Kiwanis Club of Ottawa

What Kiwanis Club of Ottawa does

The Kiwanis Club of Ottawa is a registered Canadian charity (Charity Registration Number 118984137RR0001) and volunteer service club founded in 1917, operating as the third Kiwanis club in Canada under the global Kiwanis International umbrella (16,000+ clubs across 90+ countries and 300,000+ members). The organization serves children, youth, and families in the Ottawa region through a portfolio of interconnected community programs including youth leadership development (Key Club, Circle K, Aktion Club, 211 Air Cadets), direct assistance to families in need, the Holiday Hampers program supporting 500+ families annually, and signature cultural events such as the Kiwanis Music Festival (8,000 participants, running since 1945).

The club's core "products" are fundraising events and community service programs rather than technology products. The largest revenue-generating assets are TV Bingo, a weekly televised game broadcast on Rogers Cable 22 since 2010 and distributed through 57+ Circle K and Esso stores (raising $200,000+ annually and $2.5 million cumulatively); the Accora Village Bed Race held during Winterlude (over $800,000 raised since 2003); golf tournaments; and the recently launched Kiwanis Feeds Kids food insecurity initiative ($90,000+ raised at 2026 inaugural event). The organization has no proprietary technology platform, no mobile application, and no public APIs.

The business model is hybrid: recurring membership dues (Individual $355/year + $250 initiation, Family +$100, Corporate $1,000/year for two representatives) provide a stable dues base from approximately 120-300 members, while event-based fundraising and corporate sponsorships (Accora Village, Circle K, Staples, Rogers, Costco) generate donation income that is redistributed to community beneficiaries. Programs target four primary segments: children and youth, families in need, community volunteers, and corporate members seeking CSR alignment. The organization is governed by an annually elected volunteer Board of Directors.

Name

Kiwanis Club of Ottawa

Legal name

Kiwanis Club of Ottawa Foundation

Website

https://ottawakiwanis.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1917

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The Kiwanis Club of Ottawa is a registered charity and volunteer service club founded in 1917 that delivers youth leadership programs, direct family assistance, and signature fundraising events serving children, youth, and families throughout the Ottawa region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Service Nonprofits

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (81341), Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Arts, Sports & Recreation-Based Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAJ), Student Clubs & Organizations (General Interest, Cultural, Service) (EDAJAJAG), K–12 Support & School Improvement Nonprofits (BPAGADAB)

Keywords

• Community service club
• Youth service programs
• Fundraising events
• Nonprofit membership
• Charitable programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Ottawa

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. TV Bingo: Weekly TV Bingo game broadcast on Rogers Cable Channel 22, running 52 weeks per year. Tickets are distributed through Circle K and Esso stores. This is the club's largest fundraiser, raising over $200,000 annually and $530,000 in recent reported totals.
2. Holiday Hampers Program: Annual food hamper delivery program providing gift cards and turkeys to families in the Ottawa area. Partnered with Christmas Cheer Foundation and Caring & Sharing Exchange.
3. Kiwanis Feeds Kids: Food and beverage experience events raising funds for child food insecurity programs. Raised over $90,000 at 2026 event.
4. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees: Individual $355/year plus $250 initiation, Family $100/year additional, Corporate $1,000/year for two representatives.
5. Annual Events: Various fundraising events including Bed Race, Golf Tournaments, and Legion of Honour Luncheon.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Kiwanis Club of Ottawa is a nonprofit volunteer service club that raises funds through signature community events (Kiwanis TV Bingo, Bed Race, Music Festival, Golf Tournaments) and membership dues, then deploys those funds to programs that support children, youth, and families in need in Ottawa. Members participate through Individual, Family, and Corporate membership tiers, with volunteer committees (Service, Youth, Communications) coordinating activities such as Holiday Hampers, Kiwanis Feeds Kids, Direct Assistance, and youth leadership programs (Key Clubs, Circle K, Aktion Club).

Product overview

The Kiwanis Club of Ottawa is a not-for-profit service club and registered charity (Charity Registration Number 118984137RR0001) founded in 1917, focused on improving the lives of children and youth in the Ottawa community. The organization operates as a collection of interconnected community programs rather than a unified technology product. Its portfolio includes fundraising programs (TV Bingo, Bed Race, Golf Tournaments), youth development programs (Key Clubs, Circle K, Aktion Club, Air Cadets), direct assistance initiatives (Holiday Hampers, Direct Assistance), and special programs (Kiwanis Music Festival, Kiwanis Feeds Kids). The various programs share the common goal of supporting children and youth through fundraising, mentorship, and direct community support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kiwanis TV Bingo Recurring televised bingo game that serves as a signature fundraising activity for the club, with proceeds directed to community service programs supporting children, youth, and families in Ottawa.
• Accora Village Bed Race Community bed race event used as a fundraising activity for the Kiwanis Club of Ottawa, generating proceeds that support the club's charitable programs.
• Kiwanis Music Festival Annual music festival event operated as a fundraiser and community engagement activity, with proceeds supporting the club's service programs for children, youth, and families.
• Kiwanis Membership Membership program offered in Individual, Family, and Corporate tiers for community members and local businesses who want to support and participate in the club's service activities in Ottawa.
• Kiwanis Golf Tournament Golf tournament fundraiser hosted by the club, generating proceeds directed to community service programs in the Ottawa area.

