Queen Elizabeth Hospital Foundation

Name

Queen Elizabeth Hospital Foundation

Legal name

Queen Elizabeth Hospital Foundation

Website

https://qehfoundation.pe.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Healthcare Fundraising Services

NAICS

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

akta.pro primary industry

Hospitals, Clinics & Charitable Healthcare Providers (BPAGACAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Private Foundations (BPAGAKAA)

Keywords

• Hospital fundraising
• Medical equipment funding
• Charitable healthcare donations
• Planned giving programs
• Community health philanthropy

Headquarters

HQ city

Charlottetown

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Charitable Donations: The foundation raises funds through various donation mechanisms including one-time donations, monthly giving, planned giving (bequests, RRSPs/RRIFs), securities donations, and event-based fundraising. Revenue is entirely charitable in nature, supporting medical equipment and clinical priorities at Queen Elizabeth Hospital.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital Foundation is a charitable non-profit organization that raises funds for medical equipment and clinical priorities at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. It solicits charitable donations through annual campaigns, signature fundraising events, monthly giving programs, planned giving vehicles (wills, RRSPs, life insurance, securities), employee payroll deductions, and auxiliary-operated hospital retail outlets, channeling all proceeds toward hospital equipment and patient care needs.

Product overview

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital Foundation operates as a charitable fundraising organization rather than a technology company. Its core 'products' are fundraising campaigns and programs that support medical equipment purchases at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Charlottetown, PEI. The Foundation's main offerings include the Big Day of Giving annual campaign, Friends for Life campaign, Ultimate Shed Giveaway, Harry MacLauchlan Memorial Golf Tournament, Yuletide Gala Auction, Legacy Society planned giving program, and Workin' 2 Win employee giving program. The QEH Auxiliary operates as an affiliated volunteer organization running hospital shops to support fundraising efforts. Together, these campaigns address over $8.2 million in annual medical equipment needs identified by the hospital.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Friends for Life Campaign Annual multi-department fundraising campaign supporting critical care equipment across Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit, and Mental Health & Addictions Care at QEH. Targeted at individual donors, corporate sponsors, and community supporters.
• Big Day of Giving Campaign Annual 24-hour fundraising event supporting urgent medical equipment needs at QEH, featuring live radio broadcasts and community engagement. Targeted at Island residents, businesses, and media partners.
• Ultimate Shed Giveaway Annual community fundraiser featuring a luxury backyard shed prize, with ticket sale proceeds supporting breast health equipment at QEH. Tickets sold online, at QEH Foundation office, and at Kent Building Supplies.
• Harry MacLauchlan Memorial Golf Tournament Annual golf tournament raising funds for priority medical equipment at QEH, presented by Fair Isle Ford in partnership with the Rotary Club of Charlottetown Royalty. Targeted at golfers, corporate sponsors, and Rotary supporters.
• Yuletide Gala Auction Annual black-tie fundraising event supporting critical care priorities at QEH, presented by Cavendish Farms. Targeted at corporate sponsors, major donors, and community supporters.
• Legacy Society Estate planning and recognition program for donors who include the QEH Foundation in their will or through planned giving instruments such as RRSPs, RRIFs, life insurance, and securities. Targeted at donors considering planned/legacy gifts.
• Workin' 2 Win Employee Giving Program Bi-weekly payroll deduction giving program for Health PEI employees and QEH family members to support hospital equipment needs. Targeted at hospital staff and healthcare system employees.

