About Us

The Humana Foundation was established in 1981 as the philanthropic arm of Humana Inc., one of the nation's leading health benefits companies. The Humana Foundation is located in Louisville, Kentucky, home to Humana's corporate headquarters.

The Humana Foundation’s mission is to promote healthy lives and healthy communities.

Guiding Principles

• We believe that improved health and education provide the greatest opportunities to enhance the quality of life for individuals and the community
• We have confidence in people and their capacity to change for the better
• When we support leaders who are passionate, competent, and innovative, wonderful things happen

Funding Priorities

• Childhood health: supporting efforts that improve physical activity and nutritional habits of children and families.
• Intergenerational health: fostering shared, healthy activities between generations.
• Active lifestyles: promoting fun, physically active living as a way of life.

Contact Information

After reading our guidelines and "Frequently Asked Questions,” if you have comments, questions, or difficulty with the application process, please contact us:

Email: HumanaFoundation@humana.com
Phone: 502-580-4140
Fax: 502-580-1256

Humana Foundation
500 W. Main St., Suite 208
Louisville KY, 40202