Game Audio Diversity Alliance
Game Audio Diversity Alliance is a nonprofit charity based in Woodinville, Washington. It supports career advancement for underrepresented voices in game audio through education, mentoring, networking, and financial assistance, including scholarships and conference travel support.
Game Audio Diversity Alliance at a glance
In short: Game Audio Diversity Alliance gave $12K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), top state California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $12,020
- -18.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- -20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,002
- +1.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $17,957
- -12.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (17% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Game Audio Diversity Alliance
- Contact
Application contact: Frank Lubsey
Mailing address: 106 Mayflower Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15238
Phone: (301) 452-3471
Email: frank.lubsey@gameaudiodiversityalliance.org
Website: https://www.gameaudiodiversityalliance.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Game Audio Diversity Alliance funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Lotus Audio Corporation ($3K).
Organizations only. It also paid 11 grants to individuals ($8,950), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 33 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing lists grant recipients in California, Massachusetts, Georgia, Illinois, Florida, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio, as well as recipients whose states were not specified. It does not state a geographic focus.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Game Audio Diversity Alliance gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+13%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $550 (2022) to $15K (2023). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lotus Audio Corporation | This is payment for 2 scholarships that we awarded to our 2 scholars in 2024. Lotus Audio Corporation runs the School Of Video Game Audio that administers the game audio course curriculum. | $3,070 |
| 11 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $8,950 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $17,957 | $16,543 | $19,000 | $12,020 | 12 | $17,718 | $911 |
| 2023 | $20,414 | $35,898 | $19,395 | $14,820 | 15 | $14,820 | $997 |
| 2022 | $3,911 | — | $1,103 | $550 | 1 | $550 | $219 |
| 2021 | $5,014 | $16,395 | $11,381 | $10,606 | 5 | $10,606 | $222 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Game Audio Diversity Alliance reported a distributable amount of $911 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to build a more inclusive and diverse game audio industry by creating career advancement opportunities for underrepresented voices through education, mentoring, networking, and financial support.
Its 2024 charitable activities included two scholarships for School of Video Game Audio courses and travel scholarships for students attending GameSoundCon and the Game Developers Conference. The filing says conference awards were for students demonstrating technical proficiency, with selection based on an essay and portfolio. The filing describes Lotus Audio Corporation as running the School of Video Game Audio, which administers its game audio course curriculum.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the organization reported 12 grants totaling $12,020. Grants ranged from $300 to $3,070, with a median of $1,000. The largest grant was $3,070 to Lotus Audio Corporation for two scholarships. The other listed grants included individual travel awards, mostly of $1,000, for game audio or game conference attendance.
The 2024 filing reports five scholarships toward admission and travel to GameSoundCon in Burbank and five toward admission and travel to the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco, in addition to the two course scholarships. The filing’s application instructions and August 23, 2024 deadline describe a past cycle. Its stated restriction for that cycle was that the award was solely for attendance at GameSoundCon in Burbank and limited to students in game audio fields such as sound design, music composition, and audio implementation. The website says applications for its GameSoundCon 2026 scholarship closed on October 2, 2026, and that applications for its other scholarships were closed.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Caleb Epps as President, Frank Lubsey as Treasurer, Dan Reynolds as Secretary, Colin Grant as Fundraising Committee Chair, and Monet Gardiner as Scholarship Committee Chair.
Game Audio Diversity Alliance is led by Caleb Epps, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Caleb Epps
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Colin Grant
Fundraising Committee Chair
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Monet Gardiner
Scholarship Committee Chair
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Reynolds
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frank Lubsey
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Game Audio Diversity Alliance
How much does Game Audio Diversity Alliance give each year?
Game Audio Diversity Alliance gave $12K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $15K across 15 grants.
What is Game Audio Diversity Alliance's typical grant size?
Game Audio Diversity Alliance's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,002, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Game Audio Diversity Alliance give grants?
Game Audio Diversity Alliance's top state is California, with 17% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (8%) and Georgia (8%).
Does Game Audio Diversity Alliance give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Game Audio Diversity Alliance's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Travel Stipend Awarded to Game Conference" (3 grants).
How large is Game Audio Diversity Alliance?
Game Audio Diversity Alliance reported $18K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $18K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $911 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Game Audio Diversity Alliance fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to build a more inclusive and diverse game audio industry by creating career advancement opportunities for underrepresented voices through education, mentoring, networking, and financial support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Game Audio Diversity Alliance?
Game Audio Diversity Alliance has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check gameaudiodiversityalliance.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Game Audio Diversity Alliance's EIN?
Game Audio Diversity Alliance's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-1499083. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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