Health First Foundation Inc
The Health First Foundation helps improve the health and well-being of residents in our community by raising funds to support and advance the mission of health first and its family of charitable healthcare providers.these include four not-for-profit hospitals - health first cape canaveral hospital, health first holmes regional medical center, health first palm bay hospital, and health first viera hospital - as well as many outpatient & wellness services, including hospice of health first and health first aging services.
Health First Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Health First Foundation Inc gave $916K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $131K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $915,514
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- Average grant
- $130,788
- Median grant
- $45,942
- Total assets
- $15,131,950
- +20.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. Covers 15 months (fiscal year-end changed).
How to apply to Health First Foundation Inc
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Health First Foundation Inc
Who Health First Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Health First Shared Services Inc ($600K across 2 grants). Together the top 4 received $916K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 7 grants of 19 (37%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $710K (2021) to $932K (2022). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $916K.
*2024: Covers 15 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
*2024: Covers 15 months (fiscal year-end changed).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Health First Shared Services Inc Rockledge, FL | Special Projects and Patient Care | $442,603 |
| Cape Canaveral Hospital Inc Rockledge, FL | Special Projects and Patient Care | $175,815 |
| Health First Shared Services Inc Rockledge, FL | Special Projects and Patient Care | $156,923 |
| Hospice of Health First Inc Rockledge, FL | Special Projects and Patient Care | $45,942 |
| Cape Canaveral Hospital Inc Rockledge, FL | Special Projects and Patient Care | $42,516 |
| Holmes Regional Medical Center Inc Rockledge, FL | Special Projects and Patient Care | $29,902 |
| Hospice of Health First Inc Rockledge, FL | Special Projects and Patient Care | $21,813 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024* | $15,131,950 | $3,867,530 | $3,032,864 | $915,514 | 7 | $563,286 |
| 2023 | $12,604,746 | $2,332,551 | $2,801,978 | $748,443 | 4 | $38,004 |
| 2022 | $7,759,840 | $1,176,071 | $3,253,028 | $931,890 | 4 | $-253,955 |
| 2021 | $8,113,598 | $1,323,822 | $3,138,709 | $710,130 | 4 | $219,057 |
*2024: Covers 15 months (fiscal year-end changed).
About Health First Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Health First Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Health, based in Rockledge, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $15.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $916K. Net investment income was $563K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Health First Foundation Inc is led by Steven P. Johnson, Former President & CEO Hfi since 2024 (on filings since 2021); none of the 28 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Steven P. Johnson
Former President & CEO Hfi
President & CEO Hfi → Former President & CEO Hfi, 2024
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Taylor K. Smith
Frmr Interim CEO & Trustee
Interim CEO & Trustee → Frmr Interim CEO & Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Terry L. Forde
President & CEO
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barry Forbes
Trustee, Frmr Vc & Chair Be
Trustee → Trustee & Vice Chair, 2023
Trustee & Vice Chair → Trustee, Frmr Vc & Chair Be, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Wall
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Becky Dukes
Trustee & Treasurer
Trustee → Trustee & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gobivenkata Balaji MD
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth Tieu MD
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kirk Kessel
Trustee & Vice Chair
Trustee → Trustee & Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary C. Kern
Sys Director Ops & Sustained
Director Ops & S. Giving → Sys Director Ops & Sustained Giv, 2022
Sys Director Ops & Sustained Giv → Sys Director Ops & Sustained, 2023
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Burgman
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rita Moreno
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robyn Hattaway
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sandra Henry
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Troner
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Autumn Shrum
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Pelzman
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elaina Garvin
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kay Cantrell
Trustee & Secretary
Trustee → Trustee & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Monica Shah
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Angela Neal
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jane C. Gleason
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shelly Cooper
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael A. Scialdone
Former Executive Vice President & CFO Hfi
Executive Vice President & CFO Hfi → Former Executive Vice President & CFO Hfi, 2024
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Michael E. Seeley
Sys Vice President Foundation President
Sys Vice President Hff President → Sys Vice President Foundation President, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nicholas W. Romanello Esq.
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brett A. Esrock
Frmr Executive Vice President CFO & COO
Executive Vice President CFO & COO → Frmr Executive Vice President CFO & COO, 2024
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Kristen M. Pulio
Executive Vice President CFO
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (14)
- Former: Barry F. Richardson (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Christine Lance (2021–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Jeanene E. Donilon (2021–2023) — Foundation Director
- Former: Jessica Andre (2021–2023) — Immediate Past Chair
- Former: Nancy Taylor (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Patricia D. Pruitt (2021–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Paula G. Molnar (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Robert Perers (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Rochelle Cooper (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Stephen Lacey (2021–2023) — Trustee & Immediate Past Chair
- Former: Christina Goins (2023) — Immediate Past Vc & Chair
- Former: Stephanie Brown (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Tina Goins (2021–2022) — Vice Chair
- Former: Tracey Latshaw (2021–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Health First Foundation Inc
How much does Health First Foundation Inc give each year?
Health First Foundation Inc gave $916K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. The 2024 filing year covers 15 months because its fiscal year-end changed. In 2023 it gave $748K across 4 grants.
What is Health First Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Health First Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $45,942, and its average grant was $130,788, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Health First Foundation Inc give grants?
Health First Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Rockledge, FL (7 grants).
Does Health First Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Health First Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Special Projects and Patient Care" (7 grants).
Who are Health First Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Health First Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Health First Shared Services Inc ($599,526 across 2 grants), Cape Canaveral Hospital Inc ($218,331 across 2 grants) and Hospice of Health First Inc ($67,755 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 97% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Health First Foundation Inc?
Health First Foundation Inc reported $15.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.9M.
What is Health First Foundation Inc?
Health First Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Health, based in Rockledge, FL. It holds $15.1M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Health First Foundation Inc's EIN?
Health First Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3851693. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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