Fondation Santé Rimouski

What Fondation Santé Rimouski does

Fondation Santé Rimouski is a registered Canadian charitable foundation (No. 13332 7445 RR0001) established in 1983 and headquartered at 150 avenue Rouleau, Rimouski, Quebec. The foundation's sole mission is to mobilize philanthropic capital for the regional health ecosystem of Bas-Saint-Laurent, with cumulative investment of nearly $22 million CAD directed to the Hôpital régional de Rimouski (224 beds), the Centre d'hébergement de Rimouski (CHSLD, 250 beds), CLSC, home support services, and three suprarégional specialties (radiotherapy, neonatology, and renal dialysis). Its functional role is that of a community-rooted fundraising and grant-making intermediary rather than a service operator, channeling donations toward medical equipment purchases and innovative healthcare projects identified in partnership with Santé Québec Bas-Saint-Laurent.

The foundation operates a portfolio of recurring annual events (Arrache-Coeur, Golf Santé in its 40th edition, Grande dégustation, Loto Voyage, Mois des petits héros), community-driven initiatives (Biscuit Sourire at Tim Hortons, Lave-o-don car wash, Casse-tête puzzle, Mon premier chapeau with Souris Mini), and strategic partnerships (Métal du Golfe metal recycling, corporate presenting sponsors including Desjardins, Construction Albert, and Promutuel Assurance). It offers donors multiple giving vehicles including one-time and monthly pre-authorized donations, in-memoriam gifts, endowed funds, bequests, and life insurance gifts, supported by an online donation portal, social media presence, and physical community partner locations.

The organization employs 29 staff, is governed by a board of directors, and is led by Directrice générale Caroline Pelletier. Revenue is generated entirely through donations, event proceeds, and corporate partnerships — there is no commercial product, technology platform, or AI capability disclosed. Geographic scope is intentionally narrow, confined to the Rimouski and Bas-Saint-Laurent region, with growth driven by deepening community engagement rather than territorial expansion.

Name

Fondation Santé Rimouski

Legal name

Fondation Santé Rimouski

Website

https://fondationsanterimouski.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Fondation Santé Rimouski is a registered Canadian charitable foundation established in 1983 that mobilizes community donations and events to fund medical equipment and healthcare projects for the Hôpital régional de Rimouski, CHSLD, CLSC, and home support services across Quebec's Bas-Saint-Laurent region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Healthcare Philanthropy

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Grantmaking and Giving Services (8132), Voluntary Health Organizations (813212)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Foundations (BPAGAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Foundations (BPAGAKAB), Community Health & Prevention Program Funding (HLAJALAF), Health & Medical Research Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAL)

Keywords

• Healthcare philanthropy
• Charitable fundraising
• Community foundation
• Medical equipment funding
• Regional hospital support

Headquarters

HQ city

Rimouski

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. Donations (Individual): The foundation raises funds entirely through charitable donations from individuals, corporate sponsors, and community organizations. Donors give via online portal, monthly pre-authorized payments, credit card, check, or in person. The foundation issues tax receipts for donations of $20 or more.
2. Events and Initiatives: Major annual fundraising events include Golf Santé (40th edition), Arrache-Coeur, Loto Voyage (with $79,250 in prizes), Grande dégustation (presented by Desjardins, raised $102,013 net), and community initiatives such as Biscuit Sourire at Tim Hortons and the Casse-tête campaign with Armoires Perreault. Partners sponsor events and donations are collected through event participation and direct giving.
3. Planned Giving Programs: Endowed funds (fonds de dotation), bequests by testament, life insurance gifts, and charitable remainder trusts generate perpetual revenue. The capital is preserved and annual interest income is used to support the foundation's mission.
4. Corporate Partnerships: Recurring partnerships with companies such as Métal du Golfe (metal recycling program returning over $236,000 since 2016), Construction Albert (Golf Santé presenting sponsor), Desjardins (Arrache-Coeur presenting sponsor), and others provide ongoing fundraising support and in-kind contributions.

