Tucson Amateur Packet Radio Corporation
Expand amateur digital radio. Tapr is involved in a multi-year development project, funded by ardc, to develop a specialized radio receiver for a personal space weather station (PSWS); a project partially funded by the national science foundation and led by dr. N frissell at university of scranton. The objective is to develop a low cost, mass- producible design for hobbyists and scientists to observe the effects of space weather on radio wave propagation.
Tucson Amateur Packet Radio Corporation at a glance
In short: Tucson Amateur Packet Radio Corporation gave $100K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $100K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $100,000
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $100,000
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $357,629
- -14.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Tucson Amateur Packet Radio Corporation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Great Scott Gadgets ($100K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2023) to $100K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Great Scott Gadgets Lakewood, CO | Radio Tester Project | $100,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $357,629 | $55,781 | $116,595 | $100,000 | 1 | $7,360 |
| 2023 | $418,443 | $29,414 | $123,264 | $50,000 | 1 | $5,597 |
| 2022 | $462,293 | $474,004 | $208,474 | — | — | $52 |
| 2021 | $196,763 | $132,759 | $41,221 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $105,225 | $53,429 | $28,670 | — | — | — |
About Tucson Amateur Packet Radio Corporation
Based on IRS filings
Tucson Amateur Packet Radio Corporation is a public charity, based in Oakwood, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $358K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $100K. Net investment income was $7K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Tucson Amateur Packet Radio Corporation is led by David Larsen, President on the 2024 filing; none of the 12 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Larsen
President
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Raymond
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Darryl R. Smith
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
George Byrkit
Director
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Ackermann
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dan Babcock
Director
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dave McGaw
Trustee & Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Elliott
Trustee & Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott H. Cowling
Former President
Vice President → President, 2022
President → Former President, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stana Horzepa
Secretary
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Holmes
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Rauch
Vice President
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Dave Larsen (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Daniel J. Babcock (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Steven Bible (2020–2022) — Vice President
- Former: John C. Koster (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Tucson Amateur Packet Radio Corporation
How much does Tucson Amateur Packet Radio Corporation give each year?
Tucson Amateur Packet Radio Corporation gave $100K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $50K across 1 grant.
How large is Tucson Amateur Packet Radio Corporation?
Tucson Amateur Packet Radio Corporation reported $358K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $56K.
Where does Tucson Amateur Packet Radio Corporation operate?
Tucson Amateur Packet Radio Corporation has awarded grants in Colorado.
What is Tucson Amateur Packet Radio Corporation's EIN?
Tucson Amateur Packet Radio Corporation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-0455870. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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