Fondation Gisèle Faubert

What Fondation Gisèle Faubert does

Fondation Gisèle Faubert is a Canadian registered charity (charity number 868787946RR0001) operating as a non-profit (OBNL) in Mercier, Quebec. Founded in 1999 by Gisèle Faubert, the foundation pursues two charitable missions: (1) providing financial assistance to families of children with illnesses or disorders, through which it has distributed more than $1 million since inception across Quebec and particularly in the MRC de Roussillon region (currently paused during the construction phase); and (2) building and operating the Maison de soins palliatifs Gisèle-Faubert, an 8-room palliative care home under construction in Mercier that will serve 65 municipalities in Montérégie-Ouest with capacity for 185-200 families per year, including a pediatric room, on a 1:4 staff-to-patient ratio and entirely free of charge (housing, care, parking). Total project value is $9 million CAD; as of February 28, 2026, $5,735,786 had been raised, with construction by general contractor BAC underway following a November 2025 groundbreaking and a target opening at end of 2026.

The foundation operates with a lean staff team (1-10 employees plus an interim Director General) supported by more than 160 active volunteers who contributed roughly 4,000 hours in 2023 alone. Revenue is generated entirely from philanthropic sources: individual donations (one-time, monthly, In Memoriam), recurring memberships at three tiers ($20 Member, $1,000 Ambassador, $5,000 lifetime Donor), planned-giving bequests, branded merchandise (Thermos sets, glassware, apparel, olive oil gift packs sold through a WooCommerce storefront), and signature fundraising events including the annual Happening/La Grande Soirée gala, the Golfons pour la Maison tournament, the Bougeons pour la Maison activity event, and a 50/50 draw. Distribution channels combine a French/English website with donation portals (jedonneenligne.org and the foundation site), e-commerce pickup at the Mercier office plus a Sous les Oliviers partner location, and an extensive volunteer/ambassador/major-donor cultivation program anchored by municipal leadership from Mercier, Châteauguay, and other regional partners.

Key financial and structural dependencies include a multi-lender social-economy financing package (Investissement Québec, Fiducie du Chantier de l'économie sociale, Desjardins, with support from RISQ), major multi-year donor commitments (Fondation CMP for $500,000 over four years and Promutuel Assurance for $150,000), and a network of corporate sponsors and ambassadors across insurance, financial services, retail, media, and construction sectors. The palliative care home operates within Quebec's recognized network of palliative care homes, which together provide 36% of the province's palliative/end-of-life care beds, against a Ministry benchmark of 1 bed per 10,000 inhabitants (Montérégie-Ouest currently has a 6-bed deficit projected to roughly double by 2041).

Name

Fondation Gisèle Faubert

Legal name

Fondation Gisèle Faubert Inc.

Website

https://fondationgiselefaubert.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Fondation Gisèle Faubert is a Canadian registered charity (est. 1999) in Mercier, Quebec, funding families of sick children and currently constructing an 8-room palliative care home serving 65 municipalities across Montérégie-Ouest, slated to open end of 2026.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Palliative Care Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Other Residential Care Facilities (6239), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Palliative Care, Hospice & Serious Illness Support (BPAGACAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Maternal, Child & Family Health Organizations (BPAGACAF), Family & Parenting Support Services (BPAGAEAC), Hospice & Palliative Respite Care (HSABAGAG)

Keywords

• Palliative care services
• Charitable fundraising
• Pediatric medical support
• Community healthcare
• Donor engagement programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Mercier

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 & Charitable Giving: The foundation raises funds through individual donations (one-time, recurring, In Memoriam), monthly giving, and major gift campaigns. Donors receive official Canadian charitable tax receipts for donations of $20 or more. The organization holds registered charity status (868787946RR0001). Donations fund both the palliative care home construction and the children's support mission.
2. Merchandise & Product Sales: The foundation operates an online store selling branded merchandise (Thermos sets, beer glasses, polo shirts, caps, card games) and specialty items (olive oil gift packs) to raise funds. Pickup is at the foundation office with delivery available on request for a fee.
3. Event-Based Fundraising: Major annual events include the Happening gala (La Grande Soirée 2026 at $325/ticket or $2,500/table), golf tournament 'Golfons pour la Maison', a 50/50 draw (ticket bundles from $10 to $100), and community-organized third-party events. These events are the primary vehicle for major donor cultivation and public fundraising campaigns.
4. Membership Dues: Annual membership tiers include: Member ($20/year), Ambassador ($1,000 one-time donation grants ambassador membership for two years), and Donor ($5,000 one-time donation grants lifetime donor membership). Membership confers voting rights at the annual general meeting and newsletter access.
5. Charitable Legacies & Bequests: The foundation receives legacy gifts and bequests from supporters. An important bequest was noted in February 2025. These planned giving instruments provide significant long-term revenue for the foundation's missions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

The foundation is building and will operate the Maison de soins palliatifs Gisèle-Faubert, a free 8-room palliative care home (including one pediatric room) in Mercier, QC, serving 65 municipalities of Montérégie-Ouest with an anticipated annual capacity of 185–200 families. It concurrently runs a children's support mission distributing financial aid for medical equipment, therapy, and travel to families of children with illnesses or disorders, and sustains both programs through donations, events, merchandise, and memberships.