Quantifiable outcome

• 8,000 children and youth participants in annual Music Festival
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

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

• Rogers Cable 22 / Rogers TVcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2010Rogers TV provides broadcast facilities and professional staff for the weekly Kiwanis TV Bingo program on Channel 22 and internet streaming. This is the primary channel for one of the club's major fundraisers.
• Accora VillagecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTitle sponsor for the Accora Village Bed Race since 2012. Active participant with 4 teams running their own special heat. Has helped raise over $800,000 for community service projects.
• Circle KcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKey distribution partner for Kiwanis TV Bingo with game cards available at 63 stores in Ottawa area. Partnership has been in place for 10+ years.
• Esso StoresminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for TV Bingo tickets alongside Circle K stores, with delivery to 57+ locations expanding to Carleton Place and Almonte.
• Kiwanis InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organization with over 16,000 clubs in 90+ countries and 300,000+ members. Kiwanis Club of Ottawa is the third club opened in Canada in 1917.
• Christmas Cheer FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual partner for Holiday Hamper program providing meals to needy families. Kiwanis has donated $100,000+ to this foundation.
• StaplesmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerBack to School Drive partner. Has raised $17 million across Ontario over 19 years, with $28,650 donated to Ottawa Kiwanis in 2024.
• Nutrition BlocsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner for Kiwanis Feeds Kids initiative, providing meals to school-aged children facing food insecurity. Has funded 36,000 meals in two years.
• Costco CanadaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner for Holiday Hamper program helping pack and deliver food hampers to families.
• Kiwanis Club of Carleton Place-Mississippi MillsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNewly chartered Kiwanis club collaborating to expand TV Bingo distribution to Carleton Place and Almonte stores.
• Queensway Carleton Hospital FoundationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor beneficiary of Accora Village Bed Race. Received $139,000 donation for medical equipment, surgical suites, and Acute Care of the Elderly Unit. A treatment room has been dedicated to Kiwanis Club of Ottawa.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Rotary Club of Ottawa: Another major service club in Ottawa focused on community service, fundraising events, and youth programs. Directly comparable in operating model (volunteer membership, luncheon meetings, signature fundraisers, grants to local nonprofits).
• Lions Club of Ottawa: Service club operating in Ottawa with similar volunteer-driven model, community fundraising, and youth/sight-related programs. Most direct peer among non-Kiwanis service clubs.
• Christmas Cheer Foundation: Annual Ottawa holiday fundraising partner of Kiwanis Club of Ottawa for the Holiday Hamper program. Operates a similar volunteer-driven community fundraiser model in the same region.

Broad incumbents

• Kiwanis International: Parent organization and global umbrella for Kiwanis Club of Ottawa. Operates the same mission framework, branded programs (Key Club, Circle K, Aktion Club), and provides district governance.
• Salvation Army Ottawa: Large faith-affiliated charitable organization providing social services in Ottawa (food, family support). Comparable as a registered charity delivering community programs with volunteer support.
• Ottawa Community Foundation: Grantmaking foundation serving the Ottawa region that pools charitable capital and distributes funds to community organizations. Comparable as a charitable intermediary with overlapping donor base.
• United Way East Ontario: Larger-scale charitable organization in Ottawa that aggregates workplace giving and funds a portfolio of community programs. Comparable as a community-funding intermediary in the same geography.

Others

• Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) Foundation: Major Ottawa-area healthcare charity that is also a beneficiary of Kiwanis Club of Ottawa donations (received $15K for Mental Health Unit beds). Comparable as a registered charity with corporate fundraising and event-based revenue.

Emerging players

• 100 Boys Who Care Ottawa: Smaller, newer collective-giving group in Ottawa pooling member donations for local charities. Adjacent operating model (membership-driven community giving) but with a more limited program scope.
• Operation Come Home: Ottawa-based youth nonprofit serving homeless and at-risk youth; receives funding from Kiwanis Club of Ottawa ($25K donation). Comparable as a youth-focused charity operating in the same catchment area.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/KiwanisClubOfOttawa
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/1832161

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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