Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990PF for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2025
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2025, or tax year beginning 01 - 01 2025, and ending 12 - 31, 20 25
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
SAN DIEGO
State or province
CA
Country  
ZIP or foreign postal code
92111
A Employer identification number

45-3751971
B Telephone number (see instructions)

8584779900
C
G Check all that apply:

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here.............
2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ...
E
H Check type of organization:
F
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)$142,886,749J 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 .................
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments      
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 3,230,347 3,230,347  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 7,296,740
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 14,971,091
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 7,296,740
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)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
18,813 0  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 10,545,900 10,527,087  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 169,572 0   169,572
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 895,510 0   854,977
15 Pension plans, employee benefits....... 251,882 0   240,310
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
23,442 0   23,442
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
49,300 0   49,300
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
92,060 0   92,060
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
129,389 0   0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 59,753 0   59,753
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
303,721 0   303,721
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 1,974,629 0   1,793,135
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 3,279,390 3,467,865
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 ................ 5,254,019 0   5,261,000
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 5,291,881
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 10,527,087
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2025)
Form 990-PF (2025)
Page 2
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............. 138,256 101,305 101,305
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 6,463,474 15,154,109 15,154,109
3 Accounts receivable  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts        
4 Pledges receivable  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts        
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)  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts        
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........   1,235 1,235
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule) 11,335,564 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
11,377,185 		11,377,185
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule).......      
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule)        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 110,255,124 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
116,252,915 		116,252,915
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule)        
15 Other assets (describe )      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 128,192,418 142,886,749 142,886,749
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses.......... 33,430 162,175
18 Grants payable................. 518,162 329,685
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 ) Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
458,830 		Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
590,396
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 1,010,422 1,082,256
Net Assets or Fund Balances Foundations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here
and complete lines 24, 25, 29 and 30.
24 Net assets without donor restrictions........... 127,181,996 141,804,493
25 Net assets with donor restrictions............    
Foundations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here
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)..... 127,181,996 141,804,493
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 128,192,418 142,886,749
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
127,181,996
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
5,291,881
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
3
9,462,182
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
141,936,059
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
5
131,566
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, line 29, column (b) ..
6
141,804,493
Form 990-PF (2025)
Form 990-PF (2025)
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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.)
1 a ETF SECURITIES EQUITIES     2025-10-27
b MUTUAL FUNDS EQUITIES     2025-07-14
c ETF SECURITIES BONDS     2025-10-24
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 12,881,607   5,945,203 6,936,404
b 1,157,565   670,691 486,874
c 931,919   1,058,457 -126,538
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       6,936,404
b       486,874
c       -126,538
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 7,296,740
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  
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 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) 1 146,327
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........................... 3 146,327
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- ..... 5 146,327
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2025 estimated tax payments and 2024 overpayment credited to 2025 6a 70,430
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b 0
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 0
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld .......... 6d 0
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 70,430
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
8 4,113
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed....... 9 80,010
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid... 10  
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2026 estimated tax   Refunded 11  
For Refunded amount, also complete and attach Form 8050. See instructions.
Form 990-PF (2025)
Form 990-PF (2025)
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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. $ 0(2) On foundation managers.$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.$ 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:
round bullet By language in the governing instrument, or
round bullet 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)
CA, WA, OR, TX, AZ, GA, SD
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 2025 or the taxable year beginning in 2025? 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
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 addressARDC.NET
14
The books are in care ofRIA JAIRAM TREASURER Telephone no. (858) 477-9900

Located at5663 BALBOA AVE 432SAN DIEGOCA ZIP+492111
15
Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —check here .........
and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ........
15
 
16 At any time during calendar year 2025, 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
Form 990-PF (2025)
Form 990-PF (2025)
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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
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here ........
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 2025? .............
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 2025, did the foundation have any undistributed income (Part XII, lines 6d
and 6e) for tax year(s) beginning before 2025?....................
2a
 
No
If "Yes," list the years 20, 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.
20, 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 2025 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 Form 4720, Schedule C, to determine
if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2025.).....................
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 2025? ..
4b
 
No
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Form 990-PF (2025)
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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)
 
No
(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
 
 
c
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check .........
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
 
 
If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
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
ALFRED DICKINSON BARKSDALE GARBEE I PRESIDENT - BOARD OF DIRECTORS
4.00 		0 0 0
5663 BALBOA AVE 432
SAN DIEGO,CA92111
ASHHAR FARHAN DIRECTOR - BOARD OF DIRECTORS
3.00 		0 0 0
5663 BALBOA AVE 432
SAN DIEGO,CA92111
ELIZABETH SCHECHTER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
40.00 		169,572 16,957 0
5663 BALBOA AVE 432
SAN DIEGO,CA92111
JOHN GILMORE SECRETARY - BOARD OF DIRECTORS
2.00 		0 0 0
5663 BALBOA AVE 432
SAN DIEGO,CA92111
KEITH PACKARD DIRECTOR - BOARD OF DIRECTORS
2.00 		0 0 0
5663 BALBOA AVE 432
SAN DIEGO,CA92111
PHILIP KARN DIRECTOR - BOARD OF DIRECTORS
3.00 		0 0 0
5663 BALBOA AVE 432
SAN DIEGO,CA92111
RIA JAIRAM TREASURER - BOARD OF DIRECTORS
4.00 		0 0 0
5663 BALBOA AVE 432
SAN DIEGO,CA92111
ROBERT WITTE DIRECTOR - BOARD OF DIRECTORS
4.00 		0 0 0
5663 BALBOA AVE 432
SAN DIEGO,CA92111
HARALD WELTE DIRECTOR - BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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
SCHUYLER ERLE DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLO
40.00 		198,000 19,800 0
5663 BALBOA AVE 432
SAN DIEGO,CA92111
JOHN BURWELL PROGRAM MANAGER
40.00 		180,000 16,500 0
5663 BALBOA AVE 432
SAN DIEGO,CA92111
ADAM LEWIS IT & DEVELOPMENT OP
40.00 		140,000 14,000 0
5663 BALBOA AVE 432
SAN DIEGO,CA92111
CHELSEA PARRAGA GRANTS MANAGER
32.00 		110,024 11,002 0
5663 BALBOA AVE 432
SAN DIEGO,CA92111
MERIDETH STROH OPERATIONS MANAGER
32.00 		93,916 7,513 0
5663 BALBOA AVE 432
SAN DIEGO,CA92111
Total number of other employees paid over $50,000................... 0
Form 990-PF (2025)
Form 990-PF (2025)
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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 LLC SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT 77,500
333 E 102ND STREET 339
NEW YORK,NY10029
Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............right arrow0
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 DIGITALCOMMUNICATIONS AND BROADER COMMUNICATION SCIENCE ANDTECHNOLOGY.44NET* 44NET MAILING LIST SUBSCRIBERS: 1,003* NUMBER OF GATEWAY ENTRIES: 931* USER ACCOUNTS IN THE 44NET PORTAL: 6,386 230,732
2 SUPPORTING, PROMOTING, AND ENHANCING AMATEUR RADIO DIGITALCOMMUNICATIONS AND BROADER COMMUNICATION SCIENCE ANDTECHNOLOGY.GRANTS* 2025 GRANTS: 109* TOTAL GRANTS GIVEN (SINCE 2019): OVER 375 3,279,390
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.........................0
Form 990-PF (2025)
Form 990-PF (2025)
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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
131,956,003
b
Average of monthly cash balances.......................
1b
2,696,453
c
Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
1c
0
d
Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c).......................
1d
134,652,456
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
134,652,456
4
Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
instructions) .............................
4
2,019,787
5
Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. ............
5
132,632,669
6
Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5 ................
6
6,631,633
Part X
Distributable Amount (see instructions) (Section 4942(j)(3) and (j)(5) private operating foundations and certain foreign organizations check here and do not complete this part.)
1
Minimum investment return from Part IX, line 6..................
1
6,631,633
2a
Tax on investment income for 2025 from Part V, line 5 .......
2a
146,327
b
Income tax for 2025. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...
2b
 
