Kentucky American Water and the American Water Charitable Foundation Provide Over $440,000 in Statewide Support to Communities in 2025

LEXINGTON, Ky., April 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Kentucky American Water has announced its charitable giving for 2025. Last year, the company provided more than $152,000 through grants, general charitable contributions and programming support to 33 organizations across Kentucky. When combined with the $282,000 provided by the American Water Charitable Foundation, the total amount of support increases to $441,000.

"At Kentucky American Water, our work extends beyond providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable water and wastewater services to our customers," said Kentucky American Water President Rob Burton. "Together with the American Water Charitable Foundation, we're committed to supporting organizations that make our communities a better place to live and operate."

In 2025, Kentucky American Water contributed $9,100 to local fire and rescue organizations; $1,500 to environmental groups; $2,000 to health and wellness and other related organizations; and $64,225 to organizations working in the area of community sustainability. The company also contributed $74,264 to help its customers through its H2O Help to Others assistance program, a resource that has been available for customers for more than 25 years.

In addition, Kentucky American Water employees engaged in philanthropy, raising $29,713 for 78 local nonprofit organizations through the Foundation's Employee Volunteer and Matching Gift Program.

"The American Water Charitable Foundation is proud to partner with eligible nonprofit partners to support impactful initiatives and projects across the Kentucky," said Carrie Williams, President, American Water Charitable Foundation. "Our charitable focus to Keep Communities Flowing empowers our employees to get involved and our communities to learn how every drop counts."

The American Water Charitable Foundation's 2025 Keep Communities Flowing Grant Program focuses on three pillars of giving: Water, People and Communities. Since 2012, the Foundation has invested more than $25 million in funding through grants and matching gifts to support eligible organizations in communities served by American Water.

To learn more about Kentucky American Water's community involvement, read the company's 2025 Community Impact Report.

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 and celebrating 140 years in 2026, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to approximately 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water's approximately 7,000 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. For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.

About Kentucky American Water

Kentucky American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK) with approximately 150 dedicated employees, provides safe, clean, reliable and affordable water and wastewater services to approximately 550,000 people.

About American Water Charitable Foundation

The American Water Charitable Foundation, a philanthropic non-profit organization established by American Water (NYSE: AWK), focuses on three pillars of giving: Water, People, and Communities. Since 2012, the Foundation has invested over $25 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.

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