Vietnamese American Scholarship Fund
Preselected recipients only
Vietnamese American Scholarship Fund is a private foundation in Las Vegas, Nevada. In tax year 2025 it gave $13,000 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $10,000. 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$13,000
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$9.6 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was down from $31,200 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $41,500 | 2 | $6.9 million |
| 2024 | $31,200 | 5 | $7.4 million |
| 2025 | $13,000 | 3 | $9.6 million |
How to apply
Vietnamese American Scholarship Fund 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 Vietnamese American Scholarship Fund funds
Where it gives
All of its US grants went to recipients in Texas. It also paid $12,000 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maison Chance | Housing and educating orphaned and street children | $10,000 |
| Individual | Citizen-based help for the young and the old. For the young help with school supplies and bicycles. For the old help with food and medicine. | $2,000 |
| Vietnamese American Foundation | Solidarity of Vietnam War veterans | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Doan L Phung
- Rick N Phung
- Betsy Lou
Questions people ask
Does Vietnamese American Scholarship Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Vietnamese American Scholarship Fund give?
$13,000 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Vietnamese American Scholarship Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Doan L Phung (Managing trustee), Rick N Phung (Trustee) and Betsy Lou (Trustee).
What does Vietnamese American Scholarship Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, international and housing and homelessness.