c
Add lines 2a and 2b............................
2c
146,327
3
Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
3
6,485,306
4
Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
4
18,813
5
Add lines 3 and 4............................
5
6,504,119
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
6,504,119
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, line 26, column (d) ..........
1a
5,261,000
b
Program-related investments—total from Part VIII-B..................
1b
0
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
5,261,000
Form 990-PF (2025)
Form 990-PF (2025)
Page 9
Part XII
Undistributed Income (see instructions)
(a)
Corpus 		(b)
Years prior to 2024 		(c)
2024 		(d)
2025
1 Distributable amount for 2025 from Part X, line 7 6,504,119
2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2025:
a Enter amount for 2024 only....... 0
b Total for prior years:20 , 20, 20 0
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2025:
a From 2020......  
b From 2021......  
c From 2022...... 2,688,673
d From 2023...... 1,654,477
e From 2024......  
f Total of lines 3a through e ........ 4,343,150
4Qualifying distributions for 2025 from Part
XI, line 4: $ 5,261,000
a Applied to 2024, but not more than line 2a 0
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 2025 distributable amount..... 5,261,000
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 0
5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2025. 1,243,119 1,243,119
(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 3,100,031
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 2024. Subtract line
4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
instructions ............. 		0
f Undistributed income for 2025. Subtract
lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
be distributed in 2026 .......... 		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 2020 not
applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ... 		0
9 Excess distributions carryover to 2026.
Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ...... 		3,100,031
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2021 ....  
b Excess from 2022 .... 1,445,554
c Excess from 2023 .... 1,654,477
d Excess from 2024 ....  
e Excess from 2025 ....  
Form 990-PF (2025)
Form 990-PF (2025)
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 2025, enter the date of the ruling ......
 
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 IX for each
year listed .......... 		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
(a) 2025 (b) 2024 (c) 2023 (d) 2022
         
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, 3b, or 3c 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 if the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept
unsolicited requests for funds. If the foundation makes gifts, grants, etc. to individuals or organizations under
other conditions, complete items 2a, 2b, 2c, and 2d. See instructions
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 (2025)
Form 990-PF (2025)
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

ALBERTA DIGITAL RADIO COMMUNICATIONS SOCIETY

43 CITADEL BAY NW
CALGARY,ALBERTA  
CA 		    DEVELOP A HIGH SPEED OFDM-BASED DIGITAL MODEM FOR THE 400 MHZ AMATEUR RADIO BAND, ENABLING SIGNIFICANTLY HIGHER DATA RATES AND MODERN DIGITAL LINKING CAPABILITIES. 60,000

AMERICAN INDIAN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING SOCIETY

6321 RIVERSIDE PLAZA LN B
ALBUQUERQUE,NM87120 		    PROVIDE 12 UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS TO INDIGENOUS STUDENTS PURSUING STEM FIELDS RELATED TO AMATEUR RADIO AND DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS. 72,000

APEX FRIENDSHIP MIDDLE SCHOOL

7701 HUMIE OLIVE RD
APEX,NC27502 		    FUNDED PURCHASING OF RADIO KITS THAT ENABLE EIGHTH GRADE ENGINEERING STUDENTS TO LEARN HANDS-ON ABOUT RADIO TECHNOLOGY. 1,783

APRS FOUNDATION

2364 BERNARD RD NW
ATLANTA,GA30318 		    FORMED IN 2022. "SUPPORTS THE AUTOMATIC PACKET REPORTING SYSTEM (APRS)" 1,044

ARRL FOUNDATION

225 MAIN ST
NEWINGTON,CT06070 		    FINAL PAYMENT OF $507,500 FOR THREE TOTAL YEARS TO FUND THE ARDC SCHOLARSHIP. TOTAL REQUEST IS $1,522,500 OVER THREE YEARS. 507,500

ARRL FOUNDATION (ON BEHALF OF INTERNATIONAL AMATEUR RADIO UNION)

225 MAIN STREET
NEWINGTON,CT061111400 		    TO SUPPORT SPECTRUM DEFENSE AND AMATEUR RADIO ADVOCACY. 1,000

BATTIEST PUBLIC SCHOOLS

PO BOX 99
BATTIEST,OK74722 		    EQUIPMENT FOR STUDENTS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN RURAL OKLAHOMA CAN LEARN RADIO BASICS, EARN LICENSES, AND PRACTICE COMMUNICATION SKILLS FOR EDUCATION AND LOCAL EMERGENCY READINESS. 3,303

BLACK GIRLS DO ENGINEER CORPORATION

495 FLATBUSH AVE SUITE 30
BROOKLYN,NY11225 		    TEACHES BROOKLYN YOUTH AMATEUR RADIO AND DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS THROUGH HANDS ON WORKSHOPS, LICENSING CLASSES, AND STUDENT PROJECTS. 25,000

BOUNDARY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB INC

PO BOX 197
NAPLES,ID83847 		    SUPPORTS IN PERSON AND ONLINE LICENSE CLASSES, ELECTRONICS AND SDR BASED ACTIVITIES, WEATHER BALLOON TRACKING, SCOUTING PROGRAMS, AND PROVIDES EXAM FEES AND BASIC RADIOS FOR NEWLY LICENSED YOUTH. 9,394

BUTLER COUNTY AMATEUR FM ASSOCIATION

307 PHEASANT DRIVE
EVANS CITY,PA16033 		    REPLACING AN AGING REPEATER DUPLEXER SO THE SYSTEM CAN RUN PROPERLY AND REACH MORE USERS, INCLUDING HANDHELD STATIONS. 7,000

CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL RADIO SOCIETY

PO BOX 31659
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94131 		    CHRS IS A NONPROFIT EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOUNDED IN 1974 TO PROMOTE THE PRESERVATION, RESTORATION, RESEARCH AND PUBLICATION OF EARLY RADIO, WIRELESS COMMUNICATION, AND BROADCASTING HISTORY. 1,000

