The Richard Tam University of Nevada
The Richard Tam University of Nevada is a private foundation, based in Las Vegas, NV. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $925K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $25K. Net investment income was $28K.
The Richard Tam University of Nevada at a glance
In short: The Richard Tam University of Nevada gave $25K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $25K), mostly in Nevada. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $25,000
- -79.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $25,000
- -79.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $925,231
- -0.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Nevada (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Richard Tam University of Nevada funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was UNLV Alumni Scholarship ($25K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 3 (33%).
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 The Richard Tam University of Nevada gives
- Giving fell 58% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 64% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2025) to $120K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UNLV Alumni Scholarship Las Vegas, NV | Student Scholarships | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $925,231 | $37,065 | $45,378 | $25,000 | 1 | $35,950 | $28,065 | $55,964 |
| 2024 | $933,544 | $35,505 | $156,885 | $120,000 | 1 | $133,325 | $29,165 | $56,080 |
| 2023 | $1,054,924 | $29,977 | $23,452 | — | — | $13,600 | $20,977 | $54,888 |
| 2022 | $1,048,399 | $26,732 | $82,815 | $60,000 | 1 | $60,000 | $22,721 | $58,475 |
| 2021 | $1,104,482 | $28,353 | $19,850 | — | — | — | $26,503 | $59,860 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Richard Tam University of Nevada reported a distributable amount of $56K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Richard Tam University of Nevada is led by Irmalee Ross, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; all 2 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Irmalee Ross
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
$18K (2021) → $9K (2025)
Anna Brandenberger
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
$9K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Judith L. Sargent (2021–2024) — President
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 $9K, to Anna Brandenberger (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Richard Tam University of Nevada
How much does The Richard Tam University of Nevada give each year?
The Richard Tam University of Nevada gave $25K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $120K across 1 grant.
How large is The Richard Tam University of Nevada?
The Richard Tam University of Nevada reported $925K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $36K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $56K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
Where does The Richard Tam University of Nevada operate?
The Richard Tam University of Nevada has awarded grants in Nevada.
What is The Richard Tam University of Nevada's EIN?
The Richard Tam University of Nevada's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-0241215. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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