Health First Foundation Inc

Organization Overview

Health First Foundation Inc is located in Rockledge, FL. According to its NTEE Classification (E12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Health Care and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Health First Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 09/2023, Health First Foundation Inc generated $2.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 3 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 20.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.8m during the year ending 09/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2021, Health First Foundation Inc has awarded 12 individual grants totaling $2,390,463. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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HEALTH FIRST FOUNDATION, INC. HELPS IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF OUR COMMUNITY BY RAISING FUNDS TO SUPPORT AND ADVANCE THE MISSION OF HEALTH FIRST, INC. AND ITS FAMILY OF CHARITABLE HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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HEALTH FIRST FOUNDATION, INC. (HFFI) IS THE FUNDRAISING ARM OF HEALTH FIRST, WHOSE MISSION IS TO HELP IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF RESIDENTS IN THE COMMUNITY BY RAISING FUNDS TO SUPPORT AND ADVANCE THE MISSION OF HEALTH FIRST AND ITS FAMILY OF CHARITABLE HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS. 100% OF THE FUNDS RAISED GO TO DIRECT SUPPORT IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION, CAPITAL EQUIPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY, PATIENT CARE, PROGRAM SERVICES, SPECIAL PROJECTS, EDUCATION AND CLINICAL EXCELLENCE, INDIGENT CARE AND PATIENT EDUCATION.DURING FY23, MORE THAN 4,530 INDIVIDUALS, FOUNDATIONS, CORPORATIONS AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS SUPPORTED THE MISSION AND VISION OF HFFI. THROUGH THEIR GENEROSITY AND THE DEDICATED STEWARDSHIP OF THE RESOURCES ENTRUSTED TO US, HFFI WAS ABLE TO PROVIDE OVER $766,176 IN PROGRAM SUPPORT IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: CAPITAL EQUIPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY, PATIENT CARE, PROGRAM SERVICES, SPECIAL PROJECTS, EDUCATION AND CLINICAL EXCELLENCE, INDIGENT CARE AND PATIENT EDUCATION. GIFTS WERE USED TO IMPROVE HOSPITAL FACILITIES, PURCHASE LIFE-SAVING MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND TECHNOLOGIES LIKE GI GENIUS AND TRAUMA HAL, PROVIDE PATIENT WELLNESS INFORMATION, FUND SCHOLARSHIPS FOR CLINICAL EDUCATION, OFFER CAREGIVER RESOURCES AND SUPPORT, PROVIDE GRIEF COUNSELING FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WHO HAVE LOST A LOVED ONE, AS WELL AS ENSURE ACCESS TO QUALITY CARE FOR INDIGENT PATIENTS.FY23 SAW THE GROWTH OF THE COMPASSIONATE CARE FUND. THIS FUND ENABLES AWARDS OF GUARDIAN ANGEL GRANTS TO ASSIST ELIGIBLE PATIENTS WITH TRANSPORTATION, PRESCRIPTIONS, AND MEDICAL EQUIPMENT. THESE GRANTS ARE COORDINATED BY OUR CLINICAL CARE TEAMS AND ARE MADE POSSIBLE BY DONATIONS TO THE COMPASSIONATE CARE FUND.PHILANTHROPIC SUPPORT OF HFFI ALSO PROVIDES FUNDING FOR HEALTH FIRST AGING SERVICES, WHICH SERVED OVER 5,527 CAREGIVERS AND THEIR LOVED ONES WITH SERVICES SUCH AS: -MEMORY EVALUATION AND MANAGEMENT -FUTURE PLANNING AND CARE COORDINATION WITH FAMILY MEMBERS AND PHYSICIANS -MEDICATION REVIEW AND EDUCATION -FALL PREVENTION EDUCATION WITH GAIT AND BALANCE EXAM AND TREATMENT -CAREGIVING TRAINING AND SUPPORT ENDOWED FUNDS HELD BY HEALTH FIRST TOTALED $1,221,226 AT END OF FY23. THREE OF THESE ENDOWED FUNDS, MIKE MEANS LARRY GARRISON ENDOWMENT FOR NURSING EXCELLENCE, THE IGO ENDOWMENT FUND AND HENRY NURSING ENDOWMENT, ALONG WITH GIFTS FROM THE COMMUNITY AND ASSOCIATES PROVIDED A TOTAL OF $87,500 IN NURSING SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS TO 35 ASSOCIATES PURSING A BACHELOR'S OR MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING.DONATIONS ALSO FUNDED SCHOLARSHIPS TO TRAIN ASSOCIATES FOR THE IN-DEMAND ROLES OF MEDICAL ASSISTING AND RESPIRATORY THERAPISTS, PROVIDED UPDATED EQUIPMENT FOR THE SKILLS LAB AT HEALTH FIRST'S HOLMES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, INC., ONGOING TRAINING MODULES FOR NURSES, AND TRAINING AND SUPPLIES FOR TEAM LAVENDER - A COORDINATED RESPONSE TEAM TO ADDRESS THE SPIRITUAL, EMOTIONAL, AND PSYCHOLOGICAL NEEDS OF HEALTHCARE WORKERS FOLLOWING ADVERSE EVENTS AND ACCUMULATED STRESS. DONATIONS ENHANCED PATIENT CARE BY SUPPLYING FUNDS FOR PATIENT INFORMATION BINDERS FOR NEWLY DIAGNOSED CANCER PATIENTS, BREAST CANCER TREATMENT HANDBOOKS FOR NEWLY DIAGNOSED BREAST CANCER PATIENTS AND CHEMO BAGS TO SUPPORT THE EXPERIENCE OF PATIENTS RECEIVING CHEMOTHERAPY. GIFTS TO HFFI ALSO PROVIDED: - MATERIALS FOR 'REACH OUT AND READ' LITERACY PROGRAM THROUGH HEALTH FIRST PEDIATRICS - HALO SLEEP SACKS FOR NEWBORNS BORN AT HOLMES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER - CHILD LIFE SPECIALIST PROGRAM SUPPLIES FOR THE PEDIATRIC ED AT HOLMES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER - ONGOING SUPPORT FOR HOSPICE OF HEALTH FIRST'S BRIGHT STAR PROGRAMS AND CAMPS - SUPPLIES FOR FOREVER A HERO AND LOVE STITCHES PROGRAMS THROUGH HOSPICE OF HEALTH FIRSTDONOR SUPPORT HELPED ADVANCE MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, EXPAND PATIENT CARE AND EMPOWER CLINICAL EXCELLENCE THROUGH HEALTH FIRST.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$464,553
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,923,968
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $7,804
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,388,521
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $38,004
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$93,974
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,332,551

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Health First Foundation Inc has awarded $748,443 in support to 4 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

HEALTH FIRST SHARED SERVICES INC

PURPOSE: SPECIAL PROJECTS AND PATIENT CARE

$375,197

HOLMES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER INC

PURPOSE: SPECIAL PROJECTS AND PATIENT CARE

$104,057

CAPE CANAVERAL HOSPITAL INC

PURPOSE: SPECIAL PROJECTS AND PATIENT CARE

$210,966

HOSPICE OF HEALTH FIRST INC

PURPOSE: SPECIAL PROJECTS AND PATIENT CARE

$58,223
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