Nonprofit · Open Source · Public Benefit

Technology
for Humanity

Applied Humanity Foundation is a nonprofit research and technology organization advancing human well-being through responsible AI application, open-source tools, and digital literacy education.

Our Mission

We develop public-interest software, educational initiatives, and open technological resources to ensure that advanced technologies are applied safely, ethically, and broadly for the benefit of humanity.

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Focus Areas

Programs

Focused initiatives that bridge the gap between advanced technology and the people it should serve.

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Open-Source Tools

Building public-interest software and developer tools that are freely available. We focus on application-layer innovation using existing AI systems and APIs — not competing with model providers, but making their capabilities accessible to everyone.

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Digital Literacy Education

Creating multilingual educational resources that help individuals, educators, and small businesses effectively leverage modern technology. From beginner guides to advanced workflows, we meet learners where they are.

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Responsible AI Research

Researching human-centered approaches to AI application, focusing on accessibility, safety, and ethical deployment. We publish our findings openly to benefit the broader technology community.

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Community & Workshops

Hosting online workshops and community events that connect technology practitioners with learners. Building a global network of people committed to using technology for positive social impact.

Open Source Projects

All our work is open source. We believe transparency and collaboration produce better technology for everyone.

Digital Literacy Toolkit

A comprehensive collection of beginner-friendly guides, templates, and interactive tools for practical technology skills — from productivity workflows to AI-assisted content creation.

Education CC BY 4.0 Multilingual

AI Application Framework

Open-source tools and libraries that simplify responsible integration of publicly available AI systems into educational and nonprofit applications.

Python TypeScript MIT

Community Translation Hub

A collaborative platform for translating technology education materials into multiple languages, starting with English and Chinese.

i18n CC BY 4.0 Community

Leadership

Our team brings deep experience in software engineering, creative technology, and education.

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Jie Peng

Founder & President

Software engineer with 5+ years of experience in tool development, pipeline engineering, and creative technology. Former Technical Artist at a major international gaming studio, building real-time LiveLink pipelines with Unreal Engine and collaborating with NVIDIA on Omniverse platform integration. B.S. in Computer Application Technology.

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Elena Marchetti

Director of Education

Education technology specialist with a background in curriculum design and digital pedagogy. Previously led online learning initiatives at an EdTech startup in Berlin. Passionate about making technology education accessible across languages and cultures.

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David Reeves

Director of Technology

Full-stack developer and open-source contributor with experience in AI application development and cloud infrastructure. Previously at a Bay Area SaaS company building developer tools. Advocates for ethical AI deployment and public-interest software.

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Sarah Kim

Director of Operations

Nonprofit operations and compliance professional with experience managing 501(c)(3) organizations. Background in grant writing, financial reporting, and organizational governance. Ensures the foundation operates with full transparency and accountability.

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Marcus Andersen

Director of Research

AI researcher with a focus on human-computer interaction and responsible deployment of machine learning systems. Former research engineer at a Nordic AI lab. Leads the foundation's research initiatives on accessibility and ethical technology design.

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Lucia Pereira

Director of Community

Community strategist and multilingual content creator with experience building global developer communities. Previously managed open-source outreach programs at a major cloud platform. Drives the foundation's workshops and translation initiatives.

Transparency

We believe nonprofits should operate with full transparency. Here is our organizational information.

Organization Details

Legal Name Applied Humanity Foundation
Type Colorado Nonprofit Corporation
Entity ID 20261595655
Date of Formation May 19, 2026
Tax Status 501(c)(3) Pending

Governance

Registered Address 1099 18th St Ste 3000
Denver, CO 80202
Governing Law Colorado Revised Statutes
Title 7, Article 122
Financial Year January – December
Annual Report Filed annually with
Colorado SOS & IRS

Contact

For inquiries, partnerships, or to contribute to our mission.

Email

contact@appliedhumanityfoundation.org

GitHub

github.com/applied-humanity-foundation

Registered Office

1099 18th St Ste 3000, Denver, CO 80202, United States