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AI Summary

The J & M Lam Family 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 2025, the foundation awarded a total of $44,000 across 15 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$44.1K
2025
Grantees funded
15
Multi-year grantees
53%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
4
Median 1st year grant
$1K
Median 2nd year grant
$1.3K
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Eric Chen
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Vincent Lam
Board Member
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Vivian Chen
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to J & M LAM FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. J & M LAM FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does J & M LAM FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
J & M LAM FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California and Hawaii. 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 J & M LAM FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from J & M LAM FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does J & M LAM FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, J & M LAM FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 4 grants, totaling nearly $44 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did J & M LAM FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, J & M LAM FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include RIVER OF LIFE FOUNDATION, SAN FRANCISCO CHINATOWN LIONS CLUB FOUNDATION, and Chinese Newcomers Service Center. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to J & M LAM FAMILY FOUNDATION?
J & M LAM FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.