Timothy S Y Lam Foundation
The Timothy S Y Lam Foundation is a private foundation based in Las Vegas, Nevada. Its 2024 filing lists grants for scholarship purposes to universities, colleges, and other organizations.
Timothy S Y Lam Foundation at a glance
In short: Timothy S Y Lam Foundation gave $58K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), top state Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $57,544
- +59.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,877
- +19.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $1,053,592
- +2.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (21% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Timothy S Y Lam Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 98141, Las Vegas, NV 89193
Phone: (702) 461-7271
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Timothy S Y Lam Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Penn State University ($10K). Together the top 10 received $40K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($800), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
59 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 58 grants of 59 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. The largest reported shares were Pennsylvania (21%), Nevada (16%), North Carolina (10%), Florida (10%), and Maryland (9%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Timothy S Y Lam Foundation gives
- Giving grew 348% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2021) to $210K (2020). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $58K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Penn State University University Park, PA | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Las Vegas Wedding Chamber of Comm Las Vegas, NV | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| NACE National Columbia, MD | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| University of Memphis Memphis, TN | Scholarships | $4,999 |
| University of Central Florida Orlando, FL | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| EIC GCCC Washington, DC | Scholarship | $2,625 |
| HSMAI Mc Lean, VA | Scholarship | $2,525 |
| Cornell Univeristy Ithaca, NY | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| CSN Henderson, NV | Scholarships | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,053,592 | $61,586 | $116,442 | $57,544 | 20 | $48,925 | $60,917 |
| 2023 | $1,032,996 | $435,638 | $100,367 | $36,087 | 15 | $33,695 | $40,605 |
| 2022 | $639,588 | $23,414 | $63,049 | $17,946 | 7 | $20,793 | $34,010 |
| 2021 | $825,371 | $151,069 | $38,613 | $12,858 | 7 | $43,414 | $42,554 |
| 2020 | $518,685 | $127,673 | $240,730 | $209,727 | 10 | $18,059 | $39,155 |
| 2019 | $631,742 | $67,368 | $78,558 | $23,212 | 8 | $33,841 | $32,266 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Timothy S Y Lam Foundation reported a distributable amount of $61K 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 grant descriptions commonly identify scholarships as the purpose of funding. Recipients included colleges and universities; for example, the University of Central Florida says its foundation stewards charitable contributions to support UCF, while Skidmore College describes its mission as educating predominantly full-time undergraduates and preparing graduates to be informed, responsible citizens.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 20 grants totaling $57,544. Grant amounts ranged from $595 to $10,000, with a median of $2,000. Among the largest grants were $10,000 to Penn State University for scholarships; $5,000 each to Las Vegas Wedding Chamber of Comm for a scholarship and NACE National for scholarships; and $4,999 to the University of Memphis for scholarships.
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Michelle Okrent as Foundation Associate.
Timothy S Y Lam Foundation's only listed officer is Michelle Okrent, Foundation Associate on every filing since 2019 (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michelle Okrent
Foundation Associate
On filings since 2019
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Timothy S Y Lam Foundation
How much does Timothy S Y Lam Foundation give each year?
Timothy S Y Lam Foundation gave $58K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $36K across 15 grants.
What is Timothy S Y Lam Foundation's typical grant size?
Timothy S Y Lam Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,877, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Timothy S Y Lam Foundation give grants?
Timothy S Y Lam Foundation's top state is Pennsylvania, with 21% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Nevada (16%) and North Carolina (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Las Vegas, NV (2 grants).
Does Timothy S Y Lam Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on Timothy S Y Lam Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (15 grants) and "Scholarship" (5 grants).
Who are Timothy S Y Lam Foundation's largest grantees?
Timothy S Y Lam Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Penn State University ($10,000), Las Vegas Wedding Chamber of Comm ($5,000) and NACE National ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($800), which are not listed by name. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Timothy S Y Lam Foundation?
Timothy S Y Lam Foundation reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $62K.
What does Timothy S Y Lam Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grant descriptions commonly identify scholarships as the purpose of funding. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Timothy S Y Lam Foundation?
Timothy S Y Lam Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines.
How much is Timothy S Y Lam Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Timothy S Y Lam Foundation reported a distributable amount of $61K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Timothy S Y Lam Foundation's EIN?
Timothy S Y Lam Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-4735106. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does Timothy S Y Lam Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 24, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
Live grants for the work Timothy S Y Lam Foundation 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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