Missouri American Water Proudly Recognizes American Water Charitable Foundation 2025 Water and Environment Grantees
Recipients include four nonprofit organizations across Missouri
ST. LOUIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#2025WaterAndEnvironmen–The American Water Charitable Foundation, a philanthropic non-profit organization established by American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., recently announced four organizations were awarded a 2025 Water and Environment grant, supporting communities served by Missouri American Water.
“MCE is excited to receive this support to further our work educating Missourians on how to protect our watersheds from pollution and contaminants,” said Jared Opsal, executive director of the Missouri Coalition for the Environment.
The Water and Environment grant is part of the American Water Charitable Foundation’s Keep Communities Flowing Grant Program, focusing on three pillars of giving: Water, People and Communities.
“Environmental sustainability directly improves water quality as it promotes ways to protect watersheds and reduce pollution,” said Rich Svindland, president, Missouri American Water. “The selected projects will highlight the importance of protecting our water sources.”
Below is a list of grantees throughout Missouri.
- St. Louis Zoo – will support the purchase of eight sustainable drinking stations at their new Wildcare Park in St. Louis County
- Missouri River Relief – will support new education program connecting Jefferson City students to the Missouri River
- Beyond Housing – will help restore urban tree canopy and native prairie in the 24:1 community
- Missouri Coalition for the Environment Foundation – will support water quality advocacy to educate residents and legislators in Missouri
“The American Water Charitable Foundation is delighted to partner with eligible nonprofit organizations providing meaningful impact across Missouri,” said Carrie Williams, President, American Water Charitable Foundation. “Funding for Water and Environment grants supports projects focused on clean water, conservation, environmental education, climate variability, and water-based recreation.”
Learn more about Missouri American Water’s community impact, here.
About American Water
American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water’s 6,700 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company’s national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.
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About American Water Charitable Foundation
The American Water Charitable Foundation, a philanthropic non-profit organization established by American Water, focuses on three pillars of giving: Water, People, and Communities. Since 2012, the Foundation has invested more than $20 million in funding through grants and matching gifts to support eligible organizations in communities served by American Water. The Foundation is funded by American Water shareholders and has no impact on customer rates. For more information, visit amwater.com/awcf.
About Missouri American Water
Missouri American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, is the largest regulated water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water and wastewater services to approximately 1.6 million people. For more, visit missouriamwater.com and follow Missouri American Water on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.
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