Laogai Research Foundation

WASHINGTON, DC EIN: 77-0304957

Laogai Research Foundation is a private foundation focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $37K.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$2.5M

-5.8% YoY

Annual Giving

$37K

+34.8% YoY

Grant Count

2

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$19K

+34.8% YoY

About Laogai Research Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Laogai Research Foundation is a private foundation focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $37K.

Ready to take the next step with Laogai Research Foundation?

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

9states
+1 more states

Cities

BrooklineCampbellCentrevilleChantillyChicagoChino HillChino HillsEast WindsorEden PrarieFairfaxFremontGermantownHaywardHendersonManassasManassas ParkRockvilleWashingtonWest WindsorYemo

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$193K$386K$578K$771K202020212022202320242025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$2,477,153$2,629,329$2,781,323
Revenue$40,933$48,300$89,710
Expenses$193,109$200,294$247,922
Qualifying Distributions$105,093$91,074$141,204
Net Investment Income
Distributable Amount

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$19K$38K$57K$76K11 grants202010 grants20213 grants20224 grants20232 grants20242 grants2025

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 2 recipients in 2025

Independent Chinese PEN …$20KYang Zili$17K

Grant Size Distribution

21 grants across all recorded years

21<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

No grants recorded for .

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

From 2025 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
Michael E BurkePresident
James PrinceSecretary
William E PomeranzTreasurer

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Related Funders

Similar funders by location and focus area

Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

What could you do with Laogai Research Foundation on Grantable?

  • Assess strategic fit with your organization
  • Draft a tailored letter of inquiry
  • Find open RFPs from this funder
  • Monitor for new funding opportunities