Quantifiable outcome

• Friends for Life campaign raised $3.45 million in 2025-26
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

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

• QEH AuxiliarycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe QEH Auxiliary is a volunteer organization that has raised over $6.4 million for the QEH since 1982. They operate three shops in the QEH lobby (Lillibet's Gift Shop, Royal Pantry Eatery, Auxiliary Coffee) and make regular leadership gifts to foundation campaigns. Their latest gifts include $150,000 for Friends for Life campaign launch, $246,000 for ICU and Labour & Delivery equipment, and $100,000 for pediatric equipment.
• Rotary Club of Charlottetown RoyaltycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLong-standing partnership in presenting the Harry MacLauchlan Memorial Golf Tournament annually since 2003. The Rotary Club co-chairs the event with foundation staff and provides planning committee support. The tournament has raised over $1.3 million over 22 years.
• Fair Isle FordcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor for the Harry MacLauchlan Memorial Golf Tournament. Supports annual event with sponsorship funding and participates in planning and execution.
• Kent Building SuppliesmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor sponsor for the Ultimate Shed Giveaway campaign since 2025. Provides retail locations for ticket sales and hosts shed open houses and live draws at their Charlottetown location.
• Ocean 100 and HOT 105.5coreGTM or Marketing PartnerRadio partners who broadcast live from QEH during Big Day of Giving, sharing patient stories and campaign updates. Key media partners for major fundraising events.
• US Friends of Queen Elizabeth HospitalmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEstablished in 2001 as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, this US-based group connects American and seasonal residents to the foundation. Enables US charitable tax receipts through PayPal donations and accepts various planned giving instruments including bequests and charitable remainder trusts.
• Markan Group of CompaniesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor for Kitchen Party for Care initiative, pledging $100 per video submitted (up to $10,000) to support the Friends for Life campaign.
• Cavendish FarmsmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor for the Yuletide Gala Auction. Announced continuation as lead sponsor for three additional years, demonstrating long-term commitment to healthcare fundraising.
• Bevan Enterprises and Bevan Bros.majorGTM or Marketing PartnerDonated a two-bedroom apartment (QEH Comfort Suite) for families of patients requiring extended hospital stays. The foundation raised $10,250 through a 48-hour appeal to furnish the suite, with Canadian Tire and Hambly's Furniture providing additional in-kind support.

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• SickKids Foundation: Toronto-based foundation supporting The Hospital for Sick Children — Canada's largest and most established children's hospital foundation. Comparable in fundraising mechanics but operates at much greater scale, broader geographic donor base, and brand recognition.
• Vancouver General Hospital Foundation: Foundation for Vancouver General Hospital and UBC Hospital, running signature events, major-gift campaigns, and planned-giving programs. Comparable in mandate but operates at larger scale with broader donor base.

Direct peers

• IWK Foundation: Fundraising foundation for the IWK Health Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Closest comparable as an Atlantic Canada hospital foundation running multi-channel fundraising events, major-gift programs, and capital campaigns to fund pediatric and women's hospital equipment.
• Royal University Hospital Foundation: Saskatoon-based foundation raising funds for medical equipment and clinical priorities at Royal University Hospital. Directly comparable as a Canadian regional hospital foundation running signature events and major-gift campaigns.
• Alberta Children's Hospital Foundation: Fundraising foundation for the Alberta Children's Hospital in Calgary, running signature events, major-gift campaigns, and lottery-style fundraisers. Strong direct parallel in event-driven hospital fundraising model.
• Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation: Foundation supporting Hamilton Health Sciences' multi-site hospital network in Ontario. Comparable as a multi-hospital-system fundraising foundation running equipment and clinical-priority campaigns.
• BC Children's Hospital Foundation: Vancouver-based foundation raising funds for BC Children's Hospital through events, major gifts, and planned giving. Comparable in scope, donor-base diversity, and signature-event fundraising tactics.
• Ottawa Hospital Foundation: Fundraising arm for The Ottawa Hospital, running signature events, monthly giving, and planned-giving programs to fund medical equipment and research. Directly comparable in mandate and multi-channel fundraising model.
• Stollery Children's Hospital Foundation: Edmonton-based foundation supporting the Stollery Children's Hospital. Comparable as a Canadian hospital foundation running lotteries, galas, and signature events to fund equipment.
• Health Sciences Centre Foundation (Winnipeg): Foundation supporting Manitoba's largest hospital (Health Sciences Centre Winnipeg) through signature events, monthly giving, and planned giving. Direct comparable in single-province hospital-fundraising mandate.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/US.Friends.of.QEH
• Xx.com/QEHFoundation

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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