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Nonprofit · EIN 54-1551099

WIRELESS INFRASTRUCTURE ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · ARLINGTON, VA 22201

Financials

$180K$36K2023$54K$42K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of WIRELESS INFRASTRUCTURE ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$53,833$41,699$12,134$864,637$120,584$744,053
December 31, 2023990$179,679$35,732$143,947$761,275$43,525$717,750
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$168,028
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$13,884
Net gain from sales of assets
-$445
Net income from fundraising events
-$128,079
Other revenue
-$128,079

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$23,750
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$4,420
Program services (functional)
$23,750
Management and general (functional)
$17,949

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$761,275
Total assets, end of year
$864,637
Total liabilities, end of year
$120,584
Net assets, end of year
$744,053
Publicly traded securities
$373,782
Net assets without donor restrictions
$744,053
Gross receipts
$396,192
Employees
0
Volunteers
5
Year formed
1990
State of legal domicile
VA

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
PATRICK HALLEYPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$1,167,839$42,749
AMY JO SMAUELCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
BLAIR CRAWFORDTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
LYNNE HOPKINSSECRETARY UNTIL 12/6/24
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
ALEX GELLMANDIRECTOR UNTIL 05/16/24
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
TOM KANEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
PATRICK HALLEYPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$972,098$31,101
ALEX GELLMANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
DAVID WEISMANNDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
JAY A BROWNDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
JEFFERY STOOPSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2111 WILSON BLVD STE 210, ARLINGTON, VA 22201-3089
In care of
% TOLU LADEJI
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
PATRICK HALLEY, 2111 WILSON BOULEVARD SUITE 210, ARLINGTON, VA 22201
Signed the 990
PATRICK HALLEY, PRESIDENT AND CEO
Phone
(800) 759-0300
Return prepared by
CBIZ ADVISORS LLC

Mission

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.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • 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.
    Expenses $23,750 · grants $23,750

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
54-1551099
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1990
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B82Z)
Assets (IRS master file)
$864,637
Income (IRS master file)
$396,192

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$53,833$41,699$864,637XML
990December 2023$179,679$35,732$761,275XML
990December 2022$99,437$7,148$564,103IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 54-1551099).

Questions about WIRELESS INFRASTRUCTURE ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of WIRELESS INFRASTRUCTURE ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of WIRELESS INFRASTRUCTURE ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION is 54-1551099.
Is WIRELESS INFRASTRUCTURE ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1990.
Are donations to WIRELESS INFRASTRUCTURE ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does WIRELESS INFRASTRUCTURE ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of WIRELESS INFRASTRUCTURE ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did WIRELESS INFRASTRUCTURE ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of WIRELESS INFRASTRUCTURE ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names PATRICK HALLEY.
Who are the officers and directors of WIRELESS INFRASTRUCTURE ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does WIRELESS INFRASTRUCTURE ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $53,833, expenses of $41,699 and total assets of $864,637 at year end.

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