Name

Fondation Véro & Louis

Legal name

Fondation Véro & Louis

Website

https://fondationverolouis.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Autism Support Services

NAICS

Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (62321), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Special Needs Adult Day Programs (Developmental/Physical Disabilities, Seniors) (HLADAIAI)

Keywords

• Autism housing services
• Adapted living environments
• Developmental disability support
• Adult autism care
• Special needs housing

Headquarters

HQ city

Montréal, Quebec

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Individual donations: One-time and monthly recurring donations from individual donors. The foundation issues tax receipts for donations of $25 or more and accepts donations via online portal, phone, and mail. Donors can give in honor or memory of someone.
2. E-commerce boutique sales: Sale of branded products including the Différent comme toi merchandise collection. Purchases from the online boutique do not qualify for tax receipts as they provide a product in return.
3. Event fundraising: Revenue from fundraising events including the 12h-80km Race, Classique à Tom, and various other initiatives organized across Quebec.
4. Corporate partnerships and sponsorships: Corporate donations and sponsorships from partners such as BMO ($200,000 over 3 years), iA Groupe Financier ($75,000), Beneva ($150,000), EgR ($500,000 over 5 years), and ongoing partnerships with Metro, Pacini, and Tim Hortons.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Fondation Véro & Louis is a charitable foundation that builds and operates long-term adapted residential living environments for autistic adults aged 21 and over, including the Maison Véro & Louis homes. Beyond housing, the foundation funds educational programs, conferences, and applied research projects aimed at improving the quality of life of autistic adults and developing innovative care models in partnership with Quebec universities.

Product overview

Fondation Véro & Louis operates as a non-profit charitable foundation that creates long-term adapted living environments for autistic adults aged 21 and over. The core offering consists of Maisons Véro & Louis — specialized residential homes featuring individualized architectural design, 24/7 specialized educator support, and an integrated socio-professional education center offering personalized educational programming. The foundation currently operates one home in Varennes (inaugurated 2021, expanded 2025) and is developing two additional homes in Victoriaville and Saint-Jérôme. Beyond residential services, the foundation conducts various fundraising activities and maintains an e-commerce boutique. The organization does not offer a technology product or software platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Maison Véro & Louis de Varennes: The first Véro & Louis home, located in Varennes, Quebec. A permanent housing model for autistic adults aged 21 and over, featuring specialized educators, daily educational programming, and a socio-professional education centre.
• Maison Véro & Louis de Victoriaville
• Maison Véro & Louis de Saint-Jérôme
• Différent comme toi
• La Classique à Tom
• 12h-80km Race

Products and services

• Maison Véro & Louis (Varennes) Long-term adapted housing facility that provides permanent residential accommodations and daily support to autistic adults aged 21 and over who require ongoing specialized care.
• Maison Véro & Louis (Sainte-Adèle) Second planned adapted housing facility for autistic adults, currently under development, intended to expand the foundation's residential capacity.
• Maison Véro & Louis (Laval) Third planned adapted housing facility for autistic adults, currently under development, intended to expand the foundation's residential capacity.
• Educational programs and conferences on autism Awareness, training, and educational offerings designed for families, caregivers, and professionals supporting autistic adults.
• Applied research on autism quality of life Funded research partnerships aimed at generating evidence on quality-of-life outcomes for autistic adults and informing innovative care practices.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20 residents accommodated at Varennes home
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• City of St-JérômecoreOthers · 29 August 2024Donated land at the intersection of boulevard Lachapelle and 6th Avenue for the construction of the third Maison Véro & Louis in the Laurentians region.
• Fondation François BourgeoiscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 June 2024Partnered with the foundation since the beginning for the Victoriaville home project, contributing significantly to the construction and development of the Maison Véro & Louis in Mauricie-Centre-du-Québec.
• City of VictoriavillecoreOthers · 11 December 2023Donated land at 38A rue Lactantia, Victoriaville, for the construction of the next Maison Véro & Louis in the Centre-du-Québec region.
• Porsche Centre Rive-SudminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2022Won first place for charity events at Porsche Canada thanks to the success of their first fundraising gala, recognized in November 2022.
• MetrocoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 23 June 2021Metro stocks the pantry and refrigerator of the Maison Véro & Louis de Varennes, providing food supplies for residents. The partnership represents Metro's community support for the foundation's mission.
• Tim HortonscoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2021Annual Smile Cookie Campaign where Tim Hortons locations sell special cookies with proceeds benefiting the foundation. In 2025, $139,685 was raised through this campaign.
• Centre national de danse-thérapie des Grands Ballets CanadienscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Partnership providing dance therapy sessions adapted to the specific needs of residents and external participants at the Maison Véro & Louis.
• PacinicoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 29 October 2019Since October 29, 2019, all Pacini restaurants in Quebec donate $1 per Americana de la Maison pizza sold to the foundation. This ongoing partnership has been active for over 5 years and represents a consistent revenue stream.
• Université de Montréal (Virginie LaSalle research team)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Research partnership since 2018 led by Professor Virginie LaSalle of the Faculty of Planning, producing architectural studies and supporting the development of the Maison Véro & Louis model.
• Université de Sherbrooke (Malena Argumedes Charles research team)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Research partnership with Professor Malena Argumedes Charles from the Faculty of Education, one of four university research teams supporting the foundation since 2018.
• Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (Dany Lussier-Desrochers research team)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Research partnership with Professor Dany Lussier-Desrochers, Director of the Department of Psychoeducation and Social Work, supporting the Maison Véro & Louis model.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• YAI (Young Adult Institute): US-based large non-profit network providing housing, education, and employment services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities including autism. Comparable as a multi-site residential model for developmentally disabled adults at meaningful scale.
• Autism Speaks Canada: National autism advocacy and services organization operating in Canada. Comparable as a major autism-focused non-profit with fundraising, advocacy, and family services—though broader and less residential-focused than Fondation Véro & Louis.

Direct peers

• Giant Steps School / Giant Steps Montreal: Montreal-based autism school and therapeutic services provider serving children and adolescents with autism. Comparable as a Quebec autism-focused service organization with educational programming for autistic individuals.
• Miriam Foundation / Services Miriam: Montreal-based charitable organization providing residential, educational, and community services for children and adults with intellectual disabilities and autism. Highly comparable as a Quebec non-profit serving developmentally disabled persons with integrated housing and programming.
• Fédération québécoise de l'autisme: Quebec provincial autism advocacy and service organization. Comparable as a Quebec-wide non-profit focused on autism services, awareness, and family support, often partnering with residential and educational providers.
• Fondation Butters: Montreal-based family foundation supporting persons with intellectual disabilities and autism through housing, respite, and community services. Comparable Quebec non-profit operating residential and day programs for developmentally disabled individuals.
• La Résidence Angelica: Montreal-based non-profit residential facility providing long-term housing for adults with intellectual disabilities and autism. Directly comparable as a Quebec residential model serving developmentally disabled adults with similar 24/7 support structure.

Regional players

• Fondation MIRA: Quebec charitable foundation that provides service dogs, including for autistic children. Comparable as a Quebec celebrity/high-profile charity with cause-marketing partnerships and event-based fundraising at scale.
• Association de la paralysie cérébrale du Québec: Quebec-wide non-profit serving persons with cerebral palsy and other physical disabilities through housing, adapted services, and advocacy. Comparable as a Quebec disability service non-profit with residential components.

Emerging players

• Centre de Répit Dépannage - Autisme Québec: Quebec-based respite care provider serving families of autistic individuals. Comparable as an autism-focused service provider in Quebec offering complementary care services to families similar to those served by Fondation Véro & Louis.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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