London Center for Policy Research Inc
Challenge conventional wisdom where appropriate, add texture to the current deliberations on national security and foreign policy issues and build support for positions that further the national interest and the interest of key allies.
London Center for Policy Research Inc at a glance
In short: London Center for Policy Research Inc gave $450K across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $450K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $450,000
- Grants made (2021)
- 1
- Average grant
- $450,000
- Median grant
- $450,000
- Total assets
- $3,564
- -94.1% vs 2020
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who London Center for Policy Research Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Special Operations Assocation of America ($450K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2021 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $450K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Special Operations Assocation of America Washington, DC | Support air travel to help with evacuation of us citizens from afghanistan. | $450,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $3,564 | $610,888 | $695,274 | $450,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | $60,450 | $212,505 | $312,208 | — | — |
About London Center for Policy Research Inc
Based on IRS filings
London Center for Policy Research Inc is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. As of 2021, the organization holds $4K in total assets. In 2021, it awarded 1 grant totaling $450K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
London Center for Policy Research Inc is led by Anthony Shaffer, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 9 officers listed in 2021 is compensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Anthony Shaffer
President
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$155K (2020) → $153K (2021)
Anthony Cucolo
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bennett McPhatter
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carolyn Parlato
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Henry Cooper
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laddyma Thompson
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert McFarlane
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tony Lo Bianco
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vicki London
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $153K, to Anthony Shaffer (President).
Frequently asked questions about London Center for Policy Research Inc
How much does London Center for Policy Research Inc give each year?
London Center for Policy Research Inc gave $450K across 1 grant in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990.
How large is London Center for Policy Research Inc?
London Center for Policy Research Inc reported $4K in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $611K.
What is London Center for Policy Research Inc?
London Center for Policy Research Inc is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in New York, NY. It holds $4K in total assets as of 2021.
Where does London Center for Policy Research Inc operate?
London Center for Policy Research Inc has awarded grants in District of Columbia.
What is London Center for Policy Research Inc's EIN?
London Center for Policy Research Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3616191. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 17, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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