Form990-PF


Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2021
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2021, or tax year beginning 01-01-2021 , and ending 12-31-2021
Name of foundation
AMATEUR RADIO DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)5663 BALBOA AVE 432
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
SAN DIEGO, CA92111
A Employer identification number

45-3751971
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(619) 693-2246
C bullet
G Check all that apply:

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here............. bullet
2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ... bullet
E bullet
H Check type of organization:
F bullet
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)bullet$139,030,662J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule)  
2 Check bullet.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments      
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 2,095,097 2,095,097 2,095,097
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10  
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a  
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 0
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule).......      
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 2,095,097 2,095,097 2,095,097
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 120,839 0 0 120,839
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 140,856 0 0 140,856
15 Pension plans, employee benefits....... 8,211 0 0 8,211
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... Click to see attachment 14,993 0 0 14,993
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 8,750 0 0 8,750
c Other professional fees (attach schedule)....        
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 269,691 0 0 0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 42,473 0 0 42,473
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 176,747 0 0 176,747
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 782,560 0 0 512,869
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 10,798,573 9,247,203
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 11,581,133 0 0 9,760,072
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -9,486,036
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 2,095,097
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 2,095,097
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2021)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.) 		Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing............. 21,104 68,504 68,504
2 Savings and temporary cash investments.........   77,535 77,535
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
4 Pledges receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule) 13,911,861 Click to see attachment5,407,107 5,407,107
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule).......      
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 114,479,401 Click to see attachment133,477,516 133,477,516
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
15 Other assets (describe bullet)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 128,412,366 139,030,662 139,030,662
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses.......... 75,684 82,667
18 Grants payable................. 200,907 2,753,296
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet) Click to see attachment277,422 Click to see attachment517,991
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 554,013 3,353,954
Net Assets or Fund Balances Foundations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here bullet
and complete lines 24, 25, 29 and 30.
24 Net assets without donor restrictions........... 127,858,353 135,676,708
25 Net assets with donor restrictions............    
Foundations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here bullet
and complete lines 26 through 30.
26 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........    
27 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
28 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds    
29 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 127,858,353 135,676,708
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 128,412,366 139,030,662
Part III
Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
1
Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 29 (must agree with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ...............
1
127,858,353
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-9,486,036
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
3
17,304,391
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
135,676,708
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
5
0
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .
6
135,676,708
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Part IV
Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income
(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate,
2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.)		 (b)
How acquired
P—Purchase
D—Donation 		(c)
Date acquired
(mo., day, yr.) 		(d)
Date sold
(mo., day, yr.)
1a
b
c
d
e
(e)
Gross sales price 		(f)
Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g)
Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h)
Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a
b
c
d
e
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l)
Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i)
F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 		(j)
Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k)
Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a
b
c
d
e
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2  
3 Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0-
in Part I, line 8 ................... 		Bracket 3  
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Part V
Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see instructions)
1a Exempt operating foundations described in section 4940(d)(2), check here Bullet and enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket for line 1a
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b All other domestic foundations enter 1.39% (0.0139) of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% (0.04) of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2 0
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 29,122
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4 0
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 29,122
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2021 estimated tax payments and 2020 overpayment credited to 2021 6a 25,320
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b 0
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 5,000
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d 0
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 30,320
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. 8 244
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10 954
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2022 estimated taxBullet954 RefundedBullet 11 0
Part VI-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes? See the instructions
for the definition.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$ 0(2) On foundation managers.bullet$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$ 0
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
    • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
    and Part XIV..................................
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    bulletCA
    b
    If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
    General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
    8b
    Yes
     
    9
    Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
    or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2021 or the taxable year beginning in 2021? See the instructions for Part XIII.
    If "Yes," complete Part XIII .............................
    9
     
    No
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
    and addresses. ...............................
    10
     
    No
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    Part VI-A
    Statements Regarding Activities (continued)
    11
    At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
    meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. See instructions .............
    11
     
    No
    12
    Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
    advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement. See instructions.................
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbulletHTTPS://WWW.AMPR.ORG/
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletBDALE GARBEE TREASURER Telephone no.bullet (619) 693-2246

    Located atbullet5663 BALBOA AVE SUITE 432SAN DIEGOCA ZIP+4bullet92111
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —check here .........bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ........bullet
    15
     
    16 At any time during calendar year 2021, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country? .................
    16   No
    See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114. If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign
    country bullet
    Part VI-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person? ...........
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person? ..............................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person? ...........
    1a(3)
     
    No
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person? ............
    1a(4)
    Yes
     
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)? ......................
    1a(5)
     
    No
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.) ...............
    1a(6)
     
    No
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ..........
    1b
     
    No
    c
    ........bullet
    d
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2021? .............
    1d
     
    No
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2021, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2021?....................
    2a
     
    No
    If "Yes," list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
    (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
    to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
    2b
     
     
    c
    If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
    bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    3a
    Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
    any time during the year? ..............................
    3a
     
    No
    b
    If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2021 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
    or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
    by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
    the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
    if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2021.) .....................
    3b
     
     
    4a
    Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
    4a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
    charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2021? ..
    4b
     
    No
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    Part VI-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (continued)
    5a
    During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
    Yes
    No
    (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))? ..........
    5a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive? ....................
    5a(2)
     
    No
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes? .............
    5a(3)
     
    No
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? See instructions ........................
    5a(4)
    Yes
     
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals? .............
    5a(5)
     
    No
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
    Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ........
    5b
    Yes
     
    c
    .........bullet
    d
    If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant? .................
    5d
    Yes
     
    If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d). Click to see attachment
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
    a personal benefit contract? .............................
    6a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ....
    6b
     
    No
    If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    7a
     
    No
    b
    If "Yes", did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? .....
    7b
     
     
    8
    Is the foundation subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or
    excess parachute payment during the year? .........................
    8
     
