Our Story
Built on a Belief That Communities Can Thrive
For nearly three decades, the Projects Humana Foundation has partnered with nonprofits, community leaders, and changemakers to build a more equitable world — one grant at a time.
Our History
Projects Humana Foundation was established in 2021 by Founder and Director George Michael Nasif as the philanthropic arm of Secure Social Media Inc, with a founding commitment to improve education and health outcomes as and expand opportunity for people in the communities where Projects Humana operates throughout the United States.
Since 2021, we have awarded grants to nonprofit organizations across the United States. Our grantmaking has evolved alongside the communities we serve — expanding from health-focused initiatives into education, economic empowerment, and environmental resilience.
Today, the Foundation operates as an independent philanthropic entity, Tax Exempt 501(c)(3) guided by a volunteer board of directors and a dedicated professional staff. We remain committed to the principle that lasting change requires long-term investment, rigorous evaluation, and deep community partnership.
2021 ProjectsHumana.org established with an initial endowment from Secure Social Media Inc.
2021-2023 Donated meals to over 500 children daily in cities across America.
Made donations to strengthen nonprofit infrastructure.
Crossed $900K in donations from 2021 - 2024
2024 Projects Humana as a Corporation was closed in California.
2026 A Rebirth of Projects Humana Foundation a Tax exempt 501(c)(3) was launched in September in Arizona.
Mission & Values
"To invest in the health, education, and economic well-being of the communities we serve — with rigor, transparency, and a deep respect for the people doing the work."
Equity
We prioritize communities and populations that have been historically underinvested. Equity is not a program — it is the lens through which every decision is made.
Transparency
We publish our financials, grant data, and impact reports annually. We believe accountability to the public is inseparable from our mission.
Partnership
We treat grantees as partners, not recipients. The best solutions come from the communities experiencing the problems — our role is to resource and amplify.
Rigor
We invest in evaluation and learning because we believe the sector deserves honest answers about what works. We share what we learn, including our failures.
Leadership
Our volunteer board of directors brings deep expertise in public health, nonprofit management, finance, and community development.
Margaret L. Osei
Chair, Board of Directors
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David R. Callahan
President & Executive Director
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Priya Nair-Whitfield
Vice Chair, Board of Directors
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James T. Moreau
Treasurer, Board of Directors
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