The Wireless Foundation

Organization Overview

The Wireless Foundation, operating under the name Ctia Wireless Foundation, is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1991. According to its NTEE Classification (W50) the organization is classified as: Telecommunications, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ctia Wireless Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2022, Ctia Wireless Foundation generated $2.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2014, Ctia Wireless Foundation has awarded 27 individual grants totaling $1,151,050. 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE WIRELESS FOUNDATION INITIATES AND OVERSEES PHILANTHROPIC PROGRAMS THAT UTILIZE WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY TO HELP AMERICANS AND THEIR COMMUNITIES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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CATALYST - CATALYST IS A COMPETITIVE GRANTS PROGRAM THAT ACCELERATES THE WORK OF SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS USING WIRELESS TO TACKLE PRESSING HEALTH AND WELLNESS CHALLENGES ACROSS AMERICAN COMMUNITIES. CATALYST AWARD RECIPIENTS USE THE POWER OF WIRELESS TO CREATE INNOVATIVE, COMPASSIONATE SOLUTIONS TO INCREASE ACCESS TO PERSONALIZED CARE AND STRENGTHEN THE HUMAN CONNECTION. CATALYST SEEKS TO PUSH THE BOUNDARIES OF WHAT IS POSSIBLE THROUGH WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY.


ACCELERATOR - ACCELERATOR PARTNERSHIPS IS A PROGRAM SUPPORTING NONPROFIT AND MISSION-DRIVEN ENTERPRISES THAT FACILITATE TECH SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS' WORK. WITH AN EMPHASIS ON IMPACT AT SCALE, THE FOUNDATION PARTNERS WITH ORGANIZATIONS THAT NURTURE AND DEVELOP THE POTENTIAL OF SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS TO DELIVER POSITIVE OUTCOMES MADE POSSIBLE BY WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY.


CHANGEMAKER AWARD - CHANGEMAKER AWARDS SUPPORT CTIA'S WORK TO HIGHLIGHT THE WIRELESS INDUSTRY'S EFFORTS TO ADDRESS SOCIAL CHALLENGES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Meredith A Baker
President
$0
Jamie Hastings
Secretary
$0
Dolores Kreiger
Executive Director
$0
Megan Pollock
Treasurer (until 04/2022)
$0
Eduardo Arthur
Chairman
$0
Barbara Baffer
Director
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Ellipsis Productions
Event Production
$167,424
Dufour Co Productions Llc
Event Production
$174,423
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$123,393
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$123,393
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $1,288,374
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $341,384
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$56,467
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,955,746

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, The Wireless Foundation has awarded $431,000 in support to 12 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

FAST FORWARD

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$50,000

CAMELBACK VENTURES

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$50,000

OBJECTIVE ZERO FOUNDATION

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$10,000

MRELIEF

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$10,000

KAI XR

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$113,600

KEVAHEALTH INC

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$16,000
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