    No
    Part VII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors
    1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation. See instructions
    (a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation
     (If not paid, enter
    -0-)     		(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation (e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    ELIZABETH SCHECHTER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
    32.00     		107,585 8,699 0
    5663 BALBOA AVE 432
    SAN DIEGO,CA92111
    PHIL KARN PRESIDENT
    8.00     		0 0 0
    5663 BALBOA AVE 432
    SAN DIEGO,CA92111
    A D BARKSDALE GARBEE II TREASURER
    8.00     		4,555 0 0
    5663 BALBOA AVE 432
    SAN DIEGO,CA92111
    JOHN GILMORE SECRETARY
    12.00     		0 0 0
    5663 BALBOA AVE 432
    SAN DIEGO,CA92111
    KIMBERLY CLAFFY DIRECTOR
    8.00     		0 0 0
    5663 BALBOA AVE 432
    SAN DIEGO,CA92111
    KEITH PACKARD DIRECTOR
    12.00     		0 0 0
    5663 BALBOA AVE 432
    SAN DIEGO,CA92111
    DR ROBERT MCGWIER DIRECTOR
    3.00     		0 0 0
    5663 BALBOA AVE 432
    SAN DIEGO,CA92111
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
    (a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
    employee benefit
    plans and deferred
    compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    NONE
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet 0
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    Part VII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors (continued)
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
    OPEN TECH STRATEGIES TECHNICAL SUPPORT 80,000
    333 E 102ND STREET 339
    NEW YORK,NY10029
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet0
    Part VIII-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1 SUPPORTING, PROMOTING, AND ENHANCING AMATEUR RADIO DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS AND BROADER COMMUNICATION SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY. 308,820
    2  
    3  
    4  
    Part VIII-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet0
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    Part IX
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations, see instructions.)
    1
    Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes:
    a
    Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
    1a
    135,399,893
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    325,801
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    135,725,694
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
    0
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
    0
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    135,725,694
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    2,035,885
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. .......
    5
    133,689,809
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5................
    6
    6,684,490
    Part X
    Distributable Amount (see instructions) (Section 4942(j)(3) and (j)(5) private operating foundations and certain foreign organizations check here right arrow and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part IX, line 6..................
    1
    6,684,490
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2021 from Part V, line 5.......
    2a
    29,122
    b
    Income tax for 2021. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    29,122
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    6,655,368
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    6,655,368
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
    6
    0
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XII, line 1 ...
    7
    6,655,368
    Part XI
    Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)
    1
    Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:
    a
    Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26 ..........
    1a
     
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part VIII-B..................
    1b
     
    2
    Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes...............................
    2
     
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
     
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
     
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part XII, line 4.
    4
     
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Page 9
    Part XII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus     		(b)
    Years prior to 2020     		(c)
    2020     		(d)
    2021
    1 Distributable amount for 2021 from Part X, line 7 6,655,368
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2021:
    a Enter amount for 2020 only....... 2,618,415
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20 0
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2021:
    a From 2016......  
    b From 2017......  
    c From 2018......  
    d From 2019......  
    e From 2020......  
    f Total of lines 3a through e ........ 0
    4Qualifying distributions for 2021 from Part
    XI, line 4: bullet$ 9,760,072
    a Applied to 2020, but not more than line 2a 2,618,415
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....     		0
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions)........     		0
    d Applied to 2021 distributable amount..... 6,655,368
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 486,289
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2021. 0 0
    (If an amount appears in column (d), the
    same amount must be shown in column (a).)
    6Enter the net total of each column as
    indicated below:
    a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5 486,289
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ..........     		0
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......     		0
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........     		0
    e Undistributed income for 2019. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		0
    f Undistributed income for 2021. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2022 ..........     		0
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
    be required - see instructions) .......     		0
    8 Excess distributions carryover from 2016 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		0
    9 Excess distributions carryover to 2022.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		486,289
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2017....  
    b Excess from 2018....  
    c Excess from 2019....  
    d Excess from 2020....  
    e Excess from 2021.... 486,289
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Page 10
    Part XIII
    Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VI-A, question 9)
    1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
    foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2021, enter the date of the ruling ....... bullet
     
    b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
    2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
    income from Part I or the minimum
    investment return from Part X for each
    year listed ..........     		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
    (a) 2021 (b) 2020 (c) 2019 (d) 2018
             
