Sam Ae Scholarship Mission
Preselected recipients only
Sam Ae Scholarship Mission is a private foundation in Ventura, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $20,500 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $2,000. 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$20,500
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$2,000
- Assets$0
Giving in 2025 was up from $18,000 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $25,000 | 15 | $0 |
| 2024 | $18,000 | 10 | $0 |
| 2025 | $20,500 | 14 | $0 |
How to apply
Sam Ae Scholarship Mission 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 Sam Ae Scholarship Mission funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California. It also paid $8,500 in 6 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 3 | $4,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $4,500 |
| Indiana | 2 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $750 |
| Individual | Scholarhsip | $750 |
Officers and trustees
- Seo Myung Lim
- Sung Friedman
- Joseph C Lim
Questions people ask
Does Sam Ae Scholarship Mission accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sam Ae Scholarship Mission give?
$20,500 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Sam Ae Scholarship Mission?
Its 2025 filing lists Seo Myung Lim (President), Sung Friedman (Secretary) and Joseph C Lim (Cfo).
What does Sam Ae Scholarship Mission fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and international.