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Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Fondation Santé Rimouski is a registered charitable foundation that raises funds through individual donations, corporate sponsorships, planned giving, and community fundraising events to finance medical equipment and healthcare projects for the Hôpital régional de Rimouski, CHSLD, CLSC, and home support services in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region of Quebec. It also issues tax receipts for donations of $20 or more and channels funds to specific clinical departments (cardiology, oncology, neonatology, pediatrics, urology).

Product overview

Fondation Santé Rimouski is a healthcare philanthropy organization serving the Rimouski region since 1983, having invested nearly $22 million in regional healthcare facilities including the Hôpital régional (224 beds), Centre d'hébergement (250 beds), CLSC, and home support services. The Foundation operates as a unified fundraising organization rather than a technology product company. Its core offerings consist of annual fundraising events (Arrache-Cœur, Golf Santé, Grande dégustation, Loto Voyage), campaigns (Campagne de printemps, Mois des petits héros), community initiatives (Biscuit Sourire, Lave-o-don, Casse-tête puzzle), and partnership programs (Mon premier chapeau with Souris Mini, Métal du Golfe recycling partnership). The Foundation also facilitates planned giving through endowment funds and manages medical equipment procurement for regional healthcare facilities including cardiology equipment, neonatal care devices, urological surgical equipment, and pediatric supplies. The organization does not offer a technology product platform but focuses on community fundraising and healthcare support services.

