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Amateur Radio Digital Communications is a private corporation based in SAN DIEGO, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2014. The principal officer is % Brian Kantor. It holds total assets of $128.2M. Annual income is reported at $10.9M. SUPPORTING, PROMOTING, AND ENHANCING AMATEUR RADIO DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS AND BROADER COMMUNICATION SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY. According to available records, Amateur Radio Digital Communications has made 192 grants totaling $13.9M, with a median grant of $20K. Annual giving has decreased from $8M in 2022 to $5.9M in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $889K, with an average award of $72K. The foundation has supported 152 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, Connecticut, New York, which account for 24% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 39 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
SUPPORTING, PROMOTING, AND ENHANCING AMATEUR RADIO DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS AND BROADER COMMUNICATION SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY.
Expenses: $309K
SUPPORTING, PROMOTING, AND ENHANCING AMATEUR RADIO DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS AND BROADER COMMUNICATION SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 192 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, CT, NY.
Amateur Radio Digital Communications has distributed a total of $13.9M across 192 grants. The median grant size is $20K, with an average of $72K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $889K.
Amateur Radio Digital Communications typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Amateur Radio Digital Communications is headquartered in SAN DIEGO, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 39 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Schechter | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $136K | $20K | $156K |
| A D Barksdale Garbee Ii | TREASURER | $16K | $2K | $19K |
| Dr Robert Mcgwier | DIRECTOR (UNTIL 12/31/22) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Phil Karn | PRESIDENT/CEO | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Keith Packard | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total Giving
$7.8M
Total Assets
$117.2M
Fair Market Value
$117.2M
Net Worth
$115.7M
Grants Paid
$6.3M
Contributions
$0
Net Investment Income
$3.9M
Distribution Amount
$5.6M
Total: $18.5M
Total Grants
192
Total Giving
$13.9M
Average Grant
$72K
Median Grant
$20K
Unique Recipients
152
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arrl FoundationGRANTS WILL BE ALLOCATED FOR CLUB PROJECTS AT THREE DISTINCT LEVELS TO ENABLE BOTH SMALLER, LESS ESTABLISHED, AND LARGER, MORE ESTABLISHED CLUBS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE GRANT PROGRAM. | Newington, CT | $592K | 2023 |
| Software Freedom ConservancyBRING OPEN-SOURCE HIGH FREQUENCY DIGITAL VOICE MAINSTREAM BY IMPROVING SPEECH QUALITY OF CURRENT SYSTEMS AND BUILD NEW DIGITAL VOICE MODES. | Brooklyn, NY | $420K | 2023 |
| Antarikchya Pratisthan Nepal (Space Foundation Nepal)USE SATELLITE AS A TOOL TO IMPROVE LIVES OF SEGREGATED COMMUNITIES IN NEPAL, INCREASE AMATEUR RADIO INVOLVEMENT IN BOTH NEPAL AND ABROAD WHILE MAKING SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS IN OPEN SOURCE HARDWARE, SOFTWARE AND AI. | — | $384K | 2023 |
| Society Of Women EngineersPROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THOSE WHO IDENTIFY AS A FEMALE/WOMAN AND ARE STUDYING IN A COMMUNITY COLLEGE, BACCALAUREATE, OR GRADUATE PROGRAM IN PREPARATION FOR CAREERS IN ENGINEERING, TECHNOLOGY, AND COMPUTER SCIENCE. |
CONCORD, NH
APOPKA, FL
LA CROSSE, WI
N ARLINGTON, NJ
| Kimberly Claffy |
| DIRECTOR |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| John Gilmore | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Chicago, IL |
| $365K |
| 2023 |
