The Aetna Foundation, Inc. is the independent charitable and philanthropic arm of Aetna Inc. (NYSE: AET) Since 1980, Aetna and the Aetna Foundation have contributed more than $427 million in grants and sponsorships. As a national health foundation, they promote wellness, health, and access to high-quality health care for everyone. This work is enhanced by the time and commitment of Aetna employees, who have volunteered four million hours since 2003.
Aetna Foundation works with community organizations, national and select international partners to change lives by encouraging healthy lifestyles, enhancing health care equity, and putting innovation to work to improve health among the underserved.
The Foundation’s efforts are noted for their:
Impact. They collaborate on programs with the potential to affect large populations and look to develop models that can be replicated nationally.
Innovation. They are constantly pioneering and look for partners who are doing the same, particularly in the areas of technology and science.
Inclusion. Their community grants engage people where they live, particularly in neighborhoods that have limited access to the tools, resources and information to improve health.
Inspiration. They bring together the sharpest minds in science and health care to discuss issues, and shape policies and initiatives that can address root causes of poor health and chronic disease.
