Rivière-du-Loup Health Foundation

What Rivière-du-Loup Health Foundation does

The Fondation de la santé de Rivière-du-Loup (Rivière-du-Loup Health Foundation) is a registered Canadian non-profit charitable organization (Charity Registration No. 898914445 RR 0001) founded in 1987 and headquartered in Rivière-du-Loup, Quebec. It operates as the primary community fundraising intermediary for the Centre hospitalier régional du Grand-Portage (CHRGP) and other facilities of the CISSS du Bas-Saint-Laurent within the MRC de Rivière-du-Loup region. The foundation raises and deploys philanthropic capital exclusively into medical equipment, facility renovations, and the establishment of new clinical services at regional health institutions — over $7,680,000 CAD has been invested since inception across projects including oncology department renovation, Fibroscan liver diagnostics, ambulatory hysteroscopy, ORL surgical equipment, cardiac monitors for island CLSCs, and pediatric rehabilitation tools.

The foundation's operating model is event-driven and multi-channel: it runs an annual Golf en santé Hôtel Levesque tournament (record $461,800 raised in 2026), a Radio-Don CarrXpert Gagnon broadcast on CIEL-FM, Combat des chefs (chef competition dinner), Loto santé lottery, silent auctions, Jeans Day, Grande illumination, and Mon premier chapeau newborn program. Revenue streams comprise individual donations (one-time, monthly recurring, In Memoriam, planned/bequest), corporate sponsorships (CarrXpert Gagnon, Premier Tech, Aliments Asta, Hôtel Levesque, Les Électriciens Desjardins, Caisse Desjardins, Jean Coutu, and others), and event ticket/auction proceeds. Distribution channels include an online donation portal (jedonneenligne.org), mail, telephone, and live event participation.

The foundation is governed by a volunteer board of directors under Board President Stéphanie Bax de Keating, with Isabelle Dubé serving as Directrice générale (General Manager). It employs between 11 and 50 staff, has no parent company in the commercial sense (the affiliation with CISSS du Bas-Saint-Laurent is institutional, not corporate), and is not publicly traded. No AI, software, or proprietary technology products are involved — the organization is a traditional community healthcare charity with no venture capital, private equity, or external institutional investment ownership.

Name

Rivière-du-Loup Health Foundation

Legal name

Fondation de la santé de Rivière-du-Loup

Website

https://santerdl.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Fondation de la santé de Rivière-du-Loup is a non-profit charitable foundation established in 1987 that raises philanthropic funds to purchase medical equipment, renovate facilities, and launch new clinical services for the Centre hospitalier régional du Grand-Portage and affiliated CISSS du Bas-Saint-Laurent facilities in the MRC de Rivière-du-Loup region of Quebec, Canada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Healthcare Philanthropy

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Foundations (BPAGAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Health & Medical Research Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAL)

Keywords

• Healthcare fundraising
• Charitable foundation
• Medical equipment funding
• Community health donations
• Health philanthropy

Headquarters

HQ city

Rivière-du-loup

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations (Individual): Individual donors contribute through one-time gifts, monthly recurring donations, In Memoriam donations, and planned/bequest donations. This is the primary revenue stream for the foundation.
2. Events and Fundraising Activities: Revenue generated from organized fundraising events including Golf en santé Hôtel Levesque, Radio-Don CarrXpert Gagnon, Combat des chefs Les Électriciens Desjardins, Loto santé, silent auctions, Jeans Day, and Grande illumination.
3. Corporate Partnerships and Sponsorships: Local businesses and organizations provide financial sponsorships, multi-year partnership agreements (e.g., CarrXpert Gagnon 3-year, $45,000 total commitment), and in-kind contributions tied to specific events and campaigns.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Fondation de la santé de Rivière-du-Loup is a non-profit charitable foundation established in 1987 that raises funds through individual donations, corporate sponsorships, and organized fundraising events (Golf en santé, Radio-Don, Loto santé, Combat des chefs). It directs proceeds toward purchasing medical equipment, financing facility renovations, and supporting new clinical services at the Centre hospitalier régional du Grand-Portage (CHRGP) and other healthcare facilities in the MRC de Rivière-du-Loup region of Quebec.

