Dr Julien Foundation

What Dr Julien Foundation does

Dr Julien Foundation (Fondation Dr Julien) is a registered Canadian charitable organization (charity number 84299 4675 RR0001) headquartered at 1628 rue Aylwin in Montréal, Québec. Founded by Dr. Gilles Julien in 2002 as a pioneer of community-based social pediatrics in Quebec, the foundation delivers integrated healthcare and social services to vulnerable children who lack access to conventional care. It operates through a network of community social pediatrics centers (Centres de pédiatrie sociale en communauté) distributed across Quebec, providing frontline care directly to families in their own neighborhoods.

The foundation's core service model — 'pédiatrie sociale en communauté' — is built around bringing healthcare, legal, educational, and social support services into vulnerable communities rather than requiring families to navigate institutional systems. To sustain and scale this model, the foundation operates the Institut de PSC (Institut de pédiatrie sociale en communauté) as a wholly owned training and certification subsidiary, and supports two endowed academic chairs (Marcelle Jean Coutu Chair and N. Steinmetz – G Julien Chair) to develop the practitioner pipeline and advance research. The organization also maintains formal 'Partenaire public' (public partner) designation with the Gouvernement du Québec, embedding its work in the public health and social services infrastructure.

As a nonprofit, Dr Julien Foundation does not charge for its services. Its operating model is funded through individual donations, corporate and institutional giving, foundation grants, and public partnership funding, with the annual Guignolée Dr Julien fundraising campaign — now in its 21st year and exceeding $1 million in donations in 2023 — serving as the flagship donor mobilization vehicle. The foundation reports 51-100 employees and supports thousands of children across Quebec through its center network.

Name

Dr Julien Foundation

Legal name

Fondation Dr Julien

Website

https://fondationdrjulien.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Dr Julien Foundation is a Montréal-based Canadian charity that operates a network of community social pediatrics centers across Quebec, delivering integrated healthcare and social services to thousands of vulnerable children, supported by donations, public funding, and the Institut de PSC training institute.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Children's healthcare and social services (nonprofit)

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Hospitals, Clinics & Charitable Healthcare Providers (BPAGACAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Private Foundations (BPAGAKAA)

Keywords

• Community social pediatrics
• Vulnerable children services
• Nonprofit healthcare Quebec
• Social pediatrics training
• Charitable community care

Headquarters

HQ city

Montréal

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and charitable contributions: The foundation relies on donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations to fund its social pediatrics programs and community centers across Quebec.

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Dr Julien Foundation is a nonprofit charitable organization that operates a network of community-based social pediatrics centers across Quebec delivering integrated healthcare and social services to vulnerable children and their families. Through its Institut de PSC, it also provides professional training and academic research in social pediatrics. The foundation is funded by donations, foundation grants, and an annual fundraising campaign and offers its services free of charge.

Product overview

Dr Julien Foundation (Fondation Dr Julien) is a charitable organization focused on social pediatrics in community settings (pédiatrie sociale en communauté) across Quebec. The foundation operates a network of community-based centers that provide integrated care and services to vulnerable children and families. Their offering includes community social pediatrics centers, training and education through their Institute of Social Pediatrics, and an annual fundraising campaign called Guignolée Dr Julien. Rather than a traditional technology product company, the foundation provides social services and operates as a nonprofit organization supporting children's welfare and developmental health in Quebec communities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Guignolée Dr Julien: Annual fundraising campaign organized by the foundation to support social pediatrics programs.
• Institut de PSC

Products and services

• Community Social Pediatrics Centers (Centres de pédiatrie sociale en communauté)

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Gouvernement du Québec (Government of Quebec)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe foundation is designated as a 'Partenaire public' (public partner), indicating a formal relationship with the Government of Quebec for supporting social pediatrics programs and services for vulnerable children.
• Marcelle Jean Coutu ChairminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAn endowed chair at the Institut de PSC dedicated to advancing research and training in social pediatrics.
• N. Steinmetz – G Julien ChairminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAn endowed chair at the Institut de PSC supporting academic research and professional development in social pediatrics.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• SickKids Foundation: Major Canadian children's hospital foundation supporting pediatric research, care, and learning at Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children. Comparable as a leading pediatric health fundraising entity, though much larger in scale and operating from an inpatient hospital setting.
• Croix-Rouge canadienne (Canadian Red Cross): Large Canadian humanitarian organization delivering health, social, and community services, including vulnerable-population support. Comparable as a nonprofit delivering community-based health and social services supported by donations and government partnerships.
• Children's Miracle Network: North American fundraising organization supporting children's hospitals and pediatric care. Comparable as a major pediatric health charity that channels donations to improve children's health outcomes through a network of partner institutions.
• Centraide / United Way (Quebec): Quebec-focused federated fundraising organization supporting community services for vulnerable populations. Comparable as a Quebec nonprofit raising funds through annual campaigns and distributing support to community-level health and social service agencies.

Direct peers

• Fondation CHU Sainte-Justine: Foundation supporting Quebec's largest mother-child hospital, raising donations for pediatric care, research, and family services. Comparable as a Quebec pediatric health nonprofit combining service delivery, training, and large-scale fundraising.
• Fondation OLO: Quebec foundation providing nutritional support to vulnerable pregnant women and young children to give them a healthy start. Comparable as a Quebec-based nonprofit addressing health and social vulnerability in early childhood through community-level interventions.
• Opération Enfant Soleil: Quebec-based children's health charity that raises funds to support pediatric care across the province, including hospital equipment and research. Highly comparable as a Quebec-focused nonprofit redistributing donations to improve children's health outcomes.
• Fondation de l'Hôpital de Montréal pour enfants: Foundation of the Montreal Children's Hospital funding pediatric care, research, and family support. Comparable Quebec-based pediatric health nonprofit with similar mission of supporting children's health through community donations.

Regional players

• Institut national de santé publique du Québec (INSPQ): Quebec public health institute providing research, training, and policy support for population health, including child health. Comparable as a Quebec-based organization advancing child health through training, research, and policy, though operating as a government entity rather than a charity.

Others

• Fondation Canacupa: Quebec foundation supporting pediatric care and community initiatives for children. Comparable as a regional Quebec nonprofit fundraising for children's health and welfare through a community-based model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/FondDrJulien
• Facebookfacebook.com/FondationDrJulien
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fondation-du-dr-julien
• Instagraminstagram.com/fonddrjulien

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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