    b 85% (0.85) of line 2a .........          
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XI,
    line 4 for each year listed .....     		         
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities ..........     		         
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....     		         
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ......          
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)    		          
    b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part IX, line 6 for each year listed ..     		         
    c “Support" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Total support other than gross
    investment income (interest,
    dividends, rents, payments
    on securities loans (section
    512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....     		         
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....     		         
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization    		          
    (4) Gross investment income          
    Part XIV
    Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the foundation had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or email address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    cAny submission deadlines:
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Page 11
    Part XIV
    Supplementary Information (continued)
    3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
    Recipient If recipient is an individual,
    show any relationship to
    any foundation manager
    or substantial contributor
    		 Foundation
    status of
    recipient     		Purpose of grant or
    contribution     		Amount
    Name and address (home or business)
    aPaid during the year
    MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
    77 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE BUILDING
    NE49-4000
    CAMBRIDGE,MA02139     		  PC FOR THE RESTORATION OF MIT'S ICONIC LARGE RADOME AND 18 FT DISH TO ENABLE CURRENT AND FUTURE AMATEUR RADIO, EDUCATION, AND RESEARCH PROJECTS. 1,620,000
    ARESLAX INC
    21301 CANDICE PLACE
    CHATSWORTH,CA91311     		  PC TO PINPOINT RADIOFREQUENCY INTERFERENCE SOURCES NEEDING UTILITY COMPANY RESOLUTION IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY. 23,600
    INSTITUTE OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS INC
    116 GRAYSON AVENUE
    MERCERVILLE,NJ08619     		  PC TO MAKE OPERATING RADIO EASIER FOR INDIVIDUALS IN THE USA, TO HELP NARROW THE GAP FOR THOSE WITH LESS PARTICIPATION AND ACCESS TO THE AMATEUR RADIO COMMUNITY. THE PROJECT AIMS TO REDUCE BOTH GENDER AND AGE IMBALANCES IN HAM RADIO, THROUGH EDUCATION AND HANDS-ON EXPERIENCES. 200,000
    UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
    1127 E JAMES ROGERS WAY ROOM 303
    TUCSON,AZ85721     		  PC TO SUPPORT THE AMATEUR RADIO CLUB IN UPGRADING THEIR EQUIPMENT TO BE ABLE TO EXPERIMENT WITH DIGITAL MODES. 8,287
    OH-KY-IN AMATEUR RADIO SOCIETY INC
    6901 BACKUS DR
    ALEXANDRIA,KY41001     		  PC TO INSTALL CELLULAR INTERNET CONNECTIONS TO ENSURE INTERNET ACCESS AT REPEATER SITES FOR EDUCATION AND EXPERIMENTATION BY AMATEUR RADIO OPERATORS. 11,752
    RIO HONDO AMATEUR RADIO CLUB
    PO BOX 1781
    WHITTIER,CA90609     		  PC PURCHASE EQUIPMENT THAT WILL HELP US GET NEWLY-LICENSED HAMS ON THE AIR AND TO REPLACE AN OLD AND BORROWED 220 REPEATER. 4,454
    EMERGENCY VOLUNTEER CORPS OF NEHALEM BAY
    PO BOX 598
    MANZANITA,OR97130     		  PC IMPROVING EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION WITHIN TILLAMOOK COUNTY, OREGON, AND WITH ADJACENT OREGON COASTAL COUNTIES: ADDING A REPEATER ON NEAHKAHNIE MOUNTAIN AND DISTRIBUTING DIGITAL COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT TO LOCAL OPERATIONS CENTERS, EOC, AND OTHER COUNTY LOCATIONS. 34,101
    LAKE MONROE AMATEUR RADIO SOCIETY INC
    7747 DANU DRIVE
    ORLANDO,FL32822     		  PC TO PURCHASE A NEW PUBLIC RELATIONS TRAILER. THE TRAILER WILL BE USED BY THE CLUB TO GARNER PUBLIC INTEREST IN AMATEUR RADIO BY PROVIDING A VISIBLE OPERATING PRESENCE AT COMMUNITY EVENTS IN AND AROUND WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA. 13,797
    THE YASME FOUNDATION
    800 EL CAMINO REAL
    MENLO PARK,CA94025     		  PC FISCAL SPONSORSHIP OF VIRGIN ISLANDS AMATEUR REPEATER GROUPS INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS: REPEATERS, ANTENNAS, & NEW HAM RESOURCES 27,955
    CHIPPEWA VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB INC
    1020 OLIVE ST
    CHIPPEWA FALLS,WI54729     		  PC TO PROVIDE AMATEUR RADIO ACCESS TO THE ENTIRE CHIPPEWA COUNTY, PLUS A GOOD CHUNK OF NORTHWESTERN WISCONSIN, INCLUDING THE LANDS OF THE LAC COURTA OREILLES NATION. 53,200
    UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI
    118 COLLEGE DRIVE 5143
    HATTIESBURG,MS39406     		  PC RE-ESTABLISHING MEMBERSHIP AND ENTHUSIASM IN THE CLUB, INCLUDING FUNDING TO PURCHASE AND INSTALL A VHF OR UHF REPEATER ON A 10 STORY SCIENCE BUILDING TO BE LINKED THROUGH ALLSTAR AND ECHOLINK, SO STUDENTS WILL HAVE REGULAR ACCESS TO OTHER STUDENT AMATEURS ON CAMPUS AND AT OTHER UNIVERSITIES. 8,098
    BLOUNT EMERGENCY AMATEUR RADIO SERVICE