| Rhizomatica CommunicationsTHE DEVELOPMENT OF FREE SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE SOLUTIONS TO PROVIDE A POWERFUL HF TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEM | Philadelphia, PA | $311K | 2023 |
| Kyushu Institute Of TechnologyBUILD AND OPERATE A 2U CUBESAT. CARRY OUT TWO COMPETITIONS: (1) APRS MISSION PAYLOAD COMPETITION AND (2) APRS GROUND TERMINAL COMPETITION. ALSO DEMONSTRATE A NEW LOW-COST UHF TRANSCEIVER IN ORBIT. | — | $236K | 2023 |
| University Of PittsburghCREATE PROGRAMMABLE BACKSCATTER RADIOS THAT GENERATE DIFFERENT TYPES OF PROTOCOL-COMPLIANT SIGNALS WITH LOW POWER CONSUMPTION. | Pittsburgh, PA | $212K | 2023 |
| Hampton UniversityNINE SCHOLARSHIPS TO A PRESTIGIOUS HISTORICALLY BLACK UNIVERSITY. | Chicago, IL | $204K | 2023 |
| Calnet Amateur Radio GroupEQUIPMENT UPGRADE AND CLUB GROWTH | Campbell, CA | $152K | 2023 |
| Open Collective FoundationCREATING A SYSTEM WHERE REPEATER OPERATORS COULD EASILY MONITOR AND CONFIGURE A GROUP OF REPEATERS REMOTELY | Covina, CA | $150K | 2023 |
| Portland State University FoundationDELIVER A FULLY WORKING AND DOCUMENTED UNICLOGS V2 PROTOTYPE, WITH DIGITAL S BAND TRANSMISSION AND RECEPTION CAPABILITIES TO AMATEUR RADIO SATELLITES, AND WITH CAPABILITY FOR FUTURE EXPANSION. | Portland, OR | $143K | 2023 |
| Open Collective EuropeTO BUILD AN INDEPENDENT 5GHZ BACKBONE IP NETWORK FOR PUBLIC AMATEUR RADIO SERVICES. | — | $116K | 2023 |
| Wx5fwd Skywarn TeamREPLACEMENT OF EXISTING ANALOG ONLY RADIOS WITH MODERN EQUIPMENT CAPABLE OF REMOTE CONTROL AND ADDITION OF DIGITAL CAPABILITIES | Haslet, TX | $101K | 2023 |
| York County Amateur Radio Society Club IncTEACHER TRAINING, SCHOOL CLUBS, REMOTE HF ACCESS. | Rock Hill, SC | $100K | 2023 |
| Seti InstituteCREATE PRACTICAL TRAINING IN DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING AND RADIO COMMUNICATION FOR STUDENTS IN COMMUNITY COLLEGES. | Mountain View, CA | $99K | 2023 |
| Radio Scouting IncSTEM AND AMATEUR RADIO EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS. INTERNATIONAL. | Winter Garden, FL | $85K | 2023 |
| Boeing Employee'S Amateur Radio SocietyREFURBISH A REPEATER. UPGRADE BY ADDING ANALOG AND DIGITAL VOICE COMMUNICATIONS CHANNELS, AND BY DIGITAL NETWORKING. | Seattle, WA | $84K | 2023 |
| Washington Women In NeedSCHOLARSHIP FUNDING | Kirkland, WA | $75K | 2023 |
| Csuci Amateur Radio Interest GroupADDING ANTENNA INFRASTRUCTURE, ESTABLISH A RADIO REPEATER SITE, AND ACQUIRE GEAR FOR GET ON THE AIR ACTIVITIES FOR PUBLIC OUTREACH. | Camarillo, CA | $74K | 2023 |
| AisesSCHOLARS WILL RECEIVE SUPPORT THROUGHOUT THE YEAR INCLUDING; STUDENT DEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIP TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES, MENTORSHIP, ACCESS TO INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES, AND ADDITIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES. | Albuquerque, NM | $72K | 2023 |
| Allina Health Foundation On Behalf Of Courage Kenny Rehabilitation InstitutPROVIDE ACCESS TO AMATEUR RADIO FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND CHRONIC HEALTH ISSUES OFFERING ONLINE CLASSES AND PROVIDING PARTICIPANTS WITH RADIOS TO WORK ON; INCLUDING RADIOS THAT ARE ACCESSIBLE FOR MEMBERS WHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED. | Minneapolis, MN | $68K | 2023 |
| Community Foundation Of The Ozarks IncREPEATER UPGRADE TO IMPROVE NETWORK REACH | Willard, MO | $68K | 2023 |
| Military Heritage MuseumAMATEUR RADIO HISTORY EXHIBIT. | Punta Gorda, FL | $61K | 2023 |
| Merrimack Valley Amateur Radio Association IncEXTEND AN RF NETWORK TO ADDITIONAL SITES. | Auburn, NH | $46K | 2023 |
| University Of Cincinnati FoundationOUTFIT A COLLEGE CLUB. | Cincinnati, OH | $45K | 2023 |
| Haiti International Friendship Amateur Radio ClubINSTALL VHF STATIONS. INTERNATIONAL. | Elm, PA | $42K | 2023 |
| The University Of ScrantonSUPPORT DIVERSE PARTICIPATION IN THE HAM RADIO SCIENCE CITIZEN INVESTIGATION (HAMSCI) WORKSHOP TO BE HELD AT CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY IN CLEVELAND, OHIO MARCH 22-23, 2024. | Scranton, PA | $35K | 2023 |
