (McGill University Health Centre Foundation): Direct peer as the McGill University Health Centre foundation in Montreal. Comparable in raising funds for university hospital network equipment, research, and patient care with similar corporate partnership and major gift programs in Quebec.
• Fondation de l'Hôpital général juif de Montréal: Direct peer as a Montreal-area hospital foundation supporting research, equipment acquisition, and care programs. Comparable in structure, donor base, and Quebec healthcare philanthropy model, though based in a larger urban center.
• Fondation du CHU de Québec - Université Laval: Direct peer operating as a university hospital foundation in Quebec City serving the CHU de Québec network. Closely comparable as a Quebec-based university hospital foundation raising funds for equipment, research, and care humanization with similar event-driven and corporate partnership models.

Regional players

• Fondation Santé globale: Comparable Quebec-based health foundation supporting medical research and care across the province. Related as a regional Quebec health philanthropy organization with similar mission focus, though broader geographic mandate than the Estrie-region CHUS Foundation.

Broad incumbents

• Croix-Rouge canadienne - Québec: Comparable as a large established Quebec-based charitable organization with multi-channel fundraising (donations, events, workplace giving) and a regional operational structure similar to how Fondation du CHUS operates within the Estrie region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/CHUSFondation
• Facebookfacebook.com/FondationCHUS
• Instagraminstagram.com/fondationchus

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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