    3209 OLD LOWES FERRY ROAD
    LOUISVILLE,TN37777     		  PC COMPLETE UPGRADE OF A DONATED TRAILER IN SUPPORT OF BLOUNT COUNTY ARES OPERATION WHEN CALLED BY THE LOCAL AUTHORITIES. 11,750
    LEE COUNTY AMATEUR RADIO EMERGENCY SERVICE
    1325 PRIVATE ROAD 3263
    GIDDINGS,TX78942     		  PC EQUIPPING AND MAINTAINING AN EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION VEHICLE AND/OR TRAILER WITH RADIOS, REPEATERS, ANTENNAS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT FOR MOBILE BACKUP RADIO COMMUNICATIONS 40,600
    SKI COUNTRY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB INC
    PO BOX 302
    CARBONDALE,CO81623     		  PC TO COMPLETELY RECONSTRUCT THE MICROWAVE SYSTEM USING 5.8 GHZ HARDWARE DUE TO FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS. 3,561
    OH-KY-IN AMATEUR RADIO SOCIETY INC
    6901 BACKUS DR
    ALEXANDRIA,KY41001     		  PC ACQUIRE THE NECESSARY EQUIPMENT TO ASSEMBLE A HIGH QUALITY PORTABLE SATELLITE GROUND STATION TO HOST ARISS SCHOOL CONTACTS, DEMONSTRATE SATELLITE OPERATIONS DURING ARRL FIELD DAY, WINTER FIELD DAY AND STEM OUTREACH PROGRAMS WITH LOCAL AND REGIONAL SCHOOLS. 5,288
    VALLEY RADIO CLUB OF OREGON INC
    2637 QUINCE ST
    EUGENE,OR97404     		  PC A SIGNIFICANT UPGRADE OF THE AMATEUR RADIO STATION THE CLUB OPERATES AND MAINTAINS AT THE EUGENE SCIENCE CENTER. 16,525
    LAMORINDA CERT FOUNDATION
    1280 MORAGA WAY
    MORAGA,CA94556     		  PC THE FINAL DEVELOPMENT AND FULL DEPLOYMENT OF A VHF BASED DIGITAL AMATEUR RADIO INFRASTRUCTURE, INCLUDING NECESSARY BACK-UP EMERGENCY POWER, FOR THE CITY OF WALNUT CREEKS CERT TEAMS. 23,220
    UNIVERSITY OF OREGON
    PO BOX 3237
    EUGENE,OR97403     		  PC TO ESTABLISH A PHYSICAL AND FUNCTIONAL PRESENCE ON THE UNIVERSITY OF OREGON CAMPUS AND TO PROMOTE HAM RADIO TO THE COMMUNITY, PROVIDING FOR EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, AND TO CREATE A FERTILE TRAINING GROUND FOR COLLEGE-AGED STUDENTS TO BECOME LICENSED AND ACTIVE ON THE AIR, AND WORK ON AND IMPLEMENT NEW TECHNOLOGIES. 25,606
    ARRL FOUNDATION INC
    225 MAIN STREET
    NEWINGTON,CT06111     		  PC TO ADVANCE THE ART, SCIENCE AND SOCIETAL BENEFITS OF THE AMATEUR RADIO SERVICE BY AWARDING FINANCIAL GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS TO INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS IN SUPPORT OF THEIR CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC EFFORTS. 600,000
    MISSISSIPPI VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO ASSOCIATION
    N3070 SMITH VALLEY ROAD
    LA CROSSE,WI54601     		  PF ASSISTANCE FOR INSURANCE, MAINTENANCE, FUEL, AND EQUIPMENT UPGRADES FOR A EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS BUS. 116,399
    SANTA BARBARA AMATEUR RADIO CLUB INC
    6267 MOMOUTH AVE
    GOLETA,CA93117     		  PC THE VOLUNTEER-BUILT AMATEUR RADIO STATION WILL OFFER VISITORS A GLIMPSE OF ISLAND LIFE THROUGH ISLAND WEBCAMS, VESSEL, AIRCRAFT AND WILDLIFE TRACKING AND OTHER REMOTE SENSING TECHNOLOGIES ACCESSIBLE OVER SBARCS MICROWAVE DATA LINKS. THE STATION WILL DOUBLE AS AN INTERACTIVE EXHIBIT TO CAST AMATEUR RADIO AND WIRELESS TECHNOLOGIES IN A MODERN AND EXCITING LIGHT FOR VISITORS OF ALL AGES. 35,550
    CALIFORNIA HIGH SCHOOL
    9870 BROADMOOR DR
    SAN RAMON,CA94583     		  PC INCORPORATING CONSTRUCTIVISM AND THE MAKER MENTALITY AT CALIFORNIA HIGH SCHOOL. 9,950
    WOODRIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL
    7309 SENNAWOOD DR
    CEDAR HILL,MO63016     		  PC PROJECT-BASED LEARNING ON RADIO DIRECTION AND RANGE FINDING (RDRF) OR FOXHUNTING ACTIVITIES AND DOUBLING THE NUMBER OF SOLDERING KITS (RADIOS AND CLOCKS) STUDENTS BUILD DURING A CURRICULUM UNIT ON CIRCUITS AND TECHNOLOGY. 5,453
    MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATION
    500 SOUTH FRANKLIN STREET
    SYRACUSE,NY13202     		  PC TO SUPPORT AN EDUCATIONAL "CONTACT WITH THE INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION" EVENT. 4,122
    MERCATUS CENTER INC
    3434 WASHINGTON BLVD 4TH FLOOR
    ARLINGTON,VA22201     		  PC IN-HOUSE DEVELOPMENT OF 1U CUBESAT FOR STRATOSPHERIC/SUBORBITAL FLIGHTS AND EDUCATIONAL DEMONSTRATIONS BY THE PARADOX SONIC SPACE RESEARCH AGENCY. 17,300
    THE NORWICH FREE ACADEMY
    305 BROADWAY
    NORWICH,CT06360     		  PC CREATE A GROUND STATION FOR CONTACTING AMATEUR RADIO SATELLITES, WEATHER SATELLITES, AND THE INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION TO FURTHER PROMOTE AMATEUR RADIO THROUGH SPACE COMMUNICATIONS AT THE NORWICH FREE ACADEMY. 9,769
    UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA
    201 STEPHENSON PARKWAY
    NORMAN,OK73019     		  PC AMATEUR RADIO STATION TECHNICAL REFRESH AND REBUILD, INCLUDING EQUIPMENT AND EXTERNAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION ON THE SPIRE OF THE NATIONAL WEATHER CENTER. 22,983
    ARRL FOUNDATION INC
    225 MAIN STREET
    NEWINGTON,CT06111     		  PC TO ADVANCE THE ART, SCIENCE AND SOCIETAL BENEFITS OF THE AMATEUR RADIO SERVICE BY AWARDING FINANCIAL GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS TO INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS IN SUPPORT OF THEIR CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC EFFORTS. 761,250
    CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY
    10900 EUCLID AVENUE
    CLEVELAND,OH44106     		  PC REPLACE THE ANTENNA TOWERS AT COLLEGIATE STATION TO ENSURE CONTINUITY OF OUR RADIOCLUBS EFFORTS IN EDUCATION, TECHNOLOGY AND OPEN SCIENCE. 81,763
    SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENTREPRENEURS INC
    23564 CALABASAS ROAD NO 201
    CALABASAS,CA91302     		  PC BUILDING MATHEMATICAL CONCEPTS RELATED TO RADIO TECHNOLOGY THROUGH GAMES, MANIPULATIVES, AND DISCOVERY-BASED ACTIVITIES. 112,200
    CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY
    10900 EUCLID AVENUE
    CLEVELAND,OH44106     		  PC A SUPPORT FUND FOR UNDERGRADUATE ENGINEERING AND PHYSICS STUDENTS' SENIOR PROJECTS WHICH DIRECTLY INVOLVE AMATEUR RADIO AND CLUB ACTIVITIES 2,000
    BRIDGERLAND AMATEUR RADIO CLUB INC
    PO BOX 111
    PROVIDENCE,UT84332     		  PC INTRODUCE YOUTH TO AMATEUR RADIO AND ENGAGE THEM THROUGH FUN HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES THEMED AROUND SPACE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY. 17,831
    SOCIETY OF WOMEN ENGINEERS
    130 E RANDOLPH ST SUITE 3500
    CHICAGO,IL60601     		  PC SCHOLARSHIPS, RESEARCH, AND PROGRAMMING FUNDS TO INSPIRE AND ATTRACT GIRLS TO FUTURE CAREERS IN STEM FIELDS AND RETAIN THEM IN THE PROFESSION. 318,000
    COLORADO SCHOOL OF MINES FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 4005
    GOLDEN,CO80401     		  PC SCHOLARSHIPS TO SUPPORT UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS AND PROGRAMMING FOR FOUR BLACK, INDIGENOUS, PEOPLE OF COLOR (BIPOC) STUDENTS WHO HAVE INTEREST IN OR ARE ALREADY PURSUING ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEGREES AT MINES. 150,000
    AMATEUR RADIO ON THE INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION
    909 METFIELD ROAD
    TOWSON,MD21286     		  PC IMPROVE STEAM OUTCOMES THROUGH A PROGRAM FEATURING STUDENT AND TEACHER EDUCATION VIA RADIO EXPERIMENTATION AND OPERATIONS. 1,292,515
    FRANKLIN W OLIN COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
    1000 OLIN WAY MH333
    NEEDHAM,MA02492     		  PC FUNDING FOR PERSONNEL AND EQUIPMENT FOR OLIN SATELLITE + SPECTRUM TECHNOLOGY & POLICY (OSSTP) GROUP AND THE OLIN COLLEGIATE AMATEUR RADIO CLUB (OCARC). 671,878
    SOFTWARE FREEDOM CONSERVANCY INC
    137 MONTAGUE ST
    BROOKLYN,NY11201     		  PC EXPAND OUTREACHY INTERNSHIP PROGRAM, SUSTAINABILITY OF PROGRAM OPERATIONS, DEVELOP STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS 150,000
    ARRL FOUNDATION INC
    225 MAIN STREET
    NEWINGTON,CT06111     		  PC TO ADVANCE THE ART, SCIENCE AND SOCIETAL BENEFITS OF THE AMATEUR RADIO SERVICE BY AWARDING FINANCIAL GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS TO INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS IN SUPPORT OF THEIR CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC EFFORTS. 203,000
    CASCADE AMATEUR RADIO SOCIETY
    10200 SW KATHERINE ST
    TIGARD,OR97223     		  PC EXPAND HAMWAN AVAILABILITY TO THE MAJORITY OF THE AMATEUR RADIO OPERATORS IN OREGON. 88,391
    OPEN RESEARCH INSTITUTE INC
    3525 DEL MAR HEIGHTS ROAD 1873
    SAN DIEGO,CA92130     		  PC RADIO FREQUENCY DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT, INCLUDING TEST EQUIPMENT, PROTOTYPES, AND DEVELOPER KITS FOR THE M17 PROJECT. 250,000
    ROCKY MOUNTAIN HAM RADIO INC
    5236 BEAR MOUNTAIN DRIVE
    EVERGREEN,CO80439     		  PC EXPANSION OF MICROWAVE NETWORK, EXPANSION OF REPEATER COVERAGE, AND COMMUNICATION TRAILER UPGRADES. 374,233
    TRUSTEES OF PRINCETON UNIVERSITY
    701 CARNEGIE CENTER SUITE 445
    PRINCETON,NJ08540     		  PC SUPPORT ONE HALF FTE OF ONE GRADUATE STUDENT ($44,125) FOR ONE YEAR TO WORK ON TASKS 1 AND 3, AND ONE POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE FOR ONE YEAR ($32,770) TO WORK ON TASKS 1 AND 2, AT ONE-THIRD FTE APIECE AND THE PURCHASE OF FOUR USRP E310 SOFTWARE-DEFINED RADIOS. 91,687
    SOFTWARE FREEDOM CONSERVANCY INC
    137 MONTAGUE ST
    BROOKLYN,NY11201     		  PC MAINTAIN MOMENTUM AROUND REPRODUCIBLE BUILDS VARIOUS PROJECTS, SUCH AS DIFFOSCOPE. 115,000
    TUCSON AMATEUR PACKET RADIO CORPORATION
    1055 WILDERNESS BLUFF
    TIPP CITY,OH45371     		  PC INCREASE THE PROTYPE BUILD OF TANGERINESDR DATA ENGINE (DE), RF MODULE (RFM) AND CLOCK MODULE (CKM) TO 25 TO 30 UNITS EACH. 97,000
    PURDUE UNIVERSITY
    6871 E COUNTY RD 400 S
    SEYMOUR,IN47274     		  PC DEVELOPING NETWORK ANALYTICS TOOLS FOR UNDERSTANDING WIRELESS SYSTEMS. 64,213
    ALLSTARLINK
    3802 ROSECRANS STREET SUITE 485
    SAN DIEGO,CA92110     		  PC THIS TWO PHASE REQUEST IS TO FUND ENHANCEMENTS TO THE EXISTING ALLSTARLINK APP_RPT APPLICATION TO WORK WITH CURRENT OPERATING SYSTEMS AND ADD SUPPORT FOR ADDITIONAL PLATFORMS. 12,000
    TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF BUDAPEST
    MUEGYETEM RKP3 1111
    BUDAPEST    
    HU     		  PC TO STUDY ELECTROMAGNETIC POLLUTION USING RADIOAMATEUR SATELLITES. 70,545
    HAITI INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIP AMATEUR RADIO CLUB
    PO BOX 73
