Pham Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Pham Foundation is a private foundation in San Ramon, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $14,395 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $650 and the largest $2,160. 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$14,395
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$650
- Largest grant$2,160
- Assets$629,222
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2025 was up from $12,749 the year before.
42% of its 2025 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 | $700 | 2 | $28,456 |
| 2024 | $12,749 | 19 | $494,688 |
| 2025 | $14,395 | 19 | $629,222 |
How to apply
Pham 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 Pham Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 17 | $13,395 |
| Idaho | 1 | $500 |
| New York | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco | art | $2,160 |
| DVHS Snap Raise | education | $2,000 |
| California Academy of Science | public service | $1,164 |
| The University of California Berkeley | education donation | $1,000 |
| Conservation Society of California | public service | $1,000 |
| The Gardens of Golden Park | public park | $1,000 |
| The Exploratorium | education | $938 |
| Monterey Bay Aquarium | ocean education | $844 |
| Happy Hollow Zoo&Park | educaton | $664 |
| Iron Horse Middle School | education | $650 |
| Dougherty Valley High School | education | $575 |
| Unicef | education | $500 |
| Tracy High School | education | $500 |
| DVHS Education Fund | education | $400 |
| Iron Horse Middle School Ed Fund | education | $400 |
| Hakone Garden | education | $200 |
| Kqed | public radio | $200 |
| De La Salle Institute | education | $100 |
| San Ramon Valley Unified School District | education | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Scott Pham
- Tam Duong
Questions people ask
Does Pham Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Pham Foundation give?
$14,395 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $650.
Who runs Pham Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Scott Pham (President) and Tam Duong (Vice President).
What does Pham Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and animals.