The Shau-Wai & Marie Lam Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Shau-Wai & Marie Lam Family Foundation is a private foundation in Summit, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $219,229 in 39 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $50,000. 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$219,229
- Number of grants39
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$2.1 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2025 was up from $200,830 the year before.
18% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $173,088 | 38 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $200,830 | 41 | $1.8 million |
| 2025 | $219,229 | 39 | $2.1 million |
How to apply
The Shau-Wai & Marie Lam Family 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 The Shau-Wai & Marie Lam Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 11 | $122,080 |
| New Jersey | 5 | $64,500 |
| District of Columbia | 8 | $18,680 |
| Maryland | 2 | $10,034 |
| California | 2 | $3,500 |
| Georgia | 1 | $100 |
| Illinois | 2 | $90 |
| Florida | 3 | $85 |
| Texas | 1 | $50 |
| Arizona | 1 | $30 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chinatown Health Clinic Fdn | Health services | $50,000 |
| New Jersey Symphony Orchestra | General | $50,000 |
| Ohana Paddling Association Inc | Sports | $28,000 |
| Ace Foundation | Educational | $12,500 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art | Arts | $12,000 |
| American Friends of Shanghai Museum | Arts | $10,000 |
| Brightfocus Foundation | Health services | $10,000 |
| New York Philharmonic | Performing arts | $10,000 |
| NJ Chinese American Chamber of Commerce | Educational | $7,000 |
| Chinese American Planning Council | Social welfare | $5,000 |
| RWJ Barnabas Health Foundation | Health services | $4,000 |
| Chinatown Manpower | Educational | $3,000 |
| Organization of Chinese Americans | General | $3,000 |
| The Reeves-Reed Arboretum | Nature | $3,000 |
| The Children's Orchestra Society | Performing arts | $2,500 |
| Dunhuang Foundation | Educational | $2,500 |
| International Leadership Foundation | General | $2,500 |
| Asia Art Archive in America Inc | Educational | $1,000 |
| The Asia Foundation | General | $1,000 |
| Community Foodbank of NJ | General | $500 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA | Health services | $500 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | Health services | $500 |
| AARP Foundation | Social welfare | $100 |
| Care | Humanitarian efforts | $100 |
| Tunnel to Tower Foundation | General | $80 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Health services | $60 |
| American Heart Association | Health services | $50 |
| Food for the Poor | Fighting hunger | $35 |
| National Federation of the Blind | Health services | $34 |
| Feeding America | Fighting hunger | $30 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation | General | $30 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Health services | $30 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Conservation of nature | $30 |
| Boys Town | Social welfare | $25 |
| National Park Foundation | Preservation of parks | $25 |
| National Parks Conservation Association | Preservation of parks | $25 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | Health services | $25 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Environmental | $25 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Educational | $25 |
Officers and trustees
- Shau-Wai Lam
- Marie Wei-Wun Lam
- Jeffrey Wacksman
Questions people ask
Does The Shau-Wai & Marie Lam Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Shau-Wai & Marie Lam Family Foundation give?
$219,229 in tax year 2025, across 39 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs The Shau-Wai & Marie Lam Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Shau-Wai Lam (Chairmn-Asrq), Marie Wei-Wun Lam (Trsr-Asrq) and Jeffrey Wacksman (Sec'y-Asrq).
What does The Shau-Wai & Marie Lam Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, health and education.