    ELM,PA17521     		  PC PROVIDING EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION FOR EARTHQUAKE VICTIMS IN HAITI BY ESTABLISHING AN HF RADIO NETWORK. 14,864
    HACDC AMATEUR RADIO CLUB INC
    1301 GERANIUM STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20012     		  PC APPLICATION FOR GRANT TO FUND AMATEUR RADIO GROWTH AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 26,319
    VIRGINIA TECH FOUNDATION INC
    902 PRICES FORK ROAD NO 4000
    BLACKSBURG,VA24061     		  PC PURCHASE AND EQUIP A HAM RADIO TRAILER FOR THE CLUB'S YOUTH TO USE AT REGULAR MEETINGS, AND FOR PUBLIC DEMONSTRATIONS AND SPECIAL EVENTS. 33,900
    SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA AMATEUR REPEATER CLUB INC
    PO BOX 7244
    LAKE CHARLES,LA70606     		  PC UPGRADE OF 5 REPEATERS IN SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA DAMAGED BY HURRICANES LAURA AND DELTA. 95,000
    PAPA SYSTEM INC
    2918 TWIN OAKS VALLEY RD
    SAN MARCOS,CA92069     		  PC TO SUSTAIN OFF-GRID OPERATIONS DURING COMMERCIAL POWER FAILURES. PAPA INTENDS TO CONSTRUCT A PURPOSE-BUILT MICROWAVE BACKBONE NETWORK WITH AN INDEPENDENT SOURCE OF INTERNET CONNECTIVITY TO PROVIDE DIGITAL IP CONNECTIVITY BETWEEN REPEATER SITES. 157,425
    UTAH VHF SOCIETY
    2166 EAST 2100 NORTH
    LAYTON,UT84040     		  PC UPGRADE FOUR OF THE KEY NODES OF THE INTERMOUNTAIN INTERTIE SYSTEM, FARNSWORTH PEAK, SNOWBIRD, BLOWHARD, AND FRISCO PEAK (THIS INCLUDES ONE SPARE RADIO FOR BACKUP & REPAIR). 160,555
    REGENTS UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES
    7408 BOELTER HALL BOX 951600
    LOS ANGELES,CA90095     		  PC CONTROLLING COMMODITY NB-IOT DEVICES VIA OFF-THE-SHELF AMATEUR RADIOS: A SOFTWARE-CENTRIC SOLUTION 69,053
    BELLINGHAM MAKERSPACE
    1000 F ST
    BELLINGHAM,WA98225     		MEMBER OF GRANTS ADVISORY COMMITTEE IS EMPLOYEE PC TO ENABLE THEIR NEW GROUP, THE BELLINGHAM MAKERSPACE AMATEUR RADIO GROUP (BMARG), TO BUILD OUT AND IMPROVE THE PUBLIC PRESENCE OF AMATEUR RADIO WITHIN THE MAKERSPACE, EQUIP BMARG TO PROMOTE AMATEUR RADIO AND SUPPORT NEW AMATEUR RADIO OPERATORS, AND UPGRADE ITS CAPABILITIES FOR HOSTING MORE PUBLIC EVENTS AND SERIAL CLASSES. 62,785
    OMIK SCHOLARSHIP FUND
    64 VINE GROVE LN
    CORDOVA,TN38018     		  PC OFFER MORE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO QUALIFIED STUDENTS INVOLVED IN POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION, AND TO ASSIST WITH PURCHASING RADIO EQUIPMENT TO BE USED IN AMATEUR RADIO CLASSES. 50,000
    RHIZOMATICA COMMUNICATIONS
    241 S 6TH STREET
    PHILADELPHIA,PA19106     		  PC TO CONTINUE DEVELOPMENT OF THE HIGH-FREQUENCY EMERGENCY AND RURAL MULTIMEDIA EXCHANGE SYSTEM (HERMES), ENABLING THE SYSTEM TO PROVIDE A MODERN DIGITAL TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEM FOR HF, FOR BOTH CIVIL AND AMATEUR RADIO USE. 335,940
    INTREPID-DX GROUP
    3052 WETMORE DR
    SAN JOSE,CA95148     		  PC ANNUAL YOUTH "DREAM RIG" ESSAY CONTEST TO STIMULATE THOUGHT, INCREASE COMMUNICATIONS WITH OUR YOUTH AND TO PROVIDE A DESERVING YOUTH WITH A "DREAM RIG" TO STIMULATE THEIR AMATEUR RADIO ACTIVITY. 1,500
    ASSOCIATED STUDENTS INC
    1 GRAND AVE UNIV UNION BOX 388
    SAN LUIS OBISPO,CA93407     		  PC UPGRADING BOTH THE DC BATTERY BACKUP SYSTEM AND THE HF RADIOS TO STATE-OF-THE-ART SOFTWARE-DEFINED RADIO AND BATTERY TECHNOLOGIES THAT ARE DEVELOPING AND GROWING IN THE CURRENT AMATEUR RADIO TECHNOLOGY MARKET TO ALLOW THE CLUB AREA TO CONTINUE BEING A SPACE FOR STUDENTS TO COME AND EXPERIMENT, APPLY THEIR KNOWLEDGE IN A HANDS-ON PHILOSOPHY, AND HELP THEM GROW AS ENGINEERS FOR THEIR FUTURE CAREERS. 22,000
    FOCUSING OUR RESOURCES FOR COMMUNITY ENLIGHTENMENT (FORCE)
    PO BOX 317
    SYRACUSE,NY13205     		  PC PURCHASE EQUIPMENT, BOOKS, RECEIVER KITS, SOLDERING KITS, HAM RADIO PREP SUBSCRIPTIONS, AND LICENSING FEES AND OTHER ITEM 8,000
    DARC EV
    ULMENSTR 11 57290
    NORDTHEINWESTFALEN    
    GM     		  PC BOOST AND SECURE EUROPEAN HAMNET EXPANSION BY PROVIDING SPONSORED HARDWARE FOR RADIO LINKS MAKING USE OF THE AMPRNET IP SPACE IN EUROPE. UPGRADE HAMNET EUROPE'S BACK-END INFRASTRUCTURE AND EVALUATE RF HARDWARE TO ACTIVATE NEW BANDS (70-CM, 23-CM, 3-CM). 197,317
    DARC EV
    ULMENSTR 11 57290
    NORDTHEINWESTFALEN    
    GM     		  PC TO ENHANCE THE OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE "OPENWEBRX" BY FUNDING A DEDICATED SOFTWARE ENGINEER FOR THE PERIOD OF ONE YEAR. 114,719
    INTERNET ARCHIVE
    300 FUNSTON AVE
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94118     		  PC END-OF-YEAR GIFT 2,500
    THE TOR PROJECT
    217 1ST AVE SOUTH NO 4903
    SEATTLE,WA98194     		  PC END-OF-YEAR GIFT 1,000
    ELECTRONIC FRONTIER FOUNDATION (EFF)
    815 EDDY ST
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94109     		  PC END-OF-YEAR GIFT 2,500
    LIBREOFFICE (THE DOCUMENT FOUNDATION) VIA SOFTWARE IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST
    1732 1ST AVE
    NEW YORK,NY10128     		  PC END-OF-YEAR GIFT 1,000
    THUNDERBIRDMOZILLA FOUNDATION
    331 E EVELYN AVE
    MOUNTAIN VIEW,CA94014     		  PC END-OF-YEAR GIFT 1,000
    HANDIHAMS VIA THE COURAGE KENNY FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 43
