Lam & Chui Family Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Pleasanton, CA EIN: 46-0640929

Lam & Chui Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Pleasanton, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $31K in total assets. In 2026, it made $26K in qualifying distributions.

Lam & Chui Family Foundation at a glance

Total assets
$31,445
-44.3% vs 2025
Qualifying distributions (2026)
$26,127
-21.1% vs 2025
Expenses (2026)
$24,897
-25.5% vs 2025
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.

Who Lam & Chui Family Foundation funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Grant Size Distribution

9 grants across all recorded years

9<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 9 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

States

Cities

PleasantonSan JoseHaywardMountain ViewOakland

How Lam & Chui Family Foundation gives

  • Giving fell 88% from 2022 to 2025. Method
  • In 2026 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$1K$2K$3K$4K7 grants2021 5 grants2022 1 grant2023 1 grant2024 2 grants2025 0 grants2026

From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $281 (2024) to $3K (2022). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $393.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Bayer Ballet Mountain View, CAFounded in 2005 by Inna Bayer, Bayer Ballet Academy delivers the Vaganova method of classical ballet through an artfully-rigorous program designed for all ages and levels from pre-ballet through pre-professional, adult classes, summer intensive programs, master classes with internationally renowned guest teachers, and professional stage and outreach performance opportunities.$200
Foothill High School Pleasanton, CATo provide a safe and caring environment where students achieve the academic, personal and social development required to continue learning, pursue post-secondary education, compete in a dynamic job market, and participate in a diverse, democratic society.$193
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsDistributable Amount
2026$31,445—$24,897——$26,127$2,120
2025$56,452$30,000$33,417$3932$33,125$2,818
2024$59,794$40,000$40,905$2811$39,681$3,003
2023$60,473$38,800$38,681$3761$38,622$3,072
2022$60,726$60,000$38,617$3,3905$35,423$2,399
2021$39,431$30,000$44,557$1,8407——

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lam & Chui Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Lam & Chui Family Foundation is led by Ngoc Anh Lam, President & CEO on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.

Officers on the 2026 filing

  • Ngoc Anh Lam

    President & CEO

    On filings since 2021

    4 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Chi-Ho Louis Chui

    Secretary

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Frequently asked questions about Lam & Chui Family Foundation

How large is Lam & Chui Family Foundation?

Lam & Chui Family Foundation reported $31K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $26K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

Where does Lam & Chui Family Foundation operate?

Lam & Chui Family Foundation has awarded grants in California.

What is Lam & Chui Family Foundation's EIN?

Lam & Chui Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-0640929. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Data update history

(7)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 29, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 21, 2022)
  3. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 8, 2023)
  4. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 13, 2024)
  5. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS October 6, 2025)
  6. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 26, 2026)
  7. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025

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