Lam Yau Jong Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lam Yau Jong Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in San Marino, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $402,000 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$402,000
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was up from $352,000 the year before.
29% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $323,000 | 15 | $0 |
| 2024 | $352,000 | 13 | $0 |
| 2025 | $402,000 | 15 | $0 |
How to apply
Lam Yau Jong Charitable 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 Lam Yau Jong Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 5 | $259,000 |
| Alaska | 1 | $30,000 |
| New York | 1 | $20,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $15,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $12,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $12,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $12,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $12,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $10,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nour Ministries | To promote mission ministry | $100,000 |
| Center for Marketplace Ministries | To promote mission and marketplace ministries in China | $60,000 |
| Agape Evangelical Church | To promote mission and church ministry in Indonesia | $50,000 |
| Ntsenth Lotha International Ministr | To promote mission ministry | $30,000 |
| Iglesia Del Pacto Evangelico | To promote mission and church ministry locally and in Chile | $25,000 |
| Iglesia Confraternidad | To promote mission and church ministry locally and in Chile | $24,000 |
| First Responders Children's Foundat | To support children mission ministry | $20,000 |
| Rightnow Ministries International | To promote mission and church ministry to the marketplace | $15,000 |
| The CRU | To enhance reaching out to university students through Christian campus ministries | $12,000 |
| Individual | To support mission ministry | $12,000 |
| Harrison Chilhowee Baptist Academy | To support mission ministry for christian education | $12,000 |
| International Messengers | To support media work in Arab | $12,000 |
| Barnabas International | To support mission ministry in Spain | $10,000 |
| Golden Lampstand Association USA | To support mission ministry | $10,000 |
| Interserve USA | To promote mission and church ministry in Cairo | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Paul Choi
- Linda Chung
- Michael Hsu
- Keith K Ip
- Joshua Jokiman
Questions people ask
Does Lam Yau Jong Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lam Yau Jong Charitable Foundation give?
$402,000 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Lam Yau Jong Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Paul Choi (Treasurer), Linda Chung (Secretary), Michael Hsu (Director) and Keith K Ip (President) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Lam Yau Jong Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, international and education.