Enfant Soleil

What Enfant Soleil does

Enfant Soleil is a Quebec-based non-profit charitable foundation founded in 1988 (originally as Opération Enfant Soleil and rebranded in January 2025) that mobilizes public and corporate donations to fund pediatric healthcare across the province. The foundation serves four major pediatric university centers — Centre mère-enfant Soleil du CHU de Québec-Université Laval, CHU Sainte-Justine, Hôpital de Montréal pour enfants du CUSM, and CIUSSS de l'Estrie – CHUS — as well as more than 100 regional hospitals and healthcare organizations; 87% of funds flow to the four centers and 13% to regional facilities, with 450,000+ children treated annually at the funded centers. Its operations are anchored by the annual Téléthon televised on TVA, three major lottery programs (Maison Enfant Soleil signed by Bonneville, Voiture de rêve signed by Familiprix, Passeport de rêve signed by Air Canada), the Parents Soleil monthly recurring-donation program (17,000+ donors), school and community campaigns (Porte ton pyj, Relis don, Défi Country, Ô Quilles, Extra Life, Gran Fondo), restaurant cause-marketing (Restos Soleil), and merchandise sales (Boutique Soleil). The foundation holds charity registration #127186690-RR-0001 and is a member of Children's Miracle Network.

Name

Enfant Soleil

Legal name

Enfant Soleil

Website

https://enfantsoleil.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Enfant Soleil is a Quebec non-profit foundation founded in 1988 that funds pediatric healthcare by distributing grants to four major pediatric university centers and 100+ regional healthcare facilities across the province, mobilized through televised telethons, lotteries, and 600+ corporate partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pediatric Healthcare Charitable Foundation

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Health & Prevention Program Funding (HLAJALAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Social Justice & Human Rights Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAN)

Keywords

• Pediatric healthcare fundraising
• Charitable foundation services
• Nonprofit donation programs
• Charity lottery events
• Corporate cause partnerships

Headquarters

HQ city

Québec

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Individual donors contribute through one-time donations, monthly recurring donations (Parents Soleil program), planned giving (bequests), and celebration gifts. 87% of funds raised go to four major pediatric university centers, with 13% distributed to over 100 healthcare facilities across Quebec.
2. Fundraising Events and Raffles: Annual Téléthon telethon (raised record $26,832,430 in 2026), raffle sales including Maison Enfant Soleil (signed by Bonneville, raised ~$6M), Voiture de rêve (Porsche Macan, raised $300,000), and Passeport de rêve (Air Canada trip).
3. Restaurant Partnerships (Restos Soleil): Restaurant partners donate a portion of specific menu item sales to Enfant Soleil - e.g., $1 per children's menu item at Mikes, $1 per Philanthrope maki at Yuzu Sushi, $0.50 per children's meal at L'Oeufrier.
4. Boutique Soleil (Product Sales): Sale of partner products including clothing collection (100% of profits to Enfant Soleil), reusable bags at Walmart ($3 per bag), Max the Bear plush by RE/MAX (all profits donated), Naya water cases ($0.25 per case), meal planners, pillows, and mattresses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Enfant Soleil is a Quebec-based charitable foundation that raises funds for pediatric healthcare through annual events (Téléthon telethon, Les Toqués gourmet dinner, charity lotteries for homes, cars, and travel), recurring and one-time donations (Parents Soleil monthly program, celebration gifts, planned giving), school and community campaigns (Porte ton pyj, Relis don, Défi Country, Ô Quilles, Extra Life, Gran Fondo), and corporate cause-marketing partnerships (Restos Soleil restaurant network, Boutique Soleil merchandise, retailer percentage-donation programs). Funds are distributed to four major pediatric university centres and over 100 regional healthcare facilities across Quebec to support specialized equipment, research, child-friendly care environments, and the Fonds sport et santé durable wellness initiative.

Product overview

Enfant Soleil is a Quebec pediatric healthcare foundation offering a diversified portfolio of fundraising products and programs. Its core offerings include: annual fundraising events (Téléthon televised telethon, gourmet event Les Toqués); lottery programs (Maison Enfant Soleil home lottery, Voiture de rêve car lottery, Passeport de rêve travel lottery); school and community campaigns (Porte ton pyj, Relis don, Défi Country, Ô Quilles); corporate engagement (Restos Soleil restaurant partnerships, Boutique Soleil merchandise, Parent Soleil monthly giving); and grant management via an online portal for healthcare organizations. The organization also maintains the Enfants Soleil ambassador program featuring 17 regional child ambassadors, and a dedicated Fonds sport et santé durable supporting youth wellness initiatives. All products interconnect through the foundation's unified mission of improving pediatric healthcare access across Quebec.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Parents Soleil: Monthly donor program where contributors provide recurring monthly donations to support Enfant Soleil's mission.
• Enfants Soleil
• Restos Soleil
• Entreprises Enfant Soleil Certifiées
• Fonds sport et santé durable
• Téléthon Enfant Soleil

