Ihrsa Foundation Inc.

The health & fitness association foundation (hfa foundation) is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization with a goal to elevate the importance of physical activity and its impact on individual and community health. Founded in 2012 to promote health through exercise, the hfa foundation has evolved to be a catalyst for change in how the health and fitness industry serves local communities. The hfa foundation connects member facilities with their local communities, fostering engagement through research, scholarship and philanthropy.

The specific purpose of the corporation is to support the charitable and educational functions and activities of the international health racquet and sportsclub association. To the extent consistent with the above, the corporation shall: a. Research, support and promote the operation of wellness programs for promoting health through exercise. B. Provide educational health through exercise. C. Encourage individuals, corporations, and charitable entities to become involved in and to provide financial and other support for the corporation's activities. The ihrsa foundation conducted a strategic assessment of grant and program opportunities and applied for three grants during the fiscal year ending 6/30/15. The foundation also presented for the first time with representatives of the institute of lifestyle medicine regarding physicians' attitudes toward physical activity and health clubs at the american college of sports medicine annual meeting and exercise is medicine world congress in may