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    Humana Foundation

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    Louisville, KYWebsite5025803613

    About Humana Foundation

    Humana Foundation makes a small number of very large, strategic grants focused on civic and community investments rather than many small donations. Recent giving includes a major multi-grant commitment to a single top recipient (details in the attached statement), a large national civic project (Trust for the National Mall), substantial support for a local university community partnership in Louisville, and funding for employee matching/volunteer programs. The mix suggests priorities in place-making, community-university partnerships in its home city, and supporting employee philanthropy infrastructure.

    Focus Areas

    Large-scale civic space projects and national public landmarks (e.g., Trust for the National Mall)University-community partnership investments in Louisville (University of Louisville Community Partners Program)Major strategic/theme-based grants to a single flagship grantee (recipient of two large grants totaling ~$29.3M)Employee matching gift programs and volunteer award infrastructure (through American Online Giving Foundation)

    Who They Fund

    communities affected by natural disasters (Hurricane Ian/Fiona, Eastern Kentucky floods)local community-based nonprofits and partners

    About Humana Foundation

    A single recipient accounts for the largest recent commitments, with two attached-statement grants in 2024 and 2025 totaling more than $29 million. That pattern fits Humana Foundation Inc’s broader approach: a small number of strategically sized awards rather than a wide spread of minor gifts. Recent support also includes a $7 million payment to Trust for the National Mall, a $3.654 million Community Partners Program grant to University of Louisville Foundation Inc, and $1.851 million for matching gifts and volunteer awards through American Online Giving Foundation Inc. The foundation’s portfolio reaches across civic space, local partnerships, disaster relief, scholarships, and health-related community work. Louisville appears repeatedly in its recent awards, but the giving is not limited to one city; the list also includes national organizations, regional community foundations, and emergency-response intermediaries. Across the active programs, the foundation shows a mix of open grant cycles, invitation-only health equity funding, scholarship support for employees’ children, and disaster philanthropy tied to immediate relief and longer recovery. Its recent record suggests a funder that combines large strategic commitments with targeted community and disaster investments.

    What Humana Foundation Funds

    Humana Foundation Inc supports several distinct lines of work. In public space and civic place-making, it gave $7 million to Trust for the National Mall for the Year One Payment, linking the foundation to a national landmark project. In Louisville community partnership work, it awarded $3.654 million to University of Louisville Foundation Inc for the Community Partners Program Grant, and also gave $150,000 to Community Foundation of Louisville for the same program. Disaster response is another clear theme: it gave $300,000 to Volunteer Florida Foundation Inc for Hurricane Ian Relief Efforts and $250,000 to the Commonwealth of Kentucky Dba Fayette County Clerk for Eastern Kentucky Flood Relief Efforts. Education and youth support also appear through $696,000 to Scholarship America Inc for Scholarship Awards.

    How Humana Foundation Gives

    The recent grants show a high-dollar distribution: p25 is $17,500, the median is $100,000, and p75 is $250,000. That spread points to a strategy built around mid- to large-size awards, with some very large outliers. The foundation also shows recurrence: Community Foundation of Louisville, Center for Disaster Philanthropy Inc, and the Community Partners Program appear more than once in the recent grants list. Humana Foundation Inc is a regular funder and, in the active programs list, accepts unsolicited applications in several cycles, including the Humana Foundation Grant Cycles, Connected Healthy Lives, Disaster Philanthropy, and the scholarship program. It also runs an invitation-only Health Equity Innovation Fund.

    Open Grant Opportunities

    Current and upcoming funding from Humana Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.

    Open nowRolling / open intake

    Disaster Philanthropy (Disaster Relief & Preparedness Grants)

    disaster reliefcommunity recoverydisaster preparedness+2 more

    Who can apply: Applicants should check the grant management system to see whether disaster preparedness grants are currently open; funding priorities emphasize immediate relief, recovery, and preparedness in communities planning for equitable disaster response.

    Deadline: Opportunities open as needed in response to disasters; check the grant portal for current openings.

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    Financial Snapshot

    Annual Giving

    $19.4M

    Total Assets

    $393.3M

    Total Revenue

    $16.2M

    Total Expenses

    $19.8M

    Typical Grant Size

    Most grants fall between $18K and $250K, with a median of $100K.

    25th Percentile

    $18K

    Median

    $100K

    75th Percentile

    $250K

    Geographic Reach

    Regional12 states funded

    About 26% of grants go to recipients in KY.

