Laogai Research Foundation
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.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Independent Chinese PEN Center ($20,000), Yang Zili ($17,062).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yang Zili Washington, DC | Provide financial support | $17,062 |
| Independent Chinese PEN Center Manassas, VA | Provide financial support | $20,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael E Burke | President | — | — |
| James Prince | Secretary | — | — |
| William E Pomeranz | Treasurer | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Laogai Research Foundation?
Laogai Research Foundation is a private foundation focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in WASHINGTON, DC. It holds $2.5M in total assets as of 2025.
How large is Laogai Research Foundation?
As of 2025, Laogai Research Foundation holds $2.5M in total assets with $41K in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $37K in 2025.
Where does Laogai Research Foundation operate?
Laogai Research Foundation has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Nevada, Virginia.
What size grants does Laogai Research Foundation award?
In 2025, Laogai Research Foundation awarded 2 grants totaling $37K — an average of about $19K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Laogai Research Foundation's EIN?
Laogai Research Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0304957. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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