CASE AMATEUR RADIO CLUB OF CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY W8EDU

10900 EUCLID AVENUE
CLEVELAND,OH44106 		    FUNDS SENIOR PROJECTS RELATED TO RADIO COMMUNICATIONS FOR ENGINEERING STUDENTS. 3,500

CASE AMATEUR RADIO CLUB OF CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY W8EDU

10900 EUCLID AVENUE
CLEVELAND,OH44106 		    PROVIDE MATERIALS AND LAB SUPPORT FOR UNDERGRADUATE ENGINEERING SENIOR PROJECTS FOCUSED ON AMATEUR RADIO RESEARCH AND EXPERIMENTATION, WITH RESULTS RELEASED OPENLY. 3,500

CENTRAL KANSAS AMATEUR RADIO CLUB INC

1558 AUSTIN CIR
SALINA,KS67401 		    CREATE A MOBILE STEM/AR LAB SERVING UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES ACROSS RURAL KANSAS. 35,640

CREATIVE COMMONS

211 HOPE ST UNIT 1866
MOUNTAIN VIEW,CA94042 		    A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION AND INTERNATIONAL NETWORK DEVOTED TO EDUCATIONAL ACCESS AND EXPANDING THE RANGE OF CREATIVE WORKS AVAILABLE FOR OTHERS TO BUILD UPON LEGALLY AND TO SHARE. THE ORGANIZATION HAS RELEASED SEVERAL COPYRIGHT LICENSES, KNOWN AS CREATIVE COMMONS LICENSES, FREE OF CHARGE TO THE PUBLIC. THESE LICENSES ALLOW AUTHORS OF CREATIVE WORKS TO COMMUNICATE WHICH RIGHTS THEY RESERVE AND WHICH RIGHTS THEY WAIVE FOR THE BENEFIT OF RECIPIENTS OR OTHER CREATORS. 1,030

ELECTRONIC APPLICATIONS RADIO SERVICE

10193 CARDIGAN DR
UNION,KY41091 		    FUNDING TO HOST THE 2025 YOUTH ON THE AIR JUNIOR USA CAMP TO PROMOTE YOUTH INVOLVEMENT IN AMATEUR RADIO. 20,181

ELECTRONIC APPLICATIONS RADIO SERVICE INC

10193 CARDIGAN DRIVE
UNION,KY41091 		    FUNDING TO HOST THE YOUTH ON THE AIR CAMP TO PROMOTE YOUTH INVOLVEMENT IN AMATEUR RADIO. 10,662

ELECTRONIC APPLICATIONS RADIO SERVICE INC

10193 CARDIGAN DRIVE
UNION,KY41091 		    ADDITIONAL FUNDS TO COVER INCREASED NUMBER OF CAMPERS AND COSTS. 22,000

ELECTRONIC FRONTIER FOUNDATION

815 EDDY STREET
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94109 		    LEADING NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION DEFENDING CIVIL LIBERTIES IN THE DIGITAL WORLD. 1,030

ESTERO RADIO CLUB INC

1 GRAND AVENUE
SAN LUIS OBISPO,CA934070675 		    UPGRADE AND EXPAND THE SAN LUIS OBISPO (SLO) AREDN BACKBONE MESH NETWORK WITH MODERN 802.11AC RADIOS, RF BACKBONE LINKS, AND BATTERY BACKUPS. 77,000

EVERYORG (ON BEHALF OF TECHSOUP GLOBAL)

435 BRANNAN STREET SUITE 100
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94107 		    VALUEABLE RESOURCE FOR NONPROFITS. ONE OF THEIR PROJECTS IS NGO SOURCE, WHICH IS AN ESSENTIAL PART OF OUR EQUIVALENCY DETERMINATION PROCESS FOR MAKING GRANTS OUTSIDE OF THE U.S. 1,000

FONDATION OPEN COLLECTIVE EUROPE (BEHALF HAMEENLINNAN RADIOAMATOORIT RY)

CANTERSTEEN 10
BRUSSELS    
BE 		    IMPROVE THE STABILITY AND RELEASE QUALITY OF HAMLIB THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN AUTOMATED TESTING FRAMEWORK, AND TO EXPAND HAMLIB TO SUPPORT MODERN NETWORK CONTROLLED AND SOFTWARE DEFINED RADIO TRANSCEIVERS. 98,229

FONDATION OPEN COLLECTIVE EUROPE (ON BEHALF OF 39TH COLOMBO SCOUT TROOP OF

CANTERSTEEN 10
BRUSSELS    
BE 		    EQUIPS A NEW SCOUT-RUN SCHOOL STATION IN SRI LANKA AND PROVIDES TRAINING FOR YOUTH OPERATORS. 2,420

FONDATION OPEN COLLECTIVE EUROPE (ON BEHALF OF 39TH COLOMBO SCOUT TROOP OF

CANTERSTEEN 10
BRUSSELS    
BE 		    EQUIPS A NEW SCOUT-RUN SCHOOL STATION IN SRI LANKA AND PROVIDES TRAINING FOR YOUTH OPERATORS. 1,430

FONDATION OPEN COLLECTIVE EUROPE (ON BEHALF OF DIMENSION PARABOLE F4KLO)

CANTERSTEEN 10
BRUSSELS    
BE 		    SUPPORT HANDS-ON DEMONSTRATIONS OF AMATEUR RADIO, EARTH-MOON-EARTH COMMUNICATION, AND RADIO ASTRONOMY THROUGH A RESTORED RADIO TELESCOPE. 22,000

FONDATION OPEN COLLECTIVE EUROPE (ON BEHALF OF LIBRECUBE)

CANTERSTEEN 10
BRUSSELS    
BE 		    CREATES AN OPEN SOURCE, FULLY REDUNDANT VHF/UHF COMMUNICATIONS BOARD FOR CUBESATS AND EDUCATIONAL SPACE SYSTEMS. 92,917

FONDATION OPEN COLLECTIVE EUROPE (ON BEHALF OF OPENMESH VOICE NETWORK)

CANTERSTEEN 10
BRUSSELS    
BE 		    BUILD AND TEST AN OPEN SOURCE 70 CM MESH NETWORK THAT SUPPORTS REAL TIME VOICE AND BASIC DATA. 33,000

FONDATION OPEN COLLECTIVE EUROPE (ON BEHALF OF PAREDN - PHILIPPINE AMATEUR

CANTERSTEEN 10
BRUSSELS    
BE 		    EXPANSION OF PAREDN'S WINLINK AND BBS GATEWAY NETWORK IN THE PHILIPPINES TO IMPROVE DIGITAL EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS. 5,500

FONDATION OPEN COLLECTIVE EUROPE (ON BEHALF OF RADIOKOMUNIKACJA KRYZYSOWA (

CANTERSTEEN 10
BRUSSELS    
BE 		    EXPANDS HAMNET INTO THE LUBLIN DISTRICT TO IMPROVE LOCAL COVERAGE, EXTEND NETWORK COVERAGE TO RURAL USERS, AND SUPPORT YOUTH ENGAGEMENT THROUGH SCHOOL OUTREACH AND A REVIVED RADIO CLUB. 9,563

