Sensata Technologies Foundation Inc
Sensata Technologies Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Attleboro, Massachusetts. Established in 2017 as Sensata Technologies’ U.S.-based philanthropic arm, it directly supports qualifying charitable entities through programs that include annual grants, employee matching gifts, and disaster relief.
Sensata Technologies Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Sensata Technologies Foundation Inc gave $1.2M across 116 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), top state Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,161,133
- +217.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 116
- +118.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,010
- +45.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $228,164
- -70.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (44% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Sensata Technologies Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The Foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Grant applications must be submitted online through a page on Sensata.com. The annual program funds local nonprofits focused on STEM education and community priorities, with awards intended for specific programs or projects rather than general operating support.
- Review Cycle
- The application deadline is usually June 30.
- Deadline
- The application deadline is usually June 30.
- Contact
Application contact: Sensata Technologies Foundation
Mailing address: 529 Pleasant Street, Attleboro, MA 02703
Phone: (508) 236-3770
Email: foundation@sensata.com
Website: https://sensata.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Sensata Technologies Foundation Inc
Who Sensata Technologies Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Literacy Center ($50K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $379K.
Grant Size Distribution
274 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 274 grants of 274 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation says its grant partners serve local communities where Sensata Technologies or its employees have a significant presence. In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state were Massachusetts (44%), Rhode Island (22%), California (13%), Minnesota (8%), and Michigan (5%). The 2025 grant-partner list also includes organizations in Idaho and Vermont.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 116 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Sensata Technologies Foundation Inc gives
- 47% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 247% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $136K (2020) to $1.2M (2025). In 2025 it made 116 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Literacy Center Attleboro, MA | Community | $25,000 |
| Robbins Children's Programs Inc Attleboro, MA | STEM | $25,000 |
| Robbins Children's Programs Inc Attleboro, MA | Community | $25,000 |
| The Literacy Center Attleboro, MA | Community | $25,000 |
| Attleboro YMCA Attleboro, MA | Community | $22,500 |
| New Hope Inc Attleboro, MA | Community | $22,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club Conejo Valley Westlake Village, CA | Community | $20,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club Metro South Taunton, MA | STEM | $20,000 |
| Crossroads Rhode Island Providence, RI | Community | $20,000 |
| Hockomock Area YMCA North Attleboro, MA | Community | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $228,164 | $770,333 | $693,280 | $1,161,133 | 116 | $1,191,066 | $11,662 | $23,101 |
| 2024 | $770,516 | $827,139 | $770,307 | $365,500 | 53 | $405,265 | $15,078 | $22,401 |
| 2023 | $472,268 | $643,297 | $629,057 | $366,000 | 40 | $457,700 | $3,728 | $15,466 |
| 2022 | $497,505 | $600,667 | $656,890 | $335,000 | 45 | $335,000 | $545 | $18,658 |
| 2021 | $393,974 | $470,804 | $455,477 | $233,500 | 20 | — | $567 | — |
| 2020 | $273,758 | $409,176 | $313,209 | $136,000 | 11 | — | $412 | — |
| 2019 | $217,013 | $430,545 | $387,824 | $188,721 | 11 | — | $302 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sensata Technologies Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $23K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s mission is “to be a neighbor of choice.” Its annual grant program funds local nonprofit programs focused on STEM education and community priorities. Grants are intended for specific programs or projects rather than general operating support.
Examples of grantees’ work include The Literacy Center’s literacy services and educational support for individuals and families, and Robbins Children’s Programs’ affordable care and developmental support for young children. Crossroads Rhode Island describes its work as helping homeless or at-risk individuals and families secure stable homes through services including housing, shelter, education, and employment support.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the Foundation reported 116 grants totaling $1,161,133. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $25,000, with a median of $10,000. The 2024 filing reported 53 grants totaling $365,500; the 2023 filing reported 40 grants totaling $366,000.
Among the largest reported 2025 awards were $25,000 each to The Literacy Center and Robbins Children’s Programs, $22,500 to Attleboro YMCA, $22,000 to New Hope Inc., and $20,000 each to Boys & Girls Club Conejo Valley, Boys & Girls Club Metro South, Crossroads Rhode Island, Hockomock Area YMCA, and STEMbassadors. The Literacy Center’s and Robbins Children’s Programs’ reported awards each include two $25,000 grants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists David Britton as president, Karen Asadourian as vice president, Joseph Barberia as treasurer, and Keegan Willette as secretary. Directors listed are Kelly Sadler, George Verras, and Peter Frackelton. The Foundation states that its board and officers are Sensata Technologies employees.
Sensata Technologies Foundation Inc is led by David Britton, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Britton
President
Vice President → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
George Verras
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kelly Sadler
Director
Vice President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Peter Frackelton
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Joseph Barberia
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Keegan Willette
Secretary
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Karen Asadourian
Vice President
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Alexia Taxiarchos (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Paul Vasington (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Jeffrey Cote (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Shannon Votava (2021) — Director
- Former: Nancy Moloney (2019–2020) — Community Re
- Former: Melissa Mong (2020) — Director
- Former: Alan Sadler (2019) — Vice President
- Former: Allisha Elliott (2019) — Director
- Former: Charles Kirol (2019) — Director
- Former: Jeff Cote (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Sensata Technologies Foundation Inc
How much does Sensata Technologies Foundation Inc give each year?
Sensata Technologies Foundation Inc gave $1.2M across 116 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $366K across 53 grants.
What is Sensata Technologies Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Sensata Technologies Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,010, across 116 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Sensata Technologies Foundation Inc give grants?
Sensata Technologies Foundation Inc's top state is Massachusetts, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Rhode Island (22%) and California (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Providence, RI (17 grants), Attleboro, MA (15 grants), Taunton, MA (6 grants) and Bloomington, MN (5 grants).
Does Sensata Technologies Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 116 grants with a stated purpose on Sensata Technologies Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community" (58 grants), "STEM" (34 grants) and "Snap Benefits" (5 grants).
Who are Sensata Technologies Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Sensata Technologies Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include The Literacy Center ($50,000 across 2 grants), Robbins Children's Programs Inc ($50,000 across 2 grants) and Attleboro YMCA ($40,500 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 12% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Sensata Technologies Foundation Inc?
Sensata Technologies Foundation Inc reported $228K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $23K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Sensata Technologies Foundation Inc fund?
The Foundation’s mission is “to be a neighbor of choice.” Its annual grant program funds local nonprofit programs focused on STEM education and community priorities. Grants are intended for specific programs or projects rather than general operating support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sensata Technologies Foundation Inc?
The Foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Sensata Technologies Foundation Inc's EIN?
Sensata Technologies Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-1413724. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 20, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 4, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 27, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
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