Alberta Children's Hospital Foundation
The Alberta Children's Hospital Foundation (registered as 130373244RR0001) is a Canadian charitable organization dedicated to funding specialized pediatric care, research, and family-centered programs at the Alberta Children's Hospital in Calgary. Established in 1957, it serves as the primary fundraising arm for the hospital, which operates as a leading pediatric facility serving patients across Alberta, Saskatchewan, and southeastern British Columbia[1][2].

Mission and Programs

The Foundation directs donations toward four key areas: Clinical Care, Research, Family-Centered Care, and Education[2]. Its initiatives include the Pediatric Critical Care Transport program, which provides emergency medical support to regional hospitals, and the Acute at Home program, delivering hospital-level care to patients in their residences. In 2023, Clinical Care accounted for 48% of its grants, totaling $43.8 million in annual funding[2].

Mental Health Initiatives

In 2023, the Foundation funded The Summit: Marian & Jim Sinneave Centre for Youth Resilience, a research-intensive mental health facility offering walk-in services, therapy, and transitional care for adolescents[2][4]. The Summit integrates pharmacogenetic testing to personalize mental health treatments, a first in Canadian youth care[4]. Additionally, the Mental Health Research 4 Kids program connects families with clinical studies to advance treatment protocols[4].

Governance and Transparency

The organization maintains an A- grade in results reporting and holds reserves exceeding five years of program costs[2]. Its board comprises community leaders guiding funding allocations to ensure alignment with pediatric health priorities[1].

Funding Impact

Donations have supported equipment upgrades, research grants, and staff training. Notably, the Foundation collaborates with corporate partners, such as Peters & Co., which endowed funds for genomics research and allied health professionals[5].

[1] https://www.childrenshospital.ab.ca/about-us/ [2] https://www.charityintelligence.ca/charity-details/5-alberta-children-s-hospital-foundation [3] https://www.childrenshospital.ab.ca [4] https://familyofsupport.com/foundations/alberta-childrens-hospital-foundation/ [5] https://www.petersco.com/community_childrenshospital.cfm