Jae S Lim Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Jae S Lim Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.8 million in 57 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $1.0 million. 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$1.8 million
- Number of grants57
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$39.5 million
- New grantees4%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.8 million the year before.
4% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.8 million | 56 | $32.8 million |
| 2024 | $1.8 million | 57 | $39.5 million |
How to apply
Jae S Lim 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 Jae S Lim Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 21 | $1.1 million |
| Indiana | 1 | $250,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $250,000 |
| New Hampshire | 6 | $34,000 |
| Connecticut | 8 | $32,000 |
| California | 2 | $30,400 |
| Maine | 5 | $20,000 |
| Michigan | 2 | $18,000 |
| New Jersey | 3 | $14,000 |
| Rhode Island | 3 | $12,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | Lim Family Fund | $1.0 million |
| Indiana University Foundation | K.H. Choi Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry Graduate Student Support Fund | $250,000 |
| Washington & Lee University | Taeho Lim '06 Professional Development Endowment fund | $250,000 |
| Lucile Packard Foundation for Childrens Health | Pediatrics Internship Program at Stanford - PIPS Summer 2025 | $25,600 |
| University of New Hampshire Foundation Incorporate | 2024 HighTech Bound Intern Wages | $14,000 |
| University of Arizona Foundation | 2024 KEYS Research Internship | $11,000 |
| Regents of the University of Michigan | Summer 2025 Aspirnaut Student Stipends | $9,000 |
| Regents of the University of Michigan | Summer 2024 Aspirnaut Student Stipends | $9,000 |
| Mahwah High School | Mitchell Modisett Science Fund | $5,000 |
| Mahwah High School | Kurt Kuehn Mathematics Fund | $5,000 |
| University of Southern California | 2024 BUGS Jr. Student Stipends | $4,800 |
| Agawam High School | 2024-25 Agawam Math & Science Prizes Program | $4,000 |
| Arlington High | 2024-25 Arlington Math & Science Prizes program | $4,000 |
| Attleboro High School | 2024-25 Attleboro Math & Science Prizes PROGRAM | $4,000 |
| Bangor High School | 2024-25 Bangor Math & Science Prizes PROGRAM | $4,000 |
| Barnstable High School | 2024-25 Barnstable Math & Science Prizes PROGRAM | $4,000 |
| Bonny Eagle High School | 2024-25 Bonny Eagle Math & Science Prizes PROGRAM | $4,000 |
| Branford High School | 2024-25 Branford Math & Science Prizes PROGRAM | $4,000 |
| Bristol Central High School | 2024-25 Bristol Central Math & Science Prizes PROGRAM | $4,000 |
| Burlington Senior High School | 2024-25 Burlington Math & Science Prizes PROGRAM | $4,000 |
| Clearwater High School | 2024-25 Clearwater Math & Science Prizes PROGRAM | $4,000 |
| Countryside High School | 2024-25 Countryside Math & Science Prizes PROGRAM | $4,000 |
| Coventry High School | 2024-25 Coventry Math & Science Prizes PROGRAM | $4,000 |
| Cranston High School West | 2024-25 Cranston West Math & Science Prizes PROGRAM | $4,000 |
| Cumberland High School | 2024-25 Cumberland Math & Science Prizes PROGRAM | $4,000 |
| Danvers High School | 2024-25 Danvers Math & Science Prizes PROGRAM | $4,000 |
| Dover Senior High School | 2024-25 Dover Math & Science Prizes PROGRAM | $4,000 |
| Lewiston High School | 2024-25 Lewiston Math & Science Prizes program | $4,000 |
| Londonderry High School | 2024-25 Londonderry Math & Science Prizes program | $4,000 |
| Mahwah High School | 2024-25 Kuehn Mathematics Prize & Modisett Science Prize program | $4,000 |
| Manchester Central High School | 2024-25 Manchester Central Math & Science Prizes program | $4,000 |
| Medford High School | 2024-25 Medford Math & Science Prizes program | $4,000 |
| Methuen High School | 2024-25 Methuen Math & Science Prizes program | $4,000 |
| Middletown High School | 2024-25 Middletown Math & Science Prizes program | $4,000 |
| Nashua High School South | 2024-25 Nashua South Math & Science Prizes program | $4,000 |
| Newburyport High | 2024-25 Newburyport Math & Science Prizes program | $4,000 |
| North Haven High School | 2024-25 North Haven Math & Science Prizes program | $4,000 |
| Norwalk High School | 2024-25 Norwalk Math & Science Prizes program | $4,000 |
| Portland Education Foundation | 2024-25 Deering High School Math & Science Prizes program | $4,000 |
| Portland High School | 2024-25 Portland Math & Science Prizes program | $4,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jae S Lim
- Taeho Lim
Questions people ask
Does Jae S Lim Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jae S Lim Foundation give?
$1.8 million in tax year 2024, across 57 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Jae S Lim Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jae S Lim (Dir) and Taeho Lim (Sec, Dir, Pres).
What does Jae S Lim Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and seniors.