Ctia-The Wireless Association
- Assets
- $237.8m
- Revenue
- $87.1m
- Investments
- $67.4m
- Employees
- 110
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 08/1984
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 52-1347628
Organization Overview
Ctia-The Wireless Association is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1984. According to its NTEE Classification (W03) the organization is classified as: Professional Societies & Associations, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Ctia-The Wireless Association employed 110 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ctia-The Wireless Association 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 12/2021, Ctia-The Wireless Association generated $87.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $74.8m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.2% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2014, Ctia-The Wireless Association has awarded 352 individual grants totaling $17,650,237. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE ASSOCIATION REPRESENTS THE WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY BEFORE CONGRESS, STATE LEGISLATURES, THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND OTHER FEDERAL AND STATE ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCIES ON MATTERS OF PUBLIC POLICY. THE ASSOCIATION ALSO REPRESENTS THE WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY BY FILING AMICUS (OR "FRIEND-OF-THE-COURT") BRIEFS IN SUPPORT OF IMPORTANT WIRELESS INTERESTS.
THE ASSOCIATION CO-SPONSORS NORTH AMERICA'S LARGEST FORUM FOR MOBILE INNOVATION AND ONE OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL MOBILE MARKETPLACES THAT BRINGS TOGETHER THE LEADING AUTHORITIES AND COMPANIES IN THE WIRELESS INDUSTRY.
THE ASSOCIATION ADMINISTERS THE COMMON SHORT CODES ("CSCS") FOR THE WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY AND FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL MEMBERS OF THAT INDUSTRY. IN THAT CAPACITY, THE ASSOCIATION ADMINISTERS A CATALOG OF CSCS, ASSIGNS CSCS CONTAINED IN THE CATALOG TO VARIOUS PARTIES WISHING TO USE THOSE CODES, AND MAINTAINS A REGISTRY OF WHICH CSCS HAVE BEEN ASSIGNED AND FOR WHAT PURPOSES, AND WHICH CSCS ARE AVAILABLE FOR ASSIGNMENT. CSCS ARE ASSIGNED TO ADVERTISERS AND ADVERTISING AGENCIES, TELEVISION AND RADIO PROGRAMS, DIRECT MARKETING AGENCIES, AND OTHER CONTENT PROVIDERS THAT WISH TO RECEIVE TEXT MESSAGES FROM, OR SEND TEXT MESSAGES TO, WIRELESS SUBSCRIBERS TO FACILITATE SUCH ACTIVITIES AS INFORMATION REQUESTS, DIRECT RESPONSE MARKETING PROMOTIONS, WIRELESS ADVERTISING, AND CUSTOMER ENGAGEMENT.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Meredith A Baker President & CEO | OfficerTrustee | 36 | $3,002,792 |
Bradley Gillen Executive Vice Pres | Officer | 36 | $1,419,504 |
Rocco Carlitti CFO | Officer | 36 | $764,859 |
Thomas Power Svp, General Counsel | Officer | 36 | $746,273 |
Jamie Hastings Svp, External & State Affairs | Officer | 36 | $733,965 |
Kelly Cole Svp, Gov't Affairs | Officer | 40 | $729,653 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Wireless Media Consulting Inc Consultants | 12/30/21 | $3,460,966 |
Kellog Hansen Todd Figel Frederic Legal Consultants | 12/30/21 | $1,326,090 |
Wilkinson Barker Knauer Llp Legal Consultants | 12/30/21 | $2,697,937 |
Wiley Rein Llp Legal Consultants | 12/30/21 | $2,861,739 |
Accenture Llp Consultants | 12/30/21 | $1,160,000 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $76,489,717 |
| Investment income | $2,366,752 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $4,485,347 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $3,615,282 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $87,124,498 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $2,286,750 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $10,677,802 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $15,497,823 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $1,251,095 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,494,112 |
| Payroll taxes | $1,766,435 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $551,557 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $385,042 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $8,000,715 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $168,619 |
| Fees for services: Other | $7,940,775 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $762,410 |
| Information technology | $354,621 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,857,610 |
| Travel | $204,627 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $114,426 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,425,884 |
| Insurance | $879,028 |
| All other expenses | $202,019 |
| Total functional expenses | $74,750,274 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $5,792,670 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $48,604,831 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $7,532,532 |
| 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 | $2,771,313 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,967,798 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $103,560,392 |
| Investments—other securities | $67,385,281 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $165,297 |
| Total assets | $237,780,114 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $11,771,210 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $9,697,115 |
| 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 | $516,251 |
| Total liabilities | $21,984,576 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $215,795,538 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $237,780,114 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Ctia-The Wireless Association has awarded $2,257,850 in support to 41 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Washington, DC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,240,000 |
Denver, CO PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $140,000 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Ctia-The Wireless Association Washington, DC | $237,780,114 | $87,124,498 |
Association Of American Railroads Washington, DC | $28,256,585 | $56,732,394 |
Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board Washington, DC | $78,531,119 | $35,699,202 |
American Gas Association Washington, DC | $54,599,533 | $35,694,026 |
National Association Of Corporate Directors Arlington, VA | $39,765,653 | $29,674,430 |
Association Of The United States Army Inc Arlington, VA | $92,353,784 | $27,615,070 |
National Association Of Counties Washington, DC | $110,279,270 | $28,057,928 |
American Public Power Assoc Arlington, VA | $27,597,409 | $24,009,237 |
American Public Transit Association Washington, DC | $25,928,823 | $18,627,373 |
National Association Of Federal Credit Unions Inc Arlington, VA | $31,185,033 | $18,837,903 |
National Telecommunications Cooperative Association Arlington, VA | $35,978,919 | $14,734,223 |
Nreca International Ltd Arlington, VA | $16,103,141 | $13,958,230 |