Fondation du Collège Montmorency

What Fondation du Collège Montmorency does

Fondation du Collège Montmorency is an independent Quebec charitable foundation (organisme de bienfaisance) established in 1985 and headquartered on the Collège Montmorency campus in Laval, Quebec. It operates with its own volunteer board of directors separate from the college's governance and serves the approximately 8,500 students of Collège Montmorency, a French-language CEGEP. Since inception, the foundation has distributed more than $7.2 million in scholarships, bursaries, and program support, including over $140,000 in scholarships in 2024 alone.

The foundation's service portfolio comprises eight core programs: scholarship and bursary programs (academic excellence, perseverance, need-based); annual fundraising campaigns (corporate giving, Guignolée food drive, staff lottery generating $8-9K per edition); the Soirée Gourmande signature benefit dinner (raising $42K-$50K per edition); Montmorenciennes student crowdfunding campaigns with a 10% foundation bonus; the Entreprise de cœur corporate partnership program (multi-year sponsorships from Desjardins, Compass, Englobe, DPHV, GEYSER, Banque Nationale, PhysioExtra, belairdirect); direct support for programs including the Nomades student-athletes (300+ athletes across 16 teams, $96K funded), the refugee student program (in partnership with EUMC), and Indigenous/Inuit student initiatives; equipment and pedagogical project funding; and student well-being programming (500+ participants in wellness days).

The business model is community-driven philanthropy with no service revenue. Operating expenses are funded through donations, corporate sponsorships, fundraising event proceeds, and a small staff of 8. Distribution occurs via direct grants to students, project funding to college departments, and scholarships at ceremonies. The technology footprint is minimal: a WordPress-based website (fondationmontmorency.ca), social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn), and the Zeffy online donation platform. There is no proprietary technology, API, or AI/ML capability. Revenue streams are diversified across individual giving, corporate anchors (Desjardins, Compass as flagship partners), event ticket sales ($300-$375 per Soirée Gourmande ticket), and small recurring programs — but all flow to a single institutional beneficiary population.

Name

Fondation du Collège Montmorency

Legal name

Fondation du Collège Montmorency

Website

https://fondationmontmorency.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Independent Quebec charitable foundation (founded 1985) raising and distributing funds to support the approximately 8,500 students of Collège Montmorency in Laval through scholarships, bursaries, corporate partnerships, and student crowdfunding programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Educational Philanthropy / Charitable Foundation

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Scholarship & Fellowship Foundations and Trusts (EDADAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fundraising & Annual Giving (EDALAOAB), College Access, Scholarships & Student Success Nonprofits (BPAGADAE), Foundation/NGO & Philanthropic Scholarships (EDAIAOAH)

Keywords

• Student scholarships
• Charitable fundraising
• Educational philanthropy
• Community foundation
• Donor programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Laval

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. Philanthropic Donations: Individual and corporate donations from the community and business partners supporting the foundation's mission to assist students.
2. Annual Fundraising Events: Annual benefit events such as the Soirée Gourmande, which generated nearly $50,000 in 2023 and $41,948 in 2024 for specific college programs.
3. Internal Lottery: Internal lottery for college staff (Loterie interne – du rêve à la réalité) generating over $9,000 in 2024 and $8,400 in 2026, dedicated to student well-being projects.
4. Crowdfunding Campaigns: Student-driven crowdfunding through Campagnes Montmorenciennes, with the foundation adding a 10% bonus to funds raised, generating over $34,000 in 2023.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Fondation du Collège Montmorency is a registered charitable foundation that manages philanthropic resources and redistributes them as scholarships, bursaries, emergency financial aid, athletic funding, refugee student support, and pedagogical project grants for students of Collège Montmorency. Funding is sourced from individual donations, corporate partners through the Entreprise de cœur program, an annual benefit dinner (Soirée Gourmande), an internal staff lottery, and student-led crowdfunding campaigns (Campagnes montmorenciennes) that receive a 10% bonus from the foundation.