| Marin Amateur Radio SocietyBUILD OUT THE AREDN MESH IN MARIN AND SONOMA COUNTIES PROVIDE EQUIPMENT TO COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATIONS (CBO) DEVELOP PRESENTATION AND TRAINING MATERIALS TRAIN OPERATORS DURING PUBLIC SERVICE EVENTS AND SPECIAL CLASSES ASSIST ORGANIZATIONS IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF AREDN MESH INCREASE THE NUMBER OF NBAM STAFF TO SUPPORT IMPLEMENTATION PROVIDE ROUTINE MAINTENANCE OF NETWORK UPGRADE AND MAINTAIN WEBSITE | San Rafael, CA | $33K | 2023 |
| Rose-Hulman Institute Of TechnologyCLUB GROWTH AND EQUIPMENT UPDATES/REPAIRS | Terre Haute, IN | $33K | 2023 |
| San Angelo Amateur Radio ClubREPEATER REPAIRS AND CLUB GROWTH | San Angelo, TX | $31K | 2023 |
| Yasme FoundationEQUIPMENT UPDATES AND EXPANSION OF YOUTH SUMMER CAMP FUNDING | Menlo Park, CA | $30K | 2023 |
| San Diego Imperial Council Boy Scouts Of AmericaUPDATE UNSAFE RADIO ROOM AND REPLACE OUTDATED EQUIPMENT | San Diego, CA | $29K | 2023 |
| Skyhublink SystemINFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADE FOR THE SKYHUBLINK SYSTEM IN ADDITION TO PORTABLE REPEATER INFRASTRUCTURE TO SUPPORT EVENTS, AND AN UPGRADE FOR THEIR MAIN HUB AT A DATA CENTER. | Denver, CO | $29K | 2023 |
| Electronic Applications Radio Service IncTHREE YEARS OF FUNDING FOR YOTA AMERICAS CAMPS, SERVING 30 CAMPERS PER YEAR. | Union, KY | $25K | 2023 |
| Eau Claire Amateur Radio ClubREPLACE CURRENT RADIOS IN THEIR EOCS SO ALL SITES CAN TALK TO EACH OTHER. INSTALL A HF ANTENNA. EQUIP A SMALL TRAILER FOR OUTREACH. | Eau Claire, WI | $24K | 2023 |
| Delaware Valley Radio AssociationINSTALLATION OF A NEW 5 METER DISH ANTENNA. | West Trenton, NJ | $20K | 2023 |
| SondehubPROVIDE TWO YEARS OF OPERATING EXPENSES. | — | $20K | 2023 |
| Boston Amateur Radio ClubTO MENTOR, TEACH AND FOSTER THE AMATEUR RADIO COMMUNITY IN THE URBAN BOSTON AREA | Boston, MA | $19K | 2023 |
| Schenectady Museum Amateur Radio AssociationMUSEUM AND K-12 AMATEUR RADIO EDUCATION & LICENSING. | Schenectady, NY | $19K | 2023 |
| Tobb EtuPROVIDE LOANER RADIOS TO NEW MEMBERS AND EQUIPMENT FOR EXPERIMENTATION WITH DIGITAL MODES. | — | $18K | 2023 |
| South Eugene High SchoolEQUIPMENT PURCHASES AND CLUB GROWTH | Eugene, OR | $17K | 2023 |
| The Mckenzie Center For Innovation And TechnologyASSEMBLE A UNISTRUT GRID, RUN LENGTHS OF COAXIAL CABLE THROUGH THE CONDUIT, VERIFY CONSTRUCTION INTEGRITY, AND INSTALL THE APPROPRIATE COAXIAL CABLE CONNECTORS TO COMPLETE THE INSTALLATION. STUDENTS AND EMPLOYEES FROM THE DISTRICT WILL BE INVITED TO REGISTER FOR FREE HAM RADIO INSTRUCTION WITH THE GOAL OF QUALIFICATION FOR AN FCC TECHNICIAN OR HIGHER CLASS LICENSE. KATIE UPDATED REVIEW & SCORE TO STRONG ACCEPT. | Indianapolis, IN | $16K | 2023 |
| Vintage Radio And Communications Museum Of Connecticut IncBUILD NEW ANTENNA AND EXPAND STORAGE SPACE | Windsor, CT | $15K | 2023 |
| Milford Amateur Radio ClubIMPROVE REPEATERS FOR EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS SUPPORT. | Milford, OH | $15K | 2023 |
| Platinum Coast Amateur Radio Society IncRFI DETECTION/MITIGATION AND RESEARCH | Melbourne, FL | $14K | 2023 |
| Lucas County Amateur Radio Emergency Services IncKICKSTART A PERMANENT DEPLOYMENT OF A HIGH SPEED DATA MESH NETWORK, USING EQUIPMENT WITH FIRMWARE FROM THE AREDN MESH PROJECT, IN THE GREATER TOLEDO, OHIO AREA. USING HOSPITALS FOR MAIN NODES AS GEOGRAPHY IS RELATIVELY FLAT. | Risingsun, OH | $12K | 2023 |
| Mid-State Amateur Radio ClubUPDATE EQUIPMENT, INCREASE RANGE OF A REPEATER SYSTEM, AND ADD DIGITAL CAPABILITIES. | Greenwood, IN | $11K | 2023 |
| Southern Amateur Radio UnionIMPROVEMENT OF SARU COMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE AND COMMUNICATION MODES INCLUDING USE DURING TIMES OF EMERGENCY IN THE TORNADO AND HURRICANE PRONE AREA. | Brewton, AL | $11K | 2023 |
| Anchorage Amateur Radio ClubDEVELOP PIGATE EMERGENCY EMAIL GATEWAY SOFTWARE TO ADD ADDITIONAL FEATURES, INCLUDING ENHANCING ITS DEPLOYABILITY. | Anchorage, AK | $11K | 2023 |
| Ece Repeater Group IncPURCHASE BACKUP POWER SYSTEM FOR REPEATERS | Bonny Doon, CA | $9K | 2023 |
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