2025-09-08T15:42:11-05:00 2024-12-31 881478669 CBIZ ADVISORS LLC 1899 L STREET NW 850 WASHINGTON DC 20036 990 2024-01-01 541551099 WIRELESS INFRASTRUCTURE ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION WIRE 8007590300 2111 WILSON BOULEVARD SUITE 210 ARLINGTON VA 22201 PATRICK HALLEY PRESIDENT AND CEO 8007590300 2025-09-08 1 0 FRANK H SMITH P00639053 2022274000 2025-09-08 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z PATRICK HALLEY 2111 WILSON BOULEVARD SUITE 210 ARLINGTON VA 22201 396192 0 X HTTPS://FOUNDATION.WIA.ORG/ X 1990 VA SEE SCHEDULE O.ADVANCE THE WIRELESS INDUSTRY BY ENCOURAGING AND PROMOTING EDUCATION, RESEARCH, AND TRAINING PROGRAMS. 4 3 0 5 0 0 295008 168028 0 0 -6988 13884 -108341 -128079 179679 53833 28750 23750 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6982 17949 35732 41699 143947 12134 761275 864637 43525 120584 717750 744053 X THE WIA FOUNDATION IS A NONPROFIT CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO ADVANCING THE WIRELESS INDUSTRY BY ENCOURAGING AND PROMOTING EDUCATION, RESEARCH, AND TRAINING PROGRAMS. THE WIA FOUNDATION SUPPORTS EFFORTS TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT CAREERS IN THE WIRELESS AND BROADBAND INDUSTRIES AND ACTIVITIES TO ENABLE A STRONG WORKFORCE NECESSARY TO ACHIEVE WIA'S MISSION OF ACHIEVING CONNECTIVITY EVERYWHERE. 0 0 23750 23750 THE WIA FOUNDATION IS A NONPROFIT CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO ADVANCING THE WIRELESS INDUSTRY BY ENCOURAGING AND PROMOTING EDUCATION, RESEARCH, AND TRAINING PROGRAMS. THE WIA FOUNDATION SUPPORTS EFFORTS TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT CAREERS IN THE WIRELESS AND BROADBAND INDUSTRIES AND ACTIVITIES TO ENABLE A STRONG AND DIVERSE WORKFORCE NECESSARY TO ACHIEVE WIA'S MISSION OF ACHIEVING CONNECTIVITY EVERYWHERE.IN 2023 AND 2024, WIA FOUNDATION HOSTED A LUNCHEON TO CELEBRATE THE OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS OF WOMEN TO THE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY. THE MEMBERS OF CONGRESS, THE FCC, AND INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP THAT SUPPORT DEVELOPMENT OF THE WORKFORCE NEEDED TO BUILD AMERICA'S 5G WIRELESS NETWORKS WERE RECOGNIZED. 23750 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 X 4 3 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 VA X MARTA SOKOL 8007590300 2111 WILSON BOULEVARD SUITE 210 ARLINGTON VA 22201 PATRICK HALLEY PRESIDENT 2.00 38.00 X X 0 1167839 42749 AMY JO SMAUEL CHAIR 1.00 X X 0 0 0 BLAIR CRAWFORD TREASURER 1.00 X X 0 0 0 LYNNE HOPKINS SECRETARY UNTIL 12/6/24 1.00 X X 0 0 0 ALEX GELLMAN DIRECTOR UNTIL 05/16/24 1.00 1.00 X 0 0 0 TOM KANE DIRECTOR 1.00 1.00 X 0 0 0 0 1167839 42749 0 0 1 0 0 134375 33653 168028 14329 14329 190960 191405 -445 -445 -445 22875 134375 150954 -128079 -128079 53833 0 0 -114195 X 23750 23750 4420 4420 2069 2069 9000 9000 2460 2460 41699 23750 17949 0 273784 478531 34180 9971 347660 373782 105651 2353 761275 864637 25 1584 43500 119000 43525 120584 X 717750 744053 717750 744053 761275 864637 12134 14169 0 X 0 1 X 1 1 1 X 61026 154746 96025 295008 168028 774833 61026 154746 96025 295008 168028 774833 395425 379408 10144 8490 8783 10667 14329 52413 827246 0.45860 0.46210 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 X 216887 14169 150954 165123 51764 2069 2069 53833 190584 150954 150954 39630 2069 2069 41699 PART X, LINE 2: WIA IS EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(6) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE (THE CODE). INCOME FROM NON-EXEMPT FUNCTIONS, INCLUDING ADVERTISING, IS SUBJECT TO INCOME TAXES TO THE EXTENT THAT REVENUE EXCEEDS RELATED COSTS. WIA'S UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME IS INSIGNIFICANT. THUS, NO PROVISION HAS BEEN MADE FOR INCOME TAXES IN THE ACCOMPANYING CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. WIA FOUNDATION IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE CODE. IN ADDITION, WIA FOUNDATION QUALIFIES FOR THE CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS DEDUCTION AND HAS BEEN CLASSIFIED AS AN ORGANIZATION THAT IS NOT A PRIVATE FOUNDATION. THERE WAS NO TAXABLE INCOME FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023; ACCORDINGLY, NO PROVISION HAS BEEN MADE FOR INCOME TAXES IN THE ACCOMPANYING CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. WIA PAC IS EXEMPT UNDER SECTION 527 OF THE CODE FROM PAYING INCOME TAXES EXCEPT ON NET INCOME FROM ANY ACTIVITY THAT IS NOT WITHIN THE EXEMPT FUNCTION OF INFLUENCING THE SELECTION, NOMINATION OR ELECTION OF INDIVIDUALS TO PUBLIC OFFICE. THERE WAS NO INCOME TAX EXPENSE FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023. PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: SPECIAL EVENT EXPENSES 150,954. PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: SPECIAL EVENT EXPENSES 150,954. WIRELESS WOMENS LEADERSHIP LUNCHEON 157250 134375 22875 42669 108285 157250 134375 22875 42669 108285 150954 -128079 1 IGNITE WORLDWIDE PO BOX 471 MOUNTLAKE TERRACE WA 98043 262947725 501(C)(3) 18750 0 CORPORATE PARTNERSHIP CONTRIBUTION 1 PART I, LINE 2: OUR ORGANIZATION PROVIDES GRANT FUNDS ONLY TO WELL-ESTABLISHED AND REPUTABLE CHARITIES WITH A PROVEN TRACK RECORD OF PROGRAMMATIC SUCCESS. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PATRICK HALLEY PRESIDENT 0 866579 0 300000 0 1260 0 9900 0 32849 0 1210588 0 0 PART I, LINE 3 WIAF DOES NOT COMPENSATE ANY DIRECTORS. ALL DIRECTORS SERVE ON THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD WITHOUT COMPENSATION. ALL COMPENSATION SHOWN IN PART VII OF THE FORM 990, AND SCHEDULE J, PAGE 2, PART II, IS PAID BY A RELATED ORGANIZATION OF THE WIAF, THE WIRELESS INFRASTRUCTURE ASSOCIATION. THE COMPENSATION DETERMINATION METHODOLOGY OF THE ASSOCIATION IS AS FOLLOWS: BOARD HAS A WRITTEN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT FOR THE PRESIDENT/CEO. SALARY IS REVIEWED ANNUALLY AND COMPARED TO INDUSTRY AVERAGES. THE SALARY DELIBERATION ARE CONTEMPORANEOUSLY DOCUMENTED. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4 IN 2024, THE WIA FOUNDATION ADOPTED TWO NEW GOVERNANCE DOCUMENTS: -AN INVESTMENT POLICY ESTABLISHED ON AUGUST 19, 2024. -A FOUNDATION POLICY MANUAL ISSUED IN JUNE 2024, INTRODUCING NEW POLICIES ON BOARD CODE OF CONDUCT, WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTIONS, ANTITRUST COMPLIANCE, HARASSMENT, DOCUMENT RETENTION, IRS FORM 990 REVIEW, POLITICAL ACTIVITY, AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A DIRECTORS SHALL BE ELECTED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF WIA. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 8B THERE IS NO COMMITTEE WITH THE AUTHORITY TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNING BODY. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE TREASURER OF THE ASSOCIATION HAS THE PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY FOR REVIEWING FORM 990 PRIOR TO ITS FILING. ALL DIRECTORS SHALL BE GIVEN A COMPLETE COPY OF THE DRAFT FORM 990 BEFORE IT IS FILED WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AND WILL BE GIVEN A REASONABLE OPPORTUNITY TO ASK QUESTIONS OF THE PREPARER OR REVIEWER REGARDING THE FORM. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C PROCEDURES 1. DUTY TO DISCLOSE IN CONNECTION WITH ANY ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, AN INTERESTED PERSON MUST DISCLOSE THE EXISTENCE OF ANY FINANCIAL INTEREST OR OTHER COMPETING INTEREST AND ALL MATERIAL FACTS TO THE DIRECTORS AND MEMBERS OF COMMITTEES WITH BOARD DELEGATED POWERS CONSIDERING THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT. 2. DETERMINING WHETHER A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS AFTER DISCLOSURE OF THE FINANCIAL INTEREST OR OTHER COMPETING INTEREST AND ALL MATERIAL FACTS, AND AFTER ANY DISCUSSION WITH THE INTERESTED PERSON, HE OR SHE SHALL LEAVE THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEETING WHILE THE DETERMINATION OF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS