SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- 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., and California American Water announced that the Foundation has awarded a $20,000 STEM Education grant to Sacramento Children's Museum, a nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring learning through play and hands-on educational experiences for children and families throughout the Greater Sacramento region.

"We are incredibly grateful to the American Water Charitable Foundation for their investment in STEM education and to California American Water for their continued partnership," said Sharon Stone Smith, Executive Director of the Sacramento Children's Museum. "This generous support will help us provide more children and families with meaningful opportunities to explore, discover, and learn through hands-on experiences that inspire a lifelong love of science and learning."

The STEM Education grant will support the museum's STEM programming, providing children with hands-on opportunities to explore science, technology, engineering and mathematics through interactive exhibits, educational activities, and engaging learning experiences. The funding will help expand access to STEM education while fostering curiosity, critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills among young learners.

"We thank the Foundation for its support and commitment to STEM learning opportunities by awarding a STEM Education grant to the Sacramento Children's Museum," said Jason Alviar, Northern Division External Affairs Lead for California American Water. "Programs like these help spark curiosity, encourage innovation, and create educational experiences that can shape future generations of scientists, engineers, and community leaders."

The STEM Education Grant Program is part of the American Water Charitable Foundation's Keep Communities Flowing Grant Program, which focuses on three pillars of giving: Water, People, and Communities. STEM Education grants support programs that provide students with access to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics learning opportunities and help build the workforce of tomorrow.

"The American Water Charitable Foundation is delighted to partner with eligible nonprofit organizations across California," said Carrie Williams, President of the American Water Charitable Foundation. "We are pleased to support the Sacramento Children's Museum as it inspires exploration, creativity, and hands-on learning for children and families across the Greater Sacramento region."

Learn more about the American Water Charitable Foundation's grant programs 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 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 19 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 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 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.

About California American Water
California American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, with approximately 300 dedicated employees, provides safe, clean, reliable and affordable water and wastewater services to approximately 720,000 people.

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