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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 …
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyFundamental 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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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