The American Water Charitable Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Camden-based American Water, has released its 2025 Community Impact Report, revealing a total of $5.7 million in charitable contributions over the past year.
The funding, distributed through various grant and employee-matching programs, aims to strengthen the social and environmental fabric of the 14 states served by American Water. This latest cycle brings the Foundation’s total giving to more than $25 million since its inception in 2012.
The 2025 contributions were funneled through two primary channels designed to maximize local reach:
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Keep Communities Flowing Grant Program ($4.7 Million): This flagship initiative supported over 350 nonprofit organizations. The grants focused on high-priority areas including environmental stewardship, STEM education, and community sustainability.
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Employee Engagement ($1 Million): Through Matching Gift and Rewards Programs, the Foundation amplified the personal giving of more than 4,700 employees, benefiting roughly 2,600 public charities.
The Foundation’s report highlighted several key projects that demonstrate the diversity of its philanthropic reach:
Environmental Conservation (Indiana)
The Shirley Heinze Land Trust utilized a Water and Environment grant for the Ivanhoe South Nature Preserve in Gary, Indiana. The project preserves a rare dune-and-swale habitat while creating safe, walkable spaces for the local community.
Food Security (Pennsylvania)
In partnership with Pennsylvania American Water, the Foundation supported the Weinberg Northeast Regional Food Bank. This strategic impact grant provided essential resources to combat food insecurity for families across the region.
STEM Education (Iowa)
North Scott High School received a STEM Education grant to bolster its robotics program. Principal Andrew Lehn noted that the funding provided “hands-on learning opportunities” that would have otherwise been out of reach for students.
“Through our mission to ‘Keep Communities Flowing,’ we empower community partners to create lasting, positive change,” Carrie Williams, president of the American Water Charitable Foundation said. “We’re equally proud to amplify the charitable efforts of American Water employees.”
By leveraging its national scale, American Water continues to address localized needs—ranging from providing clean water to 14 million people to ensuring the next generation of engineers has the tools they need to succeed.
