Fulbright University Vietnam USA Inc
Fulbright University Vietnam USA, inc. (FUV usa) was founded to support the development of well-governed, higher education institutions that respond to vietnam's acute demand for human and knowledge capital and that advance exchange and collaboration between the united states and vietnam. FUV usa plays a leadership role in the ongoing development of fulbright university vietnam (FUV). FUV usa is dedicated to supporting FUV's emergence as an innovative, financially sustainable vietnamese academic institution, founded on principles of good governance and committed to academic freedom and intellectual pluralism.
Fulbright University Vietnam USA Inc at a glance
In short: Fulbright University Vietnam USA Inc gave $156K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $156K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $156,468
- -37.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $156,468
- -37.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $156,468
- Total assets
- $1,594,286
- +46.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Fulbright University Vietnam USA Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Columbia University ($156K).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 3 grants of 6 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Fulbright University Vietnam USA Inc gives
- Giving fell 76% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $156K (2025) to $655K (2022). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $156K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia University New York, NY | To Establish Velp. | $156,468 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,594,286 | $4,006,154 | $3,483,846 | $156,468 | 1 | $29,095 |
| 2024 | $1,088,484 | $2,586,124 | $2,323,631 | $250,000 | 1 | $13,264 |
| 2023 | $990,824 | $2,969,377 | $3,332,752 | $460,000 | 1 | $-9,392 |
| 2022 | $1,164,671 | $3,183,346 | $3,616,493 | $655,175 | 1 | $-7,834 |
| 2021 | $1,425,967 | $4,816,129 | $3,995,009 | $317,282 | 2 | $-624 |
About Fulbright University Vietnam USA Inc
Based on IRS filings
Fulbright University Vietnam USA Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Needham, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $156K. Net investment income was $29K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Fulbright University Vietnam USA Inc is led by Benjamin Wilkinson, Executive Director & Board Clerk on every filing since 2021; 2 of 18 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Benjamin Wilkinson
Executive Director & Board Clerk
On filings since 2021
32 hrs/week
$193K (2021) → $200K (2025)
Thomas Vallely
Chairperson
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cuong Do
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frances Zwenig
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Henry Nguyen
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hoang Thi Mai Huong
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leon Botstein
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Helzer
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christy Le
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen Matthews
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lien-Hang Nguyen
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Malone
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Duong
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dang Minh Phuong
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Le Viet Quoc
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thien Le
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter Welsh
Chief Operating Officer
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$199K (2021) → $200K (2025)
Nga Tran
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Le Hoai Nam (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Quoc Le (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Trang Trong Kien (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Ngo Bao Chau (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Tran Thi Thu Huong (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Adam Steinberg (2021–2023) — Director of Dev'l & Outreach
- Former: Christopher Malone (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Frank Jao (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $200K, to Benjamin Wilkinson (Executive Director, Board Clerk). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Fulbright University Vietnam USA Inc
How much does Fulbright University Vietnam USA Inc give each year?
Fulbright University Vietnam USA Inc gave $156K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $250K across 1 grant.
How large is Fulbright University Vietnam USA Inc?
Fulbright University Vietnam USA Inc reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.0M.
What is Fulbright University Vietnam USA Inc?
Fulbright University Vietnam USA Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Needham, MA. It holds $1.6M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Fulbright University Vietnam USA Inc operate?
Fulbright University Vietnam USA Inc has awarded grants in Massachusetts, New York.
What is Fulbright University Vietnam USA Inc's EIN?
Fulbright University Vietnam USA Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-5152480. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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