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Our Vision: To empower the next generation of engineers and support communities where we live and work.
2025 Grant Application Now Open
Established in 2017 as Sensata Technologies' U.S.-based philanthropic arm, Sensata Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that directly supports qualifying charitable entities. The Foundation builds on Sensata's history of working to strengthen local communities and offers programs that advance the Company's sustainability priorities including community development and STEM education.
The Sensata Foundation is governed by a Board of Directors and supported by Officers who develop and administer the Foundation's programs. Employees from Sensata Technologies make up the Board and the Officers. The Foundation's work is also supported by committees made up of Sensata employees who volunteer their time.
Sensata Foundation Team for 2025:
- Board Members:
- Peter Frackelton, Vice President and Fellow, Office of the CTO
- Kelly Sadler, Vice President, General Manager of Aftermarket
- George Verras, Executive Vice President, Chief Technology Officer
- Officers (including titles at Sensata Technologies):
- David Britton, Sensata Foundation President / Sr. Engineering Director, COEs, TSL & Drafting
- Karen Asadourian, Sensata Foundation Vice President / Vice President, Vehicle Engineering
- Jay Barberia, Sensata Foundation Treasurer / Sr. Director, Tax
- Keegan Willette, Sensata Foundation Secretary / Community Impact Program Manager
The Foundation’s philanthropic programs build community partnerships, raise funds, and distribute grants and contributions to provide support to nonprofits across the U.S. The Sensata Foundation is governed by a Board of Directors and supported by Foundation Officers who provide regular updates to Sensata’s Executive Leadership Team. Funding is sourced from Company and employee donations.
The Foundation’s Giving Programs include:
- Annual Grant Program
- Employee Matching Gift Program
- Emergency Response and Disaster Relief Funding
- Donations made on behalf of Sensata’s U.S.-based Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
The Sensata Foundation was honored to support 50 agencies with more than $615,000 of funding during the 2024 grant cycle. This included agencies in 10 states across the US, providing support to the communities where Sensata Technologies’ employees live and work.
The Sensata Technologies Grant Program is Currently Accepting Applications
The Sensata Foundation invites registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations to submit an application for a Sensata Foundation grant. We provide grants to fund specific programs/projects rather than general operating support and prioritize agencies that serve local communities where our employees live and work in the U.S. and align with the Foundation’s two focus areas – STEM Education and Community Support. Prior to filling out the grant application, all interested organizations must complete a brief eligibility survey. The grants, which are typically one-year awards, vary in size but generally range from $5,000 to $25,000.
STEM Education
We believe that everyone, regardless of background, should have the chance to explore and thrive in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). In an effort to support the next generation of engineers, the Foundation is focused on funding nonprofits that provide STEM education opportunities for youth in grades K-12. Key focus areas include:
- Improving Access: Programs and initiatives that ensure all individuals have access to STEM-specific resources, services, and programs.
- Empowering Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills: Programs that equip students with tools and resources to think creatively and independently to effectively address challenges or problems.
- Furthering Education & Career Opportunities to Inspire Future Leaders: Programs that provide additional learning avenues (i.e. mentorships) that prepare students to further their educational growth in STEM-related fields.
Community Support
The Foundation supports a variety of nonprofits and their programs to ensure that prevailing needs are addressed within local communities. Key focus areas include:
- Food Insecurity: Food banks and distribution centers.
- Homeless Services and Shelters: Providing support, resources, and accommodations to individuals experiencing homelessness with transition assistance to a more stable living environment.
- Social and Economic Mobility: Giving members of the community an opportunity to build personal stability in order to experience better quality of life.
- Environment: Programs that support the environment by helping build clean and green outdoor spaces that community members can enjoy.
Grant Program Schedule
| April 1 | June 30 | October 1 | February (Following Calendar Year) |
| Application Opens | Application Closes | Decision Announcement | Grant Distribution |
The Sensata Foundation is now accepting applications for our 2025 grant program.
To access the application, please click here. Completed applications should be returned to [email protected]. To confirm that we have received your application, please contact us via email prior to June 30.
For additional questions regarding the Foundation’s grant program, please email [email protected].
Click here to read the Foundation's Impact Report.
Click here for a list of the Sensata Foundation's 2024 grant partners.
Sensata's Commitment to Sustainability
Sensata Foundation is one of the ways that Sensata Technologies demonstrates its commitment to sustainability. Click here to view the Company’s Powering Possibilities Together Sustainability Report.