FONDATION OPEN COLLECTIVE EUROPE (ON BEHALF OF THANET RADIO INFRASTRUCTURE

CANTERSTEEN 10
BRUSSELS    
BE 		    REMOTE HF STATION FOR EDUCATION AND YOUTH ENGAGEMENT, PROVIDING SCHOOLS AND YOUTH GROUPS ACROSS THE UK HANDS ON ACCESS TO HF OPERATING. 34,169

FONDATION OPEN COLLECTIVE EUROPE (ON BEHALF OF THE RADIO SOCIETY OF SRI LAN

CANTERSTEEN 10
BRUSSELS    
BE 		    STRENGTHEN EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS IN SRI LANKA BY DEPLOYING SOLAR-POWERED RADIO STATIONS AND TRAINING COMMUNITIES IN AMATEUR RADIO. 88,000

FONDATION OPEN COLLECTIVE EUROPE (ON BEHALF OF WILDFIREMESH)

CANTERSTEEN 10
BRUSSELS    
BE 		    DEPLOY MESHTASTIC NODES FOR WILDFIRE FIGHTERS IN ARGENTINA, IMPROVING OFF GRID DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS WHEN CELLULAR AND TRADITIONAL RADIO SYSTEMS FAIL. 62,775

FREE SOFTWARE FOUNDATION

51 FRANKLIN ST 5TH FLOOR
BOSTON,MA02110 		    NONPROFIT WITH A WORLDWIDE MISSION TO PROMOTE COMPUTER USER FREEDOM. 1,000

FREE SOFTWARE FOUNDATION (ON BEHALF OF FREE SOFTWARE FOUNDATION EUROPE)

51 FRANKLIN ST 5TH FLOOR
BOSTON,MA02110 		    NONPROFIT WITH A WORLDWIDE MISSION TO PROMOTE COMPUTER USER FREEDOM. 1,100

GRACE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH OF RIVER FOREST

7300 DIVISION ST
RIVER FOREST,IL60305 		    PARKS ON THE AIR AND SUMMITS ON THE AIR TO GIVE STUDENTS PRACTICAL RADIO EXPERIENCE THROUGH OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES AND BUILD TECHNICAL SKILLS. 12,839

HACK CLUB

8605 SANTA MONICA BLVD 86294
WEST HOLLYWOOD,CA90069 		    HACK CLUB'S PRIMARY FOCUS IS ITS CLUBS PROGRAM, IN WHICH IT SUPPORTS HIGH SCHOOL CODING CLUBS THROUGH LEARNING RESOURCES AND MENTORSHIP. IT ALSO RUNS A SERIES OF OTHER PROGRAMS AND EVENTS. 1,000

HALF MOON BAY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB

PO BOX 819
HALF MOON BAY,CA94019 		    BUILD A SELF-CONTAINED EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS TRAILER WITH MULTIPLE RADIOS AND OFF GRID POWER TO SUPPORT PUBLIC OUTREACH. 25,000

HAM RADIO VILLAGE

1942 BROADWAY STE 314C
BOULDER,CO80302 		    SUPPORTED HAM RADIO VILLAGE IN EXPANDING ITS NATIONAL EFFORT THAT DELIVERS ENGAGING TALKS, HANDS-ON CLASSES, AND FREE LICENSE EXAM SESSIONS AT TECHNICAL, HACKING, MAKER, AND STEM EVENTS. 1,129

HAM RADIO VILLAGE INC

1942 BROADWAY STE 314C
BOULDER,CO80302 		    SUPPORTED HAM RADIO VILLAGE IN EXPANDING ITS NATIONAL EFFORT THAT DELIVERS ENGAGING TALKS, HANDS-ON CLASSES, AND FREE LICENSE EXAM SESSIONS AT TECHNICAL, HACKING, MAKER, AND STEM EVENTS. 18,060

HAZEL PARK AMATEUR RADIO CLUB INC

PO BOX 851
HAZEL PARK,MI48030 		    REPLACES OLD REPEATER EQUIPMENT AND IMPROVES NETWORK LINKS TO IMPROVE REPEATER RELIABILITY. 26,743

HOT SPRINGS AMATEUR RADIO CLUB

PO BOX 501
HOT SPRINGS,SD57747 		    EXPAND RURAL REPEATER COVERAGE AND PROVIDE LICENSING AND HANDS-ON TRAINING FOR NEW AMATEUR RADIO OPERATORS, WITH A FOCUS ON YOUTH EDUCATION AND EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS READINESS. 11,730

ILLINOIS SPACE SOCIETY

104 S WRIGHT ST
URBANA,IL61801 		    DESIGN AND BUILD A PORTABLE, HIGH PERFORMANCE GROUND STATION FOR TRACKING AND COMMUNICATING WITH HIGH ALTITUDE STUDENT ROCKET FLIGHTS. 5,766

INFORMATION AGE LEARNING CENTER (ON BEHALF OF COMPUTER DECONSTRUCTION LABOR

2201 MARCONI RD
WALL TOWNSHIP,NJ07719 		    FUNDING FOR A MAKERSPACE TO UPGRADE ITS ANTENNAS, COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS, AND FACILITY INFRASTRUCTURE SO IT CAN EXPAND PUBLIC PROGRAMS AND SUPPORT MORE RADIO AND TECHNOLOGY ACTIVITIES. 88,678

INTERNET ARCHIVE

300 FUNSTON AVE UNIT 605
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94118 		    PROVIDES FREE ACCESS TO A WIDE RANGE MEDIA AND CREATORS OF THE WAYBACK MACHINE. 1,000

INTERNET ARCHIVE

300 FUNSTON AVE UNIT 605
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94118 		    EXPAND DLARC BY DIGITIZING MORE MATERIALS AND INCREASING OUTREACH TO PRESERVE AND PROVIDE FREE ACCESS TO AMATEUR RADIO RESOURCES. 319,110

INTERNET SECURITY RESEARCH GROUP (ON BEHALF OF LETS ENCRYPT)

650 CASTRO ST STE 300
MOUNTAIN VIEW,CA94041 		    LET'S ENCRYPT IS A FREE, AUTOMATED, AND OPEN CERTIFICATE AUTHORITY (CA), RUN FOR THE PUBLICS BENEFIT. 1,041

JAY COUNTY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB INC

JCARC PO BOX 418
PORTLAND,IN47371 		    RENOVATION AND OUTFITTING OF AN EXISTING BUILDING TO CREATE A PERMANENT AMATEUR RADIO CLUBHOUSE WITH MEETING SPACE, TRAINING AREAS, LICENSE TESTING FACILITIES, AND FIXED ON AIR OPERATING POSITIONS. 39,334

