The Ngo and Lam Family Foundation
The Ngo and Lam Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Manhattan Beach, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $241K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $14K.
The Ngo and Lam Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Ngo and Lam Family Foundation gave $14K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $13,500
- -21.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- -57.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,500
- +83.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $240,528
- +86.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Ngo and Lam Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Richmond Street School ($6K). Together the top 3 received $14K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 13 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Ngo and Lam Family Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 174% 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2022) to $17K (2023). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $14K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond Street School El Segundo, CA | Charitable | $5,500 |
| Children's Law Center of California Monterey Park, CA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Hai Van Buddist Temple Hayward, CA | Charitable | $3,000 |
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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 | $240,528 | $125,000 | $13,615 | $13,500 | 3 | $13,500 | — | $7,745 |
| 2023 | $129,143 | $1,143 | $17,200 | $17,200 | 7 | $17,200 | $1,143 | $6,849 |
| 2022 | $143,500 | $115,000 | $6,500 | $6,500 | 3 | $6,500 | — | $589 |
| 2021 | $35,000 | $35,000 | — | — | — | — | — | $2 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ngo and Lam Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $8K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Ngo and Lam Family Foundation is led by Julie Chan, CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2023); none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Julie Chan
CEO
Vice President → CEO, 2024
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Dat Trieu
CFO & Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Hua T Ngo (2021–2023) — CEO
- Former: Nga Lam (2021–2023) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 The Ngo and Lam Family Foundation
How much does The Ngo and Lam Family Foundation give each year?
The Ngo and Lam Family Foundation gave $14K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $17K across 7 grants.
What is The Ngo and Lam Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Ngo and Lam Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $4,500, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Ngo and Lam Family Foundation give grants?
The Ngo and Lam Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The Ngo and Lam Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The Ngo and Lam Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (3 grants).
How large is The Ngo and Lam Family Foundation?
The Ngo and Lam Family Foundation reported $241K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $14K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $8K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Ngo and Lam Family Foundation's EIN?
The Ngo and Lam Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-4338430. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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