Differentiator

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Products and services

• Arrache-Coeur Annual cardiovascular fundraising event featuring a race up Cathedral Avenue in Rimouski, presented by Desjardins. Gathers over 1,300 participants and funds the purchase of cardiology equipment such as electrocardiographs for the regional hospital.
• Golf Santé Annual golf tournament presented by Construction Albert, raising funds for healthcare equipment at the regional hospital. Since inception in 1986, the event has raised over $1.3 million for regional healthcare. The 40th edition raised $48,234 net.
• Loto Voyage Annual travel lottery presented by Promutuel Assurance offering travel credits totaling $79,250 including a $10,000 travel credit. Proceeds support concrete healthcare projects improving care and services in the region.
• Grande dégustation Annual wine and cheese tasting event presented by Desjardins, held at Hôtel Rimouski. The 2024 edition raised a net amount of $102,013 to fund medical equipment, including an apheresis machine for the hemato-oncology clinic ($75,000).
• Mois des petits héros (Month of Little Heroes) Annual campaign established in 2016 to recognize the courage of children in pediatrics or child psychiatry at the Regional Hospital of Rimouski, while raising funds for pediatric health projects including a shared reading library for speech therapy services.
• Biscuit Sourire Annual Tim Hortons cookie sales campaign held from April 27 to May 3 at Rimouski Tim Hortons locations. 100% of cookie sales are divided equally between Fondation Jeunesse du Bas-Saint-Laurent, Fondation Maison Marie-Élisabeth, and Fondation Santé Rimouski. In 2025, over $54,432 was raised with more than 27,000 biscuits sold.
• Partenariat Métal du Golfe (Métal du Golfe Partnership) Partnership with Métal du Golfe allowing the public to deposit ferrous scrap metal at their location (552 rue Principale Ouest, Saint-Anaclet) for recycling, with proceeds donated to the Foundation. Since 2016, over $236,000 has been donated through this 'Une santé de fer' (Iron Health) partnership.
• Mon premier chapeau (My First Hat) Philanthropic program in partnership with Souris Mini where thousands of small hats are given free to newborns across Quebec. Donations received support the purchase of medical equipment for pediatric care. Approximately 700 babies are welcomed annually at the Regional Hospital.
• Programme de dons planifiés (Planned Giving Program) Planned giving program allowing donors to make future gifts through endowment funds (fonds de dotation), testamentary bequests, or life insurance. Funds are invested in perpetuity, with only interest revenues used annually to support healthcare improvements.
• Campagne de printemps (Spring Campaign) Annual spring fundraising campaign supporting various healthcare equipment purchases including fetal monitors, pediatric resuscitation carts, ultrasound equipment, and wheelchairs for the Regional Hospital of Rimouski.
• Mois des bébés plantes (Month of Baby Plants) National fundraising campaign created by horticulturist Mélanie Grégoire to raise funds for neonatology research and care. Small indoor plants are sold for $9.99 each, with half going to research and half to neonatal care at the Regional Hospital of Rimouski.
• Lave-o-don Car wash fundraising event organized by Maison d'Autos Fortier and VitroPlus/Ziebart of Rimouski, benefiting the pediatrics department of Hôpital de Rimouski. The 8th edition featured family animations, bouncy castles, and face painting.
• Casse-tête (Puzzle) 1,000-piece puzzle collaboration with Armoires Perreault featuring the artwork 'UBUNTU' by artist Chrystiane L'Italien, created during art therapy workshops funded by the Foundation. Sold at $30 each with proceeds supporting the Mois des petits héros pediatric health initiative.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly $22 million invested in regional healthcare since 1983
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Endurance Hockey RimouskiminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2023Since 2023, Endurance Hockey Rimouski has organized a 25-player, 25-hour hockey marathon benefiting the foundation (as well as the Océanic players' education fund and Fondation TAG). The 4th edition is planned for January 2026.
• Métal du GolfecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Métal du Golfe operates a metal recycling program where residents drop ferrous scrap at their facility (552, rue Principale Ouest, Saint-Anaclet), with proceeds donated to the foundation. This partnership has generated over $236,000 for the foundation since 2016, supporting equipment for the regional hospital, Centre d'hébergement, CLSC, and associated facilities.
• Souris MinicoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009Souris Mini's Mon premier chapeau program provides free baby hats to newborns across Quebec. At Hôpital régional de Rimouski, approximately 700 babies receive hats annually, with donations from parents directed to pediatric medical equipment. Since 2009, the program has distributed nearly 346,000 hats and raised nearly $1 million for healthcare projects.
• DesjardinscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerDesjardins is the presenting sponsor of the Arrache-Coeur event, which raises funds for the cardiology department of Hôpital régional de Rimouski. Desjardins also invites businesses to participate in the Entreprise en santé challenge as part of the event, promoting workplace wellness. Desjardins also presented the Grande dégustation event.
• Construction AlbertcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerConstruction Albert is the presenting sponsor of Golf Santé, the foundation's flagship annual golf event now in its 40th edition. As partner and member of the board of directors of the foundation, the company's CEO Louis-Vincent Albert has spoken publicly about the tangible impact of the event on the community.
• Pôle Santé RimouskiminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPôle Santé Rimouski is the presenting sponsor of the 19e trou (post-golf social) at Golf Santé, providing a networking reception for participants.
• Villeneuve VolvominorGTM or Marketing PartnerVilleneuve Volvo is the presenting sponsor of the virtual auction (encan) at Golf Santé, contributing over 40 lots for bidding. The auction helps raise additional funds for the foundation.
• PuribecminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPuribec is a partner contributing refreshments or promotional support at the Golf Santé event as part of the voiturettes (golf cart) sponsorship tier.
• Sun LifeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSun Life is listed as a Vert (green) partner for Golf Santé, contributing to the environmental sustainability aspects of the event.
• Tim Hortons (Rimouski locations)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerTim Hortons restaurants in Rimouski host the annual Biscuit Sourire campaign (late April – early May), where 100% of biscuit sales are divided equally between three local foundations including Fondation Santé Rimouski. In 2025, over $54,432 was raised with more than 27,000 biscuits sold.
• Armoires PerreaultminorGTM or Marketing PartnerArmoires Perreault partnered with the foundation to produce and sell a 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzle (puzzle Casse-tête) at $30 each, with proceeds supporting the Mois des petits héros (Month of Little Heroes) pediatric health initiative. The puzzle features artwork created by a former nurse at the hospital in art-therapy workshops.
• Le Saint-SiropminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLe Saint-Sirop organized a Tire sur neige event in April 2025 benefiting the Frédéric St-Pierre Fund for the oncology department of Hôpital régional de Rimouski, raising $3,511.
• Ensemble Vocal DiapasonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFor its 40th anniversary concert, Ensemble Vocal Diapason performed a Christmas concert benefiting the foundation, raising $5,000 to support the Bonjour l'Ambiance program at CHSLD.
• Buropro Citation RimouskiminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBuropro Citation organizes an annual book bazaar (Bazar du livre) each spring, with proceeds supporting various provincial organizations including Fondation Santé Rimouski. A donation box is available at the Rimouski store.
• Maison d'Autos Fortier, VitroPlus / ZiebartminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Lave-o-don car wash event is organized by Jean-François Lévesque of Maison d'Autos Fortier, VitroPlus/Ziebart in Rimouski, with proceeds supporting the pediatric department of Hôpital de Rimouski. The 8th edition raised $4,351 in 2025.
• La Clinique de physiothérapie de RimouskiminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLa Clinique de physiothérapie de Rimouski was the presenting sponsor of the 1, 2, 3, GO! Pour nos petits héros family run held at Carrefour Rimouski, which raised $4,070 for pediatric health projects.
• Promutuel AssurancecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPromutuel Assurance is the presenting sponsor of Loto Voyage 2026, a charity raffle with $79,250 in prizes including a $10,000 travel credit, with ticket sales supporting the foundation's healthcare equipment and project funding.
• Carrefour RimouskiminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe 1, 2, 3, GO! Pour nos petits héros family run was held at Carrefour Rimouski, which also served as a partner for the event.
• VIVA 102.9minorGTM or Marketing PartnerVIVA 102.9 is a media partner supporting the Arrache-Coeur event as part of the event's promoter acknowledgements.
• Le Soir.caminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLe Soir.ca is a media partner supporting the Arrache-Coeur event as part of the event's promoter acknowledgements.
• Club Santé 2000minorGTM or Marketing PartnerClub Santé 2000 offers exclusive benefits to Entreprise en santé challenge participants registered for the Arrache-Coeur, including a discount on subscriptions.
• Lalita's Art ShopminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLalita's Art Shop designed the Casse-tête puzzle sold to benefit the Mois des petits héros initiative.
• Sports Experts, Maxi, Rosalie Événement, Salon de quilles et centre amusement Vézina, Bouge Hop!, La boîte à bonbons, Subway, Club Chaussures, PandaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVarious local businesses in Rimouski served as partners for the 1, 2, 3, GO! Pour nos petits héros family run event, contributing prizes and support for the pediatric fundraising initiative.
• Club de golf Les SaulesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerClub de golf Les Saules hosts the annual Golf Santé event (40th edition held June 11), providing the venue for the foundation's flagship fundraising golf tournament.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Opération Enfant Soleil: Quebec-wide children's health charity raising funds through community events, lotteries, and corporate partnerships across Quebec hospitals. Directly comparable in mission, funding model, and event-based fundraising approach, though operating at provincial scale rather than regional.

