Te Connectivity Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Te Connectivity Foundation is a private foundation in Wayne, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.0 million in 6 grants; the typical grant was $275,000 and the largest $725,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$2.0 million
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$275,000
- Largest grant$725,000
- Assets$29.1 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.9 million the year before.
20% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.0 million | 4 | $25.8 million |
| 2024 | $1.9 million | 7 | $26.9 million |
| 2025 | $2.0 million | 6 | $29.1 million |
How to apply
Te Connectivity Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Te Connectivity Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 2 | $1.1 million |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $725,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $50,000 |
| New York | 1 | $50,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Nations Foundation | Support for STEM programs aimed at women and underserved communities. | $725,000 |
| MK Level Playing Field Institute Aka Smash | Support for smash's summer academies, online platform of college and career resources, and other programs for underserved students. | $650,000 |
| Technovation | Support for technology education programs for girls from under-resourced communities worldwide. | $500,000 |
| Individual | Support the advancement of economic equity by offering tuition-free tech training. | $50,000 |
| Science Clubs International | Support the operations of science clubs across mexico. | $50,000 |
| American Red Cross | California wildfires | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sudhakar Sabada
- Jennifer Diener
- Lauren Benne
- George Oliver
- Teresa Dickerson
- Fabricio Miyasato
- Reggie Lai
- Phil Gilchrist
- Torsten Schierholz
- Luisa Reis
Questions people ask
Does Te Connectivity Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Te Connectivity Foundation give?
$2.0 million in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $275,000.
Who runs Te Connectivity Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Sudhakar Sabada (Board Chair (Left 10/2025)), Jennifer Diener (Board Chair), Lauren Benne (Executive Director/President/Secretary) and George Oliver (Treasurer) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does Te Connectivity Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and science and research.