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Radio Drama Network Inc. is a private corporation based in STAMFORD, CT. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1985. The principal officer is Melina Brown. It holds total assets of $8.9M. Annual income is reported at $5.5M. Total assets have decreased from $15.1M in 2011 to $9.7M in 2022. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. Spoken word - support of the spoken word begins with himan brown's radio dramas and extends to all forms of audio drama, staged dramas, podcasting, films that support the spoken word, and playwriting to create spoken word works. Spoken word also includes poetry, (written and spoken,) slam poetry, street theater, audio books, radio programming, readings, and classes that support any form of audio work or writing for audio/theater. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York, Missouri and California. According to available records, Radio Drama Network Inc. has made 9 grants totaling $1.1M, with a median grant of $69K. The foundation has distributed between $535K and $574K annually from 2020 to 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $20K to $375K, with an average award of $123K. The foundation has supported 8 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in New York and California and Missouri. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$50K
Median Grant
$103K
Average Grant
$134K
Largest Grant
$280K
Based on 4 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
Spoken word - support of the spoken word begins with himan brown's radio dramas and extends to all forms of audio drama, staged dramas, podcasting, films that support the spoken word, and playwriting to create spoken word works. Spoken word also includes poetry, (written and spoken,) slam poetry, street theater, audio books, radio programming, readings, and classes that support any form of audio work or writing for audio/theater.
Expenses: $177K
Spoken word - support of the spoken word begins with himan brown's radio dramas and extends to all forms of audio drama, staged dramas, podcasting, films that support the spoken word, and playwriting to create spoken word works. Spoken word also includes poetry, (written and spoken,) slam poetry, street theater, audio books, radio programming, readings, and classes that support any form of audio work or writing for audio/theater. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 9 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, CA, MO.
Radio Drama Network Inc. has distributed a total of $1.1M across 9 grants. The median grant size is $69K, with an average of $123K. Individual grants have ranged from $20K to $375K.
Radio Drama Network Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Radio Drama Network Inc. is headquartered in STAMFORD, CT. While based in CT, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melina Brown | PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR | $113K | $0 | $113K |
| Barrie Brown | VICE PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Eli Kopelman | TREASURER/SECRETARY, DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$2.6M
Total Assets
$9.7M
Fair Market Value
$15.8M
Net Worth
$9.7M
Grants Paid
$835K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$397K
Distribution Amount
$1M
Total: $9.6M
Total Grants
9
Total Giving
$1.1M
Average Grant
$123K
Median Grant
$69K
Unique Recipients
8
Most Common Grant
$75K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Arts Relations (Intar)GRANT IS FOR A SPECIFIC PLAY DURING SEASON | New York, NY | $375K | 2022 |
| Bay Area Video CoalitionGENERAL PURPOSE, PRODUCTION ASSISTANCE | San Francisco, CA | $75K | 2022 |
| Nuyorican Poets Cafe IncGENERAL PURPOSE, PRODUCTION ASSISTANCE | New York, NY | $69K | 2022 |
| Poetry Society Of New YorkGENERAL PURPOSE, PRODUCTION ASSISTANCE | Brooklyn, NY | $35K | 2022 |
| Hispanic Organization Of Latin ArtitstGRANT IS FOR A SPECIFIC PLAY DURING SEASON | New York, NY | $20K | 2022 |
| Ensemble Studio Theatre Inc (Est)GRANT FOR SPECIFIC PLAYS DURING SEASON | New York, NY | $280K | 2020 |
| Reel StoriesSUPPORT CAMP PROGRAM TO ENCOURAGE YOUNG WOMEN TO WORK IN FILM | Oakland, CA | $55K | 2020 |
| National Audio Theatre Festivals (Naft)AUDIO PRODUCTION CLASS & VARIOUS PERFORMANCES DURING FESTIVAL | Harrisburg, MO | $50K | 2020 |