KHAN ACADEMY

277 CASTRO STREET
MOUNTAIN VIEW,CA94042 		    PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS OF ALL AGES 1,046

LAKE MONROE AMATEUR RADIO SOCIETY INC

7747 DANU DRIVE
ORLANDO,FL32822 		    UPGRADING AND RELOCATING THE LMARS REPEATER TO A NEW REGIONAL HOSPITAL SITE, RESTORING AND EXPANDING VHF COVERAGE. 9,179

LEHI AMATEUR RADIO CLUB

1856 N 800 E
LEHI,UT84043 		    BUILD A NEW REPEATER SITE IN CEDAR VALLEY THAT RESTORES RELIABLE REPEATER COVERAGE TO THE AREA. 5,174

MILFORD AMATEUR RADIO CLUB

PO BOX 100
MILFORD,OH45150 		    RELOCATING AN EXISTING DIGITAL WIRES-X REPEATER TO A HIGHER PERFORMANCE SITE AND UPGRADING SUPPORTING EQUIPMENT TO SIGNIFICANTLY EXPAND COVERAGE ACROSS THE GREATER CINCINNATI AREA. 16,181

MUSEUM OF APPLIED COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY

924 4TH AVENUE NEW
KENSIGNTON,PA15068 		    WE ARE A LIVING MUSEUM, WITH COMPUTER SYSTEMS RESTORED, CONFIGURED, AND OPERABLE FOR DEMONSTRATIONS, EDUCATION, RESEARCH, OR RE-LIVING THE OLD DAYS. OUR STAFF OF VOLUNTEERS COMPRISES A NUMBER OF ENGINEERS AND TECHNICIANS WHO ARE HIGHLY EXPERIENCED WITH THESE SYSTEMS, PAINSTAKINGLY RESTORING AND MAINTAINING THEM IN LIKE-NEW CONDITION. 1,000

NEW ENGLAND SCI-TECH INC

16 TECH CIRCLE SUITE 101
NATICK,MA01760 		    EXPAND YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS THROUGH HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS, SCOUTING LABS, AND BALLOON LAUNCHES. 42,565

NORTHWEST NEW MEXICO EMCOMM GROUP

420 N RIO GRANDE AVE
AZTEC,NM87410 		    SUPPORTS THE DEPLOYMENT OF A DIGIPEATER SYSTEM WITH STARLINK INTERNET CONNECTION. THE SYSTEM WILL PROVIDE COVERAGE ACROSS NORTHWEST NEW MEXICO, SOUTH WEST COLORADO AND A NORTHEASTERN REGION OF THE NAVAJO NATION. 7,100

OKAW VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB INC

PO BOX 3
GREENVILLE,IL622460003 		    REPLACE A FAILING REPEATER SHELTER AND SUPPORTING INFRASTRUCTURE, ADD EMERGENCY POWER, REPAIR ANTENNAS, AND RESTORE A RELIABLE VHF REPEATER SITE TO KEEP THE SYSTEM ON THE AIR. 24,750

OMIK SCHOLARSHIP FUND

PO BOX 1815
WILLIAMSBURG,VA23187 		    PROVIDE NEED-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS FOR POST-SECONDARY STUDENTS, WITH PREFERENCE FOR STEAM FIELDS. 15,000

ONTARIO TECH UNIVERSITY

2000 SIMCOE ST N
OSHAWA,ONTARIOON L1G 0C5
CA 		    DEVELOP A MOBILE AMATEUR RADIO REPEATER SYSTEM TO SUPPORT RELIABLE LONG-RANGE COMMUNICATION AND TELEMETRY DURING ROCKET LAUNCHES AT LAUNCH CANADA. 13,939

OPEN EDUCATION GLOBAL (OEGLOBAL)

60 THOREAU STREET SUITE 238
CONCORD,MA017421189 		    DEDICATED INTERNATIONAL NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT SERVES AS A GLOBAL ADVOCATE FOR OPEN EDUCATION. IT COMPRISES A DIVERSE COMMUNITY OF EDUCATORS, STUDENTS, RESEARCHERS, INNOVATORS, ACTIVISTS, AND POLICYMAKERS. 1,000

OPEN STREET MAP FOUNDATION

888 WHITE PLAINS ROAD
TRUMBULL,CT06611 		    OPENSTREETMAP IS AN INITIATIVE TO CREATE AND PROVIDE FREE GEOGRAPHIC DATA, SUCH AS STREET MAPS, TO ANYONE. THE OPENSTREETMAP FOUNDATION IS AN INTERNATIONAL NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION SUPPORTING, BUT NOT CONTROLLING, THE OPENSTREETMAP PROJECT. IT IS DEDICATED TO ENCOURAGING THE GROWTH, DEVELOPMENT AND DISTRIBUTION OF FREE GEOSPATIAL DATA AND TO PROVIDING GEOSPATIAL DATA FOR ANYONE TO USE AND SHARE. 1,030

PARENTS OF 1776 ORGANIZATION

409 HONEYSUCKLE LN
SAN RAMON,CA94582 		    UPGRADE A SAILBOATS RADIO EQUIPMENT AND CONTINUE STEM EDUCATION INVOLVING AMATEUR RADIO. 7,000

PAVEK MUSEUM

3517 RALEIGH AVE
ST LOUIS PARK,MN55416 		    SHARE HOW PIONEERS IN ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS CREATED ENORMOUS IMPACTS ON THE EVOLUTION OF SOCIETY. 1,033

PIMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC

1896 W DESERT HIGHLANDS DR
ORO VALLEY,AZ85737 		    EQUIPPING A COMUNITY COLLEGE HAM RADIO STATION WITH PERMANENT HF AND VHF/UHF EQUIPTMENT, ANTENNAS, BASIC TEST EQUIPMENT, AND PROFESSIONALLY INSTALLED ANTENNAS. 12,268

PLEASANT VALLEY TELECOMMUNICATIONS ADVISORY COUNCIL-PVTAC

5225 FELICIA ST
CAMARILLO,CA93012 		    ESTABLISH MICROWAVE BACKBONE AND MIXED-MODE VHF/UHF SIMULCAST SYSTEM TO REPLACE AGING INFRASTRUCTURE TO IMPROVE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS. 170,356

PORTAL MIDDLE HIGH SCHOOL

27245 US-80
PORTAL,GA30450 		    BRINGS AMATEUR RADIO INTO A SCHOOL ENGINEERING PROGRAM BY BUILDING ANTENNAS, SETTING UP A CLASSROOM STATION, AND PARTNERING WITH LOCAL RADIO OPERATORS FOR TRAINING. 1,370

PORTER COUNTY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB INC

PO BOX 1061
VALPARAISO,IN46385 		    ADDITIONAL FUNDS TO UPGRADE A RADIO FOR THE COMMUNICATIONS TRAILER PROJECT. 3,350

PORTER COUNTY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB INC

PO BOX 1061
VALPARAISO,IN46384 		    BUILD A MOBILE RADIO COMMUNICATIONS TRAILER THAT WILL HELP EXPAND OUTREACH, EDUCATION AND EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS. 27,462

