The FirstEnergy Foundation has distributed more than $2 million in the first two quarters of 2025 to support local nonprofits. Organizations were selected based on their ongoing efforts to meet the critical needs of our customers in the communities we serve.

The FirstEnergy Foundation granted nearly $1.1 million to support a range of community needs, including hunger relief, youth education and disaster relief efforts. Additionally, our United Way Campaign generated more than $1 million with strong support from company leadership. More than 800 organizations received direct donations, and 104 United Way agencies benefited from the company’s matching contributions.

Beyond providing grants to local nonprofits, the FirstEnergy Foundation encourages employees to give back to their local communities and provides support in helping employees make a larger impact. We provide each employee with 16 hours of volunteer time off (VTO) annually, allowing team members to donate their time and talents to 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations. So far this year, FirstEnergy employees have donated nearly 5,000 volunteer hours to brighten communities across the company’s footprint.

Search for New FirstEnergy Foundation Leader

FirstEnergy is seeking a new leader for the FirstEnergy Foundation following the recent retirement of Lorna Wisham, who served as Vice President of Corporate Affairs and Community Involvement and President of the FirstEnergy Foundation since September 2018. The new leader will work closely with FirstEnergy leadership to establish giving priorities that promote community vitality and align with FirstEnergy’s business strategy and commitment to customers. Amanda Mertens Campbell, Vice President of External Affairs, is serving as interim leader of the FirstEnergy Foundation while the company works to fill the role.