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Who funds Rhizomatica Communications
EIN 82-2312281 · Philadelphia, PA · NTEE Q30
Rhizomatica Communications of Philadelphia, PA (EIN 82-2312281) was named as a grant recipient by 7 funders in 17 grants paid totaling $1,862,345 in tax years 2020–2025, as reported on the funders' Forms 990-PF and 990 Schedule I. Each edge was resolved to this EIN at the match tier shown. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.
Grants received
$1,862,345
17 grants paid
Funders
7
distinct grantmakers
Tax years
2020–2025
as reported by funders
Approved for future payment
$325,000
not included in grants received
Funders
| Funder | State | Match | Grants | Total paid | Latest year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amateur Radio Digital Communications 45-3751971 | CA | B | 2 | $546,211 | 2025 |
| The Ford Foundation 13-1684331 | NY | B | 3 | $461,200 | 2023 |
| Internet Society Foundation 82-3285688 | VA | A | 2 | $348,934 | 2024 |
| Climateworks Foundation 26-2303250 | CA | A | 1 | $200,000 | 2023 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program 23-2888152 | PA | A | 3 | $190,000 | 2024 |
| The Christensen Fund 94-6055879 | CA | B | 4 | $76,000 | 2023 |
| Tides Center 94-3213100 | CA | A | 2 | $40,000 | 2022 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Grants
The 19 most recent grants naming this organization.
| Tax year | Funder | Recipient | Match | Amount | Type | Purpose | Source filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Amateur Radio Digital Communications | Rhizomatica Communications Philadelphia, PA | B | $235,045 | paid | FINISHES THE OPEN SOURCE MERCURY HF MODEM AND MAKES THE FULL HERMES DIGITAL HF SYSTEM EASIER TO INSTALL AND USE. | 202621339349103962 |
| 2024 | Internet Society Foundation | Rhizomatica Communications Philadelphia, PA | A | $174,467 | paid | RARE | 202533209349302153 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | Rhizomatica Communications Philadelphia, PA | A | $70,000 | paid | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | 202511349349313096 |
| 2023 | Amateur Radio Digital Communications | Rhizomatica Communications Philadelphia, PA | B | $311,166 | paid | THE DEVELOPMENT OF FREE SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE SOLUTIONS TO PROVIDE A POWERFUL HF TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEM | 202443199349103099 |
| 2023 | The Ford Foundation | Rhizomatica Communications Philadelphia, PA | B | $225,000 | paid | CORE SUPPORT TO RAISE PUBLIC AWARENESS ON TELECOMMUNICATIONS POLICIES & REGULATIONS, AND FOSTER THE ENGAGEMENT OF CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS AND LOCAL COMMUNITIES THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT OF COMMUNITY NETWORKS AND CONNECTIVITY INITIATIVES IN LATIN AM | 202423199349105557 |
| 2023 | Climateworks Foundation | Rhizomatica Communications Philadelphia, PA | A | $200,000 | paid | PROJECT SUPPORT | 202423029349302122 |
| 2023 | Internet Society Foundation | Rhizomatica Communications Philadelphia, PA | A | $174,467 | paid | RARE | 202423209349304462 |
| 2023 | The Christensen Fund | Rhizomatica Communications Philadelphia, PA | B | $30,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202423169349102917 |
| 2023 | The Christensen Fund | Rhizomatica Communications Philadelphia, PA | B | $3,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202423169349102917 |
| 2022 | The Ford Foundation | Rhizomatica Communications Philadelphia, PA | B | $125,000 | approved, future | CORE SUPPORT TO RAISE PUBLIC AWARENESS ON TELECOMMUNICATIONS POLICIES & REGULATIONS, AND FOSTER THE ENGAGEMENT OF CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS AND LOCAL COMMUNITIES THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT OF COMMUNITY NETWORKS AND CONNECTIVITY INITIATIVES IN LATIN AM | 202343199349104934 |
| 2022 | The Ford Foundation | Rhizomatica Communications Philadelphia, PA | B | $125,000 | paid | CORE SUPPORT TO RAISE PUBLIC AWARENESS ON TELECOMMUNICATIONS POLICIES & REGULATIONS, AND FOSTER THE ENGAGEMENT OF CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS AND LOCAL COMMUNITIES THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT OF COMMUNITY NETWORKS AND CONNECTIVITY INITIATIVES IN LATIN AM | 202343199349104934 |
| 2022 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | Rhizomatica Communications Philadelphia, PA | A | $70,000 | paid | For recipient's exempt purpose | 202331359349303108 |
| 2022 | The Christensen Fund | Rhizomatica Communications Philadelphia, PA | B | $40,000 | paid | SUPPORT RHIZOMATICAS INDIGENOUS INNOVATION PROJECTS IN ENERGY AND COMMUNICATION IN LATIN AMERICA. | 202333149349102373 |
| 2022 | Tides Center | Rhizomatica Communications Philadelphia, PA | A | $20,000 | paid | EQUITY, HUMAN RIGHTS, AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT | 202440469349300404 |
| 2022 | Tides Center | Rhizomatica Communications Philadelphia, PA | A | $20,000 | paid | EQUITY, HUMAN RIGHTS, AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT | 202323189349300212 |
| 2022 | The Christensen Fund | Rhizomatica Communications Philadelphia, PA | B | $3,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 202333149349102373 |
| 2021 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | Rhizomatica Communications Philadelphia, PA | A | $50,000 | paid | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | 202211339349310116 |
| 2020 | The Ford Foundation | Rhizomatica Communications Philadelphia, PA | B | $200,000 | approved, future | Core support to raise public awareness on telecommunications policies & regulations, and foster the engagement of civil society organizations and local communities through the development of community networks & connectivity initiatives in Latin America | 202123199349107292 |
| 2020 | The Ford Foundation | Rhizomatica Communications Philadelphia, PA | B | $111,200 | paid | Core support to raise public awareness on telecommunications policies & regulations, and foster the engagement of civil society organizations and local communities through the development of community networks & connectivity initiatives in Latin America | 202123199349107292 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Recipient matching for this dataset version has not yet completed its independent precision check. Tier A rows carry the EIN the filer reported; tiers B–D are inferred and should be read as leads until the check is published on the methodology page.
Derived from IRS Form 990-PF and Form 990 Schedule I e-file XML filed by the funders shown; this organization's identity from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03. The rows as Parquet: manifest.
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