Amateur Radio Digital Communications
San Diego, California · EIN 453751971 · Private foundation
Amateur Radio Digital Communications is a private foundation based in San Diego, California. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $3.0M in grants paid and $128.4M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 301 individual grants from this funder — $20.9M awarded across 2020–2024 — including its support for adult education. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Amateur Radio Digital Communications funds
Amateur Radio Digital Communications's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, disability services, economic development, education, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include black communities, children, disabled, foster youth, indigenous, low-income communities.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet Archive TO BUILD THE DIGITAL LIBRARY OF AMATEUR RADIO & COMMUNICATIONS (DLARC), AN ONLINE, OPEN-ACCESS RESOURCE THAT PRESERVES THE VITAL RESOURCES - | San Francisco, CA | $889K | 2022 |
| Arrl Foundation GRANTS WILL BE ALLOCATED FOR CLUB PROJECTS AT THREE DISTINCT LEVELS TO ENABLE BOTH SMALLER, LESS ESTABLISHED, AND LARGER, MORE ESTABLISHED C | Newington, CT | $592K | 2023 |
| Arrl Foundation SEEKS A $507,500 GRANT PER YEAR FOR THREE YEARS TO FUND THE ARDC SCHOLARSHIP. TOTAL REQUEST IS $1,522,500 OVER THREE YEARS. | Newington, CT | $508K | 2023 |
How to apply for funding from Amateur Radio Digital Communications
Amateur Radio Digital Communications's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at ardc.net.
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Frequently asked questions about Amateur Radio Digital Communications
- Does Amateur Radio Digital Communications accept grant applications?
- Amateur Radio Digital Communications's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Amateur Radio Digital Communications fund?
- Amateur Radio Digital Communications's grants focus on adult education. Example recipients include Internet Archive, Arrl Foundation. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Amateur Radio Digital Communications give in grants?
- Amateur Radio Digital Communications reported $3.0M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $20.9M over 301 grants.
- Where is Amateur Radio Digital Communications located?
- Amateur Radio Digital Communications is based in San Diego, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 453751971.
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