Products and services

• Téléthon Enfant Soleil Annual televised fundraising marathon broadcast live on TVA and TVA+ for more than 9 hours, mobilizing Quebecers to donate for pediatric healthcare. The flagship event features performances, testimonies from Enfants Soleil, and real-time donation tracking. The 2026 edition raised a record $26,832,430.
• Maison Enfant Soleil signée Bonneville Annual lottery where participants can win a fully furnished, decorated house (built and signed by Bonneville) or cash alternative. The 2026 edition raised approximately $6 million. Secondary prizes include a Kia EV9 Land 2026 (value $78,000), $5,000 Voyages CAA-Québec travel credit, and various gift cards from RE/MAX, Canac, Familiprix, and Chaussures POP.
• Voiture de rêve Enfant Soleil signée Familiprix Annual lottery for a chance to win a vehicle. The 2026 edition offered a Porsche Macan 4 électrique 2026 as grand prize and raised $300,000. Additional prizes include $25,000 from La Turquoise (Intact Insurance). Draw supervised by Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton.
• Passeport de rêve Enfant Soleil signé Air Canada Travel-themed lottery offering dream vacation packages as prizes, signed by Air Canada.
• Programme Parents Soleil Monthly donation program where donors commit to regular contributions supporting long-term pediatric healthcare projects. Monthly pre-authorized contributions processed on the 1st or 15th of each month. Donors receive a single annual tax receipt for the total amount. Currently 17,000+ active monthly donors.
• Don unique (One-time donation) One-time donation option allowing donors to contribute immediately through the website, by phone, or by text-to-give (text SOLEIL to 20222 to donate $25). PCI DSS-compliant secure processing.
• Don de célébration Donation made to commemorate special occasions such as birthdays, weddings, or anniversaries in lieu of personal gifts.
• Don de testament et dons planifiés (Planned giving) Planned giving options including legacy gifts, wills, and other long-term donation arrangements, supported by the Planned Giving team.
• Porte ton pyj présenté par Le Lait Annual campaign inviting students to wear pajamas to school in exchange for a donation. The initiative teaches children about empathy and solidarity while raising funds. Partners include Le Lait (presenting sponsor, free berlingots to schools), Chocolats Favoris (hot chocolate contest prizes), and Éditions Passe-Temps (Escalire book collection prize).
• Extra Life Video game marathon campaign where participants play games to raise funds for Enfant Soleil, engaging the gaming community in pediatric healthcare support. Scheduled for November 7-8, 2026.
• Gran Fondo Indoor cycling challenge benefiting the Fonds sport et santé durable, supporting healthy living and emotional well-being initiatives for youth.
• Les Toqués Annual gourmet dinner and auction event at the Musée de la civilisation de Québec, co-presented by TELUS and Familiprix. Features celebrity chefs and raises funds for pediatric healthcare projects. Individual ticket $600; table of 8 persons $4,800. Includes gourmet dinner, wines, auction and raffle with Air Canada flight prizes (value over $8,000).
• Défi Country Dance-themed fundraising activity bringing communities together through country dancing to support children's health.
• Ô Quilles Bowling event combining fun and solidarity to raise funds for pediatric healthcare.
• Relis don Used book sale initiative for schools, promoting reading while teaching children about helping others in need.
• Restos Soleil Restaurant partners commit to donating a portion of specific menu item sales to Enfant Soleil year-round. Includes Mikes ($1 per children's menu item), Yuzu Sushi ($1 per Philanthrope maki and poké tao), L'Oeufrier ($0.50 per children's meal), Dairy Queen (all Blizzard profits during annual Déli-Don day), Grillades Torino ($1 per Naya water bottle), and Tuscanos ($1 per pasta dish and $2 per children's menu item, May 12 - June 30 annually).
• Boutique Soleil Online boutique offering exclusive products from partner businesses, with a portion of profits donated to Enfant Soleil. Includes clothing collection (100% of profits to Enfant Soleil), reusable bags at Walmart ($3 per bag), Max the Bear plush by RE/MAX (all profits donated), Naya water cases ($0.25 per case), meal planners by Papier et Latté ($1.50 per sale), On se rejoint dans nos rêves pillowcases by Nuage ($1 per sale), and Exclusive Enfant Soleil 2.0 mattress by LA PLACE ($10 per sale).
• Fonds sport et santé durable Dedicated fund promoting healthy habits through sport, physical activity, and nutrition while cultivating emotional and mental well-being among youth. Supports prevention, education, and rehabilitation initiatives.
• Programme Enfants Soleil Program featuring 17 children representing each of Quebec's 17 administrative regions, serving as ambassadors who share their stories to demonstrate Enfant Soleil's concrete impact and sensitize donors to the cause.
• Demande d'octrois (Online Grant Portal) Online portal allowing healthcare establishments and organizations to submit funding applications for pediatric equipment, research, environments, and programs. The annual project call runs from June 15 to October 15. In 2026, $19.4M was invested in 100+ projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $356 million distributed since 1988
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Partnerships