DISCUSSED AND VOTED UPON. THE REMAINING BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEMBERS SHALL DECIDE IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS. 3. PROCEDURES FOR ADDRESSING THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST AN INTERESTED PERSON MAY MAKE A PRESENTATION AT THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEETING, BUT AFTER THE PRESENTATION, HE OR SHE SHALL LEAVE THE MEETING DURING THE DISCUSSION OF, AND THE VOTE ON, THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT INVOLVING THE POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST. THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE SHALL, IF APPROPRIATE, APPOINT A DISINTERESTED PERSON OR COMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE ALTERNATIVES TO THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT. AFTER EXERCISING DUE DILIGENCE, THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE SHALL DETERMINE WHETHER THE FOUNDATION CAN OBTAIN A MORE ADVANTAGEOUS TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT WITH REASONABLE EFFORTS FROM A PERSON OR ENTITY THAT WOULD NOT GIVE RISE TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. IF A MORE ADVANTAGEOUS TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IS NOT REASONABLY POSSIBLE UNDER CIRCUMSTANCES NOT PRODUCING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE SHALL DETERMINE BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE DISINTERESTED DIRECTORS WHETHER THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IS IN THE FOUNDATION'S BEST INTEREST AND FOR ITS OWN BENEFIT AND WHETHER THE TRANSACTION IS FAIR AND REASONABLE TO THE FOUNDATION. THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE SHALL MAKE ITS DECISION AS TO WHETHER TO ENTER INTO THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IN CONFORMITY WITH SUCH DETERMINATION. 4. VIOLATIONS OF THE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICY IF THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE HAS REASONABLE CAUSE TO BELIEVE A MEMBER HAS FAILED TO DISCLOSE ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, IT SHALL INFORM THE MEMBER OF THE BASIS FOR SUCH BELIEF AND AFFORD THE MEMBER AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLAIN THE ALLEGED FAILURE TO DISCLOSE. IF, AFTER HEARING THE RESPONSE OF THE MEMBER AND AFTER MAKING FURTHER INVESTIGATION AS WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES, THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE DETERMINES THE MEMBER HAS FAILED TO DISCLOSE AN ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, IT SHALL TAKE APPROPRIATE DISCIPLINARY AND CORRECTIVE ACTION. ANNUAL STATEMENTS EACH DIRECTOR, OFFICER AND MEMBER OF A COMMITTEE WITH BOARD DELEGATED POWERS SHALL ANNUALLY SIGN A STATEMENT WHICH AFFIRMS SUCH PERSON: A. HAS RECEIVED A COPY OF THE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICY, B. HAS READ AND UNDERSTANDS THE POLICY, C. HAS AGREED TO COMPLY WITH THE POLICY, AND D. UNDERSTANDS THE FOUNDATION IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL TAXATION UNDER IRC 501(C)(3) AND, IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN ITS FEDERAL TAX EXEMPTION, IT MUST ENGAGE PRIMARILY IN ACTIVITIES WHICH ACCOMPLISH ONE OR MORE OF ITS TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSES. AN ADDITIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE FORM SHOULD BE COMPLETED BY ANY DIRECTOR, OFFICER OR MEMBER OF A COMMITTEE WITH BOARD DELEGATED POWERS AND GIVEN TO THE FOUNDATION'S PRESIDENT OR SECRETARY IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST ARISES DURING THE YEAR. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST FOR THE SAME PERIOD OF DISCLOSURE AS SET FORTH IN SECTION 6104(D). FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G OTHER FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 9,000. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 9,000. 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