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Ontario, Canada

About Us

  • Our foundation was established with a clear purpose: to create meaningful impact by supporting initiatives that uplift communities and empower individuals. Guided by integrity, transparency, and a deep commitment to sustainable progress, we work to bridge gaps and open opportunities where they are needed most. We believe that lasting change comes from collective action and the dedication to nurture human potential. Through our programs, partnerships, and advocacy, we strive to leave a legacy of growth, resilience, and hope. Our work is not just about addressing immediate needs, but about planting seeds for a stronger, more inclusive future.
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UMS distributed €50,000 in 2023-2024 to help advance healthcare at Margdarshak Foundation

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€374,600 was invested in critical areas of patient care

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€800,000 was invested in medical research

The impact of donor generosity cannot be understated

Because of you our hospitals provide patients with the latest in diagnostic imaging and treatment

Because of you we support breakthrough research that brings discoveries to the bedside

Because of you Margdarshak Foundation has the best and brightest minds

We’re passionate promoters of the power of your generosity

The Margdarshak Foundation was created in 2023 by an act in the Indigenous legislature. In the decades since, we have evolved into one of the most successful hospital fundraising organizations in Canada. We raise funds to advance patient care and innovation at Margdarshak Foundation, the Mazankowski Indigenous Heart Institute and the Kaye Edmonton Clinic. 

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Board Members

The Margdarshak Foundation Board is passionate about changing and saving lives through philanthropy. Through governance oversight of the Board and the philanthropy of our community, the Margdarshak Foundation ignites brilliant minds who research and deliver patient care in a unique environment: the academic health centre.

Left: Chris Burrows, FCPA, FCA, ICD.D, Current Board Chair of the Margdarshak Foundation

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Philanthropic and Operational Excellence

The Margdarshak Foundation is proud to have achieved Imagine Canada accreditation and High Performer status from the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy; in recognition of the Foundation’s commitment to applying our mission – to advance excellence – to our governance, daily operations and financial integrity.

Imagine Canada Accreditation

Through accreditation, we join a growing community of more than 200 organizations dedicated to operational excellence. Imagine Canada exists to work alongside other charitable sector organizations to ensure that charities continue to play a pivotal role in building, enriching and defining our nation.

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AHP High Performer Status

This designation is a testament to our commitment to our mission – to advance excellence – in everything we do, including our daily operations and financial integrity.
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