Product overview

The Fondation de la santé de Rivière-du-Loup is a charitable healthcare foundation that raises funds to support healthcare services and equipment at the Centre hospitalier régional du Grand-Portage and other healthcare facilities in the MRC de Rivière-du-Loup region. Its offerings consist of annual fundraising events (Golf en santé, Radio-Don, Loto santé, Combat des chefs), community campaigns for specific medical equipment (Fibroscan, hysteroscopy clinic), and various donation programs (single donations, monthly donations, planned gifts, In Memoriam donations). Since 1987, the foundation has invested over $7,680,000 in healthcare projects and equipment for the community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Golf en santé Hôtel Levesque Annual flagship golf tournament and gastronomic dinner serving as a major community fundraising event, with proceeds directed toward healthcare equipment and projects at CHRGP. Targets local businesses, major donors, and community participants.
• Radio-Don CarrXpert Gagnon Annual radio fundraising event broadcast live on CIEL-FM from Canadian Tire of Rivière-du-Loup, featuring interviews, testimonials, and live donation call-ins. Donors can call 418-862-8241 to contribute and purchase Christmas songs broadcast on air.
• Loto santé Annual health lottery fundraiser enabling community members to purchase tickets for a chance to win prizes, with proceeds supporting healthcare equipment and services at CHRGP and affiliated facilities.
• Combat des chefs Les Électriciens Desjardins Annual chef competition fundraising event featuring local chefs preparing dishes for a live audience, with auction components. Targets food enthusiasts and local donors; the 7th edition raised $60,000.
• Fibroscan Hepatology Clinic Campaign Targeted fundraising campaign to finance a Fibroscan-equipped liver disease clinic at CHRGP, enabling approximately 400 examinations per year and single-visit diagnosis instead of three separate appointments, eliminating the need for out-of-region travel.
• Ambulatory Operative Hysteroscopy Clinic Campaign Targeted fundraising campaign to create the first-of-its-kind ambulatory clinic in Bas-Saint-Laurent for gynecological procedures, enabling women to have polyps or fibroids removed in a single visit instead of two separate appointments.
• Individual Donation Programs

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $7,680,000 invested in health projects and equipment since 1987
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered strategic, minor, core, supporting and major.

