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The Imago Dei Foundation

Accepts applications Folsom, California · EIN 372136743

The Imago Dei Foundation is a private foundation in Folsom, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $39,500 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $1,800 and the largest $30,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $1,100 the year before.

100% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2024$1,1002$98,902
2025$39,5005$109,170

How to apply

ContactMichael Lam
127 Demurrage Way, Folsom, CA 95630
Phone or email(916) 579-8351
What to submitSubmit via email. Include organization name, contact person name, and a general summary of the reason for the grant as well as the amount requested.

As written in the foundation's IRS filing for tax year 2025. Details may have changed since.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Imago Dei Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.

StateGrantsAmount
California2$35,000
Florida3$4,500

Grants paid in 2025

All 5 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Community Bible Church
Folsom, CA
For religious operations in the folsom area-based church$30,000
River City Christian Church
Rancho Cordova, CA
For use on religious overseas mission trips by the church$5,000
Individual
FL
For religious purposes on campus$1,800
Individual
FL
For religious purposes on mission trips$1,500
Individual
FL
For religious purposes on campus$1,200

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Imago Dei Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.

How much does The Imago Dei Foundation give?

$39,500 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $1,800.

Who runs The Imago Dei Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Michael Lam (Director), Dennis Henkel (Director) and Yu Cong Lam (Director).

What does The Imago Dei Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.

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