Lingam Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyLong Island City, New York · EIN 81-3506404 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$165K
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
75% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Asian Bar Association of North America | Cleveland, OH | General support | $50,000 |
| Napaba Law Foundation | Washington, DC | Lingam foundation scholarship | $25,000 |
| South Asian Bar Association of New York Fund | New York, NY | Scholarship | $25,000 |
| University of Georgia School of Law | Athens, GA | Law school fund | $25,000 |
| New York University | New York, NY | Law and business annual fund | $10,000 |
| South Asian Youth Action | Elmhurst, NY | General support | $10,000 |
| UC Law San Francisco | San Francisco, CA | General support | $10,000 |
| Chetana Foundation | Portland, OR | General support | $5,000 |
| Paypal Giving Fund | Washington, DC | For benefit of dosa foundation | $2,000 |
| Sankara Nethralaya Om Trust Inc | Rockville, MD | General support | $1,000 |
| Hindu Temple of Atlanta | Riverdale, GA | Scholarships | $1,000 |
| Sri Karunamayi Research Institute of Meditation | Forsyth, GA | General support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $165,000 | 12 |
| 2023 | $0 | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503209349100960
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-3506404
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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