Product overview

Fondation Gisèle Faubert operates as a charitable organization with two core missions: (1) building and operating the Maison de soins palliatifs Gisèle-Faubert, an 8-room palliative care home serving Montérégie-Ouest (target opening end 2026, $9M project), and (2) providing financial support to families of children with illnesses or disorders. The organization fundraises through an e-commerce store (promotional merchandise and olive oil gift packs), online donation portals (general, palliative home, sick children, ambassador, and In Memoriam), and signature events including the annual Happening gala, Golfons pour la Maison golf tournament, La Grande Soirée gala, and Tirage Moitié-Moitié 50/50 raffle. Membership programs offer tiered access (Member, Ambassador Member, Donor Member) based on contribution levels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Maison de soins palliatifs Gisèle-Faubert (Palliative Care Home) An 8-room palliative care home (including one pediatric room) under construction in Mercier, QC, providing free end-of-life, respite, symptom management, and pediatric palliative care (including medical aid in dying) to residents of 65 municipalities in Montérégie-Ouest. Planned annual capacity is 185–200 families served entirely free of charge, with a 1:4 staff-to-patient ratio.
• Soutien aux enfants (Children's Support Mission) Financial support program for families of children with illnesses or disorders, covering ergonomic chairs, psychotherapy, speech therapy, orthophony, orthodontic care, adapted bicycles, therapeutic equipment, and medical travel costs. Over $1M distributed since 1999. Currently paused during palliative care home construction.
• Boutique (Branded Merchandise Store) Online store (WooCommerce) selling promotional merchandise including Thermos gift sets (Coffret Thermos), beer glasses, H2X-DRY polo shirts, caps, card games, and olive oil gift packs through partner Sous les Oliviers. Pickup at the foundation office or partner location, with delivery available on request for a fee.
• La Grande Soirée (Annual Gala) Annual signature gala fundraising event featuring a gourmet dinner, live performance by the Boogie Wonder Band (disco classics), and virtual/live auctions. Scheduled at Complexe Roméo-V.-Patenaude, Candiac, with tickets at $325 each or $2,500 per table of 8.
• Golfons pour la Maison (Annual Golf Tournament) Annual golf tournament fundraiser held at Club de golf Belle Vue, raising funds for the palliative care home construction. The 4th edition in June 2025 raised $60,000.
• Happening (Flagship Fundraising Gala) Annual flagship fundraising gala featuring a gourmet dinner, auctions, and entertainment. The 2025 edition raised over $110,835 with 256 attendees and included the signing of the general contractor agreement with BAC Inc.
• Tirage Moitié-Moitié (50/50 Draw) Online 50/50 cash raffle fundraiser where 50% of proceeds go to the winner and 50% support the palliative care home. Tickets sold in bundles from $10 to $100 via tirage.moitiemoitie.com, presented by Nexia Assurances.
• Adhésion / Membership Program Annual membership program with three tiers: Member ($20 annual fee), Ambassador Member (minimum $1,000 donation granting membership for current and following period), and Donor Member (minimum $5,000 donation granting lifetime status). Members receive voting rights at the AGM and newsletter access.
• Don Maison Soins Palliatifs (Designated Palliative Care Home Donation) Designated online donation option on jedonneenligne.org to raise funds specifically for the construction and operation of the Maison de soins palliatifs Gisèle-Faubert palliative care home in Montérégie-Ouest.

Quantifiable outcome

• 185–200 families served annually through 8 palliative care bedrooms (including 1 pediatric)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered major municipal partner, municipal partner, general contractor / major partner, annual sponsor and major donor, event presenter/sponsor, eco-fundraising partner, collaborator / product partner, collaborator, annual sponsor, service partner and board member and community collaborator.