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    students and scholarship recipients (including STEM-focused)
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    Giving Approach

    Highly concentrated giving: very few grants but large dollar amounts, including repeated/renewed support to a flagship recipient and multi-million-dollar one-off projects; mix of national-level civic investments and targeted local institutional support.

    Funding Style

    direct service / project grantsmatching gifts & donor-directed matchesawards and scholarship fundingemergency / disaster relief grantsrecurring community partner program (multi-recipient small grants)

    Notable grantees: Unnamed top recipient (two grants totaling $29,279,391) , Trust for the National Mall, University of Louisville Foundation Inc, American Online Giving Foundation Inc

    Topics

    disaster response and recoverylocal community development and nonprofit supporteducation and STEM advancement (scholarships, math & science)veteran support via service dog programspublic space / cultural site funding (National Mall)child welfare and residential care

    Where Humana Foundation Makes Grants

    Grants land primarily in the United States, with 40 recent awards shown there. Kentucky is the top state by grant count, and Louisville appears repeatedly among recipient cities, including University of Louisville Foundation Inc, Community Foundation of Louisville, and Young Mens Christian Association of Greater Louisv. Other frequent recipient cities include Washington, DC; San Antonio, TX; and Florida locations such as Tallahassee, Fort Myers, Lakeland, and Sarasota. The recent list also shows recipient organizations in Chicago, New York, Dallas, and Memphis.

    Frequently Asked Questions About Humana Foundation

    What kinds of programs does Humana Foundation Inc fund?

    The foundation funds health and community work through several active programs, including mental health, nutrition, health equity, seniors, veterans, community health, disaster relief, and scholarships for children of Humana employees. Its recent grants also include civic space, university-community partnership, and disaster recovery support.

    Does Humana Foundation Inc accept unsolicited applications?

    Yes for several programs. The Humana Foundation Grant Cycles accept unsolicited applications in both Early Access and Regular cycles, and the Connected Healthy Lives annual grant cycle also accepts unsolicited proposals. Disaster Philanthropy and the scholarship program are listed as accepting unsolicited applications, while the Health Equity Innovation Fund is invitation only.

    What is the typical grant size?

    The recent grant distribution shows a p25 of $17,500, a median of $100,000, and a p75 of $250,000. The active Health Equity Innovation Fund is much larger, with grants from $750,000 to $2,500,000, while the Humana Foundation Scholarship Program awards $3,000.

    Where does Humana Foundation Inc give most often?

    Kentucky is the top state by grant count, and 26% of grants go to recipients in the foundation’s HQ state of Kentucky. The recent list also includes multiple Kentucky recipients in Louisville, Lexington, Hazard, and Mayfield.

    Are any of the foundation’s grants recurring or multi-year?

    Yes. The annual grant cycle accepts both single-year and multi-year proposals, and the scholarship program may be renewed annually for up to three years or until the undergraduate degree is obtained. The recent grants list also shows repeated support to some programs, including the Community Partners Program and disaster-relief intermediaries.

    Latest 990 Filing

    2025

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.

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    Recent Grants

    Most recent grants reported to the IRS.

