Lingam Foundation Inc
Lingam Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Long Island City, New York. Its 2024 filing reports 12 grants totaling $165,000 to charitable organizations, including legal associations and foundations, universities, and community organizations.
Lingam Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Lingam Foundation Inc gave $165K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), top state Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $165,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- Average grant
- $13,750
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,895,427
- +27.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (30% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Lingam Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4615 Center Blvd Apt 509, Long Island City, NY 11109
Phone: (404) 322-6520
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lingam Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was South Asian Bar Association of North America ($50K). Together the top 10 received $163K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 23 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio (30%), New York (27%), Georgia (16%), Washington, DC (16%), and California (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Lingam Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 5282% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 145% of 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
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2022) to $165K (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $165K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Asian Bar Association of North America Cleveland, OH | General Support | $50,000 |
| Napaba Law Foundation Washington, DC | Lingam Foundation Scholarship | $25,000 |
| South Asian Bar Association of New York Fund New York, NY | Scholarship | $25,000 |
| University of Georgia School of Law Athens, GA | Law School Fund | $25,000 |
| New York University New York, NY | Law and Business Annual Fund | $10,000 |
| South Asian Youth Action Elmhurst, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| Uc Law San Francisco San Francisco, CA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Chetana Foundation Portland, OR | General Support | $5,000 |
| PayPal Giving Fund Washington, DC | For Benefit of Dosa Foundation | $2,000 |
| Sankara Nethralaya Om Trust Inc Rockville, MD | General Support | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,895,427 | $794,623 | $176,807 | $165,000 | 12 | $174,321 | $73,074 | $120,142 |
| 2023 | $2,278,974 | $1,096,958 | $6,740 | — | — | $5,376 | — | $64,038 |
| 2022 | $1,244,947 | $943,549 | $5,497 | $2,000 | 1 | $5,119 | $1,474 | $15,815 |
| 2021 | $306,895 | $84,805 | $11,699 | $3,066 | 4 | $9,926 | $83,032 | $22,758 |
| 2020 | $233,789 | $19,870 | $33,806 | $19,500 | 6 | — | $16,864 | $15,475 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lingam Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $120K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included scholarships and support for law schools, legal organizations, and other charitable organizations. Among the recipients, New York University describes its mission as education, research and scholarship, and patient care. Sankara Nethralaya OM Trust Inc says it raises funds for medical research in Chennai to provide free eye care, including surgery, to indigent patients.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 12 grants totaling $165,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $50,000, with a median grant of $10,000. Notable grants included $50,000 to the South Asian Bar Association of North America for general support; $25,000 each to the NAPABA Law Foundation for a scholarship, the South Asian Bar Association of New York Fund for a scholarship, and the University of Georgia School of Law for a law school fund; and $10,000 each to New York University, South Asian Youth Action, and UC Law San Francisco.
Other 2024 grants included $5,000 to Chetana Foundation; $2,000 to PayPal Giving Fund for the benefit of Dosa Foundation; and $1,000 each to Sankara Nethralaya OM Trust Inc, Hindu Temple of Atlanta, and Sri Karunamayi Research Institute of Meditation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Sashi Kiran Lingam as president, treasurer, and director; Sheela Lingam as secretary and director; and Bindu Lingam as director.
Lingam Foundation Inc is led by Sashi Kiran Lingam, President, Treasurer & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sashi Kiran Lingam
President, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sheela Lingam
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bindu Lingam
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Russell P. Love (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Lingam Foundation Inc
How much does Lingam Foundation Inc give each year?
Lingam Foundation Inc gave $165K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Lingam Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Lingam Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $13,750, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Lingam Foundation Inc give grants?
Lingam Foundation Inc's top state is Ohio, with 30% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (27%) and Georgia (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Lingam Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 58% of Lingam Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Lingam Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Lingam Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include South Asian Bar Association of North America ($50,000), Napaba Law Foundation ($25,000) and South Asian Bar Association of New York Fund ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Lingam Foundation Inc?
Lingam Foundation Inc reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $174K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $120K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Lingam Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included scholarships and support for law schools, legal organizations, and other charitable organizations. Among the recipients, New York University describes its mission as education, research and scholarship, and patient care. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lingam Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Lingam Foundation Inc's EIN?
Lingam Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-3506404. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Lingam Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Lingam Foundation Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Grantable. (2026). Lingam Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/lingam-foundation-inc-morg_93a31a23723c486e9740a1bd3e9e3099
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