• Ville de Merciermajor municipal partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey municipal partner and major donor. Mercier mayor Lise Michaud serves as president of the major fundraising campaign committee. The palliative care home is located in Mercier. Ville de Mercier is a Tree of Life donor (Fruit leaflet), annual sponsor, and room dedication sponsor.
• Ville de Châteauguaymunicipal partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal partner and room dedication sponsor for the palliative care home. Represents one of the larger cities in the Montérégie-Ouest region served by the foundation.
• BAC Inc. ( Béton Armé du Canada)general contractor / major partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerGeneral contractor awarded the construction contract for the Maison de soins palliatifs Gisèle-Faubert (October 2025). Also a Happening 2025 sponsor and ambassador in the foundation's network. Jean-François Primeau serves as an administrator.
• Chiasson Gauvreau (Savoie Assurances)annual sponsor and major donorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual sponsor of foundation events. Benoît Vézina of RBC Dominion Values Mobilières also appears as a sponsor under the same partnership arrangement. Danielle Savoie is a board member and co-chair of the construction committee.
• Nexia Assurancesevent presenter/sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor of the 50/50 draw campaign (June–September 2026), providing visibility as the named presenter of the fundraising raffle.
• GoConsigneeco-fundraising partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership enabling supporters to donate bottle/can deposit refunds to the foundation via the GoConsigne platform. An eco-friendly fundraising channel targeting community-conscious donors who can contribute through a sustainable mechanism.
• Sous les Oliviers (Josée Nadeau)collaborator / product partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner providing olive oil products for the foundation's fundraising gift pack (coffret d'huile d'olive). Josée Nadeau, olive oil sommelier, provides a descriptive video of the product and the store serves as a pickup location. Represents a cross-promotional collaboration.
• IGA Extra Famille Reid-BoursiercollaboratorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal grocery partner that has organized fundraising activities (wonton soup sales) and provided food donations for volunteer recognition events. Active collaborator in community fundraising.
• Gravité Médiaannual sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual sponsor providing marketing and media services. Listed as an ambassador organization and annual sponsor in the foundation's recognition program.
• Savoie Assurancesannual sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual sponsor of the foundation. President/founder Danielle Savoie is a board member and former board chair (2020–2024) of the foundation, bringing insurance industry expertise and network to the organization.
• Enseignes Plus (Denis Barbeau)service partner and board memberStrategic or Co-development PartnerSign company owned by board member Denis Barbeau. Denis Barbeau is a board administrator, former board president (2019–2022), and current co-chair of the construction committee overseeing the palliative care home project.
• Les Chevaliers de Colomb (Conseil 7554 Mercier & Saint-Chrysostome)community collaboratorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal Knights of Columbus chapters that have provided volunteer support and donations for foundation events. Demonstrates community grass-roots backing for the foundation's missions.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Leucan: Quebec-wide nonprofit supporting children with cancer and their families through financial assistance, emotional support, and research funding. Overlaps with the foundation's children-support mission on pediatric illness financial aid.
• Opération Enfant Soleil: Major Quebec nonprofit dedicated to children's health, raising funds through province-wide events and a televised benefit. Broad incumbent in pediatric-health fundraising that overlaps the foundation's original children's-support mission and shares the Quebec nonprofit fundraising model.
• Fondation québécoise du cancer: Quebec nonprofit providing support services to people with cancer and their families. Comparable on cancer-adjacent care and family support, with overlapping fundraising and donor ecosystems in Quebec.

Emerging players

• Le Phare, Enfants et Familles: Montreal-based pediatric palliative care home supporting children with life-limiting illnesses and their families. Comparable on the pediatric palliative-care dimension of Fondation Gisèle Faubert's mission, particularly relevant given the Maison's dedicated pediatric room.

Others

• Croix-Rouge canadienne (Québec): Canadian Red Cross's Quebec operations provide humanitarian and community support services including health and emergency relief. Thematically adjacent as a large-scale registered Canadian charity with multi-channel fundraising, though operating at much broader scope.
• Centraide du Grand Montréal: Federated fundraising organization pooling workplace donations for hundreds of community agencies in Greater Montreal. Related as a community-led fundraising aggregator that influences the regional nonprofit funding landscape in which the foundation operates.

Direct peers

• Maison Victor-Gadbois: A well-established palliative care home in Saint-Mathieu-de-Beloeil serving the Montérégie region. Direct peer: operates the same model of free, community-funded end-of-life care in a residential facility for terminally ill patients in Quebec.
• Maison de soins palliatifs du Suroît: Palliative care home serving the Suroît area adjacent to Montérégie-Ouest. Direct peer operating the same residential palliative-care model in the same broader Montérégie region with comparable community-funded structure.
• Palliacco: Palliative care home in the greater Montreal area providing free end-of-life care in a residential setting. Direct peer to the planned Maison Gisèle-Faubert given its similar mission of free palliative and respite care delivered in a dedicated facility with community fundraising support.
• Maison Aube-Lumière: Palliative care home in Lévis, Quebec, offering free end-of-life care and support to patients and families. Directly comparable as a regional nonprofit palliative home funded through community donations and events with comparable governance and operational model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/FondationGiseleFaubert
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fondation-gis%C3%A8le-faubert/?originalSubdomain=ca
• Instagraminstagram.com/fondgisfaubinc

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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