Avista Foundation awards 58 grants supporting health and human services

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Avista Foundation has awarded $316,250 in grants during Q1 2025 to support health and human services across five states. The foundation distributed funds to 58 nonprofit organizations in Washington, Idaho, Oregon, Alaska, and Montana.

Notable grants include $60,000 to Upper Columbia Resource Conservation and Development District, $50,000 to Pullman Regional Hospital Foundation, and $20,000 to Cancer Can't. The grants focus on supporting essential healthcare and social services initiatives across these communities.

Organizations interested in funding can check their eligibility and apply through avistafoundation.com.

So far this year, the Avista Foundation has awarded over $316,000 to support local communities.

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:

Name	State	Award
A Woman's Worth	Washington	$5,000
Akin (formerly Children's Home Society of Washington)	Washington	$1,000
American Red Cross	Washington	$5,000
Boundary Regional Community Health Center Inc (dba Kaniksu Community Health)	Idaho	$750
Cancer Can’t	Washington	$20,000
Cascade Community Pool Corporation	Oregon	$4,000
CDAIDE	Idaho	$2,500
CHAS Health Foundation	Washington	$2,500
Chewelah Faith Resources Group	Washington	$2,000
Circles of Caring Adult Day Health Foundation, Inc.	Washington	$2,000
Community Health Alliance	Montana	$1,000
Elevations	Washington	$2,000
Fairfield Care	Washington	$1,000
Family Impact Network	Washington	$2,000
Family Promise of Juneau	Alaska	$5,000
Family Promise of North Idaho Inc.	Idaho	$1,500
Family Promise of Spokane	Washington	$10,000
Friendly Kitchen/Meals On Wheels Roseburg	Oregon	$1,500
H E Gritman Senior Citizens Center	Washington	$750
Human Rights Spokane	Washington	$2,500
Idaho Foodbank Warehouse, Inc.	Idaho	$3,500
Interlink, Inc.	Washington	$5,000
Kin Support Program - Haa Yaitx'u Saiani	Alaska	$5,000
La Clinica del Valle Family Health Care Center Inc (dba La Clinica)	Oregon	$7,500
Lake City Center Inc. (Lake City Senior Center)	Idaho	$1,000
Lilac Services for the Blind	Washington	$3,000
Maddie's Place	Washington	$6,000
NAMI Far North	Idaho	$1,000
NAMI Spokane	Washington	$2,500
NEW Health Programs Association	Washington	$5,000
Northwest Harvest EMM	Washington	$2,000
Onward Roseburg	Oregon	$2,500
Orchard Ridge Senior Living	Idaho	$1,000
Post Falls Food Bank (dba 3rd Avenue Marketplace)	Idaho	$1,500
Project Hope Spokane (dba River City Youth Ops)	Washington	$3,000
Project Id Inc.	Washington	$2,500
Providence Inland Northwest Foundation	Washington	$10,000
Pullman Regional Hospital Foundation	Washington	$50,000
Reimagining Charity Inc.	Idaho	$3,000
Reliance Ministries, Inc.	Idaho	$2,500
RISE Network Inc.	Washington	$1,500
Ronald McDonald Charities of the Inland Northwest	Washington	$5,000
Sandpoint Area Seniors, Inc.	Idaho	$1,000
Silver Valley Seniors, Inc.	Idaho	$1,000
Spokane Helpers Network	Washington	$1,000
St. Vincent de Paul (St. Francis of Assisi - Moscow Conference)	Idaho	$2,500
The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc.	Washington	$2,500
The ZONE at Northeast Community Center	Washington	$7,000
Tri-State Hospital Foundation	Washington	$10,000
Union Gospel Mission Association of Spokane	Washington	$3,000
Unique Center for Athletes of All Needs	Idaho	$2,750
University of Washington Foundation	Washington	$10,000
University of Washington Foundation	Alaska	$6,250
Upper Columbia Resource Conservation and Development District	Washington	$60,000
Volunteers of America of Eastern Washington & Northern Idaho	Washington	$5,000
Wallace Food Bank Inc.	Idaho	$750
Wishing Star Foundation	Washington	$2,500
Women & Children's Free Restaurant & Community Kitchen	Washington	$5,000

Organizations can see their eligibility and apply for funding by visiting avistafoundation.com.

About the Avista Foundation
Since 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.

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FAQ

How much did Avista Foundation distribute in grants for Q1 2025?

Avista Foundation distributed $316,250 in grants during the first quarter of 2025.

Which states received Avista Foundation grants in Q1 2025?

The grants were distributed across Washington, Idaho, Oregon, Alaska, and Montana.

What was the largest grant awarded by Avista Foundation in Q1 2025?

The largest grant was $60,000, awarded to Upper Columbia Resource Conservation and Development District.

How many nonprofit organizations received Avista Foundation grants in Q1 2025?

58 nonprofit organizations received grants from Avista Foundation in Q1 2025.