Product overview

The Fondation du Collège Montmorency operates as a unified charitable foundation offering a comprehensive portfolio of student support services. The core offerings include scholarship programs (bourses) distributed through academic ceremonies, annual fundraising campaigns including the signature Soirée Gourmande benefit dinner, crowdfunding through Montmorenciennes campaigns, internal lottery programs for staff, and the Entreprise de Cœur corporate sponsorship initiative. These programs collectively support Collège Montmorency's approximately 8,500 students by providing financial assistance, funding for educational projects, sports team support (Nomades), and refugee student integration. Since 1985, the foundation has distributed over $7.2 million across its various programs and reserved funds.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Scholarship Programs (Programmes de bourses) Financial scholarships awarded to students of Collège Montmorency demonstrating academic excellence, perseverance, or financial need, distributed through college ceremonies. Includes merit scholarships, excellence awards, and need-based bursaries ($750 perseverance, $1,500 excellence).
• Soirée Gourmande (Annual Benefit Dinner) Annual gourmet benefit dinner event serving as the foundation's primary fundraiser, featuring curated cuisine and wines. Proceeds support specific college programs (e.g., $41,948 raised in 2024 for the Fire Safety Techniques program). Tickets at $300 regular, $375 VIP, and $3,000 corporate package for 10.
• Campagnes montmorenciennes (Student Crowdfunding) Crowdfunding program enabling student groups at Collège Montmorency to raise funds for their projects, with the foundation providing a 10% bonus on amounts raised to incentivize student engagement. Over $34,000 was raised across student campaigns in 2023.
• Internal Lottery (Loterie interne) Internal lottery program for Collège Montmorency staff members, with proceeds dedicated to student well-being and mental health projects. The third edition in 2026 raised $8,400; the 2024 edition raised over $9,000; prizes up to $5,000 funded by belairdirect.
• Entreprise de cœur (Corporate Partnership Program) Corporate partnership program where companies sponsor students through annual scholarships, philanthropic donations, and employment opportunities, particularly in programs facing labor shortages such as Civil Engineering Technology, Physiotherapy Techniques, and Building Estimation. Flagship partners include Desjardins, Groupe Compass, Englobe, DPHV, Groupe GEYSER, and PhysioExtra.
• Annual Fundraising Campaigns (Campagnes annuelles) Annual fundraising initiatives including corporate campaigns, the Guignolée food drive (with Groupe Compass matching donations up to $3,000 in 2025), and student donation programs to support the foundation's mission and student support initiatives.
• Refugee Student Sponsorship Program (Programme d'étudiant réfugié) Program supporting refugee students at Collège Montmorency with housing, groceries, tuition, winter clothing, and integration assistance, in collaboration with Entraide universitaire mondiale du Canada (EUMC) and community partners including La Cordée.
• Supported Programs (Programmes soutenus) Financial and operational support for educational and extracurricular programs at Collège Montmorency, including Nomades sports teams (16 teams, 8 sports, 300+ athletes receiving $96,000), the robotics club, student well-being initiatives, and pedagogical projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $7.2 million distributed since 1985
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Banque Nationale du CanadacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSupports the next generation in Financial Services Techniques program. Provides scholarships, judges student financial literacy kiosks, and offers market visit opportunities for students in Placements et Investissements course.
• EnglobeflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerRenewed 3-year commitment as Entreprise de cœur. Provides two annual scholarships to Civil Engineering Technology students, philanthropic donations, and job/stage opportunities. A 60+ year old engineering and environmental services firm.
• DPHVcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStructural engineering consulting firm renewed as Entreprise de cœur for 3 years with $7,500 contribution for Civil Engineering Technology students. Provides two annual scholarships and philanthropic donations. Over 30 years of expertise.
• Groupe GEYSERcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConstruction company providing $8,250 over 3 years as Entreprise de cœur. Offers three annual scholarships to Building Estimation and Evaluation Technology students, plus job opportunities.
• belairdirectcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerRenewed partnership providing $50,000 lottery prizes for staff lottery (Loterie interne). Funds support student well-being and mental health projects.
• Groupe PhysioExtracoreStrategic or Co-development Partner$20,000 over 4 years donation dedicated to Physiotherapy Techniques program. Since 1997, a key player in physical rehabilitation through private clinic network, supporting the next generation of physiotherapy technologists.
• Druide informatiqueminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDonates Antidote+ and Tap'Touche software to scholarship recipients to support their academic or professional development.
• La CordéeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDonated winter clothing (coat, pants, socks, boots, hat, mittens, scarf) to refugee student to help them survive first winter in Quebec.
• Entraide universitaire mondiale du Canada (EUMC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational NGO supporting refugee student program at Collège Montmorency for 7 years, enabling sponsorship of one refugee student annually.
• Bauerfeind, J-E Hanger, Top MedGTM or Marketing PartnerCompanies providing sponsorship bursaries to Orthotics, Prosthetics and Orthopedic Care program students.
• Mandala SantéminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProvided sponsorship bursary to Nursing student Lydia.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Fondation HEC Montréal: Established Quebec business-school foundation with major corporate donor base and large scholarship programs. Comparable fundraising mechanics and Quebec francophone corporate network, but at significantly larger scale.

Direct peers

• Fondation du Cégep de Trois-Rivières: Foundation supporting Cégep de Trois-Rivières students with merit and need-based scholarships funded through events and donor campaigns. Direct CÉGEP-foundation peer with comparable mission and programs.
• Fondation du Cégep de Sherbrooke: Philanthropic foundation for Cégep de Sherbrooke, distributing scholarships and supporting student success through events and corporate campaigns. Operates an analogous regional Quebec CÉGEP foundation structure.
• Fondation du Cégep de l'Outaouais: Foundation serving students of Cégep de l'Outaouais with scholarships, bursaries and fundraising campaigns. A directly comparable CÉGEP-affiliated philanthropic foundation.
• Fondation du Cégep Édouard-Montpetit: Foundation supporting Cégep Édouard-Montpetit and its school network, awarding scholarships and bursaries via community fundraising and corporate sponsorships. Comparable in scale and Quebec CÉGEP positioning.
• Fondation du Collège de Maisonneuve: Foundation supporting Collège de Maisonneuve students with scholarships, fundraising events, and corporate partnerships. Operates the same fundamental model of CÉGEP-affiliated philanthropic fundraising in Quebec.
• Fondation du Cégep Marie-Victorin: Quebec CÉGEP foundation serving students of Cégep Marie-Victorin in Montreal. Directly comparable as a CÉGEP-level philanthropic foundation with similar scholarship, bursary, and Entreprise de cœur-style corporate partnership model.
• Fondation du Collège Notre-Dame: Foundation supporting Collège Notre-Dame (private college in Montreal) students. The incoming DG Stéphanie Oscarson previously led this organization, and it operates a similar CÉGEP/college scholarship and donor engagement model.

Others

• Association des fondations collégiales (AFC): Umbrella association for Quebec CÉGEP foundations. Not a peer but a sectoral body of which the subject foundation is a member; the former DG Marie-Eve Gervais served as its president, anchoring the foundation's sector standing.

Emerging players

• Fondation et Alumni de Polytechnique Montréal: University-level engineering alumni and philanthropic foundation in Montreal. Larger scope than a CÉGEP foundation but operates adjacent scholarship, donor stewardship, and alumni-engagement programs; comparable mission and Quebec francophone positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/FondationMontmorency
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fondation-du-college-montmorency
• Instagraminstagram.com/fondationmontmorency

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

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