Compliance · Disclosure · Transparency

Public Filings &
Grant Records.

Complete public disclosure of the Foundation's IRS annual returns, governing documents, and grantmaking activity — prepared in accordance with federal public inspection requirements.

IRS Annual Returns

Form 990-PF —
Public Disclosure Versions.

The Form 990-PF is the annual information return filed by private foundations with the Internal Revenue Service, reporting assets, revenue, expenses, grants paid, and governance information. Under IRS rules, these returns are available for public inspection.

Contributor schedules (Schedule B) and internal authorization forms have been withheld consistent with IRS public inspection rules. California FTB state returns are not included.

Grantmaking Overview

Executive
Summary.

The Foundation has distributed $29,139 across all years of operation, reflecting consistent growth in both grantmaking reach and annual giving.

2024 Grants
$12,749
19 grants
2025 Grants
$14,395
19 grants
Two-Year Total
$27,144
2024–2025
YoY Growth
+12.9%
2024 → 2025
Tax Year Grants Amount Given Total Assets
202519$14,395$629,222
202419$12,749$494,688
20232$700$28,456
20222$895$13,789
20211$300$14,711
All Years43$29,139
Focus Areas

Grant
Categories.

Giving is concentrated across four areas. Education and school support consistently represents the largest share. Complete grant schedules are reported on Form 990-PF, available above.

01
Education & School Support
Largest share — including international scholarship programs
02
Science & Conservation
Natural world, research, and environmental stewardship
03
Arts & Culture
Museums, institutions, and cultural programming
04
Humanitarian
Community welfare, relief, and human dignity
Governing Documents

Foundation Charter
& Bylaws.

The Foundation's governing documents are made publicly available in accordance with IRS transparency requirements. Signature pages have been redacted in public versions; originals are maintained in the Foundation's corporate records.

Governing Document
Articles of Incorporation

The Foundation's foundational charter, establishing its legal identity, charitable purpose, non-profit nature, board structure, and dissolution provisions under California law.

Governing Document
Bylaws

The Foundation's operational rules governing board structure, officer duties, meeting procedures, governance tiers, compensation, transparency, and long-term stewardship.

Policies & Notices

Disclosure
Information.

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Public Disclosure Versions

Contributor schedules, internal authorization forms, and state returns have been withheld consistent with IRS public inspection rules for private foundations.

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Grantmaking Policy

Pham Foundation is a private family foundation. The Foundation supports selected organizations and institutional partnerships and does not operate a general open grant application process. Scholarship opportunities are administered through partner institutions.

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Public Inspection

The Foundation complies with all IRS public inspection requirements. Requests may be directed to info@phamfoundation.org.

Foundation Identification
Legal Name
Pham Foundation
EIN
86-1609883
Type
Private Family Foundation (California)
Established
February 16, 2021
Fiscal Year
Calendar year — January 1 through December 31