Health Services Foundation

What Health Services Foundation does

Greater Peterborough Health Services Foundation (GPHSF) is a non-profit healthcare foundation established in 1985 (originally as St. Joseph's General Hospital Foundation) and headquartered at 185 King Street, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. The foundation manages seven core funds addressing community healthcare needs: the Compassion Fund, Peterborough Butterfly Run, Youth Mental Health Fund, Senior Care Fund, Concussion Fund (supporting PACA), Dr. Steve Senior Memorial Fund for Continuing Education, and a General Fund. Its primary strategic partner is the Peterborough Family Health Team, with a 15-year relationship through which the foundation funds initiatives that broaden healthcare equity and access for residents of Peterborough City, County, Curve Lake and Hiawatha First Nations. The foundation does not develop proprietary technology; it operates as a community-based intermediary that channels donor funds into a portfolio of healthcare programs delivered through partner organizations. The foundation is governed by a Board of Directors chaired by Alix Kempf, with Executive Director Vince Bierworth leading operations and Susan Owen managing donor relations and marketing.

The foundation receives no government funding and operates on donor generosity, individual donations, charitable gaming through Delta Bingo, legacy/estate gifts (including the June Towle Trust), event fundraising, and micro-grant programs. Annual fundraising events include the Tebey Golf Classic (youth mental health), Peterborough Butterfly Run (perinatal bereavement), GPHSF Charity Bonspiel, Charity Volleyball Tournament (concussion education), Comedy Night, Darkness To Light (suicide/overdose bereavement), and Rivalry Night (charity hockey). Event pricing ranges from $34 Comedy Night tickets to $1,200 Tebey Golf Classic team registrations, with each transaction including a charitable tax receipt component. Programs also include the Senior Care Micro Grant program ($5,000 per grant, two grants annually, $10,000 total disbursement) and the H.O.P.E. Bursary in Honour of Steve Montador for students with sports-related concussion.

Notable program outcomes include $280,000+ raised for youth mental health through the Tebey Golf Classic since 2017, 1,000+ bereavement kits distributed through the Peterborough Family Health Team and PRHC since 2018, 1,400+ participants in the 2026 Peterborough Butterfly Run raising $97,000+, and the 2022 release of a four-part PACA concussion docuseries "Recognize, Remove, Manage, Prevent." The foundation maintains distribution partnerships with Delta Bingo Charitable Gaming, Bell Let's Talk (title sponsor of the Tebey Golf Classic), CIBC Private Wealth, and others, and uses DonorPerfect and CanadaHelps as its core donation platforms.

Name

Health Services Foundation

Legal name

Greater Peterborough Health Services Foundation

Website

https://gphsf.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Greater Peterborough Health Services Foundation (GPHSF) is a non-profit healthcare foundation in Peterborough, Ontario, founded in 1985, that funds community healthcare programs through individual donations, events, charitable gaming, and legacy gifts across seven core funds serving Peterborough City, County, and two First Nations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Healthcare Philanthropy and Community Health Foundation

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Grantmaking and Giving Services (8132)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Health & Prevention Program Funding (HLAJALAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Maternal, Child & Family Health Program Funding (HLAJALAG), Chronic Disease & Health Promotion Program Funding (HLAJALAJ), Public Health Financing, Budgeting & Grants Management (HLAJAMAC)

Keywords

• Community healthcare philanthropy
• Healthcare grant programs
• Donor-funded health services
• Charitable fundraising events
• Community health foundation

Headquarters

HQ city

Peterborough

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Individual donors contribute to the foundation through online portals (CanadaHelps), direct mail, phone, or email. Donations can be directed to specific projects, partners or funds including Compassion Fund, Butterfly Run, Youth Mental Health, Senior Care, Concussion Education, Dr. Steve Senior Memorial Fund, and General Fund.
2. Charitable Gaming: GPHSF is a member of Delta Bingo Charitable Gaming with funds raised from charitable gaming supporting their mission to broaden equity and access to healthcare.
3. Event Fundraising: Annual events including Tebey Golf Classic, Peterborough Butterfly Run, Charity Bonspiel, Charity Volleyball Tournament, Comedy Night, and Rivalry Night generate donations and sponsorships for healthcare initiatives.
4. Trust and Legacy Funds: The foundation receives legacy funds from trusts such as the June Towle Trust, established through estate donations to support the Senior Care Micro Grant program.
5. Grant Programs: GPHSF receives no government funding and relies solely on donor generosity. They distribute funds through programs like the Senior Care Micro Grant ($5,000 per grant, two grants available annually).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Greater Peterborough Health Services Foundation (GPHSF) is a non-profit charitable foundation that raises donations from individuals, sponsors, charitable gaming partners, and legacy/estate gifts, then distributes those funds through seven core healthcare programs (Compassion Fund, Butterfly Run, Youth Mental Health, Senior Care, Concussion Education/PACA, Dr. Steve Senior Memorial Fund, and General Fund), micro-grants (e.g., Senior Care Micro Grant), and bursaries (Steve Montador H.O.P.E. Bursary) to support healthcare providers, community organizations, and patients in the Peterborough City, County, Curve Lake and Hiawatha First Nations region.