RADIO AMATEUR DU-OF QUEBEC INC (ON BEHALF LA FEDERATION DES CLUBS RADIOAMAT

7665 BOUL LACORDAIRE BUREAU 343
MONTREAL,QUEBECH1S 2A7
CA 		    REPAIRING, UPGRADING, AND EXPANDING A PROVINCE WIDE LINKED REPEATER NETWORK BY REPLACING AGING EQUIPMENT, RESTORING DAMAGED SITES, AND ADDING NEW REPEATERS. 73,584

RADIO AMATEUR DU-OF QUEBEC INC (ON BEHALF OF ARES ASSOCIATION RADIO EXP

7665 BOUL LACORDAIRE BUREAU 343
MONTREAL,QUEBECH1S 2A7
CA 		    FUNDS A NEW SOLAR-POWERED VHF REPEATER ON MONT BLANC TO EXTEND ARESS NETWORK INTO AN UNSERVED REGION, IMPROVE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION FOR HIKERS AND LOCAL AGENCIES. 32,365

RADIO AMATEUR DU-OF QUEBEC INC (ON BEHALF OF CLUB RADIO AMATEUR DE MATANE)

7665 BOUL LACORDAIRE BUREAU 343
MONTREAL,QUEBECH1S 2A7
CA 		    INSTALL A CLUB HF STATION TO SUPPORT TRAINING, PUBLIC DEMONSTRATIONS, AND RESILIENT LONG-DISTANCE COMMUNICATIONS. 8,866

RADIO AMATEUR DU-OF QUEBEC INC (ON BEHALF OF LA FEDERATION DES CLUBS RADIOA

7665 BOUL LACORDAIRE BUREAU 343
MONTREAL,QUEBECH1S 2A7
CA 		    BUILDS A DEDICATED SATELLITE GROUND STATION SO CRASOI CAN TRAIN OPERATORS, SUPPORT DIGITAL SATELLITE WORK, AND CONTRIBUTE REAL DATA AND MONITORING TO OTHERS. 14,186

RADIO AMATEUR DU-OF QUEBEC INC (ON BEHALF OF LA FEDERATION DES CLUBS RADIOA

7665 BOUL LACORDAIRE BUREAU 343
MONTREAL,QUEBECH1S 2A7
CA 		    FUNDING OF COMPONENTS NEEDED TO REFURBISH AND DISTRIBUTE SEVERAL MOTOROLA QUANTAR REPEATERS TO AMATEUR RADIO CLUBS ACROSS QUEBEC. 20,275

RADIO AMATEUR DU-OF QUEBEC INC (ON BEHALF OF VALLEE DU RICHELIEU CLUB)

7665 BOUL LACORDAIRE BUREAU 343
MONTREAL,QUEBECH1S 2A7
CA 		    REPLACE OUTDATED REPEATER EQUIPMENT AT TWO SITES WITH MODERN VHF/UHF SYSTEMS TO IMPROVE RELIABILITY AND REDUCE MAINTENANCE. 31,945

RADIO AMATEUR SATELLITE CORPORATIO

712 H STREET NE STE 1653
WASHINGTON,DC20002 		    DEVELOP AND PUBLISH A FREE OPEN-ACCESS SERIES OF ONLINE COURSES FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS THAT INTRODUCE SATELITE TECHNOLOGY. 14,556

RADIO AMATEUR SATELLITE CORPORATION (AMSAT)

712 H STREET NE STE 1653
WASHINGTON,DC20002 		    CREATE A FREE, OPEN-ACCESS COLORING BOOK THAT INTRODUCES STUDENTS TO HOW SATELLITES SUPPORT DAILY LIFE AND COMMUNICATIONS, INCLUDING AMATEUR RADIO. 4,500

RALEIGH AMATEUR RADIO SOCIETY (RARS)

PO BOX 17124
RALEIGH,NC27619 		    ESTABLISH A PORTABLE AMATEUR RADIO SATELLITE GROUND STATION TO SUPPORT ARISS CONTACTS AND HANDS-ON SPACE COMMUNICATIONS DEMONSTRATIONS FOR SCHOOLS AND YOUTH GROUPS. 14,065

RHIZOMATICA COMMUNICATIONS

241 S 6TH STREET UNIT 605
PHILADELPHIA,PA19106 		    FINISHES THE OPEN SOURCE MERCURY HF MODEM AND MAKES THE FULL HERMES DIGITAL HF SYSTEM EASIER TO INSTALL AND USE. 235,045

SEAGULL SOLAR LTD

1 WASHINGTON PLACE
STATEN ISLAND,NY10302 		    HIGH SCHOOL SOLAR CAR TEAM IN NEW YORK CITY. THIS GRANT ENABLES THEM TO ADD AMATEUR RADIO TO THEIR STUDENT ACTIVITIES, WHICH REACH 25 - 30 STUDENTS ANNUALLY. 7,509

SIGNAL TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATION

650 CASTRO STREET SUITE 120-223
MOUNTAIN VIEW,CA94041 		    STATE-OF-THE-ART END-TO-END ENCRYPTION (POWERED BY THE OPEN SOURCE SIGNAL PROTOCOL) KEEPS YOUR CONVERSATIONS SECURE. DONATIONS HELP PAY FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF SIGNAL, INCLUDING THE SERVERS AND BANDWIDTH REQUIRED TO MAKE SIGNAL AVAILABLE. 1,000

SOCIETY OF WOMEN ENGINEERS

130 EAST RANDOLPH STREET SUITE 3500
CHICAGO,IL60601 		    FUND SCHOLARSHIPS, RESEARCH, AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT WOMEN IN ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, INCLUDING 35 SCHOLARSHIPS IN TOTAL. 146,200

SOFTWARE FREEDOM CONSERVANCY (ON BEHALF OF ETHERPAD)

137 MONTAGUE ST STE 380
BROOKLYN,NY112013548 		    OPEN SOURCE NOTE-TAKING WEBAPP. 1,000

SOFTWARE FREEDOM CONSERVANCY (ON BEHALF OF FREEDV)

137 MONTAGUE ST STE 380
BROOKLYN,NY112013548 		    SUITE OF DIGITAL VOICE MODES FOR HF RADIO. 1,000

SOFTWARE FREEDOM CONSERVANCY (ON BEHALF OF GIT)

137 MONTAGUE ST STE 380
BROOKLYN,NY112013548 		    A FREE AND OPEN SOURCE DISTRIBUTED VERSION CONTROL SYSTEM 1,000

SOFTWARE FREEDOM CONSERVANCY (ON BEHALF OF INSTITUTE FOR COMPUTING IN RESEA

137 MONTAGUE ST STE 380
BROOKLYN,NY112013548 		    CONSORTIUM OF RESEARCHERS, STUDENTS, AND TEACHERS WHO WORK ON PEDAGOGICAL ASPECTS OF USING ADVANCED COMPUTING METHODS FOR RESEARCH. 1,000

SOFTWARE FREEDOM CONSERVANCY (ON BEHALF OF OPENWRT)

