Hard Rock Heals Foundation Inc
Hard Rock Heals Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) private grantmaking foundation based in Davie, Florida. Established in 2016, the foundation operates as the unified philanthropic platform for Hard Rock International, consolidating global initiatives and local events under a single charitable entity. The foundation's work is guided by its motto "Love. Amplified." and focuses on leveraging the healing power of music to improve lives and serve communities worldwide.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$498K
-0.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.7M
+87.2% YoY
Grant Count
82
+1266.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$21K
-86.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission centers on making the world a better place by serving people and our planet through the healing power of music. The foundation provides grants and assistance across multiple focus areas including:
- Health and wellness
- Disaster relief
- Humanitarian causes
- Music education and music-centric initiatives
- Substance abuse services
- Cancer research
- Hunger relief
- Agriculture
- Human services
- Civil and human rights
- Support for economically disadvantaged people
The foundation partners with music-centric organizations to improve lives and promote wellness through music-based programming and partnerships with artists ranging from emerging to iconic talent.
Grantmaking
Hard Rock Heals Foundation made 44 grants in 2024, with total giving of $1,711,708. Grant amounts range from $839 to $795,877, with recent notable grants including:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds organizations globally, with documented giving activity in Florida, Nevada, and New York. Recent international grants have supported relief efforts in Jamaica and Brazil, indicating a worldwide geographic scope.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $498,362
- Total Revenue: $1,855,722
- Total Expenses: $1,864,391
- Total Liabilities: $4,130
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $500,000
- Total Revenue: $1,410,000
- Total Expenses: $925,000
The foundation maintains a lean operational structure with zero employees listed on recent filings.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $498,362 | $500,162 | $16,984 |
| Revenue | $1,855,722 | $1,405,630 | $500 |
| Expenses | $1,864,391 | $925,384 | $15,750 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,857,523 | $922,452 | $15,750 |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | $32,041 | $13,476 | $4,429 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
96 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Jon Lucas serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the foundation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEFF HOOK | CHEIF OPERATING OFFICER | 0.1 | — |
| FRANCIS CHESKY III | SECRETARY | 0.1 | — |
| VINCENT ZAHN | CHEIF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 0.1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has demonstrated active grantmaking in 2024 and 2025, including:
Awards to The Howard Phillips Center (first grant announcement)
Hard Rock Heals Foundation Awards First Grant to The Howard Phillips Center$400,000 donation to Jamaica's Promise for Hurricane Melissa Relief
Hard Rock Heals Foundation Donates $400,000 to Jamaica's Promise for Hurricane$250,000 in global community grants distributed to 50 charities worldwide
Hard Rock Heals Foundation awards $250,000 in global community grants - GamingThe foundation's fundraising initiatives include exclusive merchandise collections, philanthropy-driven Hard Rock Hotel suites, casino programs, and live music donations across Hard Rock's cafes, hotels, casinos, and other venues.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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