Vesaf NFP
Preselected recipients only
Vesaf NFP is a private foundation in Downers Grove, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $199,855 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $17,758 and the largest $50,950. 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$199,855
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$17,758
- Largest grant$50,950
- Assets$4,841
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $193,465 the year before.
0% of its 2025 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 | $219,960 | 16 | $662 |
| 2024 | $193,465 | 15 | $22,007 |
| 2025 | $199,855 | 10 | $4,841 |
How to apply
Vesaf NFP 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Vesaf NFP funds
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Truong Trong Khanh - Chairman Hearts of Hue | Scholarships for needy students at xuan loc middle school, vinh phu , ha trung h.s. | $50,950 |
| Tieu Jenny Kim-Oanh | Construction of 4 rural bridges (long binh, long hoa, long thanh, vi thuy) hau giang province | $34,500 |
| Tieu Jenny Kim-Oanh | Construction of 4 rural bridges (luong tam, luong tri, luong nghia, luong an) hau giang province | $32,300 |
| Tieu Jenny Kim-Oanh | Extrending clean water lines from water purifications center to vi thuy, vi thanh, hau giang | $20,590 |
| Truong Trong Khanh - Chairman Hearts of Hue | Support for disadvantaged students at village hope /gifts for the poor children in hue on lunar new yeardevelpmentr support for disadvantagage students at th evillage of hope and gifts for poor studentsdevelopmetment support for disadvantaged students at the village of hope/gifts for poor students | $19,000 |
| Truong Trong Khanh - Chairman Hearts of Hue | Support for disadvantaged students at the village of hope | $16,515 |
| Truong Trong Khanh - Chairman Hearts of Hue | Emergency assistance to families affected by typhoon flooding in hue and da nang | $14,500 |
| Truong Trong Khanh - Chairman Hearts of Hue | Annual support fo rchildren shelter at quang chau pagoda, da nang | $5,500 |
| Tieu Jenny Kim-Oanh | Posts and name plates for 4 roads and 8 bridges built by vesaf | $4,500 |
| Tieu Jenny Kim-Oanh | Purchase of 24 solar light sets for bridges in hau giang province | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Nghi Q Lam
- Hien T Lam
- Albert Q Lam
- Alice D Lam
- Tina D Lam
- Dee R Wernette
Questions people ask
Does Vesaf NFP accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Vesaf NFP give?
$199,855 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $17,758.
Who runs Vesaf NFP?
Its 2025 filing lists Nghi Q Lam (President), Hien T Lam (Treasurer), Albert Q Lam (Director) and Alice D Lam (Secretary) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Vesaf NFP fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, education and community development.