137 MONTAGUE ST STE 380
BROOKLYN,NY112013548 		    A LINUX OPERATING SYSTEM TARGETING EMBEDDED DEVICES. PROVIDES THE FRAMEWORK TO BUILD AN APPLICATION WITHOUT HAVING TO BUILD A COMPLETE FIRMWARE AROUND IT; FOR USERS THIS MEANS THE ABILITY FOR FULL CUSTOMIZATION, TO USE THE DEVICE IN WAYS NEVER ENVISIONED. 1,000

SOFTWARE FREEDOM CONSERVANCY (ON BEHALF OF TEACHING OPEN SOURCE)

137 MONTAGUE ST STE 380
BROOKLYN,NY112013548 		    FOCUSED ON INTEGRATING OPEN-SOURCE PRINCIPLES, TOOLS, AND DEVELOPMENT PRACTICES INTO EDUCATION TO ENHANCE STUDENT SKILLS, COLLABORATION, AND DIVERSITY, OFFERING RESOURCES, A MAILING LIST, AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR EDUCATORS. 1,000

SOFTWARE FREEDOM CONSERVANCY INC

137 MONTAGUE ST STE 380
BROOKLYN,NY11201 		    CONTINUATION OF GPL COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT. 175,000

SOFTWARE IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST (ON BEHALF OF LIBREOFFICE)

1632 1ST AVE 20327
NEW YORK,NY10028 		    OPEN-SOURCE WORD PROCESSING SOFTWARE SUITE. 1,030

SOUTH MOUNTAIN REPEATER ASSOCIATION INC AKA SOUTH MOUNTAIN RADIO AMATEURS

221 MAIN STREET
MECHANICSBURG,PA17055 		    OFFER TECHNICIAN LICENSE CLASSES, PROVIDE BASIC RADIOS TO NEW OPERATORS, AND ADD VHF/UHF/DMR AND HF EQUIPMENT TO IMPROVE LOCAL EMERGENCY AND COMMUNITY COMMUNICATIONS. 19,186

SOUTHEAST COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

6423 E FLORENCE PLACE SUITE 103
BELL GARDENS,CA90201 		    PROVIDES HANDS-ON STEM EDUCATION WITH FM RADIO AND SOLDERING KITS TO AMATEUR RADIO EDUCATION. 46,272

ST CROIX VALLEY ARES RACES INC

1159 56TH STREET
HUDSON,WI54016 		    RELOCATION OF AN AMATEUR RADIO REPEATER TO A COUNTY OWNED TOWER SO IT CAN CONTINUE OPERATING RELIABLY. 11,040

STEM AMATEUR RADIO CLUB

1093 OUTLAW AVENUE
LANCASTER,SC29720 		    SUPPORTS HANDS ON YOUTH EDUCATION IN AMATEUR RADIO THROUGH PORTABLE FIELD OPERATIONS, CLASSROOM STEM EXPERIMENTS, PICO BALLOON LAUNCHES, AND PREPARATION FOR AMATEUR RADIO LICENSING. 18,075

STEM HARVEST INC (ON BEHALF OF ELLIS COUNTY AMATEUR RADIO EMERGENCY SERVICE

507 MAIN STREET
HAYS,KS67601 		    EXPAND DIGITAL AMATEUR RADIO COVERAGE TO IMPROVE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS AND REGIONAL CONNECTIVITY IN A RURAL AREA. 13,950

TEACHERS IN SPACE INC

4 EAST 27TH STREET UNIT 20452
NEW YORK,NY10001 		    TRAIN TEACHERS TO USE AMATEUR RADIO TECHNOLOGY TO TRACK SATELLITES, COMMUNICATE WITH SPACECRAFT, AND TEACH STUDENTS ABOUT ITS ROLE IN AEROSPACE COMMUNICATIONS. 110,107

THE INNOVATION SCHOOL

1617 MICHIGAN AVE
BISMARCK,ND58504 		    GIVE MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS HANDS ON EXPERIENCE WITH AMATEUR RADIO AND SDRS THROUGH PROJECT BASED LEARNING. 5,000

THE INTERNET SOCIETY (ON BEHALF OF INTERNET ENGINEERING TASK FORCE)

11710 PLAZA AMERICA DRIVE SUITE 400
RESTON,VA20190 		    THE INTERNET SOCIETY SUPPORTS AND PROMOTES THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE INTERNET AS A GLOBAL TECHNICAL INFRASTRUCTURE, A RESOURCE TO ENRICH PEOPLES LIVES, AND A FORCE FOR GOOD IN SOCIETY. OUR WORK ALIGNS WITH OUR GOALS FOR THE INTERNET TO BE OPEN, GLOBALLY CONNECTED, SECURE, AND TRUSTWORTHY. WE SEEK COLLABORATION WITH ALL WHO SHARE THESE GOALS. 1,000

THE LEFFELL SCHOOL

555 WEST HARTSDALE AVENUE
HARTSDALE,NY10530 		    BUILD A STUDENT-RUN SATELLITE GROUND STATION TO SUPPORT HANDS-ON LEARNING WITH AMATEUR RADIO. 31,200

THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY

288 POLLOCK ROAD 240 HUB-ROBESON
CENTER
UNIVERSITY PARK,PA16802 		    REPAIRS AND REINSTALLS THE CLUBS FALLEN HF ANTENNA SO STUDENTS CAN RESTORE RELIABLE ON CAMPUS OPERATING AND RETURN THE STATION TO FULL USE. 2,628

THE TOR PROJECT

PO BOX 5
WINCHESTER,NH03470 		    DEVELOPED THE TOR NETWORK (ONION ROUTING) WHICH HELPS TO SAFEGUARD AGAINST MASS SURVELLIANCE AND FIGHT CENSORSHIP. 1,000

TOPANGA COALITION FOR EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

4029 SCHUYLKILL DRIVE
CALABASAS,CA91302 		    UPGRADES AND CONSOLIDATES TCEPS RADIO SYSTEMS AT 69 BRAVO INTO A DEDICATED, HARDENED COMMUNICATIONS HUB, EXPANDING CAPACITY, IMPROVING RELIABILITY DURING WILDFIRES AND OUTAGES. 20,891

TRILOGY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB

18930 141ST STREET E
BONNEY LAKE,WA98391 		    INSTALL A NEW VHF REPEATER TO IMPROVE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS AND GENERAL AMATEUR RADIO COVERAGE ACROSS THE REGION. 9,143

UFB NEW ENGLAND

313 POND RD
SIDNEY,ME04330 		    EXPANDS AND REPAIRS A MULTI SITE DIGITAL REPEATER NETWORK BY ADDING A NEW SITE AND UPGRADING KEY EXISTING SITES TO IMPROVE CAPABILITIES. 35,725

UTAH TECH UNIVERSITY AMATEUR RADIO S-BAND GROUND STATION

225 S UNIVERSITY AVE N ADMIN BLDG
126
ST GEORGE,UT84770 		    BUILDING AN S-BAND GROUND STATION TO SUPPORT CUBESAT MISSIONS AND HANDS-ON STEM OUTREACH. 13,176

