Fondation Noël au printemps

What Fondation Noël au printemps does

Fondation Noël au printemps (FNAP) is a registered Quebec-based non-profit charity (registration # 85427 3232 RR 000) founded in 2005 by Guy Noël, who previously organized charity billiards tournaments. The foundation's core mission is to alleviate the financial distress of low-income families in Quebec raising children under 18 living with disabilities, by providing direct financial assistance of up to $6,000 CAD per family per year. Eligible expenses covered include essential therapies (physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, hippotherapy, ABA, RDI, hyperbaric treatment), specialized equipment (such as therapeutic beds and adapted vehicles), specialized day camps, respite services, and osteopathy. Eligibility is mean-tested through gross family income thresholds tied to receipt of the Canada Child Benefit and Child Disability Benefit.

The foundation operates an event-driven fundraising model, anchored by two major annual benefit events (themed dinners and networking evenings such as "Western & Whiskey," "La Grande Chevauchée," "Peur blanche," and "Goodbye Broadway, Hello Montreal") that draw over 250 Quebec business decision-makers. Additional revenue comes from individual donations collected via the WordPress-based website (fnap.ca), corporate sponsorships, and direct mail. The foundation operates with a lean staff of 7 and relies heavily on a volunteer organizing committee and a board of directors drawn from senior executives at major Quebec institutions including Desjardins, Richter, Devimco, W Investissements, BCF, BMO Banque Privée, and Jarislowsky Fraser. To date, the foundation has helped over 700 families and distributed nearly $2 million CAD in direct aid. The organization has no technology products, no proprietary software, no AI/ML capabilities, and no public APIs; its principal technology footprint is its WordPress donation and volunteer portal.

Name

Fondation Noël au printemps

Legal name

Fondation Noël au printemps

Website

https://fnap.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Fondation Noël au printemps is a Quebec-registered non-profit charity, founded in 2005, that provides up to $6,000 CAD per year in direct financial assistance to low-income families with disabled children in Quebec, funded through annual benefit events and corporate donations from the Quebec business community.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Support Non-Profit Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Child and Youth Services (62411), Voluntary Health Organizations (813212)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Special Education, Disability Support & Inclusive Education Nonprofits (BPAGADAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Community Health & Prevention Program Funding (HLAJALAF)

Keywords

• Charitable foundation services
• Family financial assistance
• Disability support services
• Community fundraising events
• Nonprofit social services

Headquarters

HQ city

Sainte-Adèle

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: The foundation raises funds through donations from individuals and corporations, benefit events, and sponsorships. The primary revenue comes from charitable donations directed to helping low-income families with disabled children cover essential expenses.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Fondation Noël au printemps provides direct financial assistance of up to $6,000 CAD per year per family to low-income Quebec families raising children under 18 living with disabilities. The aid covers essential therapies (physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy), specialized equipment, day camps, respite services, and other disability-related expenses not covered by government programs. The foundation is funded through individual donations, corporate sponsorships, and annual benefit events.

