Telecommunication Research and Policy
Telecommunication Research and Policy is a private foundation focused on public and societal benefit, based in Yorktown, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $70K.
Telecommunication Research and Policy at a glance
In short: Telecommunication Research and Policy gave $70K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $70K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $69,753
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $69,753
- Median grant
- $69,753
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Telecommunication Research and Policy funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Broadcast Education Association ($70K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $70K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Broadcast Education Association Washington, DC | Contribution of TRPI Post-Dissolution Net Assets | $69,753 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | $73,179 | $69,753 | 1 | $72,099 |
| 2024 | $73,179 | — | $6,629 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $79,808 | — | $8,422 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $88,230 | — | $12,235 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $100,465 | — | $18,169 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $118,634 | — | $27,109 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $145,743 | $50,000 | $36,522 | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Telecommunication Research and Policy's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Umansky Barry D.
Exec-Director, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$21K (2019) → $1K (2025)
Caristi Dominic G.
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
$1K (2023) → $0 (2025)
Brotman Stuart N.
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2020
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Caristi Dominic (2019–2022) — Assistant Secretary
- Former: Wildman Steven S. (2019–2022) — Associate Director
- Former: Elberger Ronald E. (2019–2021) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $1K, to Umansky Barry D (Exec-DIRECTOR,SEC & Treas).
Frequently asked questions about Telecommunication Research and Policy
How much does Telecommunication Research and Policy give each year?
Telecommunication Research and Policy gave $70K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Telecommunication Research and Policy?
Telecommunication Research and Policy is a private foundation focused on public and societal benefit, based in Yorktown, IN.
Where does Telecommunication Research and Policy operate?
Telecommunication Research and Policy has awarded grants in District of Columbia.
What is Telecommunication Research and Policy's EIN?
Telecommunication Research and Policy's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4299024. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 8, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 29, 2026)
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