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Avista Foundation awards 58 grants supporting health and human services

1. Avista Foundation awarded $316,250 to 58 nonprofits in Q1 2025. 2. Grants support health and human services across five states. 3. The foundation has given over $17 million since 2002. 4. CEO highlights importance of community support initiatives. 5. Funding is independent, not impacting utility rates.

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The foundation's charitable efforts enhance AVA's public image, potentially boosting investor confidence as community impact can correlate with long-term financial performance.

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The foundation's distribution of funds reinforces AVA's commitment to social responsibility, likely attracting socially-conscious investors.

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Sustained community support could lead to stronger customer loyalty and regulatory goodwill, impacting AVA's growth trajectory positively over time.

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So far this year, the Avista Foundation has awarded over $316,000 to support local communities. April 21, 2025 12:00 ET  | Source: Avista Corporation SPOKANE, Wash., April 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In its first quarter, the Avista Foundation awarded $316,250 in grants to 58 nonprofit organizations across Washington, Idaho, Oregon, Alaska, and Montana to support health and human services. “Everyone deserves the opportunity to lead a healthy life. And these community partners are working to make that possible by offering essential support, from healthcare to social services, helping people overcome challenges and live well,” said Avista President and CEO Heather Rosentrater. “The Avista Foundation is honored to have a role in supporting this important work.” The full list of first-quarter awards includes the following: NameStateAwardA Woman's WorthWashington$5,000Akin (formerly Children's Home Society of Washington)Washington$1,000American Red CrossWashington$5,000Boundary Regional Community Health Center Inc (dba Kaniksu Community Health)Idaho$750Cancer Can’tWashington$20,000Cascade Community Pool CorporationOregon$4,000CDAIDEIdaho$2,500CHAS Health FoundationWashington$2,500Chewelah Faith Resources GroupWashington$2,000Circles of Caring Adult Day Health Foundation, Inc.Washington$2,000Community Health AllianceMontana$1,000ElevationsWashington$2,000Fairfield CareWashington$1,000Family Impact NetworkWashington$2,000Family Promise of JuneauAlaska$5,000Family Promise of North Idaho Inc.Idaho$1,500Family Promise of SpokaneWashington$10,000Friendly Kitchen/Meals On Wheels RoseburgOregon$1,500H E Gritman Senior Citizens CenterWashington$750Human Rights SpokaneWashington$2,500Idaho Foodbank Warehouse, Inc.Idaho$3,500Interlink, Inc.Washington$5,000Kin Support Program - Haa Yaitx'u SaianiAlaska$5,000La Clinica del Valle Family Health Care Center Inc (dba La Clinica)Oregon$7,500Lake City Center Inc. (Lake City Senior Center)Idaho$1,000Lilac Services for the BlindWashington$3,000Maddie's PlaceWashington$6,000NAMI Far NorthIdaho$1,000NAMI SpokaneWashington$2,500NEW Health Programs AssociationWashington$5,000Northwest Harvest EMMWashington$2,000Onward RoseburgOregon$2,500Orchard Ridge Senior LivingIdaho$1,000Post Falls Food Bank (dba 3rd Avenue Marketplace)Idaho$1,500Project Hope Spokane (dba River City Youth Ops)Washington$3,000Project Id Inc.Washington$2,500Providence Inland Northwest FoundationWashington$10,000Pullman Regional Hospital FoundationWashington$50,000Reimagining Charity Inc.Idaho$3,000Reliance Ministries, Inc.Idaho$2,500RISE Network Inc.Washington$1,500Ronald McDonald Charities of the Inland NorthwestWashington$5,000Sandpoint Area Seniors, Inc.Idaho$1,000Silver Valley Seniors, Inc.Idaho$1,000Spokane Helpers NetworkWashington$1,000St. Vincent de Paul (St. Francis of Assisi - Moscow Conference)Idaho$2,500The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc.Washington$2,500The ZONE at Northeast Community CenterWashington$7,000Tri-State Hospital FoundationWashington$10,000Union Gospel Mission Association of SpokaneWashington$3,000Unique Center for Athletes of All NeedsIdaho$2,750University of Washington FoundationWashington$10,000University of Washington FoundationAlaska$6,250Upper Columbia Resource Conservation and Development DistrictWashington$60,000Volunteers of America of Eastern Washington & Northern IdahoWashington$5,000Wallace Food Bank Inc.Idaho$750Wishing Star FoundationWashington$2,500Women & Children's Free Restaurant & Community KitchenWashington$5,000 Organizations can see their eligibility and apply for funding by visiting avistafoundation.com. About the Avista FoundationSince its establishment in 2002, the Avista Foundation has made grants totaling over $17 million. The foundation focuses its giving in the areas of vulnerable and limited-income populations, education, and economic and cultural vitality. It is a separate, non-profit organization established by Avista Corp., and does not receive funding from Avista Utilities or AEL&P customers through rates. The Avista logo is a trademark of Avista Corporation. To unsubscribe from Avista’s news release distribution, send reply message to dalila.sheehan@avistacorp.com   Contact: Media: Ariana Barrey (509) 279-3308, Ariana.Barrey@avistacorp.com Avista 24/7 Media Access: (509) 495-4174

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