{"id":991563,"date":"2026-08-06T15:27:09","date_gmt":"2026-08-06T19:27:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/xcel-energy-foundation-celebrates-25-years-of-community-investment\/"},"modified":"2026-08-06T15:27:09","modified_gmt":"2026-08-06T19:27:09","slug":"xcel-energy-foundation-celebrates-25-years-of-community-investment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/xcel-energy-foundation-celebrates-25-years-of-community-investment\/","title":{"rendered":"Xcel Energy Foundation Celebrates 25 Years of Community Investment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>        <!--.bwlistdisc { list-style-type: disc }body {font:normal small Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:#000;background-color:#fff;padding:24px;margin:0;} a img {border:0;} h3 {font-size:medium;color:#000;margin:0 0 1em 0; text-align:center;}-->  <\/p>\n<p><b>Xcel Energy Foundation Celebrates 25 Years of Community Investment<\/b><\/p>\n<p><i>New Impact Report highlights nearly $160 million invested in communities since Foundation\u2019s founding<\/i><\/p>\n<p>MINNEAPOLIS&#8211;(<a href=\"http:\/\/www.businesswire.com\">BUSINESS WIRE<\/a>)&#8211;<br \/>\nThe Xcel Energy Foundation today announced it has invested nearly $160 million over the past quarter of a century to strengthen communities, according to a new <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fcorporate.my.xcelenergy.com%2Fs%2Fabout%2Ffoundation&amp;esheet=54585226&amp;newsitemid=20260806489730&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Impact+Report&amp;index=1&amp;md5=4c6dd376c35801af4618b777c7941c4b\"><b>Impact Report<\/b><\/a> commemorating the Foundation\u2019s 25<sup>th<\/sup> anniversary.<\/p>\n<p id=\"news-body-cta\">This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20260806489730\/en\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20260806489730\/en\/<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"bwbodyimg\" style=\"width: 480px;float:left;padding-left:0px;padding-right:20px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260806489730\/en\/2870616\/4\/Xcel_Energy_Foundation_release_photo.jpg\" alt=\"An Xcel Energy volunteer performs community service work.\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:85%\">An Xcel Energy volunteer performs community service work.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>\nSince the Foundation\u2019s establishment in 2001, Xcel Energy and the Xcel Energy Foundation have supported communities in Colorado, Michigan, Minnesota, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Texas and Wisconsin. The investments include more than $82.8 million in grant funding to local nonprofit organizations and $73.6 million in contributions from Xcel Energy employees and retirees through gift matching and volunteer-driven giving programs.<\/p>\n<p>\n\u201cAs we celebrate the Foundation\u2019s 25<sup>th<\/sup> anniversary, this report reflects the incredible impact Xcel Energy and employees made hand-in-hand with our nonprofit partners and communities,\u201d said Patricia Correa, senior vice president, human resources and employee services, and chief human resources officer. \u201cThe report honors the work that has shaped our communities for 25 years and our commitment to furthering this impact for decades to come.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\nThe report highlights the Foundation\u2019s investments to support nonprofit organizations and programs aligned with three core focus areas: community vitality, environmental sustainability and STEM career pathways. In 2025 alone, the Foundation awarded nearly $5 million to 384 nonprofit organizations through its Energizing the Future focus area grant program.<\/p>\n<p>\nAdditional 2025 highlights include:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"bwlistdisc\">\n<li>\nNearly $13.5 million contributed across the eight states the company serves<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\nMore than 96,000 hours of employee volunteer paid time off contributed to nearly 1,000 nonprofit organizations<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n2,389 job placements in STEM careers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\nMore than 26,000 trees planted and more than 18,000 tons of carbon emissions offset through Xcel Energy environmental sustainability initiatives<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n$5.5 million invested in communities through the company\u2019s annual Power Your Purpose giving campaign and Foundation contribution match<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\nNearly 3,000 employees and customers participated in the company\u2019s annual Day of Service, volunteering about 8,900 hours at nonprofit projects across the region<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\nThe report also spotlights nonprofit partner organizations that are making a meaningful difference across the region, including Children\u2019s Theatre Company in Minnesota, The Park People in Colorado, Amarillo College Foundation in Texas, Casakids in New Mexico, North Dakota State University Foundation in North Dakota, Gogebic Community College Foundation in Michigan and Wild Rivers Conservancy of the St. Croix and Namekagon in Minnesota and Wisconsin.<\/p>\n<p>\n\u201cNDSU Foundation is deeply grateful for the enduring partnership of the Xcel Energy Foundation,\u201d said John Glover, president and CEO, NDSU Foundation, which has received $535,000 in investment from the Xcel Energy Foundation over the past 40 years. \u201cFor decades, the investments have expanded opportunity, fueled innovation and empowered generations of NDSU students to transform their potential into impact. The continued commitment strengthens NDSU and the future leaders we serve.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\nBeyond grantmaking, the Foundation\u2019s Impact Report showcases how employees support communities through volunteerism, board service and charitable giving.