Vesaf NFP
Vesaf NFP is a private foundation based in Downers Grove, Illinois. It supports educational and social assistance in underserved rural communities in Vietnam, including education, community infrastructure, microfinance, and humanitarian assistance.
Vesaf NFP at a glance
In short: Vesaf NFP gave $200K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $20K). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $199,855
- +3.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- -33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $19,986
- +55.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $17,758
- Total assets
- $4,841
- -78.0% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Vesaf NFP
- 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: 1220 39Th St, Downers Grove, IL 60515
Phone: (630) 504-9285
Website: https://www.vesaf.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Vesaf NFP funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Truong Trong Khanh - Chairman Hearts of Hue ($106K across 5 grants). Together the top 2 received $200K.
Grant Size Distribution
81 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 80 grants of 81 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
VESAF states that its work supports underserved rural communities in Vietnam. Its 2025 program lists projects in Thua Thien Hue, Da Nang, and Hau Giang provinces. The 2025 filing also lists grants for projects in Hue and Da Nang and for bridges and clean-water lines in Hau Giang.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Vesaf NFP gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−18%). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $89K (2019) to $245K (2022). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $200K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Truong Trong Khanh - Chairman Hearts of Hue | Scholarships for needy students at xuan loc middle school, vinh phu, ha trung h.s. | $50,950 |
| Tieu Jenny Kim-Oanh | Construction of 4 rural bridges (long binh, long hoa, long thanh, vi thuy) hau giang province | $34,500 |
| Tieu Jenny Kim-Oanh | Construction of 4 rural bridges (luong tam, luong tri, luong nghia, luong an) hau giang province | $32,300 |
| Tieu Jenny Kim-Oanh | Extrending clean water lines from water purifications center to vi thuy, vi thanh, hau giang | $20,590 |
| Truong Trong Khanh - Chairman Hearts of Hue | Support for disadvantaged students at village hope /gifts for the poor children in hue on lunar new yeardevelpmentr support for disadvantagage students at th evillage of hope and gifts for poor studentsdevelopmetment support for disadvantaged students at the village of hope/gifts for poor students | $19,000 |
| Truong Trong Khanh - Chairman Hearts of Hue | Support for disadvantaged students at the village of hope | $16,515 |
| Truong Trong Khanh - Chairman Hearts of Hue | Emergency assistance to families affected by typhoon flooding in hue and da nang | $14,500 |
| Truong Trong Khanh - Chairman Hearts of Hue | Annual support fo rchildren shelter at quang chau pagoda, da nang | $5,500 |
| Tieu Jenny Kim-Oanh | Posts and name plates for 4 roads and 8 bridges built by vesaf | $4,500 |
| Tieu Jenny Kim-Oanh | Purchase of 24 solar light sets for bridges in hau giang province | $1,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,841 | $183,766 | $200,932 | $199,855 | 10 | $199,855 | $1,666 |
| 2024 | $22,007 | $215,737 | $194,392 | $193,465 | 15 | $193,465 | $2,084 |
| 2023 | $662 | $218,869 | $220,840 | $219,960 | 16 | $219,960 | $899 |
| 2022 | $2,633 | $169,127 | $245,690 | $244,815 | 19 | $244,815 | $327 |
| 2021 | $79,196 | $216,843 | $166,213 | $165,451 | 21 | $165,451 | $2 |
| 2020 | $28,566 | $70,769 | $131,732 | $130,601 | 20 | — | $128 |
| 2019 | $89,529 | $107,657 | $89,992 | $89,183 | 16 | — | $317 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
VESAF’s stated goal is to provide educational and social assistance to underserved rural communities in Vietnam. Its website identifies four areas of activity: community development, microfinance, educational assistance, and social assistance. These include support for rural bridges, roads, and clean-water access; small loans through Vietnam-based nongovernmental organizations; scholarships and school support; and assistance such as homes for poor families, solar lights, orphanage support, and humanitarian relief.
The website’s 2025 program lists scholarship programs at universities and schools, support for disadvantaged children at Village of Hope and Quang Chau Pagoda Shelter, microfinance projects, and bridge, road, and clean-water projects.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, VESAF reported 10 grants totaling $199,855. Grant amounts ranged from $1,500 to $50,950, with a median of $17,758.
Among the largest listed grants were $50,950 to Truong Trong Khanh, chairman of Hearts of Hue, for scholarships for needy students; $34,500 and $32,300 to Tieu Jenny Kim-Oanh for rural bridge construction; and $20,590 to Tieu Jenny Kim-Oanh for extending clean-water lines. Other listed grants included $19,000 and $16,515 to Truong Trong Khanh for disadvantaged students, $14,500 for emergency assistance to families affected by typhoon flooding in Hue and Da Nang, and $5,500 for annual support to a children’s shelter at Quang Chau Pagoda.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists:
- Nghi Q Lam — President
- Hien T Lam — Treasurer
- Albert Q Lam — Director
- Alice D Lam — Secretary
- Tina D Lam — Director
- Dee R Wernette — Director
Vesaf NFP is led by Nghi Q. Lam, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Nghi Q. Lam
President
On filings since 2019
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Albert Q. Lam
Director
Secretary → Director, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dee R. Wernette
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tina D. Lam
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alice D. Lam
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hien T. Lam
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Son H. DO (2019–2024) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Vesaf NFP
How much does Vesaf NFP give each year?
Vesaf NFP gave $200K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $193K across 15 grants.
What is Vesaf NFP's typical grant size?
Vesaf NFP's median grant in 2025 was $17,758, and its average grant was $19,986, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Does Vesaf NFP give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Vesaf NFP's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is Vesaf NFP?
Vesaf NFP reported $5K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $184K.
What does Vesaf NFP fund?
VESAF’s stated goal is to provide educational and social assistance to underserved rural communities in Vietnam. Its website identifies four areas of activity: community development, microfinance, educational assistance, and social assistance. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Vesaf NFP?
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 ↑
Where does Vesaf NFP make grants?
VESAF states that its work supports underserved rural communities in Vietnam. Its 2025 program lists projects in Thua Thien Hue, Da Nang, and Hau Giang provinces. The 2025 filing also lists grants for projects in Hue and Da Nang and for bridges and clean-water lines in Hau Giang.
What is Vesaf NFP's EIN?
Vesaf NFP's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2326515. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Vesaf NFP 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
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 8, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 25, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 3, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 1, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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