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

• WalmartmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor partner of Enfant Soleil, supporting pediatric healthcare fundraising through corporate donations and in-store campaigns including reusable bag sales ($3 per bag to Enfant Soleil).
• CostcomajorGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor corporate partner supporting Enfant Soleil's mission to improve pediatric healthcare across Quebec.
• RE/MAX QuebecmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor partner selling Max the Bear plush toys (100% of profits to Enfant Soleil) in all Quebec RE/MAX offices. Also provides $1,000 gift cards as secondary prizes in Maison Enfant Soleil raffle.
• CanacmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor partner offering $500 gift cards as secondary prizes in the Maison Enfant Soleil raffle. Impressive fundraising amount raised in second year of partnership.
• FamiliprixmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor partner and presenting sponsor of Voiture de rêve raffle, having contributed to raising $300,000 in 2026. Also co-presenter of Les Toqués event and provides $250 gift cards as secondary prizes.
• Bonneville (Les Industries Bonneville)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor partner signing the Maison Enfant Soleil raffle. Raised approximately $6 million in 2026 edition. Builder of fully furnished and decorated homes for the grand prize.
• DesjardinsmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerLong-standing major partner since the first French-language telethon in 1988. Co-presenter of Les Toqués event and supporter of pediatric healthcare across Quebec.
• TELUSmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor partner enabling phone donations during telethon (in collaboration with Nextiva). Co-presenter of Les Toqués gourmet event with Familiprix.
• BrickcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor corporate partner supporting Enfant Soleil through mattress sales, with $10 donated per Exclusive Enfant Soleil 2.0 mattress sold.
• Couche-TardcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor partner of Enfant Soleil's pediatric healthcare fundraising initiatives.
• Aluminerie AlouettecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor partner supporting Enfant Soleil's mission to improve pediatric healthcare in Quebec.
• Duroking (Groupe Duroking)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor partner contributing to Enfant Soleil's fundraising efforts for pediatric healthcare.
• TD BankcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor partner (Groupe Banque TD) supporting Enfant Soleil's pediatric healthcare initiatives.
• KIA QuebeccoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner providing vehicles as prizes including Kia EV9 Land 2026 (valued at $78,000) as second prize in Maison Enfant Soleil raffle.
• Air CanadacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner providing travel prizes including flight tickets (value over $8,000) for Les Toqués event raffle and signing Passeport de rêve raffle.
• TuangocoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor partner supporting Enfant Soleil's fundraising campaigns.
• Lepelco AssurancescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor partner supporting Enfant Soleil's mission.
• MarriottcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor partner contributing to Enfant Soleil's fundraising efforts.
• FlordecocoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor partner of Enfant Soleil supporting pediatric healthcare fundraising.
• Chaussures POP (Go Sport)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner providing $200 gift cards as secondary prizes in Maison Enfant Soleil raffle.
• L'OeufriercoreGTM or Marketing PartnerRestaurant partner donating $0.50 per children's menu item sold to Enfant Soleil year-round. Proud supporter with over 1,000 employees, many of whom are parents.
• SolotechcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGoods and services partner providing technical support for Enfant Soleil events.
• TVA (Media Partner)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partner broadcasting the annual Téléthon telethon live and providing year-round coverage of Enfant Soleil activities.
• Le Journal de Montréal / Le Journal de QuébeccoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partners supporting Enfant Soleil's visibility and fundraising campaigns.
• Rythme FMcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partner supporting Enfant Soleil's reach and fundraising efforts.
• Mikes (Toujours Mikes)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerRestaurant partner (Restos Soleil program) donating $1 per children's menu item sold year-round. Promotes family dining while supporting pediatric healthcare.
• Yuzu SushicoreGTM or Marketing PartnerRestaurant partner (Restos Soleil program) donating $1 per Philanthrope maki and poké tao sold at regular price in Quebec locations.
• Dairy QueenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRestaurant partner donating all Blizzard profits during the annual Déli-Don day to Enfant Soleil.
• Grillades TorinominorGTM or Marketing PartnerRestaurant partner donating $1 per Naya water bottle sold in Quebec locations to Enfant Soleil.
• TuscanosminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRestaurant partner donating $1 per pasta dish and $2 per children's menu item sold (May 12 - June 30 annually).
• ClicAssureminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInsurance partner donating 50% of net revenues to Enfant Soleil for each completed insurance quote request (auto, home, travel, business, life, pet).
