The Vatthanatham Lao Foundation consists of seven founding families:
- Alisak and Nana Sanavongsay
- Phong Vang and Sengsouly Sanychanh-Vang
- Khamla and Tia Emanivong
- Kham Pheng Emanivong and KhamLa Phomphakdy
- Chris and Vongvilay Bounlangsy
- Khit Phommavanh and Scott Simmons
- Sue Bangon Emanivong and Marc Mann