Gsma Ltd is located in Atlanta, GA. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (S41) the organization is classified as: Chambers of Commerce & Business Leagues, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Gsma Ltd employed 33 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Gsma Ltd is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Gsma Ltd generated $132.8m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $217.8m during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
GSMA LTD. PROMOTES THE COMMON INTEREST OF GSMA'S MEMBERS IN VARIOUS MANNERS. GSMA LTD.'S PRIMARY ACTIVITY IS ORGANIZING INTERNATIONAL TRADE SHOWS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MOBILE WORLD CONGRESS HELD IN BARCELONA, SPAIN WAS HELD BETWEEN 28TH FEBRUARY AND 3RD MARCH 2022.
MOBILE WORLD CONGRESS SHANGHAI WAS NOT HELD IN 2022 DUE TO COVID-19.
THE MOBILE WORLD CONGRESS LAS VEGAS WAS HELD BETWEEN 28TH AND 30TH SEPTEMBER 2022 IN LAS VEGAS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Mats Granryd Director General | Officer | 10 | $0 |
John Hoffman CEO - Gsma Ltd | OfficerTrustee | 38 | $1,146,753 |
Louise Easterbrook Chief Financial Officer | OfficerTrustee | 18 | $0 |
Bob Puglielli General Manager - Events | Officer | 40 | $512,083 |
John Giusti Chief Regulatory Officer | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Monique Cormier General Counsel | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Cita- The Wireless Association Event Management | 12/30/22 | $1,454,060 |
Fira Barcelona Event Organisation | 12/30/22 | $22,894,637 |
The Freeman Company Llc Buildout | 12/30/22 | $2,027,363 |
Deviceatlas Limited Software | 12/30/22 | $986,559 |
Jemex Ideas Co Limited Event Management | 12/30/22 | $1,198,535 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $128,289,452 |
Investment income | $427,135 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $132,791,915 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $136,114,000 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $3,015,967 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $16,143,355 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $657,431 |
Other employee benefits | $2,169,256 |
Payroll taxes | $2,023,801 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $4,080,419 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $215,132 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,769,440 |
Advertising and promotion | $3,348,527 |
Office expenses | $139,988 |
Information technology | $2,674,808 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $9,535,554 |
Travel | $1,211,096 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $19,819,458 |
Interest | $165,773 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,396,249 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $217,755,504 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $76,226,795 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $58,483,080 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $9,094,623 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,415,983 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $49,053,312 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $302,166 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $195,575,959 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $12,359,213 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $115,216,574 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $2,154,415 |
Total liabilities | $129,730,202 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $65,845,757 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $195,575,959 |