Fondation des jeunes de la DPJ

Name

Fondation des jeunes de la DPJ

Legal name

Fondation des jeunes de la DPJ

Website

https://fondationjeunesdpj.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Child Welfare and Youth Protection Services

NAICS

Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Grantmaking and Giving Services (8132)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Social Justice & Human Rights Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Education Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAK), Grantmaking & Philanthropic Funds (Institutional Donors) (BPADAOAB)

Keywords

• Child welfare services
• Youth protection support
• Nonprofit fundraising
• Charitable foundation programs
• Social services grants

Headquarters

HQ city

Montréal

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual donations (one-time and monthly): The Foundation raises funds primarily through individual donations made via its online portal, monthly giving program ('Compte sur moi'), in-memoriam, in-honoriam, and planned giving (testamentary bequests). Monthly donors provide recurring revenue; one-time donors provide variable revenue. Donors receive tax receipts for their contributions.
2. Corporate and business donations: Corporate donations, major gifts, employee matching programs, and payroll deduction (for CIUSSS Centre-Sud-de-l'Île-de-Montréal employees) represent a significant revenue stream. Companies such as Metro, KPMG, Galleon, Fasken, Richter, and many others contribute at various sponsorship levels through events.
3. Signature fundraising events: Annual flagship events generate substantial revenue. La Soirée des Grands 2026 raised a net amount of $1,284,000. The Christmas Campaign 2025 raised $1,276,350. Gala Méritas celebrates academic perseverance. These events solicit table purchases, auction items, and sponsorships from the business community.
4. Philanthropic partnerships and regional project funding: The Foundation enters multi-year partnerships with other foundations and allocates grants to regional organizations through its annual Call for Proposals. Since 2022, it has supported projects in Quebec regions through a national budget envelope. This is a re-distribution model rather than revenue generation, but enables the Foundation to scale its impact beyond Montreal.
5. La Boutique d'Anaïs affiliate sales: An online marketplace curated by spokesperson Anaïs Favron featuring Quebec-based brands. Partner brands contribute 10-20% of net sales back to the Foundation, generating affiliate revenue while also raising awareness.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

The Fondation des jeunes de la DPJ is a registered nonprofit charitable foundation that delivers financial, educational, therapeutic, and material support to children and adolescents aged 0-25 under Quebec's Direction de la protection de la jeunesse (DPJ) and to their families. It operates six integrated programs covering school perseverance, transition to autonomous life, family support, healthy living habits, innovative interventions, and magic moments. The foundation funds these programs through individual donations, corporate sponsorships, monthly giving, signature fundraising events, an affiliate online boutique, and an annual call for proposals that redistributes grants to regional partner organizations across Quebec.

Product overview

The Fondation des jeunes de la DPJ operates as a charitable foundation supporting youth in child protective services across Quebec. The organization delivers its mission through six core programs (Persévérance scolaire, Transition vers la vie autonome, Soutien aux familles, Saines habitudes de vie, Intervention innovante, and Moments magiques) that work together to support youth from early childhood through age 25. Beyond direct programs, the Foundation operates La Boutique d'Anaïs social enterprise for fundraising, hosts annual events including La Soirée des Grands gala and Christmas Campaign, manages monthly donation programs, and distributes grants through annual Calls for Proposals to regional organizations supporting DPJ youth throughout Quebec.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Compte sur moi!: Monthly donation program where donors provide ongoing monthly support to DYP youth.
• La Soirée des Grands
• Prix Les Lumineux

