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Sensata Foundation Awards More Than $600,000 to 49 US Nonprofits for STEM Education and Community Priorities

Business Wire•04/11/2026•08:03 ET
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Key Highlights

  • ➤$624,100 awarded to 49 US nonprofits across seven states
  • ➤Grant funding increased nearly 16% versus 2025
  • ➤STEM education receives 59% of total funding
  • ➤Community programs receive 41% of total funding
  • ➤Foundation grants have totaled nearly $3.5 million since 2017

Expert Statements

David Britton, President, Sensata Foundation

“Each year, the grant program gives us an opportunity to support charitable organizations addressing a range of needs – from alleviating food insecurity and homelessness to helping young people build confidence and imagine brighter futures”

Christine Young, Sensata employee and Allocations Committee volunteer

“I'm grateful to have had the opportunity to contribute to the grantmaking process alongside colleagues”

Christine Young, Sensata employee and Allocations Committee volunteer

“Supporting the Foundation in this way, in addition to being a donor, was incredibly meaningful and gave me a deeper understanding of the complex challenges nonprofits are working to address in our communities.”

Alex Wulff, President, STEMbassadors

“The Sensata Foundation's support has helped STEMbassadors expand our STEAM footprint at schools across Ventura, California”

Alex Wulff, President, STEMbassadors

“Through math tutoring, CAD classes and other programs, our IDEA Center has empowered countless young STEMbassadors to invent and create as future engineers, designers and manufacturers.”

Rob Mudge, President, Franklin Farm

“We thank the Sensata Foundation for the grant, which will help us make the most of our new greenhouse”

Rob Mudge, President, Franklin Farm

“It will strengthen our education programs, allow us to start our own seedlings and increase the amount of fresh food we can provide to help address food insecurity.”

Sensata Foundation Awards More Than $600,000 to 49 US Nonprofits for STEM Education and Community Priorities

* Annual grants totaling $624,100 were awarded to nonprofits across seven US states.

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