    MINNEAPOLIS,MN10890     		  PC END-OF-YEAR GIFT 1,000
    ELECTRONIC PRIVACY INFORMATION CENTER (EPIC)
    1519 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		  PC END-OF-YEAR GIFT 1,000
    THE DEBIAN PROJECT VIA SOFTWARE IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST
    1732 1ST AVE
    NEW YORK,NY10128     		  PC END-OF-YEAR GIFT 1,000
    THE APACHE SOFTWARE FOUNDATION
    1000 N WEST NO 1200
    WILMINGTON,DE19801     		  PC END-OF-YEAR GIFT 1,000
    GIT VIA SOFTWARE FREEDOM CONSERVANCY
    137 MONTAGUE ST
    BROOKLYN,NY11201     		  PC END-OF-YEAR GIFT 1,000
    OPEN STREET MAP FOUNDATION
    888 WHITE PLAINS ROAD
    TRUMBULL,CT06611     		  PC END-OF-YEAR GIFT 1,000
    WIKIMEDIA FOUNDATION
    1 MONTGOMERY ST SUITE 1600
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94104     		  PC END-OF-YEAR GIFT 2,500
    PYTHON SOFTWARE FOUNDATION
    9450 SW GEMINI DR ECM 90772
    BEAVERTON,OR97008     		  PC END-OF-YEAR GIFT 1,000
    OPENWRT VIA SOFTWARE FREEDOM CONSERVANCY
    137 MONTAGUE ST
    BROOKLYN,NY11201     		  PC END-OF-YEAR GIFT 2,500
    BUSYBOX VIA SOFTWARE FREEDOM CONSERVANCY
    137 MONTAGUE ST
    BROOKLYN,NY11201     		  PC END-OF-YEAR GIFT 1,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 9,247,203
    bApproved for future payment
    YOUNG LADIES RADIO LEAGUE
    13208 NE 5TH AVE
    VANCOUVER,WA98685     		  PC END-OF-YEAR GIFT 1,000
    MIDDLE EAST TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY
    NIVERSITELER DUMLUPNAR BLV 1/6 D133
    ANKAYAANKARA    
    TU     		  PC AN OPEN-SOURCE SOFTWARE FRAMEWORK FOR TEACHING AND EXPERIMENTING DISTRIBUTED ALGORITHMS ON WIRELESS 43,200
    SAN FRANCISCO WIRELESS EMERGENCY MESH
    1437 38TH AVE
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94122     		  PC FOR BAY AREA MESH TO DEPLOY STATE-OF-THE-ART DIGITAL AMATEUR RADIO PROTOCOLS AND EQUIPMENT TO A VERY UNDER-SERVED THREE-COUNTY AREA IN THE HIGH SIERRA, CROSS-CONNECTING IT INTO EXISTING INTERNET-BASED SERVICES. 147,144
    HIGHLINE AMATEUR RADIO CLUB
    PO BOX 852
    SEAHURST,WA98062     		  PC DIGITAL RADIO INFRASTRUCTURE 183,229
    DARC EV
    ULMENSTR 11 57290
    NORDTHEINWESTFALEN    
    GM     		  PC LINUX AX.25 DEVELOPMENT 205,810
    DARC EV
    ULMENSTR 11 57290
    NORDTHEINWESTFALEN    
    GM     		  PC FREE SOFTWARE IMPLEMENTATIONS OF MORE GSM AND GPRS RADIO PROTOCOLS AND MODULATIONS, WHICH WOULD ALLOW HAMS TO USE THEM TO PROVIDE NARROWBAND VOICE AND DATA SERVICES ON AMATEUR FREQUENCIES 286,419
    INTERNET ARCHIVE
    300 FUNSTON AVE
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94118     		  PC BUILDING THE DIGITAL LIBRARY OF AMATEUR RADIO & COMMUNICATIONS 889,405
    AMATEUR RADIO EXPERIMENTERS GROUP INC
    PO BOX 921
    MODBURY    
    AS     		  NC ENABLE OPERATING EXPENSES, FOCUS ON DEVELOPMENT OF THE PLATFORM WITH A FOCUS ON DATA QUALITY, INCREASED DATA RATES, AND AMATEUR RADIO SPECIFIC FEATURES 8,300
    OMIK SCHOLARSHIP FUND
    64 VINE GROVE LN
    CORDOVA,TN38018     		  PC END-OF-YEAR GIFT 1,000
    Total .................................bullet 3b 1,765,507
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Page 12
    Part XV-A
    Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
    Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
    Related or exempt
    function income
    (See instructions.)
    1Program service revenue: (a)
    Business code     		(b)
    Amount     		(c)
    Exclusion code     		(d)
    Amount
    a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments ....          
    3 Interest on savings and temporary cash
    investments ...........     		         
    4 Dividends and interest from securities ....          
    5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
    aDebt-financed property......          
    bNot debt-financed property.....          
    6 Net rental income or (loss) from personal property          
    7 Other investment income .....          
    8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than
    inventory ............     		         
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory          
    11 Other revenue: a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e) .. 0 2,095,097 0
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13
    2,095,097
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
    Part XV-B
    Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
    Line No.
    DownArrow     		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XV-A contributed importantly to
    the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
    instructions.)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Page 13
    Part XVI
    Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
    1
    Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
    Yes
    No
    a
    Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
    (1) Cash...................................
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Other assets.................................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    b
    Other transactions:
    (1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
    1b(1)
     
