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    Jae S Lim Foundation

    Supporting OrganizationIRS data 2022–2024
    Wilmington, DEEIN 272910858

    Annual Giving

    $1.8M

    Grants

    57

    Median Grant

    $4K

    Organizations Funded

    13

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    Foundation Overview

    Mission

    The foundation mission centers on education, particularly in STEM fields. Mathematics and science skills are critical for the next generation of American professionals. One of their missions is to help US students reach their full potential in these subjects through grants to schools and educational organizations.

    Focus Areas

    stem educationmath and science prizesundergraduate research internshipsstudent stipendsgraduate student supportfaculty professional developmentendowed professorshipscomputing (college of computing)

    Grant Types

    student stipendsinternship wagesprizes and awardsendowed funds (professorships/endowments)faculty development fundingcapital/equipment for labs

    Funded Initiatives

    Hands-on STEM internships and research opportunities for American high school students; recognizing and rewarding top students in math & science at American high schools; scholarship programs

    How to Apply

    Foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds

    Does Not Fund

    Does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; works only with preselected organizations

    Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.

    Giving History

    2024

    $1.8M

    Grants

    57

    Median

    $4K

    States

    13

    2023+97%

    $1.8M

    Grants

    56

    Median

    $3K

    States

    12

    2022

    $903K

    Grants

    44

    Median

    $3K

    States

    13

    Grant Size Distribution

    $4K

    Typical Grant (Median)

    $4K

    Smallest

    $4K

    25th Pctile

    $4K

    75th Pctile

    $1.0M

    Largest

    Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $4K and $4K.

    Largest Recent Grants

    $1.0M

    2024

    FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND

    MA · Lim Family Fund

    $250K

    2024

    INDIANA UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION

    IN · K.H. Choi Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry Graduate Student Support Fund

    $250K

    2024

    WASHINGTON & LEE UNIVERSITY

    VA · Taeho Lim '06 Professional Development Endowment fund

    $26K

    2024

    LUCILE PACKARD FOUNDATION FOR CHILDRENS HEALTH

    CA · Pediatrics Internship Program at Stanford - PIPS Summer 2025

    $14K

    2024

    UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE FOUNDATION INCORPORATE

    NH · 2024 HighTech Bound Intern Wages

    Geographic Focus

    MA
    $1.1M21 grants
    VA
    $250K1 grants
    IN
    $250K1 grants
    NH
    $34K6 grants
    CT
    $32K8 grants

    Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.

    Financial Overview

    YearTotal AssetsGrants Paid
    2024
    $23.6M
    $1.8M(7.5%)
    2023
    $21.2M
    $1.8M(8.4%)
    2022
    $20.4M
    $903K(4.4%)

    Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets

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    Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.

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