Product overview

Fondation Noël au printemps is a non-profit charitable organization offering a suite of support services for low-income families with disabled children. The organization's primary offering is its Financial Assistance Program, which provides up to $6,000 CAD annually per family for essential therapies, specialized equipment, day camps, and respite care. Supporting services include an online Donation Platform, Volunteer Coordination, Benefit Events (annual fundraising dinners and networking evenings), and a Sponsorship Program for corporate partners. The organization was founded in 2005 and has helped over 700 families, distributing nearly $2 million in aid. The portfolio consists entirely of service offerings rather than technology products, with no AI/ML capabilities, public API, or software integrations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Financial Assistance Program for Families Direct financial support of up to $6,000 CAD per year per family for low-income Quebec families with children under 18 living with disabilities. Eligible expenses include essential therapies (occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech therapy), specialized equipment, day camps, and respite services not covered by government programs.
• Online Donation Platform SSL-secured online donation portal on fnap.ca enabling individuals to contribute financially to support families with disabled children. Quebec Loi 25 privacy-compliant with secure transaction processing.
• Benefit Events Program Annual fundraising events bringing together over 250 Quebec business decision-makers and supporters, including themed benefit dinners and networking evenings (Western & Whiskey, gastronomic dinners, jazz evenings) held primarily in Montreal venues such as Le Pavillon du Grand Quai du Vieux-Port.
• Corporate Sponsorship Program Corporate sponsorship opportunities providing visibility at major benefit events and in foundation communications, enabling Quebec businesses to support families with disabled children while gaining brand exposure. Includes Patrons of Honor tier with prominent business leaders from firms such as BCF, Panache Ventures, Kyard Capital, ECLO Investments, Jarislowsky Fraser, ADM Aéroports de Montréal, Synex Assurance, BMO Banque Privée, and Relation 1.
• Volunteer Coordination Program Volunteer recruitment and management for activities including networking events, Christmas tree raffle (Dépouillement d'arbre de Noël), secretarial work, and advertising support. Volunteer involvement is a key contributor to the foundation's very low operating costs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 700 families helped in two decades
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers19 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Virginie CoossacoreOthersVirginie Coossa serves as the official spokesperson for the Fondation Noël au printemps, acting as a voice for families in need and helping raise awareness for the foundation's mission.
• Guy NoëlcoreOthersFounder and Board Member of the foundation. Also Founder and Senior Advisor at GNR Cabinet de Services Financiers. Originally organized billiards tournaments to raise funds, leading to the foundation's creation.
• Luc PaquetcoreOthersChairman of the Board and President of Youkali Foundation. Leads the board of directors for FNAP.
• Jean DesrocherssupportingOthersBoard member and Partner at Richter, a professional services firm.
• Maxime St-LaurentsupportingOthersBoard member and Co-founder/managing partner at W Investissements.
• Laurent MessiersupportingOthersBoard member and Chief Executive Officer/Partner at Devimco.
• Mathieu TalbotsupportingOthersBoard member and Vice President of Business Services and Corporate Financing at Desjardins Entreprises.
• Stéphane MassiesupportingOthersBoard member associated with Vézina Assurances.
• Normand BélislesupportingOthersBoard member and Business/Digital Transformation Advisor at Centraide of Greater Montreal (United Way).
• Sylvie LafrancesupportingOthersBoard member and retired senior executive from the health and social services network.
• Marie-Andrée Le ChasseurcoreOthersCo-General Manager of the foundation, responsible for overseeing operations and responding to inquiries.
• Anik BouchardcoreOthersCo-General Manager working alongside Marie-Andrée Le Chasseur.
• Pierre AllardsupportingOthersPatron of Honor from BCF law firm.
• Mike CegelskisupportingOthersPatron of Honor from Panache Ventures.
• Jean FontainesupportingOthersPatron of Honor from Kyard Capital.
• Éric LemieuxsupportingOthersPatron of Honor from ECLO Investments.
• Marc-André NantaissupportingOthersPatron of Honor and Senior Private Portfolio Manager at Jarislowsky Fraser.
• Sylvain ChoinièresupportingOthersPatron of Honor and Vice President of Legal Affairs, Real Estate and Ground Transportation at ADM Aéroports de Montréal.
• Karl BélangersupportingOthersPatron of Honor and Senior Vice President at Synex Assurance.
• Sébastien SoulignysupportingOthersPatron of Honor from BMO Banque Privée.
• Serge BeaucheminsupportingOthersPatron of Honor associated with Relation 1.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Make-A-Wish Canada: National charity granting wishes to children with critical illnesses, funded by corporate sponsorships, events and individual donations. Comparable mission (supporting children with serious medical conditions) and similar fundraising GTM, but operates nationally rather than Quebec-only.
• Autism Speaks Canada: National autism advocacy and services organization funding research, family services and therapy access. Comparable target population (children with disabilities/ASD) and overlapping service category (ABA, speech, occupational therapy coverage).

Direct peers

• Fondation Marie-Vincent: Quebec foundation dedicated to child sexual abuse prevention and intervention support for youth. Comparable as a Quebec charitable foundation focused on a specific child welfare cause with corporate sponsors and benefit events.
• Leucan: Quebec association supporting children with cancer and their families through financial assistance, emotional support and specialized services. Directly comparable niche (financial aid to families of children with serious health conditions) and Quebec benefit-event-based fundraising model.
• Centraide of Greater Montreal: Largest community fundraiser in Greater Montreal, pooling corporate and individual donations and redistributing to social-service agencies. Comparable as a Quebec nonprofit raising money through workplace campaigns and benefit events to support vulnerable families; FNAP even has a board member from Centraide.
• Fondation MIRA: Quebec nonprofit providing service dogs and mobility aids to children and adults with disabilities. Comparable target population (persons with disabilities and their families) and similar donor/patron-driven fundraising model in Quebec.
• Opération Enfant Soleil: Quebec-wide nonprofit raising funds via televised events and corporate partnerships to improve pediatric health and support sick children. Comparable because it uses large-scale Quebec benefit events and sponsorships to fund children's health needs, the same GTM motion FNAP relies on.
• Fondation du Grand Montréal: Quebec community foundation pooling and distributing philanthropic funds to local nonprofits, including those supporting vulnerable families. Comparable as a Quebec grantmaking entity with corporate donor base targeting community welfare.

Regional players

• Fondation des étoiles: Quebec foundation funding pediatric medical research and care for sick children. Comparable Quebec-based pediatric health nonprofit with corporate sponsorship and benefit-event fundraising.

Emerging players

• Fondation Philou: Quebec family-founded charity supporting children with severe disabilities and their families with financial aid and adapted services. Closely comparable niche, scale and Quebec benefit-event-driven model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fondation-no%C3%ABl-au-printemps

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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