    RecipientLocationAmountYearPurpose
    SEE ATTACHED STATEMENT FOR DETAILSLouisville, KS$15,914,8942025SEE ATTACHED STATEMENT FOR DETAILS
    SEE ATTACHED STATEMENT FOR DETAILSLouisville, KS$13,364,4972024SEE ATTACHED STATEMENT FOR DETAILS
    TRUST FOR THE NATIONAL MALLwashington, DC$7,000,0002023Trust for the National Mall Year One Payment
    UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE FOUNDATION INClouisville, KY$3,654,0002023Community Partners Program Grant
    AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION INCNewark, DE$1,851,5502023Matching Gifts & Volunteer Awards
    SCHOLARSHIP AMERICA INCsaint peter, MN$696,0002023Scholarship Awards
    VOLUNTEER FLORIDA FOUNDATION INCtallahassee, FL$300,0002023Hurricane Ian Relief Efforts
    MEADOWS MENTAL HEALTH POLICY INSTITUTE FOR TEXASdallas, TX$250,0002023Community Partners Program Grant
    NATIONAL CARES MENTORING MOVEMENT INCnew york, NY$250,0002023Community Partners Program Grant
    ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND RELATED DISORDERS ASSOCIATChicago, IL$250,0002023Community Partners Program Grant
    COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF BROWARD INCFort Lauderdale, FL$250,0002023Community Partners Program Grant
    COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY DBA FAYETTE COUNTY CLERKLexington, KY$250,0002023Eastern Kentucky Flood Relief Efforts
    CENTER FOR DISASTER PHILANTHROPY INCWashington, DC$200,0002023Hurricane Ian and Fiona Relief Efforts
    COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF COLLIER COUNTY INC DBA CNaples, FL$150,0002023Hurricane Ian Relief Efforts
    SOUTHWEST FLORIDA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC DBA Cfort myers, FL$150,0002023Hurricane Ian Relief Efforts
    FOUNDATION FOR APPALACHIAN KENTUCKYhazard, KY$150,0002023Eastern Kentucky Flood Relief Efforts
    COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF LOUISVILLELouisville, KY$150,0002023Community Partners Program Grant
    GENERATIONS UNITED INCwashington, DC$100,0002023Community Partners Program Grant
    ELDERSOURCE INCjacksonville, FL$100,0002023Community Partners Program Grant
    SAN ANTONIO OASISsan antonio, TX$100,0002023Community Partners Program Grant
    GIVEWELL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INClakeland, FL$100,0002023Hurricane Ian Relief Efforts
    COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA COUNTY INCSarasota, FL$100,0002023Hurricane Ian Relief Efforts
    TIDES CENTERsan francisco, CA$100,0002023Community Partners Program Grant
    CENTER FOR DISASTER PHILANTHROPY INCWashington, DC$96,5002023Eastern Kentucky Flood Relief Efforts
    RISE RECOVERYsan antonio, TX$75,0002023Community Partners Program Grant
    INTERDISCIPLINARY ASSOCIATION FOR POPULATION HEALTEagle, ID$50,0002023Research Award
    YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF GREATER LOUISVlouisville, KY$32,5002023Black Achievers Scholarship
    COALITION TO TRANSFORM ADVANCED CAREWashington, DC$30,0002023Board Member Match
    ST JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL INCmemphis, TN$25,0002023Spirit of Philanthropy Award
    MAYFIELD MINORITY ENRICHMENT CENTER CORPmayfield, KY$20,0002023Disaster Grant
    NAMI SAN ANTONIOsan antonio, TX$15,0002023100 Day Dash
    K9S FOR WARRIORS INCponte vedra, FL$10,0002023Donation to K9's for Warriors
    BORDERLAND RAINBOW CENTEREl Paso, TX$10,0002023Community Partners Program Grant
    DARE TO CARE INCLouisville, KY$6,0752023Dare to Care Donation
    STEPHEN SILLER TUNNEL TO TOWERS FOUNDATION DBA TUNstaten island, NY$5,0002023Community Partners Program Grant
    NATIONAL MATH AND SCIENCE INITIATIVE INChouston, TX$5,0002023National Math & Science Initiative
    OPERATION FINALLY HOMENew Braunfels, TX$5,0002023Community Partners Program Grant
    DARE TO CARE INCLouisville, KY$3,0002023Community Partners Program Grant
    ST JOSEPH CATHOLIC ORPHAN SOCIETY DBA ST JOSEPHlouisville, KY$2,5002023Donation to St. Joseph's Children's Home
    LEADERSHIP LOUISVILLE FOUNDATION INC DBA LEADERSLouisville, KY$1,0002023Community Partners Program Grant

    SEE ATTACHED STATEMENT FOR DETAILS

    $15,914,894
    Louisville, KS2025

    SEE ATTACHED STATEMENT FOR DETAILS

    SEE ATTACHED STATEMENT FOR DETAILS

    $13,364,497
    Louisville, KS2024

    SEE ATTACHED STATEMENT FOR DETAILS

    TRUST FOR THE NATIONAL MALL

    $7,000,000
    washington, DC2023

    Trust for the National Mall Year One Payment

    UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE FOUNDATION INC

    $3,654,000
    louisville, KY2023

    Community Partners Program Grant

    AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION INC

    $1,851,550
    Newark, DE2023

    Matching Gifts & Volunteer Awards

    SCHOLARSHIP AMERICA INC

    $696,000
    saint peter, MN
    2023

    Scholarship Awards

    VOLUNTEER FLORIDA FOUNDATION INC

    $300,000
    tallahassee, FL2023

    Hurricane Ian Relief Efforts

    MEADOWS MENTAL HEALTH POLICY INSTITUTE FOR TEXAS

    $250,000
    dallas, TX2023

    Community Partners Program Grant

    NATIONAL CARES MENTORING MOVEMENT INC

    $250,000
    new york, NY2023

    Community Partners Program Grant

    ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND RELATED DISORDERS ASSOCIAT

