Gamj Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Gamj Family Foundation is a private foundation in Diamond Bar, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $269,500 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$269,500
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$6.8 million
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2024 was up from $265,000 the year before.
42% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $265,000 | 16 | $5.9 million |
| 2024 | $269,500 | 24 | $6.8 million |
How to apply
Gamj Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Gamj Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 8 | $120,500 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $35,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $25,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $20,500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $20,000 |
| Georgia | 2 | $15,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $6,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Hope | General support | $50,000 |
| Save the Children | General support | $30,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | General research | $20,000 |
| Cedars Sinai | General support | $20,000 |
| MD Anderson Cancer Center | General support | $20,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General support | $10,500 |
| The Salvation Army | General support | $10,500 |
| CHP 11-99 Foundation | 501c | $10,000 |
| American Cancer Society | General support | $10,000 |
| Children's Hospital la | General support | $10,000 |
| Habtat for Humanity International | General support | $10,000 |
| US Fund for UNICEF | General support | $10,000 |
| Diamond Bar High School | General support | $10,000 |
| United Way Worldwide | General support | $10,000 |
| Children of Fallen Patriosts Foundation | General support | $6,000 |
| Feeding America | General support | $5,000 |
| American Heart Association | Generl suport | $5,000 |
| Americares | General support | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of America | General support | $5,000 |
| Direct Relief | General support | $5,000 |
| Lafd Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Make A Wish America | General support | $1,000 |
| Wonder Warrior Project | General support | $1,000 |
| Scholarship America | General support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Mei Chan Liang
Questions people ask
Does Gamj Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Gamj Family Foundation give?
$269,500 in tax year 2024, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Gamj Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Mei Chan Liang (Ceo).
What does Gamj Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, health and international.