Center for Advanced China Research
Center for Advanced China Research is a private foundation focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 3 grants totaling $1.3M. Net investment income was $10K.
Center for Advanced China Research at a glance
In short: Center for Advanced China Research gave $1.3M across 3 grants in 2023 (avg $433K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $1,300,000
- Grants made (2023)
- 3
- Average grant
- $433,333
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (92% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Center for Advanced China Research funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was The George Washington University ($1.1M). Together the top 3 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Center for Advanced China Research gives
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2023 it made 3 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The George Washington University Washington, DC | Terminationdistribution | $1,100,000 |
| Project 2049 Institute Arlington, VA | Terminationdistribution | $100,000 |
| National Bureau of Asian Research Washington, DC | Terminationdistribution | $100,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $594,990 | $1,830,418 | $1,300,000 | 3 | $1,300,000 | $10,205 | $29,187 |
| 2022 | $1,235,879 | $1,374,044 | $865,465 | — | — | — | $208 | — |
| 2021 | $730,950 | $1,159,349 | $876,817 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $445,312 | $1,056,059 | $758,916 | — | — | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Center for Advanced China Research reported a distributable amount of $29K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Center for Advanced China Research is led by David Gitter, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 3 of 6 officers listed in 2023 are compensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
David Gitter
President
President & CEO → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
60 hrs/week
$143K (2020) → $87K (2023)
Joseph Fewsmith
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$300 (2021) → $0 (2023)
Robert Sutter
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Drew Thompson
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Connor Swank
Treasurer & Secretary
Treasurer → Treasurer & Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$58K (2020) → $69K (2023)
Julie Huynh
Secretary
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
$47K (2021) → $23K (2023)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Julia Bowie (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Sandy Lu (2020) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $87K, to David Gitter (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Center for Advanced China Research
How much does Center for Advanced China Research give each year?
Center for Advanced China Research gave $1.3M across 3 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Center for Advanced China Research's typical grant size?
Center for Advanced China Research's median grant in 2023 was $100,000, and its average grant was $433,333, across 3 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Center for Advanced China Research give grants?
Center for Advanced China Research gives mostly in District of Columbia: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Center for Advanced China Research give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Center for Advanced China Research's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Terminationdistribution" (3 grants).
What is Center for Advanced China Research?
Center for Advanced China Research is a private foundation focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Washington, DC.
How much is Center for Advanced China Research required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Center for Advanced China Research reported a distributable amount of $29K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Center for Advanced China Research's EIN?
Center for Advanced China Research's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-4733766. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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