New Jersey American Water (NJAW) and the American Water Charitable Foundation announced Monday that their combined charitable contributions topped $2.2 million in 2025, according to the company’s newly released Community Impact Report.
The total includes more than $1.6 million provided directly by NJAW and its employees through grants and program support, bolstered by an additional $509,500 from the American Water Charitable Foundation.
“Our commitment to New Jersey goes far beyond our infrastructure,” Mark McDonough, president of New Jersey American Water said. “We’re investing in programs that drive meaningful, lasting impact across the communities we proudly call home.”
The utility giant’s 2025 financial support reached across several critical sectors, including public safety, environmental sustainability, and education:
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Community Revitalization: $950,000 via a Neighborhood Tax Revitalization Credit grant, plus $277,900 to 38 organizations focused on sustainability.
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Customer Assistance: Over $235,000 contributed to the H2O Help to Others program, a 20-year-old resource helping vulnerable customers pay their water bills.
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Public Safety: $78,000 awarded to 29 local fire departments and public safety organizations.
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Environmental Stewardship: $75,500 dedicated to 11 projects protecting New Jersey’s natural resources.
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Health & Education: A combined $85,000 to 16 organizations focused on health, wellness, and workforce development.
The American Water Charitable Foundation, which has invested over $25 million nationally since 2012, focuses its “Keep Communities Flowing” program on three core pillars: Water, People, and Communities.
“Our charitable focus empowers employees to get involved and help strengthen communities served by American Water,” Carrie Williams, president of the American Water Charitable Foundation said.
The announcement comes as the parent company, American Water, celebrates its 140th anniversary in 2026. As the largest regulated water and wastewater utility in the U.S., the company serves approximately 14 million people across 14 states.
In New Jersey alone, NJAW employs approximately 875 people to provide services to roughly 3 million residents, making it the state’s largest water utility.