    No
    (2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
    1b(2)
     
    No
    (3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
    1b(3)
     
    No
    (4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
    1b(4)
     
    No
    (5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
    1b(5)
     
    No
    (6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
    1b(6)
     
    No
    c
    Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
    1c
     
    No
    d
    If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
    of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
    in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.
    (a) Line No. (b) Amount involved (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization (d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
    2a
    Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
    described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527? ...........
    b
    If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

    (a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
    Sign Here
    Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than taxpayer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
    Bullet Bullet
    May the IRS discuss this return
    with the preparer shown below?
    See instructions.
    Signature of officer or trustee Date Title
    Paid Preparer Use Only Print/Type preparer's name Preparer's Signature Date PTIN
    Firm's name SmallBullet
    		 Firm's EIN SmallBullet
    Firm's address SmallBullet


    		 Phone no.
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Additional Data


    Software ID:  
    Software Version:  


    Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:
    Special Condition Description

    TY 2021 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    AMATEUR RADIO DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS
    EIN:
    45-3751971
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ACCOUNTING 8,750 0 0 8,750

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    TY 2021 ExpenditureResponsibilityStmt
    Name:
    AMATEUR RADIO DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS
    EIN:
    45-3751971
    Grantee's Name Grantee's Address Grant Date Grant Amount Grant Purpose Amount Expended By Grantee Any Diversion By Grantee? Dates of Reports By Grantee Date of Verification Results of Verification
    AMATEUR RADIO EXPERIMENTERS GROUP INC
          		PO BOX 921
    MODBURY    
    AS     		2021-10-22 8,300 ENABLE OPERATING EXPENSES, FOCUS ON DEVELOPMENT OF THE PLATFORM WITH A FOCUS ON DATA QUALITY, INCREASED DATA RATES, AND AMATEUR RADIO SPECIFIC FEATURES 0 NO NONE 2022-04-19 NO ISSUES NOTED.
    MISSISSIPPI VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO ASSOCIATION
          		N3070 SMITH VALLEY ROAD
    LA CROSSE,WI54601     		2021-10-08 116,399 ASSISTANCE FOR INSURANCE, MAINTENANCE, FUEL, AND EQUIPMENT UPGRADES FOR A EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS BUS. 0 NO NONE 2021-12-06 NO ISSUES NOTED.

    TY 2021 InvestmentsGovtObligationsSch
    Name:
    AMATEUR RADIO DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS
    EIN:
    45-3751971
    US Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:

    5,407,107
    US Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:

    5,407,107
    State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:


    0
    State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:


    0


    TY 2021 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    AMATEUR RADIO DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS
    EIN:
    45-3751971
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    MUTUAL FUNDS - DOMESTIC FMV 6,753,936 6,753,936
    MUTUAL FUNDS - INTERNATIONAL FMV 14,283,911 14,283,911
    EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS FMV 112,439,669 112,439,669

    TY 2021 LegalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    AMATEUR RADIO DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS
    EIN:
    45-3751971
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    LEGAL 14,993 0 0 14,993


    TY 2021 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    AMATEUR RADIO DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS
    EIN:
    45-3751971
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    OTHER 50,137 0 0 50,137
    OFFICE EXPENSES 126,610 0 0 126,610


    TY 2021 OtherIncreasesSchedule
    Name:
    AMATEUR RADIO DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS
    EIN:
    45-3751971
    Description Amount
    UNREALIZED GAINS 17,304,391


    TY 2021 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule
    Name:
    AMATEUR RADIO DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS
    EIN:
    45-3751971
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value
    DEFERRED TAXES 277,422 517,991


    TY 2021 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    AMATEUR RADIO DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS
    EIN:
    45-3751971
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FEDERAL EXCISE TAX 269,691 0 0 0