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The Timothy S Y Lam Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding and operates by invitation only, meaning it does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation disbursed a total of $57.5K across 16 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Nevada Hotel and Lodging Association
Henderson, NV
$21.7K
4%
KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY
MANHATTAN, KS
$6K
1%
UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON
HOUSTON, TX
$4K
< 1%
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Total No. of Grants
20
Median 1st year grant
$2K
Median 2nd year grant
$2K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Timothy S Y Lam Foundation?
No. Timothy S Y Lam Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Timothy S Y Lam Foundation give?
Timothy S Y Lam Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Nevada, Pennsylvania, and Illinois. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are Timothy S Y Lam Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Timothy S Y Lam Foundation fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $2,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Timothy S Y Lam Foundation make each year?
In 2024, Timothy S Y Lam Foundation awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $58 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Timothy S Y Lam Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, Timothy S Y Lam Foundation awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include Nevada Hotel and Lodging Association, KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY, and UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Timothy S Y Lam Foundation?
Timothy S Y Lam Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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