VALENCIA COUNTY AMATEUR RADIO ASSOCIATION INC

PO BOX 268
PERLATA,NM87042 		    FUNDS STUDENT RADIOS, LICENSE MATERIALS AND EXAMS, CLASSROOM SUPPLIES, REPEATER CONNECTIVITY, AND FIELD TRIPS TO SUPPORT AND EXPAND VALENCIA MIDDLE SCHOOLS AMATEUR RADIO CLASSES. 24,570

VINTAGE RADIO AND COMMUNICATIONS MUSEUM OF CONNECTICUT

115 PIERSON LANE
WINDSOR,CT06095 		    EXPAND HANDS-ON ELECTRONICS AND AMATEUR RADIO CLASSES FOR YOUTH BY ADDING HANDS ON COURSES AND RELATED INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS. 7,051

WEST CENTRAL LOUISIANA AMATEUR RADIO CLUB

1201 ANDERSON DR
LEESVILLE,LA71446 		    REPAIR AND UPGRADE STORM-DAMAGED AMATEUR RADIO INFRASTRUCTURE TO RESTORE LOCAL COMMUNICATIONS AND SUPPORT EMERGENCY AND COMMUNITY USE. 6,723

WEST SENECA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

511 UNION RD
WEST SENECA,NY14224 		    BUILD A SCHOOL AMATEUR RADIO STATION THAT GETS STUDENTS ON THE AIR, SUPPORTS STEAM LEARNING, AND ENCOURAGES NEW YOUNG OPERATORS THROUGH HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES AND LICENSING SUPPORT. 6,145

WESTERN LAKE SUPERIOR AMATEUR RESPONDERS

1411 101ST AVE W
DULUTH,MN558081618 		    UPGRADE REPEATER WITH BACKUP POWER, ANTENNAS, AND DEPLOY AREDN FOR EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS. 28,282

WIKICIV ORG INC (ON BEHALF OF OFFWORLD LAB)

444 FAIRFOREST WAY
GREENVILLE,SC29607 		    LEGAL ADVISORY TO ESTABLISH CLEAR REGULATIONS FOR OPEN-SOURCE PASSIVE RADAR DEVELOPMENT IN THE U.S. 19,632

WIKIMEDIA FOUNDATION

1 MONTGOMERY ST SUITE 1600
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94104 		    THE NONPROFIT WIKIMEDIA FOUNDATION PROVIDES THE ESSENTIAL INFRASTRUCTURE FOR FREE KNOWLEDGE. WE HOST WIKIPEDIA, THE FREE ONLINE ENCYCLOPEDIA, CREATED, EDITED, AND VERIFIED BY VOLUNTEERS AROUND THE WORLD, AS WELL AS MANY OTHER VITAL COMMUNITY PROJECTS. 1,040

WORLD GENESIS FOUNDATION

1523 N OVERLOOK DR
DEWEY,AZ86327 		    EXPAND FREE AMATEUR RADIO AND STEAM PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE LICENSING, HANDS-ON PROJECTS, AND COMMUNITY EVENTS FOR STUDENTS AND FAMILIES. 20,000

YOUNG LADIES RADIO LEAGUE INC

2873 RAWHIDE DR
KINGMAN,AZ86401 		    MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION SUPPORTING AMATEUR RADIO. THE YLRL PROVIDES MANY SERVICES FOR ITS MEMBERS INCLUDING PUBLISHING A BIMONTHLY NEWSLETTER, YL HARMONICS. 1,000
Total ................................. 3a 3,467,865
bApproved for future payment

EGE UNIVERSITY
KAZMDIRIK BORNOVA METRO STASYONU
BORNOVA,ZMIR  
TU 		    RESEARCH ON DEVELOPING AN ESP32-BASED FRAMEWORK FOR LINK MONITORING IN MESH WIRELESS NETWORKS IN TURKEY. 10,575

INTERNET ARCHIVE
300 FUNSTON AVE UNIT 605
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94118 		    EXPAND DLARC BY DIGITIZING MORE MATERIALS AND INCREASING OUTREACH TO PRESERVE AND PROVIDE FREE ACCESS TO AMATEUR RADIO RESOURCES. PART 2. 319,110
Total ................................. 3b 329,685
Form 990-PF (2025)
Form 990-PF (2025)
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 ....     14 3,230,347  
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 ............ 		    18 7,296,740  
9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory          
11 Other revenue:
aRECOVERIES OF GRANTS PAID IN PREVIOUS YEARS 		        18,813
b
c
d
e
12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e) .. 0 10,527,087 18,813
13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
13
10,545,900
(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.)
11 RECOVERIES OF RESTRICTED GRANTS FOR FUNDS NOT USED BY ORGANIZATION.
Form 990-PF (2025)
Form 990-PF (2025)
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
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May the IRS discuss this return
with the preparer shown below?
See instructions.
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Additional Data


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Software Version:  


Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:
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TY 2025 AccountingFeesSchedule
Name:
AMATEUR RADIO DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS
EIN:
45-3751971
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
PROGRAM EXPENSES: ACCOUNTING 49,300 0   49,300

TY 2025 InvestmentsGovtObligationsSch
Name:
AMATEUR RADIO DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS
EIN:
45-3751971
US Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:

11,377,185
US Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:

11,377,185
State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:


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


0


TY 2025 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 FMV 11,881,679 11,881,679
EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS FMV 104,371,236 104,371,236

TY 2025 LegalFeesSchedule
Name:
AMATEUR RADIO DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS
EIN:
45-3751971
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
PROGRAM EXPENSES: LEGAL 23,442 0   23,442


TY 2025 OtherDecreasesSchedule
Name:
AMATEUR RADIO DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS
EIN:
45-3751971
Description Amount
DEFERRED TAX EXPENSE 131,566


TY 2025 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
OFFICE EXPENSES 56,302 0   56,302
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT EXPENSES - 44NET 230,732 0   230,732
OTHER EXPENSE 16,687 0   16,687


TY 2025 OtherIncomeSchedule2
Name:
AMATEUR RADIO DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS
EIN:
45-3751971
Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
RECOVERIES OF GRANTS PAID IN PREVIOUS YEARS 18,813   18,813


TY 2025 OtherIncreasesSchedule
Name:
AMATEUR RADIO DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS
EIN:
45-3751971
Description Amount
UNREALIZED GAINS 9,462,182


TY 2025 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule
Name:
AMATEUR RADIO DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS
EIN:
45-3751971
Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value
DEFERRED EXCISE TAX 458,830 590,396


TY 2025 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
Name:
AMATEUR RADIO DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS
EIN:
45-3751971
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONAL FEES AND CONSULTING 92,060 0   92,060


TY 2025 TaxesSchedule
Name:
AMATEUR RADIO DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS
EIN:
45-3751971
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
EXCISE TAX 129,389 0   0