Lingam Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Lingam Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Long Island City, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $165,000 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 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 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$165,000
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$3.0 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0 | 0 | $2.3 million |
| 2024 | $165,000 | 12 | $3.0 million |
How to apply
Lingam Foundation Inc 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 Lingam Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 1 | $50,000 |
| New York | 3 | $45,000 |
| Georgia | 3 | $27,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $27,000 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Asian Bar Association of North America | General support | $50,000 |
| Napaba Law Foundation | Lingam foundation scholarship | $25,000 |
| South Asian Bar Association of New York Fund | Scholarship | $25,000 |
| University of Georgia School of Law | Law school fund | $25,000 |
| New York University | Law and business annual fund | $10,000 |
| South Asian Youth Action | General support | $10,000 |
| Uc Law San Francisco | General support | $10,000 |
| Chetana Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Paypal Giving Fund | For benefit of dosa foundation | $2,000 |
| Sankara Nethralaya Om Trust Inc | General support | $1,000 |
| Hindu Temple of Atlanta | Scholarships | $1,000 |
| Sri Karunamayi Research Institute of Meditation | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sashi Kiran Lingam
- Sheela Lingam
- Bindu Lingam
Questions people ask
Does Lingam Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lingam Foundation Inc give?
$165,000 in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Lingam Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Sashi Kiran Lingam (President/Treasurer/Direct), Sheela Lingam (Secretary/Director) and Bindu Lingam (Director).
What does Lingam Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.