Laogai Research Foundation is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1992. According to its NTEE Classification (Q05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 09/2023, Laogai Research Foundation employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Laogai Research Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 09/2023, Laogai Research Foundation generated $89.7k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (28.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $247.9k during the year ending 09/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (18.7%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2020, Laogai Research Foundation has awarded 28 individual grants totaling $181,150. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990PF
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990PF Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO GATHER INFORMATION ON AND RAISE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE LAOGAI - CHINA'S EXTENSIVE SYSTEM OF FORCED LABOR PRISON CAMPS. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: RESEARCHING AND PUBLISHING REPORTS AND ARTICLES ON HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSE IN CHINA AND ESPECIALLY ITS PRISON SYSTEM; PUBLISHING THE LAOGAI DATABASE; A COMPILATION OF ALL KNOWN INFORMATION ABOUT LAOGAI AND OPERATING MUSEUM AND A WEBSITE IN WASHINGTON DC
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Xia Ming President | 0 | $0 | |
Kuide Chen Secretary | 0 | $0 | |
Yongyi Song Treasurer | 0 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $46,010 |
| Interest on Savings | $0 |
| Dividends & Interest | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | -$1,724 |
| Net Gain on Sale of Assets | $0 |
| Capital Gain Net Income | $0 |
| Net ST Capital Gain | $0 |
| Income Modifications | $0 |
| Profit on Inventory Sales | $0 |
| Other Income | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $89,710 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc | $0 |
| Other employee salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plans, employee benefits | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Taxes | $13,606 |
| Depreciation | $87,764 |
| Occupancy | $18,954 |
| Travel, conferences, and meetings | $44,612 |
| Printing and publications | $0 |
| Other expenses | $46,326 |
| Total operating and administrative expenses | $215,322 |
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $32,600 |
| Total expenses and disbursements | $247,922 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $196,767 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Net Accounts receivable | $0 |
| Net Pledges Receivable | $0 |
| Grants receivable | $0 |
| Receivables from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Net other notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Investments - land, buildings, equipment | $0 |
| Investments—mortgage loans | $0 |
| Investments—other | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,584,556 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,781,323 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Mortgages and other notes payable | $1,148,424 |
| Other liabilities | $1,867 |
| Total liabilities | $1,150,291 |
Over the last fiscal year, Laogai Research Foundation has awarded $32,600 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
INDEPENDENT CHINESE PEN CENTER PURPOSE: HUMANITARIAN FINANCIAL SUPPORT | $11,500 |
ZILI YANG AID DISTRIBUTOR PURPOSE: SMALL HUMANITARIAN AID GRANTS | $4,500 |
LIBERTY SCULPTURE PARK PURPOSE: HUMANITARIAN FINANCIAL SUPPORT | $7,000 |
ZILI YANG PURPOSE: HUMANITARIAN FINANCIAL SUPPORT | $9,600 |