Fondation des Hôpitaux

What Fondation des Hôpitaux does

Fondation des Hôpitaux is a French non-profit foundation (fondation reconnue d'utilité publique since 1993, registration 382 872 307 00022) headquartered at 9 rue Scribe, Paris. Founded in 1989 by Professor Claude Griscelli and Jean Choussat, then Director General of Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, it operates as a grant-giving intermediary that funds quality-of-life and non-medical improvement projects submitted by public hospitals and EHPADs (elderly residential care homes) across all regions of France. Since inception it has financed more than 18,500 projects, and in 2024 allocated approximately 16.2 million euros across four verticals: Pièces Jaunes (pediatric), Soignants (healthcare workers), Gériatrie, and Santé Mentale/Parlez Jeunesse (adolescent mental health).

Its core operational assets are programmatic rather than technological: the flagship Pièces Jaunes annual tirelire collection campaign (January-February, distributed through 7,000+ La Poste branches), the +de Vie elderly-care program, the Parlez Jeunesse adolescent mental-health initiative, and the Soignants healthcare-worker support program (which includes the Prix Hélioscope-GMF award co-sponsored with GMF Assurances since 1998). The underlying technology stack is modest: an SSL-encrypted web donation portal supporting credit cards, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and bank transfers; an SMS donation shortcode (DON to 92111); an eMundus-based project application portal where healthcare establishments submit and manage funding applications; and Matomo for web analytics. The foundation also publishes annual reports and the Hôpital Soleil newsletter.

The revenue model is purely philanthropic, organized around five donation streams: individual donations (66% tax-deductible up to 20% of taxable income), the Pi\u00e8ces Jaunes national campaign, corporate donations (60% deductible up to 0.5% of turnover), legacy/bequest gifts, and IFI (wealth tax) donations with 75% deductibility. Donations are accepted via online portal, SMS, check, and bank transfer with no fixed pricing tiers; donors determine contribution amount on a one-time or recurring basis. Distribution leverage comes from multi-decade media partnerships with TF1 (since 1990) and France 2, plus a broader ecosystem of partners including CASDEN Banque Populaire, GMF Assurances, Disneyland Paris, Coinstar, and Banque de France. Governance is led by volunteer President Brigitte Macron since 2019, supported by vice-presidents and a board including the Director General of founding organization AP-HP.

Name

Fondation des Hôpitaux

Legal name

Fondation des Hôpitaux

Website

https://fondationhopitaux.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

French non-profit foundation (founded 1989, recognized of public utility since 1993) that funds quality-of-life improvement projects in public hospitals and EHPADs across France, distributing approximately 14-20 million euros annually across pediatric, geriatric, adolescent mental-health, and healthcare-worker programs, with the flagship annual Pi\u00e8ces Jaunes national coin-collection campaign.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Healthcare Philanthropy

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Health & Medical Research Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Foundations (BPAGAKAB), Grantmaking & Philanthropic Funds (Institutional Donors) (BPADAOAB)

Keywords

• Hospital philanthropy
• Healthcare fundraising
• Patient quality of life
• Elderly care programs
• Charitable foundation

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time and recurring donations from individuals via online portal, SMS (DON to 92111), check, or bank transfer. 66% tax deduction for individual donors.
2. Pièces Jaunes Campaign: Annual national coin collection campaign (January-February) organized through La Poste branches, schools, and corporate partners. Tirelires distributed to collect coins.
3. Corporate/Business Donations: Company donations with 60% tax deductibility, limited to 0.5% of annual turnover. Corporate partnerships and sponsorship arrangements.
4. Legs and Donations: Inheritance gifts, lifetime donations, and life insurance beneficiary designations. Part of legacy giving program.
5. IFI Donations: Donations from individuals subject to Impôt sur la Fortune Immobilière (wealth tax on real estate) with 75% deductibility.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Fondation des H\u00f4pitaux is a French non-profit foundation that collects donations from individuals, corporations, and legacies to fund projects improving daily life, comfort, and well-being of patients, healthcare workers, and elderly residents in hospitals and EHPADs across France. It channels funds through a structured project grant application process, anchored by its flagship annual Pi\u00e8ces Jaunes national coin-collection campaign and supported by programs targeting pediatric care, elderly care, adolescent mental health, and healthcare worker welfare.

Product overview

The Fondation des Hôpitaux operates primarily as a charitable foundation that manages the annual Pièces Jaunes fundraising campaign. Its portfolio consists of several interconnected programs: the flagship Pièces Jaunes operation for pediatric hospital improvements, the +de Vie program for elderly care, the Parlez Jeunesse initiative for adolescent mental health, and dedicated support programs for healthcare workers. The foundation functions as a grant-giving organization that finances projects submitted by hospitals and EHPADs (elderly care facilities) through a project application platform. Key service offerings include multiple donation mechanisms (online, SMS, check, IFI tax-deductible gifts), an online project application system, and publications including annual reports and the Hôpital Soleil newsletter.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Pièces Jaunes: Annual fundraising operation organized by the foundation to collect donations for children and adolescents in hospitals. Since 1989, this campaign has financed nearly 9,500 projects.
• Parlez Jeunesse
• Prix Hélioscope-GMF

