NEW BALANCE FOUNDATION AWARDS $115K IN COMMUNITY GRANTS TO ST. LOUIS NONPROFITS

NEW BALANCE FOUNDATION AWARDS $115K

IN COMMUNITY GRANTS TO ST. LOUIS NONPROFITS

2025-2026 Grant Cycle supports youth development through sport, food security, and education

St. Louis, December 16, 2025 - Boston-based New Balance Foundation (NBF) today announced $115,000 in grants tothree non-profit organizations serving the St. Louis area as a part of their 2025-2026 grant cycle. These funds will provide support for youth development programs, expand access to healthy food and recreation, and strengthen education and career readiness initiatives.

The latest round of funding reflects NBF's long-standing commitment to supporting the social and economic well-being of communities across St. Louis.

"In line with our mission, we're dedicated to supporting the communities our associates call home," said Anne Davis, Managing Trustee of New Balance Foundation. "The children and families in these communities are in our backyard, and we're proud to invest in organizations and initiatives that play a critical role in shaping the lives of young people across the state. This is a true testament to the values on which NBF was founded."

St. Louis based recipients of the 2025-2026 grantmaking cycle include:

• St. Louis City League(City League Partner Program)
• Gateway Region YMCA(Adaptive Sports Program & Complex Support)
• St. Louis Area Foodbank(School Markets Program)

In recent years, NBF has been investing in local non-profits serving the St. Louis area to the tune of more than $275,000. In 2025 alone, the Foundation granted over $17 million across 12 countries, surpassing $165 million in philanthropic investments over 40+ years of giving.

The grants provided by the New Balance Foundation will support programming that benefits thousands of Missouri residents, advancing food security, expanding access to recreation and early childhood education, and helping youth and families thrive.

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About New Balance Foundation

The New Balance Foundation (NBF) invests in vibrant communities and bright futures through sport. Since 1981, New Balance Foundation has invested in proven pathways to help young people achieve their goals. Our grantmaking focuses on community-led, outcomes-driven initiatives that promote access to sport, educational support, career readiness, and overall well-being. We have granted over $150 million USD to date to trailblazing non-profits across the globe. This includes more than $12 million USD in donations to 90 non-profits in 2024 alone. Learn more about New Balance Foundation at https://www.newbalance.com/new-balance-foundation/our-mission/.

About New Balance

New Balance, headquartered in Boston, MA, has the following purpose: Independent since 1906, we empower people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. New Balance employs 10,000 associates around the globe, and in 2024 reported worldwide sales of $7.8 billion. New Balance owns five athletic footwear factories in New England and one in Flimby, U.K. New Balance MADE U.S. footwear contains a domestic value of 70% or more and makes up a limited portion of New Balance's U.S. sales. To learn more about New Balance, please visit www.newbalance.com; for the latest press information visit http://newbalance.newsmarket.com.