Fondation Hotel-Dieu de Levis is a 1-star charity. It is not financially transparent. It has a B Results Reporting grade, which is average, and its overhead costs are within Ci’s reasonable range. The charity’s reserves can cover program costs for 22 years, which is well outside of Ci’s reasonable range. Please read Ci’s report before you give.

Founded in 1980, Fondation Hotel-Dieu de Levis (FHDL) raises funds for Hotel Dieu Hospital in Levis, Quebec. The hospital averages 14,500 hospitalizations, 66,000 emergency room visits, and 136,000 outpatient clinic visits annually. The charity aims to improve the care and services provided by the hospital. FHDL grants money for four purposes: equipment, research and education, patient care, and infrastructure. The charity granted $1.2m to the hospital in the fiscal year ending in January (F2025).

Equipment received 55% ($667k) of program spending in F2025. The hospital purchased a $243k fibroscan device, which is used to examine the liver; a $135k slide processor used for cancer diagnosis; an 18k automated pill cutter; and a $5k Hopkins telescope, which is used to examine the ear, nose, and throat.

Research and Education received 22% ($267k) of program spending in F2025. The charity gave out 11 research grants and awarded four scholarships.

Patient care received 15% ($182k) of program spending in F2025. Its goal is to improve the quality of patient life at the hospital. The program offers pet therapy, massages, and other activities. The money also goes to children's books, sports equipment, and radios.

Infrastructure received 7% ($85k) of program spending in F2025.

Fondation Hotel-Die de Levis is not financially transparent. Its audited financial statements follow activity-based costing, a best practice. The charity received $3.8m in donations and $2.0m in special event revenue in F2025. The total of $5.7m is 66% of revenue. FHDL received $3.0m in investment income.

It granted $1.2m to the hospital in F2025, which is 14% of revenue. FHDL ran a surplus of $5.6m, which is 64% of revenue. The charity spent $1.6m on fundraising, which is 28% of donations, and $310k on administration, which is 5% of revenue. For every dollar donated to the charity, 67 cents are available to go to the cause. This is within Ci’s reasonable range.

FHDL has $26.7m in its reserves (cash and investments). These funds can cover program costs for 22 years, which is well outside of Ci’s reasonable range.

In F2025, the charity had a return on investment of 13% and a five year average of 5%.

FHDL has committed to give $16.6m to the hospital in upcoming years. The funding depends on if the charity reaches its fundraising goals.

The charity reports six full-time staff, but reports eight salary ranges on its T3010 filings with the CRA.

Updated on August 5, 2025 by Joshua Leduc. This update has been sent to the charity and changes may be forthcoming.