Products and services

• Pi\u00e8ces Jaunes Campaign Annual flagship fundraising campaign organized each January-February that collects donations through tirelire (piggy bank) distribution at French post offices and schools to fund pediatric hospital improvement projects; running since 1989 with nearly 9,500 projects financed.
• +de Vie Program Giving program focused on elderly care funding, supporting projects in EHPADs (nursing homes) and geriatric hospital services to combat isolation and improve quality of life for seniors.
• Parlez Jeunesse Program Adolescent health initiative supporting mental health projects and funding Maisons des Adolescents (adolescent health centers) across France, addressing the needs of hospitalized adolescents.
• Soignants Program Support initiatives for healthcare workers including the H\u00e9lioscope-GMF prize that rewards innovative projects by hospital teams, and direct funding for caregiver wellness programs.
• Appel \u00e0 Projets Platform Online project application platform where hospitals and EHPADs submit project proposals for funding consideration; manages the complete project application lifecycle including registration, submission, and evaluation.
• Prix H\u00e9lioscope-GMF Annual prize awarded in partnership with GMF Assurances recognizing innovative healthcare worker projects that improve patient quality of life, with monetary awards for winning entries.
• Cagnotte en Ligne (Online Crowdfunding) Online crowdfunding platform allowing individuals and organizations to create personalized fundraising pages for Pi\u00e8ces Jaunes with zero fees.

Quantifiable outcome

• 18,500+ projects funded since 1989
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, major, supporting and founding.

• CASDEN Banque PopulairecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024CASDEN is the institutional partner for Le Défi des Pas (Step Challenge), an annual walking challenge that converts steps into donations for the healthcare workers program. Mobilizes CASDEN members to support foundation initiatives.
• GMF AssurancescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGMF has partnered with the foundation since 1998 to sponsor the annual Hélioscope award (26 years), which recognizes innovative projects by healthcare workers and hospital teams. GMF provides prize money for winning projects.
• TF1coreGTM or Marketing PartnerHistorical media partner since 1990 (35+ years). TF1 provides extensive TV coverage during Pièces Jaunes campaign including Les 12 Coups de Midi specials, Grand Concours des Animateurs, and news coverage.
• France 2coreGTM or Marketing PartnerBroadcast partner for the annual Pièces Jaunes Gala, a prime-time fundraising television special featuring celebrity performances and donor appeals.
• La PostecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distribution partner for tirelires during the annual Pièces Jaunes campaign (January-February). Citizens collect tirelires from La Poste branches and return them filled with coins.
• Disneyland ParismajorGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual Challenge competition for families and schools, with winners receiving dream weekends at Disneyland Paris. Also hosts special events for hospitalized children during campaign.
• CoinstarsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCoin counting kiosks in partner supermarkets for converting tirelire contents and loose coins into donations when La Poste branches are unavailable.
• Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP)foundingStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding organization of the foundation. The AP-HP Director General sits on the Foundation's Board of Directors. Historical roots in Paris hospital system.
• Banque de FrancesupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerProvides mobile coin counters for special events like the Pièces Jaunes train tour to facilitate coin collection at stations.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Fondation Apprentis d'Auteuil: French reconnue d'utilité publique foundation supporting vulnerable youth via institutional programs, including adolescent mental health and family welfare, with comparable donor and partnership infrastructure.
• UNICEF France: French affiliate of a leading children's-health charity. Comparable funding of pediatric hospital and adolescent programs, plus similar reliance on celebrity ambassadors and televised campaigns.
• Fondation de France: Largest French philanthropic foundation, also reconnue d'utilité publique. Operates multi-cause grantmaking programs across health, research, and social welfare with similar donation and project-funding mechanisms.
• Sidaction: French health charity funding hospital-based care programs, with similar annual televised fundraising event (Sidaction weekend), donor tax incentives, and project-funding model.
• Croix-Rouge française: Major French health and humanitarian nonprofit raising donations through national campaigns, operating hospital-adjacent programs, and recognized for public-utility status with similar donation infrastructure (online, SMS, check).
• Fondation pour la Recherche Médicale: French health-focused grantmaking foundation funding medical research and hospital programs. Comparable donor base, tax-deductible giving structure, and project-based funding model.
• Fondation Abbé Pierre: Major French social welfare foundation recognized for fundraising campaigns, public-utility status, and project-based grantmaking addressing social vulnerability in France.
• Médecins Sans Frontières France: French arm of a major medical-humanitarian NGO, raising donations through mass campaigns and corporate partnerships to fund health programs, with similar national visibility and donor-engagement model.
• Fondation du Patrimoine: French reconnue d'utilité publique foundation funding community-level projects with corporate and individual donor streams and project-application infrastructure analogous to Fondation des Hôpitaux' eMundus portal.

Broad incumbents

• Institut Pasteur: Major French health and research institution with an associated fundraising foundation supporting hospital and biomedical programs. Broader institutional scope but overlapping donor base, public-utility status, and project-funding approach.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/FondHopitaux
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCrMK-Qo4_6AKLx_YwAz2myA
• Facebookfacebook.com/FondationHopitaux
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fondation-h%C3%B4pitaux-de-paris---h%C3%B4pitaux-de-france
• Instagraminstagram.com/fondationhopitaux

Compliance2 records

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Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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