Avista Foundation Awards $336,150 in Grants to 76 Nonprofits Across Five States
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
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- Total Funding: In the third and fourth quarters of 2025, the Avista Foundation awarded a total of $336,150 in grants to 76 nonprofit organizations, demonstrating a sustained commitment to community development across Washington, Idaho, Oregon, Alaska, and Montana.
- Diversity of Projects: The funded initiatives span various fields including arts education, outdoor stewardship, and youth development, with organizations like Friends of KSPS in Washington receiving support to expand arts education, reflecting the foundation's emphasis on cultural diversity.
- Community Impact: By funding organizations such as the Idaho Trails Association, the Avista Foundation not only engages youth in outdoor activities but also promotes sustainable community development, enhancing public awareness of environmental stewardship.
- Long-term Commitment: Since its establishment in 2002, the Avista Foundation has granted over $17 million, focusing on supporting vulnerable populations and education, which underscores its strategic significance in fostering economic and cultural vitality.
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Current: 38.480
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Current: 38.480
Low
36.00
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39.25
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42.00
About AVA
Avista Corp. is an energy company involved in the production, transmission and distribution of energy as well as other energy-related businesses. Its segment includes Avista Utilities and AEL&P. The Avista Utilities segment comprises regulated utility operations in Washington, Idaho, Oregon and Montana. It engages in electric distribution and transmission, and natural gas distribution services in parts of eastern Washington and northern Idaho. It also provides natural gas distribution service in parts of northeastern and southwestern Oregon. Additionally, it supplies electricity to a small number of customers in Montana. Avista Utilities also engages in wholesale purchases and sales of electricity and natural gas as an integral part of energy resource management and its load-serving obligation. The AEL&P segment is a regulated utility providing electric services in Juneau, Alaska that is a wholly owned subsidiary and the primary operating subsidiary of AERC.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
