Hard Rock Heals Foundation Inc
Hard Rock Heals Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) private foundation based in Davie, Florida. Founded in 2016 as Hard Rock International’s philanthropic platform, it supports health and wellness, disaster relief, humanitarian causes, and other efforts to serve people and the planet.
Hard Rock Heals Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Hard Rock Heals Foundation Inc gave $1.7M across 82 grants in 2024 (avg $21K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,711,708
- +87.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 82
- +1266.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $20,874
- -86.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $498,362
- -0.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (50% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Hard Rock Heals Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5701 Stirling Road, Davie, FL 33314
Phone: (954) 488-7800
Website: https://hardrock.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hard Rock Heals Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Cancer Society ($261K). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
128 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 115 grants of 128 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation describes its grantmaking as serving local communities where Hard Rock operates around the world. Its 2024 grant dollars were reported as going to recipients in Florida (50%), New York (17%), Pennsylvania (12%), and Washington, DC (6%), among other locations. The 2024 grant list also includes recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 82 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Hard Rock Heals Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 6747% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2021) to $1.7M (2024). In 2024 it made 82 grants totaling $1.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Cancer Society Tampa, FL | Everi Kiosk Change for Change Donation - Coconut CreekEveri Kiosk Change for Change Donation - HollywoodEveri Kiosk Change for Change Donation - ImmokaleeEveri Kiosk Change for Change Donation - TampaEveri Kiosk Change for Change Donation - Northern IndianaEveri Kiosk Change for Change Donation - Cincinnati | $261,452 |
| Magee-Womens Research Institute and Foundation Pittsburgh, PA | March 2024 Change for Change charity partner payment. (Women's History Month) | $198,404 |
| Covenant House Florida Inc Ft Lauderdale, FL | Change for Change donation aligning with January cause Anti-Human Trafficking Month | $143,529 |
| Ecpat USA End Child Prostitution Child Pornography and Trafficking Brooklyn, NY | Change for Change donation aligning with January cause Anti-Human Trafficking Month | $140,000 |
| Brazil Foundation New York, NY | Rio Grande do Sul Humanitarian Campaign | $125,000 |
| Twentyfour-Seven Org Clewiston, FL | Jan-Feb Change for Change Charity Partner Payment (AHT Initiative) Focus Area: Human rights, Trafficking | $90,000 |
| Ocean Conservancy Washington, DC | Contribution to Ocean Conservancy | $75,000 |
| The Trevor Project West Hollywood, CA | Focus Area: Pride/LGBTQIA+ | $56,286 |
| Feeding America Tampa Bay Inc Tampa, FL | Focus Area: Emergency relief/Health | $50,174 |
| Tampa Bay Business Guild Inc DBA Tampa Bay LGBT Chamber Inc Tampa, FL | Focus Area: Pride/LGBTQIA+ Funds for the Tampa Bay Diversity Chamber of Commerce Foundation Inc. are used to support educational programming for LGBTQ+ business owners and professionals. The Scholarship Fund awards scholarships to LGBTQ and allied students who exhibit leadership potential, demonstrate strong academic abilities, and are actively involved in school and community organizations as part of this Foundation. | $41,277 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $498,362 | $1,855,722 | $1,864,391 | $1,711,708 | 82 | $1,857,523 | $32,041 |
| 2023 | $500,162 | $1,405,630 | $925,384 | $914,577 | 6 | $922,452 | $13,476 |
| 2022 | $16,984 | $500 | $15,750 | — | — | $15,750 | $4,429 |
| 2021 | $797,234 | $12,525 | $25,000 | $25,000 | 4 | $25,000 | $4,522 |
| 2020 | $19,709 | $505,000 | $505,000 | $500,000 | 36 | — | $971 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hard Rock Heals Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $32K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to help people heal during disasters and through programs that alleviate suffering in the communities where Hard Rock operates. Its stated areas of support include health and wellness, disaster relief, and humanitarian causes.
Its 2025 grant program identified mental health awareness and research, prevention of human trafficking and promotion of human rights, and children’s wellness and education as focus areas. The 2024 grants also included support for causes such as women’s health, hunger, LGBTQ+ communities, and emergency relief.
The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of organizations supported. Magee-Womens Research Institute and Foundation says it advances research and knowledge in reproductive biology and women’s health. Feeding America Tampa Bay says it works on people-focused solutions to address hunger and barriers affecting its community. Ocean Conservancy says it unites science, people, and policy to protect the ocean.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 82 grants totaling $1,711,708. Grant amounts ranged from $2,004 to $261,452, with a median grant of $5,000. Separately, the foundation announced a 2024 program of $250,000 in $5,000 grants to 50 local charitable organizations.
Among the largest reported 2024 grants were $261,452 to American Cancer Society, $198,404 to Magee-Womens Research Institute and Foundation, $143,529 to Covenant House Florida, $140,000 to ECPAT USA, and $125,000 to Brazil Foundation. The grant purposes included Change for Change donations, women’s health, anti-human-trafficking work, and humanitarian relief.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jeff Hook as chief operating officer, Francis Chesky III as secretary, and Vincent Zahn as chief financial officer. In a 2024 announcement, Jon Lucas was identified as president of the Hard Rock Heals Foundation.
Hard Rock Heals Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Francis Chesky III
Secretary
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vincent Zahn
Cheif Financial Officer
Chief Financial Officer → Cheif Financial Officer, 2024
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Hook
Cheif Operating Officer
New on the 2024 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Jon Lucas (2020–2023) — Chief Operating Officer
- Former: Vince Zahn (2022) — Chief Financial Officer
- Former: Brian Alexander (2020–2021) — Secretary & Vice President · Filing note: Resigned 3/12/2021
- Former: John Eder (2020–2021) — Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer · Filing note: Resigned 7/13/2022
- Former: Ilkim Hincer (2021) — Secretary & Vice President
- Former: Jon Lucas Appointed (2021) — Chief Operating Officer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Hard Rock Heals Foundation Inc
How much does Hard Rock Heals Foundation Inc give each year?
Hard Rock Heals Foundation Inc gave $1.7M across 82 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $915K across 6 grants.
What is Hard Rock Heals Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Hard Rock Heals Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $20,874, across 82 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Hard Rock Heals Foundation Inc give grants?
Hard Rock Heals Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (17%) and Pennsylvania (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Las Vegas, NV (6 grants), Ft Lauderdale, FL (5 grants), Tampa, FL (4 grants) and Fort Pierce, FL (4 grants).
Does Hard Rock Heals Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Occasionally: 1% of Hard Rock Heals Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 82) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "To support children's charity" (12 grants) and "To support mental health" (6 grants).
Who are Hard Rock Heals Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Hard Rock Heals Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include American Cancer Society ($261,452), Magee-Womens Research Institute and Foundation ($198,404) and Covenant House Florida Inc ($143,529), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Hard Rock Heals Foundation Inc?
Hard Rock Heals Foundation Inc reported $498K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $32K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Hard Rock Heals Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to help people heal during disasters and through programs that alleviate suffering in the communities where Hard Rock operates. Its stated areas of support include health and wellness, disaster relief, and humanitarian causes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hard Rock Heals Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Hard Rock Heals Foundation Inc's EIN?
Hard Rock Heals Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-3686985. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Hard Rock Heals Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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