Products and services

• Persévérance scolaire (School Perseverance Program) Program supporting educational persistence for DPJ youth aged 0-17, providing computer equipment, tutoring, financial aid for childcare, school fees, cafeteria, transportation, and scholarships to reward perseverance.
• Transition vers la vie autonome (Transition to Autonomous Life Program) Program helping DPJ youth aged 16-25 prepare for independent living through financial aid for post-secondary studies, life skills workshops, internship placements, trial apartments, and departure kits including cell phones and grocery gift cards.
• Soutien aux familles (Family Support Program) Program supporting families of DPJ youth aged 0-17 through childcare fee assistance, maternity bags for newborns, distribution of essential goods, infant stimulation kits, and emergency financial aid for precarious situations.
• Saines habitudes de vie (Healthy Living Habits Program) Program promoting self-esteem and healthy habits for DPJ youth aged 0-17 through sports and artistic equipment purchases, community sports registrations, day camps and vacation camps, and reading corners.
• Intervention innovante auprès des jeunes (Innovative Interventions Program) Program funding innovative therapies for traumatized youth including emotional support dogs (Cherry), therapeutic workshops, and sensory calming rooms, coordinated with Institut universitaire Jeunes en difficulté.
• Moments magiques (Magic Moments Program) Program creating unforgettable memories for DPJ youth through Christmas gift distribution, dream days (custom celebrations), and cultural outings to mark important life milestones.
• Compte sur moi! (Monthly Donation Program) Monthly giving program allowing individual donors to provide consistent recurring support to DPJ youth via automatic deductions, with official tax receipts and ongoing impact updates.
• La Boutique d'Anaïs Online affiliate boutique curated by spokesperson Anaïs Favron featuring Quebec brands (L'Assembleuse, Éditions Émotion, Ocazou, Raplapla, Bôsapin), with 10-20% of net sales donated to the foundation.
• La Soirée des Grands (Annual Benefit Gala) Annual benefit gala bringing together the Quebec business community to raise funds for DPJ youth through table purchases, auction items, and sponsorships. The 2026 edition raised $1,284,000 net.
• Christmas Campaign (Campagne de Noël) Annual year-end fundraising campaign providing Christmas gifts and holiday support to DPJ youth. The 2025 campaign raised a record $1,276,350, presented by belairdirect.
• Prix de reconnaissance Les Lumineux Recognition awards celebrating individuals and organizations contributing to the well-being of DPJ youth across Quebec, with categories for volunteers, youth protection collaborators, partner organizations, and young persons' resilience.
• Appel de propositions (Call for Proposals) Annual call for proposals supporting regional organizations helping DPJ youth across Quebec. Since 2022, has funded 19 projects in 2025, 17 in 2024, 14 in 2023, and 7 in 2022.
• Comité de la Relève (Emerging Leaders Committee) Committee of young philanthropists that organizes fundraising activities and events (including Nuit Éden) to mobilize support for DPJ youth.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $2 million remitted to the DYP cause in 2024-2025
• +9 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

33 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship, major and minor.

