The Avista Foundation provides $185,850 to non-profit agencies in the first quarter of 2022

The Avista Foundation has announced first-quarter grants totaling $185,850 to 31 non-profit organizations across Washington, Idaho, Oregon, and Montana.

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The Avista Foundation has announced first-quarter grants totaling $185,850 to 31 non-profit organizations across Washington, Idaho, Oregon, and Montana. This initiative showcases the foundation's commitment to aiding vulnerable populations through grants aimed at healthcare, nutrition, and housing. In 2021, combined donations surpassed $2.6 million from Avista and its foundation. Established in 2002, the foundation has donated over $13 million to various causes, focusing on education and cultural vitality.

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• First-quarter grants of $185,850 demonstrate ongoing commitment to community support.
• In 2021, total donations from Avista and its foundation exceeded $2.6 million.
• Since 2002, the Avista Foundation has granted over $13 million to community organizations.

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Donations benefit community organizations across four states

SPOKANE, Wash., April 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Avista Foundation announced its first quarter grants today, awarding $185,850 to 31 non-profit organizations in Washington, Idaho, Oregon and Montana.

“We’re pleased the Avista Foundation can continue to invest in community organizations that make such a difference in people’s lives,” said Dennis Vermillion, Avista president and CEO. “Supporting these grant recipients is impactful to them and those they serve.”

In 2021, Avista and the Avista Foundation together donated more than $2.6 million to organizations that help people in need.

First quarter grant recipients include organizations that support healthcare, nutrition and housing for limited income populations, and those who aid people with disabilities:

1	Providence Inland Northwest Foundation	Washington Idaho Montana	$50,000
2	College Success Foundation	Washington	$30,000
3	Pullman Regional Hospital Foundation	Washington	$10,000
4	Tri-State Hospital Foundation	Washington	$10,000
5	Inland Northwest Farmers Market Association	Washington	$7,500
6	La Clinica Del Valle	Oregon	$7,500
7	Rogue Valley District Council / St Vincent de Paul	Oregon	$7,500
8	APIC Spokane	Washington	$5,000
9	Community-Minded Enterprises	Washington	$5,000
10	Spokane Low Income Housing Consortium	Washington	$5,000
11	YWCA Spokane	Washington	$5,000
12	Hispanic Business Professional Association Foundation	Washington	$3,500
13	Teen & Kid Closet aka Teen Closet	Washington	$3,500
14	The Light House For the Blind	Washington	$3,500
15	Providence Northeast Washington Hunger Coalition	Washington	$3,000
16	Safe Passage (previously North Idaho Violence Prevention Center)	Idaho	$3,000
17	Volunteers of America Eastern Washington and North Idaho	Washington Idaho	$2,600
18	Happy Horizons Childcare	Idaho	$2,500
19	Idaho Foodbank Warehouse	Idaho	$2,500
20	Roseburg Senior Center	Oregon	$2,500
21	St. Vincent de Paul Moscow Conference	Idaho	$2,500
22	Matt’s Place Foundation	Idaho	$2,000
23	Northwest Children’s Home	Idaho	$2,000
24	Office Moms and Dads aka Fosterful	Idaho	$2,000
25	Women & Children’s Free Restaurant	Washington	$2,000
26	Greater Spokane County Meals on Wheels	Washington	$1,500
27	Chewelah Faith Resources	Washington	$1,000
28	Food for Our Children	Idaho	$1,000
29	Sandpoint Area Seniors Inc.	Idaho	$1,000
30	Valley Community Center in Clarkston	Washington	$1,000
31	The Willow Center in Lewiston	Idaho	$750

Since its establishment in 2002, the Avista Foundation has made grants totaling over $13 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.

About Avista Utilities

Avista Utilities is involved in the production, transmission and distribution of energy. We provide energy services and electricity to 403,000 customers and natural gas to 369,000 customers in a service territory that covers 30,000 square miles in eastern Washington, northern Idaho and parts of southern and eastern Oregon, with a population of 1.7 million.  Avista Utilities is an operating division of Avista Corp. (NYSE: AVA). For more information, please visit www.myavista.com.

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What is the total amount of grants awarded by Avista Foundation in Q1 2022?

The Avista Foundation awarded a total of $185,850 in grants during the first quarter of 2022.

How many organizations received grants from Avista Foundation in Q1 2022?

A total of 31 non-profit organizations received grants from the Avista Foundation in the first quarter of 2022.

What types of organizations benefit from Avista Foundation grants?

Grants from the Avista Foundation benefit organizations that support healthcare, nutrition, housing, and aid for people with disabilities.

How much has the Avista Foundation donated since its establishment in 2002?

Since its establishment in 2002, the Avista Foundation has donated over $13 million.

What was the total donation amount from Avista and its foundation in 2021?

In 2021, Avista and the Avista Foundation together donated more than $2.6 million.