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Fundamental Research Laboratory

Research in sciences.

Science & Technology Los Angeles, CA EIN 954557367 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
86/100 · methodology

About Fundamental Research Laboratory

Supported education and research in sciences such as medical, biological, economical, mathematical, computer and engineering sciences, participated in some workshops, seminars, meetings, etc., investigated optimization techniques for various problems. Worked on a variety of database systems such as main memory databases, OLTP and OLAP, investigated the implemetation, security, performance and other issues, wrote and tested database queries, procedures, functions, triggers, etc. Continued the research on software technologies, methodologies, systems and tools for developing Windows and web applications, compared pros and cons among them, wrote and tested programs for various applications such as automated file processing, data analysis, etc. Researched the economy and the market, innvestigated how to use the computer to quickly collect, analyze and process the data on the …

Headquarters
Los Angeles, CA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
U00Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
micro

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1997

Mission

Research in sciences.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Science & Technology · NTEE U00Z
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar science & technology in United States
Program spending This charity: 100%
Peer average: 55%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 86
Peer average: 90

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$1.00
Program expenses$1.00 ($9,900)
100% to programs beats the peer average (55%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Fundamental Research Laboratory is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Los Angeles, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Its EIN is 954557367. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $99K in annual revenue. 18 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Fundamental Research Laboratory has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 86 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for science & technology charities in United States is 90/100.

Fundamental Research Laboratory is located in Los Angeles, CA, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Fundamental Research Laboratory has $99K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 55% for science & technology charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $14M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Fundamental Research Laboratory is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has $99K in annual revenue. The organization has 18 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Fundamental Research Laboratory. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Fundamental Research Laboratory has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 100% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 55%. Visit the Fundamental Research Laboratory profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Supported education and research in sciences such as medical, biological, economical, mathematical, computer and engineering sciences, participated in some workshops, seminars, meetings, etc., investigated optimization techniques for various problems. Worked on a variety of database systems such as main memory databases, OLTP and OLAP, investigated the implemetation, security, performance and other issues, wrote and tested database queries, procedures, functions, triggers, etc. Continued the research on software technologies, methodologies, systems and tools for developing Windows and web applications, compared pros and cons among them, wrote and tested programs for various applications such as automated file processing, data analysis, etc. Researched the economy and the market, innvestigated how to use the computer... Fundamental Research Laboratory is classified as a science & technology organization registered in United States.

Among science & technology charities registered in United States: Fundamental Research Laboratory's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 is in line with the peer average of 90/100. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 55%. Its annual revenue of $99K is below the peer average of $14M.

Yes, donations to Fundamental Research Laboratory are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Fundamental Research Laboratory is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 954557367, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$10K-$100K
100% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022.
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Leadership

L
L Chen
Director

Officers & trustees (4)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

8 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Army Research Laboratory, U.S. Military Academy deepen strategic collaboration to shape tomorrow's leaders and technolog
May 2026
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Army Research Laboratory, Virginia National Guard partner to shape electronic warfare technologies - army.mil
Apr 2026
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Army research leans into easy to produce drones for Soldier experiments - army.mil
Mar 2026
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Army’s fundamental research lab partnering with industry to advance AI - army.mil
Mar 2026
www.army.mil
Army researchers partner with Navy to provide expeditionary AI translation tool - army.mil
Mar 2026
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Army Research Laboratory, Soldiers collaborate to experiment with 3D-printed drone - army.mil
Mar 2026
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Army Research Laboratory Wins 2025 Science and Technology Reinvention Laboratory of the Year - army.mil
Mar 2026
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Commanding general tours research laboratory - army.mil
Dec 2019
www.army.mil

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Peer charities

Other science & technology in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Fundamental Research Laboratory This page 86 $99,000 100%
Technology Student Association 93 $229,263 97%
Humanity Plus Inc 90 $263,171 89%
Society for Literature and Science Inc 90 $138,215 67%
Bioinnovations Institute 89 $1.3 million 91%
Collaborative for Leadership in Ayres Sensory Integration 89 $1.8 million -
Alfred e Mann Foundation for Scientific Research 89 $18.1 million -
Citizen Science Foundation 89 $551,176 95%
Blue Marble Space 89 $5.1 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 18 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Founding date
Year the organisation was founded not on file

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Fundamental Research Laboratory

What is Fundamental Research Laboratory?
Fundamental Research Laboratory is a science & technology publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Los Angeles, United States. Supported education and research in sciences such as medical, biological, economical, mathematical, computer and engineering sciences, participated in some workshops, seminars, meetings, etc., investigated optimization techniques for various problems. Worked on a variety of database systems such as main memory databases, OLTP and OLAP, investigated the implemetation, security, performance and other issues, wrote and tested database queries, procedures, functions, triggers, etc. Continued the research on software technologies, methodologies, systems and tools for developing Windows and web applications, compared pros and cons among them, wrote and tested programs for various applications such as automated file processing, data analysis, etc. Researched the economy and the market, innvestigated how to use the computer to quickly collect, analyze and process the data on the internet to achieve the best result.
Who leads Fundamental Research Laboratory?
L Chen serves as Director.
Where is Fundamental Research Laboratory located?
Headquartered in Los Angeles, United States.
What is Fundamental Research Laboratory's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10K-$100K. 100% of expenses go to program services.
Is Fundamental Research Laboratory trustworthy?
Fundamental Research Laboratory has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Fundamental Research Laboratory's registration number?
IRS EIN: 954557367.
What is Fundamental Research Laboratory's website?
http://www.fundresearchlab.org