• Children's Aid Foundation (CAF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA key national partner collaborating on shared goals for youth in protection. Children's Aid Foundation is a Canadian organization supporting child welfare, and its partnership with the Foundation extends mutual reach and impact for DYP-affiliated youth.
• Fondation des Canadiens pour l'enfancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Canadiens pour l'enfance Foundation is a partner supporting the Foundation's mission, with shared focus on child welfare and youth development in Quebec.
• Metro Chaîne d'ApprovisionnementflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerPresented sponsor of La Soirée des Grands 2026. Metro is a major Quebec food retailer whose supply chain division partnered at the highest sponsorship tier to support the Foundation's annual flagship gala.
• GalleonflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerPresented sponsor of La Soirée des Grands 2026, contributing to the event's success and the Foundation's fundraising goals.
• KPMGflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerPresented sponsor of La Soirée des Grands 2026. KPMG's professional services sponsorship at the flagship level supports both event execution and the Foundation's credibility with the business community.
• Banque Nationale du Canada (BNC)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerAuction presenting sponsor for La Soirée des Grands 2026. BNC's support enables the live auction component of the gala, a key fundraising mechanism.
• FaskenmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum sponsor of La Soirée des Grands 2026. The law firm provides legal-industry credibility and contributes to the high-level business networking that defines the gala.
• RichtermajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum sponsor of La Soirée des Grands 2026. Richter is a chartered professional accounting firm whose sponsorship reflects corporate community engagement.
• Groupe Marcelle CosmeticsmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum sponsor of La Soirée des Grands 2026, representing the cosmetics and consumer goods sector's engagement with the Foundation's cause.
• Stikeman ElliottmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor of La Soirée des Grands 2026. The law firm's sponsorship reflects professional services industry support for the Foundation.
• AGA assurances collectivesmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor of La Soirée des Grands 2026, with Chantal Dufresne (CPA, ASC, C.Dir., Chief Operating Officer at AGA) serving as co-presiding honorary chair of the gala.
• BCF Avocats d'affairesmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor of La Soirée des Grands 2026. BCF contributes legal-industry credibility and is also represented by ambassador Andréanne Auger.
• ModulablemajorGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor of La Soirée des Grands 2026.
• InnocapmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor of La Soirée des Grands 2026, represented by Caroline Bergeron (Managing Director, Strategic Partnerships, F1 Grand Prix du Canada) on the honorary cabinet.
• DesjardinsmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor of La Soirée des Grands 2026. The Desjardins Group's sponsorship reflects the credit union's commitment to community causes.
• CGImajorGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor of La Soirée des Grands 2026. CGI's global IT services sponsorship supports the Foundation's connection with the technology and business sectors.
• Wells FargomajorGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor of La Soirée des Grands 2026.
• BMO Bank of MontrealmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor of La Soirée des Grands 2026.
• RabobankmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor of La Soirée des Grands 2026.
• RBC Capital MarketsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver sponsor of La Soirée des Grands 2026.
• OslerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver sponsor of La Soirée des Grands 2026.
• Mieux-êtreminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver sponsor of La Soirée des Grands 2026.
• Juno PharmaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver sponsor of La Soirée des Grands 2026.
• HSBCminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver sponsor of La Soirée des Grands 2026.
• Groupe MAGminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver sponsor of La Soirée des Grands 2026.
• belairdirectflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor of the 2025 Christmas Campaign. The insurance company's high-profile presenting sponsorship drove the campaign to a record $1,276,350.
• CossettemajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCreative agency collaborator on the 2025 Christmas Campaign, providing advertising and creative direction for the fundraising effort.
• SOMA (production house)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerProduction house collaborator on the 2025 Christmas Campaign, producing campaign content.
• Le ChaînoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA complementary social services organization with infrastructure (two stores, a warehouse, a truck) to maximize in-kind donations. When the Foundation cannot accept a goods donation, it redirects to Le Chaînon. DYP youth and families can also access generous gift cards at Le Chaînon's stores to purchase items needed for adult transition and essential goods.
• Institut universitaire Jeunes en difficulté (IUJD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe IUJD coordinates special research projects for youth in severe difficulty, contributing to knowledge development on abuse, delinquency, and severe behavioral disorders. From these studies, innovative therapies emerge — funded by the Foundation — that complement intervention projects and enrich the support process for social workers.
• EvenkominorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent venue and entertainment partner supporting the Magic Moments program, helping create memorable experiences for DYP youth.
• Alouettes de MontréalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMontreal Alouettes football team partner, supporting the Magic Moments program and visiting DYP youth during Academic Perseverance Days.
• Anabel Roy (illustrator)minorOthersQuebec illustrator who uses her art to present the challenging realities of DYP youth and the impact of donor generosity on their lives. Created illustrated portraits of Nathan (10 years old) and Emma (5 years old) to raise public awareness.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Fondation OLO: Quebec foundation supporting early childhood nutrition and family well-being for vulnerable families. Comparable Quebec grantmaking model targeting children from pregnancy through early years, an adjacent life-stage to the Fondation's programs.
• Fondation Lucie et André Chagnon: Major Quebec philanthropy foundation with deep investment in childhood, family support and prevention. Comparable as a large-scale Quebec grantmaker addressing upstream causes of child vulnerability.
• Fondation du Dr Julien: Quebec-based charitable foundation focused on the well-being of vulnerable children and their families through community-based interventions. Highly comparable mission, Quebec footprint, and complementary-funder model.
• Dans la rue: Montreal-based organization supporting homeless and at-risk youth with shelter, education and transition services. Directly comparable beneficiary population (vulnerable youth, including those exiting DPJ care) and Montreal/Quebec footprint.
• Fondation des Canadiens pour l'enfance: Quebec foundation supporting child welfare causes, named as a core strategic partner of the Fondation. Operates with similar child-and-youth mission, corporate co-funding model, and Quebec footprint.
• Children's Aid Foundation: National Canadian foundation supporting youth in the child welfare system. Listed as a core strategic partner of the Fondation des jeunes de la DPJ and operates a near-identical grantmaking model for at-risk children and youth.
• Fondation Jean Lapointe: Quebec charitable foundation supporting vulnerable populations with a multi-program grantmaking model and signature fundraising events. Operates in a similar Quebec-based nonprofit foundation structure with event-driven fundraising.
• Fondation pour l'aide à l'enfance: Quebec philanthropic foundation supporting DYP youth through multi-year financial partnership with the Fondation. Directly comparable cause focus, Quebec scope, and complementary-funder relationship model.
• Fondation Home Depot Canada: National Canadian foundation partnering with the Fondation to combat youth homelessness among DYP youth. Comparable mission focus on housing transitions and at-risk youth, with broader national reach.

Broad incumbents

• Centraide du Grand Montréal: Established Greater Montreal fundraising federation with annual workplace campaigns and a broad community-services grantmaking remit. Comparable donor-acquisition and workplace-giving infrastructure, though serving many causes rather than DYP youth specifically.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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