Product overview

Greater Peterborough Health Services Foundation (GPHSF) is a non-profit healthcare foundation, not a technology product company. It operates seven core funding programs rather than a unified software product. The Compassion Fund provides health equity support through clinicians. The Peterborough Butterfly Run and Youth Mental Health Fund support specific health causes through events and donations. The Senior Care Fund includes micro-grants for local organizations. The Concussion Fund supports PACA education initiatives. The Dr. Steve Senior Memorial Fund supports continuing medical education. The General Fund provides flexible funding for community health needs. The H.O.P.E. Bursary supports students with concussion-related academic challenges. All programs work in partnership with the Peterborough Family Health Team and community organizations.

Differentiator

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Products and services

• Compassion Fund A fund that supports patients in health equity by providing resources such as blood pressure cuffs for home readings, fresh food boxes, medical supplies not covered by OHIP, and transportation to medical appointments. Accessed primarily by clinicians at the Peterborough Family Health Team to support their patients.
• Peterborough Butterfly Run An annual fundraising run event (1km Memorial Walk, 1km Kids Fun Run, 5km Run/Walk) supporting individuals and families who have experienced pregnancy loss, child loss, or are unable to conceive. Funds raised support bereavement kits, lending libraries, bereavement retreats, and educational opportunities for healthcare providers.
• Youth Mental Health Fund (Tebey Golf Classic) A fund supporting youth mental health initiatives in the Peterborough area, anchored by the flagship annual Tebey Golf Classic fundraiser. Supports programs including the YES Shelter Homelessness Diversion program, safe transportation to appointments, the 211 Help Line, and Peterborough Youth Services Community Response Team.
• Senior Care Fund A fund supporting senior care and healthy aging initiatives within the Peterborough area, providing funding for mobility equipment, blood pressure monitors, oximeters, hearing amplified headsets, INR Stroke Prevention clinics, and continuing education for physicians. Includes the Senior Care Micro Grant program awarding $5,000 grants to local organizations.
• Senior Care Micro Grant An annual micro-grant program awarding two grants of up to $5,000 each (total $10,000 per year) to local organizations for senior care projects and healthy aging initiatives in the Peterborough area. Funded by the June Towle Trust.
• Concussion Fund (PACA) A fund supporting concussion education and awareness in youth sport through PACA (Peterborough Athletics Concussion Awareness), in partnership with the Peterborough Family Health Team. Funds the four-part video docuseries 'Recognize, Remove, Manage, Prevent' and provides resources to athletes, coaches, and parents.
• Dr. Steve Senior Memorial Fund for Continuing Education Established in 2013, this fund provides funding for educational events hosted by the Peterborough Family Health Team to support continuing education opportunities for physicians and healthcare professionals.
• General Fund A flexible fund allowing the foundation to address various health needs in the community. Has purchased equipment for the Peterborough Family Health Team and supported organizations including YWCA, Hospice Peterborough, New Canadian's Centre Refugee Clinic, and Partners In Pregnancy Clinic.
• H.O.P.E. Bursary in Honour of Steve Montador A bursary established to support students transitioning from high school to college/university who are suffering from long-term effects of sports-related concussion and require a reduced academic course load.
• GPHSF Charity Bonspiel An annual curling bonspiel fundraising event held at the Peterborough Curling Club. Team registration is $300 with a $60 charitable tax receipt; includes two games, breakfast and lunch, and chances to win prizes. Co-sponsored with Imprinted Apparel.
• GPHSF Charity Volleyball Tournament An annual volleyball tournament fundraiser supporting concussion education and awareness in youth sport. Team registration is $250 with a $50 tax receipt; includes prizes, swag, six guaranteed games plus playoffs, referees, and 50/50 draws.
• GPHSF Comedy Night An annual comedy night fundraiser held at Market Hall Performing Arts Centre, with tickets at $34 (including venue fees). Proceeds support PFHT Health Clinics for patients without a Family Doctor or Nurse Practitioner.
• Rivalry Night: The Battle of Ontario An annual charity hockey game featuring Toronto Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators Alumni held at the Peterborough Memorial Centre, raising funds for community healthcare initiatives.
• Darkness To Light An annual fundraising event supporting suicide and overdose bereavement programming in partnership with Hospice Peterborough, which provides grief listeners and support services for community members impacted by suicide and overdose.

