Humana and CenterWell Employees Donate More Than $1.4 Million in 24 Hours

Humana Foundation’s Annual Double Match Day raises funds and surprises three lucky employees with a total of $45,000 in grants for nonprofits

LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Humana and CenterWell employees combined to donate more than $1.4 million to nonprofit organizations in just 24 hours during the Humana Foundation’s annual Double Match Day in April. During the event, more than 1,600 employees donated to a total of 1,650 nonprofits across the United States to support their communities.

Since 2022, Humana and the Humana Foundation have contributed a combined $5.9 million in matching donations during Double Match Day.

“Our employees consistently show up for the communities they call home, and Double Match Day is a powerful example of that commitment,” said Jim Rechtin, president and CEO of Humana. “The generosity of Humana and CenterWell teammates reflects our shared purpose and their commitment to making a real difference in people’s lives.”

Double Match Day is the signature initiative for the Humana Foundation’s yearlong matching donations program. Throughout the year, employees can maximize charitable gifts to their communities through a one-to-one match by the Humana Foundation. However, on Double Match Day, the Humana Foundation doubles the impact during a 24-hour span to offer two-to-one matching of employee donations. The result is one of the most impactful days of giving to our employees.

“Double Match Day is a reminder of what’s possible when our teammates rally around the causes they care about,” said Humana Foundation CEO, Tiffany Benjamin. “The event reflects the heart of our culture and highlights how we show up for each other and the communities we serve.”

Throughout Double Match Day, employees shared personal stories about the nonprofits they supported using the hashtag #GotMyMatch. From health and housing to education and food security, employees supported causes close to their hearts.

“I #GotMyMatch to Feeding America for my mom who was a tireless food bank volunteer,” wrote April Williams, an associate director for enterprise data governance with Humana. “When my mom finished at the food bank, she also visited neighborhoods in Washington, DC, and gave out as much of the remaining food as she could spare.”

The Humana Foundation also awarded $45,000 via three separate grants to employees who participated in Double Match Day. The grant recipients – one $25,000 winner and two $10,000 winners – then selected their favorite nonprofit to receive the funds.

For more information about the Humana Employee Matching Gift Program and community impact initiatives, visit Humana Foundation | Investing in Humana Employees.

About the Humana Foundation

The Humana Foundation was established in 1981 as the philanthropic arm of Humana Inc. and is focused on health equity, working to eliminate unjust, avoidable, and unnecessary barriers in health and healthcare. The Foundation fosters evidence-based collaborations and investments that help people in underserved communities live connected, healthy lives. As a steward of good health, the Foundation creates healthy emotional connections for people and communities and is shaping a healthier approach to nutrition to support lifelong well-being. For more information, visit humanafoundation.org.