We move health forward

We move health forward

The MUHC Foundation supports Quebec’s top research hospital, the McGill University Health Centre.

The MUHC Foundation raises millions of dollars for innovative research, compassionate patient care, and to accelerate tomorrow’s breakthroughs.

From cancer and cardiology to respiratory care, infectious diseases, and women’s health, we are redefining the standard of health care in Quebec, serving 1.9 million people.

MUHC

Foundation

  • McGill University Health Centre Foundation
  • Montreal Chest Institute (MCI) Fund
  • Lachine Hospital Foundation

Our mission and vision

Change the course of lives and medicine.

Advance innovative research to find the cures of tomorrow.

Support vital patient care for millions of Quebecers.

Your hospital foundation since 1973

1973

The RVH Foundation is created to support the work of the Royal Victoria Hospital.

1999

The McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) Foundation is established.

2015

The new MUHC hospital at the Glen site opens, consolidating the Royal Victoria Hospital, the Montreal Chest Institute, the Montreal Children's Hospital and more than 60 research sites. The MUHC Foundation and the Royal Victoria Hospital Foundation integrate to boost support for the hospital.

2018

The MUHC Foundation and the Royal Victoria Hospital Foundation merge to create the MUHC Foundation as we know it today. Following three years of partnership with the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) Foundation, the RVH Foundation officially changes its name to the MUHC Foundation.

2020

The MUHC Foundation launches its $200M Dream Big Campaign to change the course of lives and medicine.

2021

The Montreal Chest Institute (MCI) Foundation merges with the MUHC Foundation. The $10M Dream Big. Breathe Easier campaign is launched in support of the MCI.

2022

The Lachine Hospital Foundation integrates with the MUHC Foundation. Together, we launch the $5M Dream Big: Lachine Hospital campaign.

Why your 

donations matter

  1. They fund discovery in health care

    Your support fuels innovative research across Quebec’s top research institute, helping translate breakthroughs into patient care sooner.

  2. They raise the standard of care

    Your donations have a meaningful impact on patients who rely on the MUHC. From cancer to heart disease, and respiratory diseases to women’s health, every dollar leads to earlier diagnoses, better-tailored treatments, and improved outcomes.

  3. They attract global talent to the MUHC

    Your gift helps maintain the MUHC as one of Canada’s top research hospitals, bringing expertise, innovation, and the very best specialists to our hospital.

Ways to give

Why your 

donations matter

Ways to give
They fund discovery in health care
They raise the standard of care
They attract global talent to the MUHC

Get to know more about us

At the MUHC Foundation, we transform pioneering ideas into medical breakthroughs. 

We believe in pushing boundaries to find the cures of tomorrow. Guided by empathy and innovation, we invest in cutting-edge research and compassionate patient care. Every year, we raise millions of dollars to support groundbreaking research and save lives. Join us in changing the course of lives and medicine.

Proudly accredited by Imagine Canada

The MUHC Foundation is accredited by Imagine Canada for excellence in non-profit accountability, transparency and governance. This program is the benchmark for best practices for charities and non-profit organizations in Canada. Imagine Canada’s seal of excellence signals that our organization has met the rigorous criteria of the program and is committed to good governance.

The people 

behind the progress

Meet the team