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. During the fiscal year ending 6/30/16, the ihrsa foundation executed its three year strategic plan by applying to a diverse range of funding sources to support pilot projects in ihrsa member clubs. It developed the concept of its access health initiative, intended to help clubs deliver evidence-based health promotion programs to people with, or at risk for, chronic conditions. It published the results of research conducted with the harvard