A foundation rooted in compassion and community
For nearly two decades, the Sibylla Hesse Foundation has worked to ease suffering and support people in reaching their full potential. To do this, it supports charitable organizations and initiatives in a variety of sectors.
Our main areas of focus
Health and Research
Contributing to medical research and supporting individuals affected by illness and their caregivers
Youth Well-Being
Helping young people reach their full potential
Senior's Well-Being
Encouraging initiatives to improve the quality of life for seniors
Poverty Reduction
Supporting projects and organizations that tackle the root causes of poverty and help alleviate its impact
Arts and Culture
Facilitating access to and the dissemination of arts and culture
Donation requests can be submitted online. The Foundation accepts applications throughout the year.
Donation requests can be submitted online.
The Foundation accepts applications throughout the year.
Have questions or want to learn more?
What are the eligibility criteria for submitting a donation request?
Only registered charities with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) that hold a valid charitable registration number may submit a donation request. For more information on obtaining registered charity status, please refer to the CRA Website.
Additionally, the nature of your donation request should preferably fall within one of the foundation’s five areas of focus:
1. Health and Research
2. Youth Development
3. Support for Seniors
4. Poverty Reduction
5. Arts and Culture
Must the organizations you support be based and active in Quebec?
The Sibylla Hesse Foundation primarily supports organizations that are based and active in Quebec. Some exceptions are possible, particularly in the areas of scientific research and international aid.
How long does it take to process a request?
A processing time of four to six weeks is required to review a donation request and make a decision. Sometimes, certain requests require a more thorough analysis and must be submitted to the Board of Directors. In such cases, the processing time may take up to three months, and we make sure to inform the organizations concerned.
Once the donation request has been processed, the decision is communicated by email to the person responsible for submitting the request. It is also possible to check the status of your donation request by logging into the portal.