<\/p>\n<p>\nRead the Xcel Energy Foundation\u2019s <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fcorporate.my.xcelenergy.com%2Fs%2Fabout%2Ffoundation&amp;esheet=54585226&amp;newsitemid=20260806489730&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=25th+Anniversary+Impact+Report&amp;index=2&amp;md5=65f88c41cd62d723f3fdc25bd1b062bc\"><b>25<sup>th<\/sup> Anniversary Impact Report<\/b><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b>About Xcel Energy<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\nXcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) is a leading energy provider, dedicated to serving millions of customers with excellence. We make energy work better for customers, helping them thrive every day. That means always raising the bar \u2014 delivering better service and providing more reliable, resilient and sustainable energy.<\/p>\n<p>\nWe are committed to leading the clean energy transition, meeting our customers\u2019 need for more, cleaner power, while keeping bills as low as possible. Because the people we serve depend on us to power their lives.<\/p>\n<p>\nHeadquartered in Minneapolis, we work every day to generate and distribute electricity and gas to customers across eight states: Minnesota, Colorado, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota, New Mexico and Texas. For more information, visit <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fmy.xcelenergy.com%2Fs%2F&amp;esheet=54585226&amp;newsitemid=20260806489730&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=xcelenergy.com&amp;index=3&amp;md5=78f9d959a84939fd45b101cdfefa9028\"><b>xcelenergy.com<\/b><\/a><b \/>or follow us on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fx.com%2Fxcelenergy&amp;esheet=54585226&amp;newsitemid=20260806489730&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=X&amp;index=4&amp;md5=8ed3e72f80ac54390f4e88488e1f591e\"><b>X<\/b><\/a> and <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fxcelenergy&amp;esheet=54585226&amp;newsitemid=20260806489730&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Facebook&amp;index=5&amp;md5=1d63ccaccdc7fc0e747ffa579c88a6c9\"><b>Facebook<\/b><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b>About Xcel Energy Foundation<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\nThe Xcel Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that awards charitable grants to nonprofit organizations and sponsors the volunteer programs of Xcel Energy and its subsidiaries. The majority of Xcel Energy Foundation funding comes from Xcel Energy shareholder dollars. Learn more about the Foundation\u2019s <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fnam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com%2F%3Furl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fcorporate.my.xcelenergy.com%252Fs%252Fcommunity%252Fgrants%26data%3D05%257C02%257CKevin.G.Coss%2540xcelenergy.com%257Cd0a90a03157145d42e0708de3828e23a%257C24b2a5835c054b6ab4e94e12dc0025ad%257C0%257C0%257C639009945411942095%257CUnknown%257CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%253D%253D%257C0%257C%257C%257C%26sdata%3D3ha8SKanDUj8p7REG%252BONrqrm0wgaAxlz9cFRt%252FF6vHQ%253D%26reserved%3D0&amp;esheet=54585226&amp;newsitemid=20260806489730&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Focus+Area+Grants&amp;index=6&amp;md5=68a4b62adba3cbeb6c0c3212379c04bd\"><b>Focus Area Grants<\/b><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=bwnews&amp;sty=20260806489730r1&amp;sid=flmnd&amp;distro=nx&amp;lang=en\" style=\"width:0;height:0\" \/><span class=\"bwct31415\" \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"mmgallerylink\"><span id=\"mmgallerylink-phrase\">View source version on businesswire.com: <\/span><span id=\"mmgallerylink-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20260806489730\/en\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20260806489730\/en\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>\nXcel Energy Media Relations<br \/>\n<br \/>414 Nicollet Mall, 401-7<br \/>\n<br \/>Minneapolis, MN 55401<br \/>\n<br \/>612-215-5300<br \/>\n<br \/><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"mailto:mediainquiries@xcelenergy.com\">mediainquiries@xcelenergy.com<br \/>\n<\/a><br \/><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fmy.xcelenergy.com%2Fs%2F&amp;esheet=54585226&amp;newsitemid=20260806489730&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=xcelenergy.com&amp;index=7&amp;md5=6008042817f18cf539430e354410fa8e\">xcelenergy.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>KEYWORDS:<\/b> Minnesota United States North America<\/p>\n<p><b>INDUSTRY KEYWORDS:<\/b> Oil\/Gas Alternative Energy Energy Sustainability Other Education University Education Philanthropy Environment Environmental Health Fund Raising Foundation Other Philanthropy Other Energy Utilities<\/p>\n<p><b>MEDIA:<\/b><\/p>\n<table cellpadding=\"3\" cellspacing=\"3\">\n<tr>\n<td><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"><b>Photo<\/b><\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260806489730\/en\/2870616\/3\/Xcel_Energy_Foundation_release_photo.jpg\" alt=\"Photo\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\">An Xcel Energy volunteer performs community service work.<\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"><b>Logo<\/b><\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260806489730\/en\/2496070\/3\/Xcel_Energy_Logo_2025.jpg\" alt=\"Logo\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"><\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Xcel Energy Foundation Celebrates 25 Years of Community Investment New Impact Report highlights nearly $160 million invested in communities since Foundation\u2019s founding MINNEAPOLIS&#8211;(BUSINESS WIRE)&#8211; The Xcel Energy Foundation today announced it has invested nearly $160 million over the past quarter of a century to strengthen communities, according to a new Impact Report commemorating the Foundation\u2019s 25th anniversary. 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