Investing in our Humana employees

The Humana Foundation highlights the hard work of Humana employees who invest their own time and money into their communities. Our primary programs include the Humana Foundation Scholarship, Matching Gifts, and Volunteering. We’re proud to recognize employees across the entire Humana organization.

Humana Foundation Investing in Employees
Scholarship Program Matching Gifts Volunteerism

Humana Foundation Employee Scholarship Program

Since 2001, the Humana Foundation has contributed more than $15 million dollars in college scholarships for children and dependents of Humana employees. We partner with Scholarship America to manage and administer scholarships.

Children or dependents of Humana employees who plan to pursue a college degree from a two- or four-year college, or accredited vocational or technical schools can apply. Scholarships are renewable for three years or until a degree is completed.

$3,000 for children of full-time employees

$1,500 for children of part-time employees.  

 Selection is competitive and based on: 

  • academics
  • financial need
  • community service
  • school leadership 

There is no minimum GPA requirement.

Awards are granted without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or marital status.

Scholarship application process

Program details and an online application are available to Humana employees during the application period. 

For questions about scholarship eligibility, the application process, or if you have questions concerning completed applications contact:

Scholarship America®                                                                                               

One Scholarship Way

St. Peter, MN 56082                                                               

Phone: 507-931-1682                                                                                                      

Toll-free phone: 800-537-4180                        

humanaFoundation@scholarshipamerica.org

$15 million

provided in scholarships to children/ dependents of Humana employees since 2001

Humana Employee Matching Gift Program

When Humana employees donate to an eligible nonprofit, the Humana Foundation matches the donation dollar-for-dollar, up to an employee’s annual $500 limit. All Humana employees are eligible to participate in the Matching Gifts Program.

Together, Humana employees and the Humana Foundation create a real community impact through donations and matching gifts.

2022 – $2.2 million in matching donations

2021 - $1.2 million in matching donations

Double Match Days

On two specific dates, the Humana Foundation hosts Double Match Days. This program focuses on doubling a donation match.

For example, if an employee donates $100 to an eligible nonprofit during a Double Match Day, the Humana Foundation will make a $200 donation to that same organization. 

On the first Double Match Day of 2023 (March 5) Humana and CenterWell employees contributed a combined impact of more than $800,000 for nonprofits.

$5 million

Donated to nonprofits via employee giving and match dollars in 2023

Employee Volunteering Benefits

Humana Inc. and the Humana Foundation recognize the importance of giving back and the positive effect volunteering has on the health of our communities. 

With volunteerism rooted deeply in our workplace culture, Humana employees have volunteered more than 1.3 million hours in their respective communities since 2019.

Dollars for Difference

Humana employees make an impact in their communities year-round by giving their time to a variety of different organizations.

The Humana Foundation honors the efforts of those employees by providing $10 for every hour an employee volunteers, up to an annual cap. The employee can then donate those funds to the nonprofit of their choice.

Volunteer of the Year Award

Each year, the Humana Foundation honors a volunteer for extraordinary service. The award recipient receives a $10,000 Humana Foundation grant to donate to a nonprofit of their choice.

Employees who volunteer a minimum of 150 hours between Jan. 1 – Nov. 1 of the current calendar year are eligible to win the award.

Spirit of Philanthropy Award

The Spirit of Philanthropy Award is given annually to a department or group of Humana employees who display exceptional commitment as community volunteers.

Following a company-wide nomination process, the recipient of the prestigious award is presented with a $25,000 Humana Foundation grant to give to their favorite nonprofit organization. 

Volunteer Time Off

Volunteer Time Off allows for paid time off from work to volunteer for activities that positively impact the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

Full-time employees are eligible for eight hours and part-time employees are eligible for four hours of Volunteer Time Off per calendar year.

$8.9 million

in-kind value of hours volunteered by Humana employees in 2023