St. Paul's Foundation of Vancouver
St. Paul's Foundation of Vancouver (Business Registration Number: 119257939RR0001) is a registered Canadian charity established in 1980 to support healthcare initiatives across British Columbia. Originally named St. Paul’s Hospital Foundation of Vancouver, the organization merged with Tapestry Foundation in April 2017 and operates under its current name.

History and Operations
The Foundation raises funds for patient care, capital projects, medical equipment, research, and innovation at Providence Health Care facilities, including St. Paul’s Hospital and 16 other hospitals, long-term care homes, and healthcare sites[1][2][3]. It operates as a Major 100 charity, ranking among Canada’s largest charities with $55.2 million in donations reported in 2022[5].

Financial Transparency
In Fiscal 2022, the Foundation granted $26.9 million to healthcare providers, with 92% allocated to Providence Health Care Society[5]. Administrative and fundraising costs comprise 13% of revenues, resulting in 87 cents of every dollar directly supporting healthcare initiatives[5]. Its $222.6 million reserve fund includes $27.9 million in donor-endowed funds, enabling seven years and eight months of operations at current grant levels[5].

Core Values
The organization emphasizes integrity, respect, accountability, trust, loyalty, and spirituality in its operations[2]. It prioritizes donor privacy and transparency, ensuring alignment with donor intentions and healthcare needs[2][3].

Impact
The Foundation’s funding supports clinical services, research breakthroughs, and community health programs, directly benefiting patients, residents, and families across British Columbia[3][4][5]. Its focus on innovation includes advancements in care delivery and medical technology[1][3].

Recognition
Charity Intelligence Canada designates St. Paul’s Foundation as a two-star charity, citing below-average results reporting alongside reasonable overhead costs and financial transparency[5].

**St. Paul's Foundation of Vancouver**  
**St. Paul's Foundation of Vancouver** (Business Registration Number: 119257939RR0001) is a registered Canadian charity established in 1980 to support healthcare initiatives across British Columbia. Originally named St. Paul’s Hospital Foundation of Vancouver, the organization merged with Tapestry Foundation in April 2017 and operates under its current name.  

**History and Operations**  
The Foundation raises funds for patient care, capital projects, medical equipment, research, and innovation at Providence Health Care facilities, including St. Paul’s Hospital and 16 other hospitals, long-term care homes, and healthcare sites[1][2][3]. It operates as a Major 100 charity, ranking among Canada’s largest charities with $55.2 million in donations reported in 2022[5].  

**Financial Transparency**  
In Fiscal 2022, the Foundation granted $26.9 million to healthcare providers, with 92% allocated to Providence Health Care Society[5]. Administrative and fundraising costs comprise 13% of revenues, resulting in 87 cents of every dollar directly supporting healthcare initiatives[5]. Its $222.6 million reserve fund includes $27.9 million in donor-endowed funds, enabling seven years and eight months of operations at current grant levels[5].  

**Core Values**  
The organization emphasizes integrity, respect, accountability, trust, loyalty, and spirituality in its operations[2]. It prioritizes donor privacy and transparency, ensuring alignment with donor intentions and healthcare needs[2][3].  

**Impact**  
The Foundation’s funding supports clinical services, research breakthroughs, and community health programs, directly benefiting patients, residents, and families across British Columbia[3][4][5]. Its focus on innovation includes advancements in care delivery and medical technology[1][3].  

**Recognition**  
Charity Intelligence Canada designates St. Paul’s Foundation as a two-star charity, citing below-average results reporting alongside reasonable overhead costs and financial transparency[5].