Sensient Technologies Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Sensient Technologies Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $741,723 in 47 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $62,955. 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$741,723
- Number of grants47
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$62,955
- Assets$15.2 million
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2025 was up from $696,902 the year before.
19% 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 | $690,735 | 49 | $12.7 million |
| 2024 | $696,902 | 56 | $12.9 million |
| 2025 | $741,723 | 47 | $15.2 million |
How to apply
Sensient Technologies Foundation Inc 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 Sensient Technologies Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 27 | $490,200 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $70,000 |
| Illinois | 5 | $67,955 |
| Michigan | 2 | $45,000 |
| New York | 1 | $20,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $12,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Merit Scholarship Corporation | Education | $62,955 |
| Ronald McDonald House | Civic Activity | $50,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities | Civic Activity | $50,000 |
| Womens Care Center | Health & Welfare | $45,000 |
| Drexel University | Education | $35,000 |
| Friends of Father Judge High School | Education | $35,000 |
| Marquette University High School | Education | $35,000 |
| Mercy High School | Education | $35,000 |
| Milwaukee Rescue Mission | Health & Welfare | $25,000 |
| St Bakhita Catholic Worker House | Health & Welfare | $25,000 |
| Rawhide | Civic Activity | $25,000 |
| Gesu Jesuit Catholic School | Education | $25,000 |
| Kingdom Prep Lutheran High School | Education | $20,000 |
| Notre Dame School of Milwaukee | Education | $20,000 |
| Yeshiva Elementary School | Education | $20,000 |
| Thrive for Life Prison Project | Health & Welfare | $20,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee | Civic Activity | $20,000 |
| City Forward Collective | Civic Activity | $20,000 |
| St Ann Center for Intergenerational Care | Health & Welfare | $15,000 |
| Milwaukee Ballet | Culture & Arts | $15,000 |
| United Community Center | Civic Activity | $15,000 |
| Carthage College | Education | $10,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Foundation | Education | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army | Civic Activity | $10,000 |
| Special Olympics of Wisconsin | Civic Activity | $10,000 |
| Teen Challenge Wisconsin | Civic Activity | $10,000 |
| The Federalist Society | Civic Activity | $10,000 |
| Breakthrough T1D | Health & Welfare | $10,000 |
| Harbor Beach Little League | Civic | $10,000 |
| Rawhide Boys Ranch | Civic | $10,000 |
| University of Nebraska | Education | $5,000 |
| Down Syndrome Association of WI | Health & Welfare | $5,000 |
| Autism Hero Project | Health & Welfare | $5,000 |
| Hole in the Wall Gang Fund Inc | Health & Welfare | $4,000 |
| Milwaukee College Prep | Education | $2,500 |
| St Marcus School North | Education | $2,500 |
| Saint Monica School | Education | $2,500 |
| National Christ Child Society | Health & Welfare | $2,500 |
| Wixon Open | Civic Activity | $2,500 |
| University of Illinois Foundation | Education | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kenneth P Manning
- Paul Manning
- Tobin D Tornehl
Questions people ask
Does Sensient Technologies Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sensient Technologies Foundation Inc give?
$741,723 in tax year 2025, across 47 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Sensient Technologies Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Kenneth P Manning (President), Paul Manning (Vice President) and Tobin D Tornehl (Vice President Secretary and Treasurer).
What does Sensient Technologies Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, community development and health.