• Papier et LattéminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner selling meal planners with $1.50 donated to Enfant Soleil per sale.
• NuageminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner selling On se rejoint dans nos rêves pillowcases with $1 donated to Enfant Soleil per product.
• LA PLACE (Mattress)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner selling Exclusive Enfant Soleil 2.0 mattress (organic cotton, pocket springs, memory foam) with $10 donated per sale.
• Le Lait (The Lait)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor of the Porte ton pyj school campaign. Provides free berlingots to participating primary schools and promotes healthy eating alongside fundraising.
• Éditions Passe-TempsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaborator offering complete Escalire collection (156 books) to one lucky participating school in the Porte ton pyj campaign.
• Chocolats FavorisminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaborator providing hot chocolate contest prizes for schools registered before February 9 for the Porte ton pyj campaign.
• Musée de la civilisation de QuébecminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVenue partner hosting Les Toqués gourmet dinner event at their facility in Quebec City.
• Le Quarante 7minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCatering partner signing the banquet dinner at Les Toqués event.
• La Turquoise (Intact Insurance)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner providing $25,000 prize in Voiture de rêve raffle.
• Auto HebdominorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner supporting Voiture de rêve raffle event.
• Centre Porsche QuébecminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner supporting Voiture de rêve raffle featuring Porsche Macan 4 electric 2026.
• Kia Québec (Ste-Foy and Val-Bélair)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner providing Kia EV9 Land 2026 as second prize (value $78,000) in Maison Enfant Soleil raffle.
• Voyages CAA-QuébecminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner providing $5,000 travel credit as third prize in Maison Enfant Soleil raffle.
• Raymond Chabot Grant ThorntonminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerExternal audit firm supervising the Voiture de rêve raffle draw to ensure integrity.
• Children's Miracle NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational network that inspired the creation of Opération Enfant Soleil in 1987. Provides international best practices and connections for pediatric healthcare philanthropy.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Fondation des étoiles: Direct peer — Quebec-based foundation focused specifically on pediatric medical research funding. Competes for the same Quebec donor base targeting pediatric health, with similar televised fundraising (the 'Déjeuner des étoiles') and annual telethon-style events.
• Children's Miracle Network: Direct peer — the international network of which Enfant Soleil is a member. Provides shared fundraising infrastructure, corporate partner connections, and best practices for pediatric hospital foundations across North America.
• Montreal Children's Hospital Foundation: Direct peer — fundraising foundation for the Montreal Children's Hospital, another of Enfant Soleil's four primary pediatric grant recipients. Operates with the same Quebec pediatric philanthropy model and similar corporate partner ecosystem.
• SickKids Foundation: Direct peer — Canada's largest pediatric hospital foundation based in Toronto. Comparable Canadian pediatric fundraising model with multi-channel events, monthly giving, corporate partnerships, and televised fundraising, but operates nationally across Ontario's larger population.
• Leucan: Direct peer — Quebec association for children with cancer, with comparable multi-channel fundraising (events, raffles, monthly giving), corporate partnerships, and regional ambassador programs. Shares Enfant Soleil's pediatric Quebec donor pool.
• Fondation du CHUS: Direct peer — fundraising foundation for the CIUSSS de l'Estrie-CHUS, the fourth major pediatric center funded by Enfant Soleil. Same Quebec regional pediatric healthcare philanthropy model and donor base.
• CHU Sainte-Justine Foundation: Direct peer — the fundraising foundation for CHU Sainte-Justine, one of Enfant Soleil's four primary pediatric grant recipients. Competes for the same Quebec pediatric healthcare donor dollars and corporate partnerships.

Emerging players

• Make-A-Wish Canada: Emerging player — Canadian children's charity granting wishes to children with critical illnesses. Overlaps with Enfant Soleil's ambassador storytelling model (Enfants Soleil) and pediatric cause focus, but with a different funding mechanism (wish fulfillment vs. healthcare equipment).
• Starlight Children's Foundation Canada: Emerging player — Canadian pediatric charity focused on delivering entertainment and support to hospitalized children. Overlaps with Enfant Soleil's mission of improving the pediatric care experience, though operates at smaller scale with a more programmatic focus.

Broad incumbents

• St. Jude Children's Research Hospital: Broad incumbent — the leading US pediatric research and treatment institution with a global fundraising operation. While primarily research-focused with international reach, it represents the gold standard model for pediatric health philanthropy that Quebec-based foundations benchmark against.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/EnfantSoleil
• Instagraminstagram.com/enfant_soleil
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/enfantsoleil
• TikToktiktok.com/@enfant_soleil
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@EnfantSoleil

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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