About us
The Lim Hoon Foundation is a private charitable trust created in August 2008 with the primary objective of promoting academic achievement for all students, at all levels, primary through university with a focus on those from low income families. Our ultimate objective is to encourage the advancement of education through a wide range of philanthropic activities.
We strongly believe that everyone is entitled to a holistic education regardless of one's financial background. It is our wish to help mould these students with challenging backgrounds into future leaders by awarding each with equal education opportunities.
Our mission is to promote academic achievement for students from low income families and an ultimate objective of promoting education advancement.
- MISSION STATEMENT
We believe we must act ethically in all dealings and that the interests of all our beneficiaries must be placed above all else.
- PRINCIPLES
About our Patron
The Foundation is named in memory of Lim Hoon, the late father of the Foundation's Chairman and founder Mr John Lim. Lim Hoon dedicated much of his adult life to the early development of Singapore's budding education system.
He first served as a teacher of Tao Nan School in the early 1950's and retired in 1970.
Even after his retirement, his commitment to education continued through his guidance of his grandchildren. He emphasised the importance of a holistic education to his children in a time when it was more fashionable to enter the work force early. This dedication to the education system of Singapore was continued by his daughters, Helen and Janet, both of whom have also served Tao Nan School as educators for more than twenty years. Lim Hoon passed away in 2001, leaving the success of his six children as a hallmark of his legacy.
Guided by the life lessons of Lim Hoon, this Foundation was set up to offer students equal access to education when their circumstances deny them such opportunities.
Organizational Structure
Patron
Lim Hoon
(Deceased)
Executive Committee / Protectors of Trust
John Lim, Chairman
Loh Lee Hiang, Director
Andy Lim, Director
Advisory Board
Helen Lim, Advisor
Edward Lim, Advisor
Janet Lim, Advisor
Connie Lim, Advisor
Christine Lim, Advisor
ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS WITH CHALLENGING BACKGROUNDS
ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS WITH CHALLENGING BACKGROUNDS