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Laogai Research Foundation

Accepts applications Washington, District of Columbia · EIN 770304957

Laogai Research Foundation is a private foundation in Washington, District of Columbia. In tax year 2024 it gave $37,062 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $18,531 and the largest $20,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $27,500 the year before.

0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2022$32,6004$3.5 million
2023$27,5002$3.5 million
2024$37,0622$3.5 million

How to apply

ContactBoard of directors
1901 18th Street NW, Washington, DC 20009
Phone or email(202) 408-8300, laogaiaid@gmail.com
What to submitRequest should be made by email and applications
DeadlinesSeptember 1
RestrictionsAwards designated for individuals who have contributed toan suffered due to promoting democracy and human rightsinside China. One-time Grant ranging from 300 - 1500

As written in the foundation's IRS filing for tax year 2024. Details may have changed since.

Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Virginia.

StateGrantsAmount
Virginia1$20,000
District of Columbia1$17,062

Grants paid in 2024

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Independent Chinese PEN Center
Manassas, VA
Provide financial support$20,000
Individual
DC
Provide financial support$17,062

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Laogai Research Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: September 1.

How much does Laogai Research Foundation give?

$37,062 in tax year 2024, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $18,531.

Who runs Laogai Research Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Michael E Burke (President), James Prince (Secretary) and William E Pomeranz (Treasurer).

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