Monthly giving makes a big impact a little at a time. Become a monthly donor today and your ongoing support will improve patient care year-round.
Your support allows the Foundation to take on major health challenges like Alzheimer’s disease, transplant waitlists and more. Help fund world-changing research and patient care today.
Thanks to the generosity of our donors, the University Hospital Foundation has committed to distributing over $221 million since 2013. As an accredited Imagine Canada charity, we are dedicated to stewarding your donations in a reliable and trustworthy manor, bringing real health transformation to Alberta and the world.
Remember a friend, loved one or colleague with a donation in their name. Donate today.
Your gift can create a lasting impact, with dedicated stewardship and meaningful recognition tailored to your generosity. Read more here.
The Foundation can work with your business to develop a relationship that is meaningful and well aligned with your employees, stakeholders and community. Let’s work together!
Remembering the University Hospital Foundation in your will is an act that is generous, powerful, and surprisingly simple. It allows you to leave a larger gift than would be possible during your lifetime, while still retaining control of your assets.
Find a free guide on straightforward will wording and tax benefits, plus get answers to frequently asked questions about wills.
With options to donate an existing policy, name the Foundation as a beneficiary, or purchase a single-premium policy, you can turn a modest investment into a transformative gift. Flexible and tax-effective, life insurance allows you to make a significant impact while protecting your estate and providing meaningful benefits to your loved ones.
Donating publicly traded securities—such as stocks, bonds, or mutual funds—is one of the most tax-smart ways to give. When donating appreciated securities, you will receive a charitable tax receipt for the fair market value and may reduce, or even eliminate, the capital gains tax.
A DAF is a charitable giving account that lets you set aside funds for donation, receive an immediate tax benefit, and recommend grants over time. You can use your DAF to support the University Hospital Foundation by providing our legal name and Charitable Registration Number to your DAF provider.
Designating the University Hospital Foundation as a beneficiary of your RRSP or RRIF is simple. Retain full control of your retirement funds during your lifetime, while your estate receives a charitable tax receipt and avoids probate fees later. Since retirement savings are often among the most heavily taxed assets passed to the next generation, this type of gift can reduce taxes while transforming lives.
To honour your vision and express our deepest gratitude, we welcome those who include the University Hospital Foundation in their will into the Gold Leaf Society. Members are recognized for their lasting impact on health care innovation and excellence. As a token of appreciation, you will receive a distinctive gold pin and exclusive invitations to special events—celebrating you as a valued member of the Foundation family.
The Igniters is a bold new program that brings together the next generation of philanthropists to do more than donate — to decide. This special group will have the chance to network and learn about health priorities at the University of Alberta Hospital, and vote to decide where their annual contributions will be deployed.
The University Hospital Foundation has hosted the Festival of Trees and other amazing events for over 40 years. By attending our annual events, you’ll be helping bring us closer to our goal of transforming health — all while making lasting memories with loved ones and friends.
Did you know that any business, community organization or individual can choose to host an event that benefits the University Hospital Foundation? From annual runs, jogs, golf tournaments or event trail rides — you can raise funds to transform health in Alberta. You don’t have to do it on your own. Our team is ready to support you in getting your event going and empower you to share the word loud and proud so that your event will be a success. See more here.
There’s no cost to you when it comes to donating your car to support the University Hospital Foundation! Turn your vehicle into dollars through Donate a Car Canada, the Foundation will receive the proceeds, and you will receive a tax-deductible receipt. Visit donatecar.ca to learn more.
Bring the bottle depot to you! Bottles and cans become another tool for generosity when you use the Skip the Depot app and choose the University Hospital Foundation as your charity of choice.
The Emporium gift shop located in the University of Alberta Hospital main atrium is owned and operated by the Foundation — every purchase made will help transform health. So go and buy yourself a little treat! It’s the charitable thing to do.
When you donate to the University Hospital Foundation, your dollars make a difference. From heart failure to kidney disease, Alzheimer’s to stroke — we’re changing lives together.
Thank you for being part of our community! Stay connected by following our social media accounts. Sharing our content with your social networks is a powerful way to support us without any financial cost.
We regularly post updates and inspiring content on Facebook , Instagram and LinkedIn, where your engagement helps us reach a wider audience.
For even more inspiring content from UHF, be sure to like and subscribe to our YouTube channel!
Prefer to connect via email? Subscribe to our e-newsletter at the bottom of the page to keep up with our latest updates and learn about the impactful changes we’re making in healthcare.