Tucson Amateur Packet Radio
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.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$358K
-14.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$100K
+100.0% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$100K
+100.0% YoY
About Tucson Amateur Packet Radio
Based on IRS filings
Tucson Amateur Packet Radio is a nonprofit organization, 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 grants totaling $100K. Net investment income was $7K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $357,629 | $418,443 | $462,293 |
| Revenue | $55,781 | $29,414 | $474,004 |
| Expenses | $116,595 | $123,264 | $208,474 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $7,360 | $5,597 | $52 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Great Scott Gadgets ($100,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| GREAT SCOTT GADGETS LAKEWOOD, CO | RADIO TESTER PROJECT | $100,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN ACKERMANN | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| DAN BABCOCK | DIRECTOR 9/2 | 4 | — |
| GEORGE BYRKIT | DIRECTOR | 8 | — |
| SCOTT COWLING | FORMER PRES. | 2 | — |
| PAUL ELLIOTT | TRUSTEE/DIRE | 2 | — |
| STANA HORZEPA | SECRETARY | 4 | — |
| DAVID LARSEN | PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| DAVE MCGAW | TRUSTEE/DIRE | 2 | — |
| JASON RAUCH | VICE PRESIDE | 2 | — |
| BRUCE RAYMOND | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| DARRYL SMITH | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| TOM HOLMES | TREASURER | 2 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Tucson Amateur Packet Radio?
As of 2024, Tucson Amateur Packet Radio holds $358K in total assets with $56K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $100K in 2024.
Where does Tucson Amateur Packet Radio operate?
Tucson Amateur Packet Radio has awarded grants in Colorado.
What size grants does Tucson Amateur Packet Radio award?
In 2024, Tucson Amateur Packet Radio awarded 1 grants totaling $100K — an average of about $100K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Tucson Amateur Packet Radio's EIN?
Tucson Amateur Packet Radio's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-0455870. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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