What does the Make Sense Foundation do?
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The Make Sense Foundation is the nonprofit SeneGence founder Joni Rogers-Kante established to support women and children in need, through scholarships, nonprofit grants, in-kind product donations, fundraising, community partnerships and service. As of SeneGence’s 2026 responsibility report, the Make Sense Foundation had assisted an estimated 34,000+ women and children in need over more than 20 years.
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Who does the Make Sense Foundation help?
The Make Sense Foundation supports women and children in need. Every SeneGence product supports the Foundation, our MakeSense® products most of all. Read the mission record. The Make Sense Foundation supports women and children through educational scholarships, healthcare and food-security grants, safety from domestic violence and homelessness, prevention of human trafficking and support for at-risk youth. Beauty Book 2026 (p. 56).
The Foundation's four 2026 scholarships—one $7,500 award and three $5,000 awards, totaling $22,500—went to students attending Purdue University, Howard University, OSU, and the University of Florida Gainesville. Grants reach further still. In 2026, SeneGence reports granting more than $49,050 to 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking donor support. See the giving record.
How far has the Foundation's help reached?
SeneGence’s 2026 responsibility report says more than 3,000 nonprofit entities have benefited from its in-kind donations since 2024. People give their time as well. SeneGence employees have volunteer opportunities every month. See the impact record.
How can I learn more about the Make Sense Foundation?
Visit the Make Sense Foundation on senegence.com, see how SeneGence gives back, or read what SeneGence stands for.