Radio Drama Network Inc
EIN 133253712
Possibly inactive.
Last 990-PF filing on record is from 2023
(3 years ago). This foundation may have filed its
final return or ceased operations — verify before investing time in an application.
Total Given 2020–2023
$2.3M
22 grants · $563K avg/year
based on 4 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$75K
typical mid grants · $39K–$144K
grant size
36%
supporter · 5/14 multi-year
repeat
$15.8M
Assets (2023)
14
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No — Preselected Only
Phone
(203) 253-7575
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $535K | $16.6M | $3.8M | 4 |
| 2021 | $308K | $20.1M | $753K | 4 |
| 2022 | $574K | $16.0M | $652K | 5 |
| 2023 | $834K | $15.8M | $809K | 9 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 22 grants on record
Minimum
$2K
25th Pctl
$39K
Median
$75K
Average
$102K
75th Pctl
$144K
Maximum
$375K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
BB
Barrie Brown
4+ yrs
Vice President, Director
Leadership
MB
Melina Brown
4+ yrs
President, Director
Leadership
EK
Eli Kopelman
4+ yrs
Treasurer/Secretary, Director
Leadership
MB
Melina Brown
4+ yrs
President, Director
Leadership
BB
Barrie Brown
4+ yrs
Vice President, Director
Leadership
EK
Eli Kopelman
4+ yrs
Treasurer/Secretary, Director
Leadership
MB
Melina Brown
4+ yrs
President, Director
Leadership
BB
Barrie Brown
4+ yrs
Vice President, Director
Leadership
EK
Eli Kopelman
4+ yrs
Treasurer/Secretary, Director
Leadership
BB
Barrie Brown
4+ yrs
Vice President, Director
Leadership
MB
Melina Brown
4+ yrs
President, Director
Leadership
EK
Eli Kopelman
4+ yrs
Treasurer, Director
Leadership
Grants Awarded (22 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Arts Relations (Intar) | New York, NY | $375,000 | GRANT IS FOR A SPECIFIC PLAY DURING SEASON | 2022 |
| Ensemble Studio Theatre Inc (Est) | New York, NY | $280,000 | GRANT FOR SPECIFIC PLAYS DURING SEASON | 2020 |
| La Mama Experimental Theatre Club | New York, NY | $210,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE, PRODUCTION ASSISTANCE | 2023 |
| International Arts Relations (Intar) | New York, NY | $190,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE, PRODUCTION ASSISTANCE | 2023 |
| Pitchblack Immersive Experiences | New York, NY | $167,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE, PRODUCTION ASSISTANCE | 2023 |
| International Arts Relations (Intar) | New York, NY | $150,000 | GRANT ISFOR A SPECIFIC PLAY DURING SEASON | 2020 |
| International Arts Relations (Intar) | New York, NY | $125,000 | GRANT IS FOR A SPECIFIC PLAY DURING SEASON | 2021 |
| Bay Area Video Coalition | San Francisco, CA | $100,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE, PRODUCTION ASSISTANCE | 2023 |
| Marilyn Violet Foundation | New York, NY | $92,500 | GRANT IS FOR STORYTELLING COURSES FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS. | 2021 |
| Reel Stories | Oakland, CA | $75,000 | SUPPORT CAMP PROGRAM TO ENCOURAGE YOUNG WOMEN TO WORK IN FILM | 2021 |
| Culture Hub | New York, NY | $75,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE, PRODUCTION ASSISTANCE | 2023 |
| Bay Area Video Coalition | San Francisco, CA | $75,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE, PRODUCTION ASSISTANCE | 2022 |
| Nuyorican Poets Cafe Inc | New York, NY | $68,569 | GENERAL PURPOSE, PRODUCTION ASSISTANCE | 2022 |
| Reel Stories | Oakland, CA | $55,000 | SUPPORT CAMP PROGRAM TO ENCOURAGE YOUNG WOMEN TO WORK IN FILM | 2020 |
| Hispanic Organization of Latin Artitst | New York, NY | $55,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE, PRODUCTION ASSISTANCE | 2023 |
| National Audio Theatre Festivals (Naft) | Harrisburg, MO | $50,000 | AUDIO PRODUCTION CLASS & VARIOUS PERFORMANCES DURING FESTIVAL | 2020 |
| Poetry Society of New York | Brooklyn, NY | $35,005 | GENERAL PURPOSE, PRODUCTION ASSISTANCE | 2022 |
| Vortex Theater | Albuquerque, NM | $25,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE, PRODUCTION ASSISTANCE | 2023 |
| Hispanic Organization of Latin Artitst | New York, NY | $20,000 | GRANT IS FOR A SPECIFIC PLAY DURING SEASON | 2022 |
| Hispanic Organization of Latin Artitst | New York, NY | $15,000 | GRANT IS FOR A SPECIFIC PLAY DURING SEASON | 2021 |
| Farms Arts Collective | Damascus, PA | $10,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE, PRODUCTION ASSISTANCE | 2023 |
| Poetry Society of New York | Brooklyn, NY | $2,500 | GENERAL PURPOSE, PRODUCTION ASSISTANCE | 2023 |