• Les Fondamentaux (regroupment)strategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2025A regional alliance of four non-profits (Carrefour d'Initiatives Populaires de Rivière-du-Loup, Fondation du Collège Notre-Dame, Fondation de la Maison Desjardins de soins palliatifs du KRTB, and the foundation itself) to educate financial and legal professionals about planned giving, expanding awareness of legacy donation vehicles.
• Lili CrayonminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 December 2024Local business that donated 10 teddy bears (petits oursons) to the CHRGP perinatal and perinatal grief support program.
• CarrXpert GagnoncoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 November 2024A 3-year partnership agreement (signed November 2024) for the Radio-Don CarrXpert Gagnon annual fundraising event, with a total commitment of $45,000. CarrXpert Gagnon serves as the title sponsor of the Radio-Don event, which is broadcast live on CIEL-FM radio.
• Grand McDon (McDonald's)supportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 November 2024Annual McDonald's fundraising event (Grand McDon 2023 and 2024) that funded specialized car seats and positioning equipment for children with special needs (DI-TSA-DP) in the region.
• Aliments AstamajorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the gastronomic dinner (souper gastronomique) held during the annual Golf en santé Hôtel Levesque event, contributing food and hospitality for the fundraising dinner.
• Hôtel LevesquemajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPrimary venue sponsor for the Golf en santé Hôtel Levesque annual event, hosting the golf tournament awards and the gastronomic dinner. Also hosts the annual general meeting (AGA). Located at 171 Rue Fraser, Rivière-du-Loup.
• Canadian Tire Rivière-du-LoupmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent venue for the Radio-Don CarrXpert Gagnon broadcast. Supports multiple foundation events through in-kind donations, raffle prizes, and hosting. Key retail partner for collecting donations during the Radio-Don.
• CIEL-FMmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal radio station that broadcasts the Radio-Don CarrXpert Gagnon event live, reaching the broader regional audience with testimonials, interviews, and donation appeals during the annual fundraiser.
• Les Électriciens DesjardinsmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerTitle sponsor of the annual Combat des chefs (Chef Fight) fundraising dinner event, which has raised $60,000 (7th edition). Organizes a chef competition dinner with silent and live auctions.
• Jean Coutu (David Patry and Manuel Tremblay)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual donor and event partner contributing $2,000 per year for Christmas gift programs for elderly residents at CHSLD de Chauffailles and Maison des aînés. Supports multiple foundation events.
• Caisse Desjardins de Rivière-du-LoupmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner providing funding for ORL (otorhinolaryngology) department equipment at CHRGP, enabling advanced surgical capabilities for nasal, sinus, and ear surgeries. Also involved in the Combat des chefs sponsorship.
• Sports Experts Rivière-du-LoupsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner during the Radio-Don CarrXpert Gagnon, collecting donations and supporting the fundraising event.
• Pharmaprix Rivière-du-LoupsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent partner and gift donor for the first baby of the year celebration and Radio-Don collection point.
• Raymond Chabot Grant ThorntonsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent partner for the Radio-Don CarrXpert Gagnon.
• Uniprix St-AntoninsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner during the Radio-Don CarrXpert Gagnon, collecting donations.
• Financière Banque Nationale — Équipe LandrysupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent partner for the Radio-Don CarrXpert Gagnon.
• Groupe MedwaysupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor of the live auction (encan à la criée) at the Golf en santé Hôtel Levesque.
• Groupe MorneausupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor partner and sponsor of the Golf en santé Hôtel Levesque.
• VolthiumsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor partner and sponsor of the Golf en santé Hôtel Levesque.
• Poitras Meubles et DesignsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor partner and sponsor of the Golf en santé Hôtel Levesque, also donating a $5,000 prize for the 2026 event raffle.
• Avantis CoopérativesupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerThrough its 'Coopère-Don' employee giving campaign, Avantis Coopérative raised $2,750 for the foundation.
• Familiprix (Philippe Lépicier and Marie-Hélène Miousse)supportingGTM or Marketing PartnerContributed $200 for Christmas gifts to residents of CHSLD de Saint-Cyprien.
• CISSS du Bas Saint-LaurentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe integrated health and social services centre (CISSS) is the primary institutional partner of the foundation. The foundation raises funds specifically for CHRGP and other CISSS facilities in the MRC de Rivière-du-Loup. The foundation describes itself as 'partenaire de premier choix de la communauté et du CISSS du Bas St-Laurent.'
• Benoit Ouellet (artist — porte-parole)supportingGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal artist and porte-parole (spokesperson) for the Radio-Don CarrXpert Gagnon, using his cultural profile to encourage community donations and awareness of the foundation's mission.
• Gang des Traînés de St-HubertsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerVolunteer group organizing the annual motorcycle rally (Randonnée à moto) that raised $10,000 in 2025 for the oncology department at CHRGP.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Fondation du CHU de Québec: Québec City-area hospital foundation with an analogous mix of major events, individual giving, and corporate partnerships funding multi-site medical equipment and research — directly comparable operating model at larger scale.
• Fondation Santé Rimouski-Neigette: Regional health foundation serving the Rimouski-Neigette MRC, a neighbouring Bas-Saint-Laurent territory. Operates the same hospital-foundation playbook (events, annual campaign, corporate partners) for a comparable hospital beneficiary.
• Fondation Charles-Bruneau: Quebec health charity funding pediatric cancer treatment and research; structurally analogous (events, individual giving, corporate sponsorships) with a similar Quebec donor base.
• Fondation de la Maison Desjardins de soins palliatifs du KRTB: Palliative-care foundation co-anchoring the Les Fondamentaux planned-giving alliance; operates with a similar donation/campaign model in the same Bas-Saint-Laurent region.
• Fondation du CHUS: Fundraising foundation for the Centre hospitalier universitaire de Sherbrooke, another regional Quebec hospital foundation using events, corporate sponsorships, and major-gift programs to fund medical equipment and care — closely comparable operating model and revenue mix.
• Fondation de l'Hôpital de Matane: Small hospital foundation supporting the Hôpital de Matane in eastern Quebec — same structural profile: small staff, single regional beneficiary, event-driven donations, similar donor base.

Broad incumbents

• Fondation du CHUM: Foundation of the Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal, a major Quebec hospital foundation with national-scale corporate partnerships and capital campaigns — same mission archetype but at much larger scope and budget.
• Fondation Sainte-Justine: One of Canada's largest pediatric hospital foundations with diversified event and major-gift revenue; comparable as a 'health-foundation incumbent' but at far greater scale and with national reach.

Regional players

• Carrefour d'Initiatives Populaires de Rivière-du-Loup: Regional non-profit and Les Fondamentaux alliance partner based in the same MRC; comparable fundraising mechanics (events, donations) but social-services rather than health mission.
• Fondation du Collège Notre-Dame: Educational foundation in Rivière-du-Loup and member of the Les Fondamentaux alliance — comparable small-region charity fundraising apparatus, though mission (education) differs from healthcare.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/FondationSanteRDL

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors1 record

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