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Tang Research Foundation

Preselected recipients only Skokie, Illinois · EIN 363857626

Tang Research Foundation is a private foundation in Skokie, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $457,397 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $46,750 and the largest $300,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $456,573 the year before.

50% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$495,6064$8.6 million
2024$456,5736$9.2 million
2025$457,3975$10.2 million

How to apply

Tang Research Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Tang Research Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Washington.

StateGrantsAmount
Washington1$300,000
Illinois3$91,625
Indiana1$65,772

Grants paid in 2025

All 5 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
University of Washington
Seattle, WA
professorship grant$300,000
Indiana University Exchange Program
Bloomington, IN
To further the mission of the donee$65,772
Individual
IL
To further the mission of the donee$46,750
Tang Studies Society
Skokie, IL
To further the mission of the donee$30,000
Ancient Chinese grave stele confere
Skokie, IL
To further the mission of the donee$14,875

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Tang Research Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Tang Research Foundation give?

$457,397 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $46,750.

Who runs Tang Research Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Andrew Eisenberg (Coo), Luou Xin (President), Mark Lam (Managing Direct) and Jason Steuber (Secretary).

What does Tang Research Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.

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