EIN 06-6000004

American Radio Relay League (ARRL)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
94
Year formed
1914
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) is the national association for Amateur Radio located in Newington, Connecticut. The ARRL is a noncommercial association of radio amateurs organized for the promotion of Amateur Radio communication and experimentation, for the establishment of networks to provide communications in the event of disasters or other emergencies, for the advancement of the radio art and for the representation of the radio amateur in legislative, regulatory and international matters.
Total revenues
$13,665,864
2023
Total expenses
$14,478,125
2023
Total assets
$41,132,984
2023
Num. employees
94
2023

Program areas at ARRL

Promotion of public interest in and experimentation with amateur Radio communications, encouragement of The exchange of ideas and expertise among members and various other membership programs.
Advocacy: promote The use of amateur Radio, especially as emergency communication in time of disaster. Monitor fcc regulations in regards to amateur Radio on behalf of members. Monitor legislation as it relates to amateur Radio to keep members informed of important changes.
Qst: monthly periodical for arrl members (circulation apprx. 134,696) to deliver news and information related to amateur Radio including product reviews and editorial content. Approximately 145 copies monthly are distributed through wholesalers.
Provide technical information for The organization's regulatory efforts, product review testing and provide technological support to members.

Grants made by ARRL

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Ariss-UsaSupport of Ariss$50,000

Who funds American Radio Relay League (ARRL)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Vanguard Charitable Endowment ProgramFor Recipient's Exempt Purpose$30,250
Helgeson Family FoundationUnrestricted Support of Organization's Exempt Purpose$27,000
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$19,600
...and 9 more grants received

Personnel at ARRL

NameTitleCompensation
David MinsterChief Executive Officer and Secretary$303,246
Diane MiddletonChief Financial Officer$200,734
Dennis BuddPrincipal Software Engineer$116,439
Robert NaumannDirector of Operations$119,522
Bob Inderbitzen, NQ1RDirector of Marketing and Innovation
...and 9 more key personnel

Financials for ARRL

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,292,082
Program services$9,257,931
Investment income and dividends$789,835
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$35,926
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$100,738
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$1,122,329
Miscellaneous revenues$67,023
Total revenues$13,665,864

Form 990s for ARRL

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-14990View PDF
2022-122023-07-13990View PDF
2021-122022-10-10990View PDF
2020-122021-07-29990View PDF
2019-122021-02-22990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 25, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
January 15, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
January 11, 2025
Used new vendors
Identified 4 new vendors, including , , , and
January 4, 2025
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $6,050 from Give Back Foundation
July 16, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $13,143 from American Online Giving Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Trade associationsBusiness and community development organizationsArts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMedia and communications organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesCommunity improvementBusiness and industry
Characteristics
MembershipsPolitical advocacyLobbyingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
225 Main St
Newington, CT 06111
Metro area
Hartford-East Hartford-Middletown, CT
County
Capitol Planning Region, CT
Website URL
arrl.org/contact-arrl 
Phone
(860) 594-0200
Facebook page
ARRL.org 
Twitter profile
@arrl 
IRS details
EIN
06-6000004
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1914
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A03: Arts, Culture and Humanities Professional Societies and Associations
NAICS code, primary
813910: Trade Associations
Parent/child status
Central organization
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
Not Operating or In Process of Dissolving
Charity Registration status
Withdrawn
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
None yet
FTB Entity ID
2172673
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-02-19
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