Private foundation · EIN 77-0304957 · Washington, District of Columbia · International affairs

Laogai Research Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if your work fits its grantee list. The foundation accepts applications (September 1) and its median grant is $19K.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 2 grants paid, $37K total, median $19K. 50% of grants stayed in District of Columbia. Stated restrictions: Awards designated for individuals who have contributed toan suffered due to promoting democracy and human rightsinside China. One-time Grant ranging from 300 - 1500

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
2
$37K
Median grant
$19K
Stays in DC
50%
of grants
Deadline
September 1
Assets
$2.5M

How to apply

Request should be made by email and applications Contact: Board of Directors, 1901 18th Street Nw, Washington, DC, 2024088300, Laogaiaid@gmail.com Deadlines: September 1 Restrictions: Awards designated for individuals who have contributed toan suffered due to promoting democracy and human rightsinside China. One-time Grant ranging from 300 - 1500

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

2 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Independent Chinese Pen CenterManassas, VAProvide financial support$20K
Yang ZiliWashington, DCProvide financial support$17K

By state: Virginia 1 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Laogai Research Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Washington, District of Columbia, administered in care of Hongda Harry Wu, tax-exempt since 1992. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Laogai Research Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Request should be made by email and applications Deadlines: September 1.

How much does Laogai Research Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $37K across 2 grants, a median of $19K.

Where does Laogai Research Foundation give?

Virginia (1 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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