Quantifiable outcome

• $280,000+ raised for youth mental health through Tebey Golf Classic since 2017
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Peterborough Family Health TeamcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary strategic partner since 2010 (15-year partnership in 2025). GPHSF funds initiatives for the Family Health Team including Compassion Fund, equipment purchases, and program support. The foundation works with PFHT clinicians to address patient needs through various funded programs.
• Delta Bingo Charitable GamingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGPHSF is now a member of Delta Bingo Charitable Gaming with funds raised from charitable gaming supporting their mission to broaden equity and access to healthcare.
• Peterborough Butterfly RuncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual event partnership with Partners In Pregnancy Clinic. Supports individuals and families who have experienced pregnancy loss, child loss, or are unable to conceive. The 2026 event had 1,400+ participants and raised over $97,000.
• YES Shelter for Youth and FamiliescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor beneficiary of Youth Mental Health funding. Supports homeless youth diversion program, Covid Safe Drop in Centre, and safe transportation to appointments. Received $20,000 in funding.
• H.O.P.E. (Helping Others Participate Equally)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Steve Montador Bursary program for students with sports-related concussion. H.O.P.E. board members established the bursary in honor of Steve Montador, former NHL player and H.O.P.E. supporter.
• Imprinted Apparel StoreminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCharitable ticketing partner for GPHSF events. Co-sponsors the annual Charity Bonspiel with GPHSF, providing prizes and event support.
• PACA (Peterborough Athletics Concussion Awareness)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGPHSF funds PACA concussion education initiatives including the four-part video docuseries 'Recognize, Remove, Manage, Prevent.' PACA aims to make Peterborough a leading community in concussion education.
• Hospice PeterboroughminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Darkness To Light event supporting suicide and overdose bereavement programming. Hospice provides grief listeners and support services for community members impacted by suicide and overdose.
• Bell Let's TalkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTitle sponsor of the Tebey Golf Classic for youth mental health initiatives.
• KX 105 / New Country FMminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-presenter of Tebey Golf Classic alongside Bell Let's Talk.
• Partners In Pregnancy CliniccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-presenter of Peterborough Butterfly Run. Provides perinatal bereavement care and receives support from Butterfly Run funds for bereavement kits and educational opportunities.
• Market Hall Performing Arts CentreminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVenue partner for GPHSF Comedy Night events.
• Curve Lake First NationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner2025 Senior Care Micro Grant recipient for Home and Community Care and Mental Health Project for Elders addressing culturally relevant mental health supports.
• One City PeterboroughminorStrategic or Co-development Partner2025 Senior Care Micro Grant recipient for Nutritional Support for At-Risk Seniors Project targeting marginalized seniors with high nutritional needs.
• Community Care PeterboroughminorStrategic or Co-development Partner2024 Senior Care Micro Grant recipient for food insecurity programming including Meals on Wheels and grocery delivery supports.
• Peterborough Memorial CentreminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVenue partner for Rivalry Night: The Battle of Ontario charity hockey game featuring Toronto Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators Alumni.
• YWCAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecipient of GPHSF funding for nourish food program ($8,000).
• New Canadian's CentreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecipient of GPHSF funding for Refugee Clinic support.
• Peterborough Public HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner for PACA concussion awareness initiative.
• Trent UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner for PACA concussion awareness initiative.
• Fleming CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner for PACA concussion awareness initiative.
• Kawartha Pine Ridge District School BoardminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner for PACA concussion awareness initiative.
• Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Catholic District School BoardminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner for PACA concussion awareness initiative.
• Pyle Wealth Advisory - CIBC Private WealthminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Peterborough Butterfly Run.
• Runners LifeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Peterborough Butterfly Run.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Peterborough Regional Health Centre Foundation: The fundraising foundation for the regional hospital serving the same Peterborough geography. Directly comparable as a community-anchored health foundation competing for the same regional donor base and corporate sponsorships.
• St. Joseph's Health Centre Foundation (Toronto): GPHSF itself originated as the St. Joseph's General Hospital Foundation before rebranding in 2005; this Toronto peer shares a similar Catholic-hospital-foundation origin story and community-health funding mission.
• United Way Peterborough & District: A community-led fundraising organization serving the same Peterborough region. Comparable as a donor-driven charity funding social determinants of health and community wellness programs, often partnering with the same nonprofits GPHSF supports.
• Hospice Peterborough: A direct GPHSF program partner (Darkness To Light event) that provides bereavement and palliative support in the same community. Comparable as a small, donor-funded health charity with overlapping event-driven fundraising.
• Five Counties Children's Centre Foundation: A regional children's health foundation operating in Peterborough area. Comparable as a community-anchored health foundation running events and managing donor funds for specific health programs.
• Canadian Mental Health Association - Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge: Regional CMHA branch that addresses mental health and addiction in the same catchment as GPHSF's Youth Mental Health Fund. Comparable as a health-focused charitable organization operating in Peterborough with overlapping donor pools.

Broad incumbents

• Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada: A national Canadian health charity with broad donor reach. Comparable as a donor-dependent health charity, but operates at national scale versus GPHSF's strictly local mandate.
• Health Sciences North Foundation (Sudbury): Regional hospital foundation in Northern Ontario with a much larger fundraising scale. Comparable as a community-hospital foundation model, but operates at a meaningfully larger scale and broader scope than GPHSF.

Others

• YWCA Peterborough Haliburton: A direct GPHSF grant recipient (Nourish food program funding). Comparable as a community-services organization in Peterborough but is a downstream recipient of GPHSF funding rather than a competing foundation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/GPHSF
• Facebookfacebook.com/gphsf
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/greater-peterborough-health-services-foundation
• Instagraminstagram.com/gphsfoundation

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Profiles13 records

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