Alberta Children's Hospital Foundation

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Tax ID 130373244RR0001 Canada ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ

Trusted by leading Canadian DAFs, foundations, and wealth advisors managing over $1.3B in charitable assets.

About Alberta Children's Hospital Foundation

Overview

The Alberta Children's Hospital Foundation raises funds for excellence in child health, research and family centred care. Funding is provided to Alberta Health Services and University of Calgary for advanced pediatric research, specialized life saving equipment, education and training, innovative child health programs and services.

Mission

To inspire our community to invest in excellence in child health, research and family centred care

Vision

I CARE - Integrity, Collaboration, Authenticity, Respect, Excellence

Unique value proposition

As the official fundraising body for the Alberta Children's Hospital, all money raised by the Foundation is re-invested in the hospital and child health needs in the region, serving over 100,000 children and families annually

Financial overview

Revenue (2025)
$77,243,727
Expenses (2025)
$54,339,075
Total assets
$355,890,636
Liabilities
$1,224,977
Year Revenue Expenses Program Admin Fundraising
2025 $77,243,727 $54,339,075 $0 $4,851,646 $7,294,080
2024 $58,425,443 $49,912,600 $0 $4,570,210 $6,255,311
2023 $63,257,029 $55,563,412 $0 $4,238,754 $5,942,447
2022 $60,034,953 $41,793,173 $0 $4,013,941 $4,277,220
2021 $57,257,322 $28,999,596 $0 $3,492,059 $3,478,282
2020 $50,410,716 $35,939,931 $0 $3,707,863 $4,837,076

Financial data sourced from the Canada Revenue Agency.

Revenue, expenses and assets

Revenue sources

Assets and liabilities

Spending mix by year

Leadership team

SK

Saifa Koonar

President & CEO

LB

Liz Ballendine

Vice President, Fund Development, Community Initiatives and Events

JC

Justine Clay

Vice President, Communications & Digital Engagement

CH

Chelsea Hipperson

Vice President, Finance

JK

Jennifer Kamps

Vice President, Strategic Partnerships

MB

Mike Begin

Board Chair

Trusted by

NWM Acts of Grace Charis CNCF

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