Last February, the Mazda Foundation revealed it is awarding $586,361 in 2026 grant funding to nine nonprofit organizations. These partners focus on essential initiatives involving STEM, food security, and educational advancement. Additionally, the funds will help bolster workforce development in the various regions the Mazda Foundation serves. These latest investments underscore the Foundation’s dedication to enduring partnerships that foster community resilience and open doors for the future.

Food security continues to be a primary pillar of Mazda’s charitable mission. This year is particularly significant, as it celebrates two decades of collaboration between the Mazda Foundation and the Second Harvest Food Bank in Irvine, CA. Beyond hunger relief, the Foundation is deepening its support for STEM and educational groups like FUSE Studios in Chicago and Huntsville, along with AVID programs in Brooklyn and Harris County. It also remains a steadfast supporter of the Robotics Competition and Education Foundation in Alabama and College Track L.A. in California.

Several other organizations are also receiving support through this grant cycle, including Vehicles for Change in Maryland, Bracken’s Kitchen in Garden Grove, Working Wardrobes in Santa Ana, and the American Cancer Society in Irvine.

The combination of established and fresh nonprofit alliances reinforces the Mazda Foundation's drive toward community prosperity. For more details on their work, you can visit the Mazda Foundation website. If you are searching for a new vehicle, be sure to stop by Reliable Mazda in Springfield, MO.