Broad incumbents

• Fondation du CHUM: Foundation supporting the Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal. Comparable as a Quebec hospital foundation raising funds via events, major-donor programs, and planned giving for medical equipment and care innovation.
• Fondation de l'Hôpital de Montréal pour enfants: Pediatric hospital foundation in Montreal. Comparable as a registered Quebec healthcare philanthropy using community events, corporate partnerships, and donor programs to fund pediatric equipment and care initiatives.
• Fondation CHU Sainte-Justine: Major Quebec healthcare foundation supporting a pediatric academic hospital. Directly comparable as a registered Canadian healthcare philanthropy raising funds through events, planned giving, and corporate partnerships to fund medical equipment and research, though at significantly larger scale.
• Fondation du CHU de Québec: Foundation supporting CHU de Québec (largest hospital center in Quebec). Comparable as a multi-site Quebec healthcare foundation operating events, planned giving, and corporate partnerships to fund medical equipment.

Regional players

• Fondation de l'Hôpital Charles-Le Moyne: Regional Quebec hospital foundation in Montérégie. Comparable as a regional healthcare philanthropy using events, annual campaigns, and planned giving to fund hospital equipment, though serving a different geographic region.
• Fondation de l'Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont: Montreal-based hospital foundation. Comparable as a Quebec hospital foundation using events, planned giving, and corporate sponsorships to fund equipment and research programs.
• Fondation Santé Côte-de-Gaspé: Regional health foundation serving the Gaspé area in eastern Quebec. Comparable as a small regional healthcare foundation supporting local hospital facilities through community fundraising, operating in an adjacent geographic market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fondationchrr
• Instagraminstagram.com/fondationchrr/?hl=fr

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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