    $250,000
    Chicago, IL2023

    Community Partners Program Grant

    COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF BROWARD INC

    $250,000
    Fort Lauderdale, FL2023

    Community Partners Program Grant

    COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY DBA FAYETTE COUNTY CLERK

    $250,000
    Lexington, KY2023

    Eastern Kentucky Flood Relief Efforts

    CENTER FOR DISASTER PHILANTHROPY INC

    $200,000
    Washington, DC2023

    Hurricane Ian and Fiona Relief Efforts

    COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF COLLIER COUNTY INC DBA C

    $150,000
    Naples, FL2023

    Hurricane Ian Relief Efforts

    SOUTHWEST FLORIDA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC DBA C

    $150,000
    fort myers, FL2023

    Hurricane Ian Relief Efforts

    FOUNDATION FOR APPALACHIAN KENTUCKY

    $150,000
    hazard, KY2023

    Eastern Kentucky Flood Relief Efforts

    COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF LOUISVILLE

    $150,000
    Louisville, KY2023

    Community Partners Program Grant

    GENERATIONS UNITED INC

    $100,000
    washington, DC2023

    Community Partners Program Grant

    ELDERSOURCE INC

    $100,000
    jacksonville, FL2023

    Community Partners Program Grant

    SAN ANTONIO OASIS

    $100,000
    san antonio, TX2023

    Community Partners Program Grant

    GIVEWELL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC

    $100,000
    lakeland, FL2023

    Hurricane Ian Relief Efforts

    COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA COUNTY INC

    $100,000
    Sarasota, FL2023

    Hurricane Ian Relief Efforts

    TIDES CENTER

    $100,000
    san francisco, CA2023

    Community Partners Program Grant

    CENTER FOR DISASTER PHILANTHROPY INC

    $96,500
    Washington, DC2023

    Eastern Kentucky Flood Relief Efforts

    RISE RECOVERY

    $75,000
    san antonio, TX2023

    Community Partners Program Grant

    INTERDISCIPLINARY ASSOCIATION FOR POPULATION HEALT

    $50,000
    Eagle, ID2023

    Research Award

    YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF GREATER LOUISV

    $32,500
    louisville, KY2023

    Black Achievers Scholarship

    COALITION TO TRANSFORM ADVANCED CARE

    $30,000
    Washington, DC2023

    Board Member Match

    ST JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL INC

    $25,000
    memphis, TN2023

    Spirit of Philanthropy Award

    MAYFIELD MINORITY ENRICHMENT CENTER CORP

    $20,000
    mayfield, KY2023

    Disaster Grant

    NAMI SAN ANTONIO

    $15,000
    san antonio, TX2023

    100 Day Dash

    K9S FOR WARRIORS INC

    $10,000
    ponte vedra, FL2023

    Donation to K9's for Warriors

    BORDERLAND RAINBOW CENTER

    $10,000
    El Paso, TX2023

    Community Partners Program Grant

    DARE TO CARE INC

    $6,075
    Louisville, KY2023

    Dare to Care Donation

    STEPHEN SILLER TUNNEL TO TOWERS FOUNDATION DBA TUN

    $5,000
    staten island, NY2023

    Community Partners Program Grant

    NATIONAL MATH AND SCIENCE INITIATIVE INC

    $5,000
    houston, TX2023

    National Math & Science Initiative

    OPERATION FINALLY HOME

    $5,000
    New Braunfels, TX2023

    Community Partners Program Grant

    DARE TO CARE INC

    $3,000
    Louisville, KY2023

    Community Partners Program Grant

    ST JOSEPH CATHOLIC ORPHAN SOCIETY DBA ST JOSEPH

    $2,500
    louisville, KY2023

    Donation to St. Joseph's Children's Home

    LEADERSHIP LOUISVILLE FOUNDATION INC DBA LEADERS

    $1,000
    Louisville, KY2023

    Community Partners Program Grant