AY Nguyen Foundation was established in September 2024 by Viet An & Lacey Yen Nguyen's family, who sought to create a lasting legacy of giving to support community development, education, and environment initiatives. Originally founded as a small private foundation, our primary purpose was to provide grants to charitable organizations rather than operate programs directly.

In 2024, we have funded $24,000 to several non profit organizations across a broad range of projects with the commitment to empower changes in four focus areas:

• Community well-being

• Education

• Disaster Relief

• Nature Conservation 

Details of our funded grants can be found below. We will continue to enhance philanthropy impact through strategic partnerships and programs that are aligned with our core values. Our enduring legacy is built upon dedicated stewardship of our resources and a commitment to meaningful community support.

2024

• Clean Water Initiatives by VN Help

• Yagi Storm Relief by SYS

• Nature Conservation by Filoli Center, Grand Canyon Conservancy & Death Valley Natural History Association

• Education fund by SchoolForce