2026-02-13T13:44:26-06:00 2025-03-31 SMITH & HOWARD ADVISORY LLC 271 17TH STREET NW SUITE 2100 ATLANTA GA 30363 990 2024-04-01 371552838 GSMA MOBILE FOR DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION INC % KAREN MEEKS-VANHOOK GSMA 6782816600 3445 PEACHTREE ROAD Suite 910 ATLANTA GA 30326 Louise Easterbrook Treasurer 6782816600 2026-02-15 true true ANDREW A HEDRICH P01770437 4048746244 2026-02-15 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X John Giusti 3445 PEACHTREE ROAD STE 910 ATLANTA GA 30326 24169959 false X N/A X 2007 GA THE FOUNDATION WAS CREATED FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPING & ENGAGING IN PROJECTS THAT UTILIZE MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS TO RELIEVE THE POOR, DISTRESSED, AND UNDERPRIVILEGED. 9 3 0 6 0 20551616 23846385 0 0 0 0 202819 323574 20754435 24169959 2749809 4164997 0 0 9977613 10948253 0 0 266022 7534077 8690744 20261499 23803994 492936 365965 10719698 10742964 8522478 8468363 2197220 2274601 X GSMA MOBILE FOR DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION, INC WAS CREATED FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPING AND ENGAGING IN PROJECTS THAT UTILIZE MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS TO RELIEVE THE POOR, THE DISTRESSED, AND THE UNDER-PRIVILEGED. false false 6986736 4164997 Ecosystem Accelerator (GSMA Innovation Fund): Our mission is to build synergies between start-ups and mobile operators, with the aim to scale innovative and sustainable mobile services in emerging markets. Despite an increasing number of mobile products and services in emerging markets, reaching scale is still a challenge for most. The GSMA Ecosystem Accelerator works to bridge the gap between operators and innovators, enabling strong partnerships that support the growth of commercially sustainable mobile products and services. By opening the dialogue between innovators and operators, the programme helps operators contribute their assets and expertise to the most promising ideas. This will in turn support innovators to secure the funding and direction they require in order to bring their products and services to scale. In fostering these partnerships, we can bring the most impactful mobile solutions to the people and places that need them most, generating the greatest socio-economic impact. 3160018 Connected Women: The Connected Women program seeks to work with partners to bring significant socio-economic opportunities and benefits to women and to the mobile ecosystem globally. The program is focused on increasing women's access to and use of mobile in developing markets, as well as having a positive impact on the digital skills gender gap, attracting and retaining female talent, and encouraging female leadership in technology on a global basis." 2639691 Mobile for Humanitarian's mission is to accelerate the delivery and impact of digital humanitarian assistance: We aim to reach 7 million people with improved access to and use of life-enhancing mobile-enabled services during humanitarian and disaster preparedness, response and recovery by 2021. The GSMA Mobile for Humanitarian Innovation (M4H) programme marks an evolution and expansion of the GSMA's disaster response work. The programme is supported by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). The mobile industry continues to grow its engagement and investment in partnerships and solutions that will deliver a digital humanitarian future. Over 156 mobile operators have committed to the GSMA Humanitarian Connectivity Charter, an initiative which strengthens the resilience, preparedness and response capability of connectivity systems in over 108 countries. This research aims to provide evidence to help MNOs make informed decisions about engaging in partnerships with humanitarian organizations, and to help humanitarian actors better understand their MNO partners and build successful long-term partnerships. 2554228 M4D Initiatives 1471754 Connected Society 1370558 AgTech Programmatic 1052137 Mobile Money Programmatic 955510 CleanTech Programmatic 906856 Digital Utilities Programmatic 460577 Emerging Technologies Programmatic 158739 Foundation Youth Mobile & Tech4Girls 8930359 21716804 true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false true true true false true true true false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false true false true 10 0 true 0 false true UK false false false false false false false false false false X 9 3 true false false false true true true true true false false false true true true true true true true false GA X KAREN MEEKS-VANHOOK 6782816616 3445 PEACHTREE ROAD STE 910 ATLANTA GA 30326 X Mats Granryd Director General 2.0 40.0 X X 0 2758458 0 Louise Easterbrook Chief Financial Officer 2.0 40.0 X X 0 1374723 0 John Giusti Board of Directors 2.0 40.0 X X 0 704724 38961 Oonagh Stein Finance Director 2.0 40.0 X 0 449887 36724 Max Cuvellier Head of Mobile for Development 40.0 0.0 X 393305 0 0 Monique Cormier General Counsel 2.0 40.0 X 0 375607 6168 Claire Sibthorpe Head of Connected Women 40.0 0.0 X 241681 0 30554 Philippe Bellordre Head of Programme Delivery - A 40.0 0.0 X 215146 0 25530 Kimberly Brown Head of the Mobile for Humanan 40.0 0.0 X 213816 0 19118 Ashley Olson Onyango Head of Financial Inclusion an 40.0 0.0 X 213969 0 14571 Lorena Ferro Head of Finance & Compliance 40.0 0.0 X 222941 0 3861 Akanksha Sharma Head of Climate & Digital Util 40.0 0.0 X 208572 0 10991 Elizabeth Bookout Head of Subgrants Compliance 40.0 0.0 X 156970 0 6319 Daniele Tricarico Senior Director - Central Insi 40.0 0.0 X 147889 0 10152 Dominica Lindsey Senior Director 40.0 0.0 X 146942 0 7854 Kaan Terzioglu Board of Directors 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 DR LISA HEHENBERGER BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Akinwale Goodluck Board of Directors 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Aziz Aluthman Fakhroo Board of Directors 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Ory Okolloh Board of Directors 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Frehiwot Tamru Board of Directors 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 2161231 5663399 210803 34 false true false PROJECT PEOPLE WHITEFRIARS LEWINS MEAD BRISTOL AVON UK BS1 2NT CONTRACTORS- STAFF 769726 ALTAI CONSULTING 43 RUE LA FAYETTE PARIS 0 FR 75009 CONSULTANT RESEARCH 672456 Ipsos Mori UK Limited 3 THOMAS MORE SQUARE LONDON 0 UK E1W 1YW Research 480345 Triple Line Consulting 92 ALBERT ENBANKMENT LONDON 0 UK SE1 7TY Consulting 358623 Mannion Daniels Limited UNIVERSAL HOUSE 1-2 QUEENS PARADE P BATH 0 UK BA1 2NN Fund Management Serv 326639 18 21356260 2490125 23846385 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 FOREIGN EXCHANGE GAIN/LOSS ADJUSTMENT 323574 323574 323574 24169959 323574 X 0 0 4164997 4164997 0 1290946 1290946 0 8234536 7014662 1015315 204559 538615 489608 31361 17646 398 398 883758 789206 69965 24587 0 160427 29168 131259 131453 44500 86953 0 0 0 6093554 6007932 85622 678479 678479 0 61006 53660 7346 0 0 913376 845464 50692 17220 0 314596 307131 7465 0 0 0 0 BAD DEBT 327804 0 327804 BANK FEES 10049 653 7386 2010 23803994 21716804 1821168 266022 10424804 10416003 0 0 268234 274274 26660 52687 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10719698 10742964 4724556 4155365 0 0 3797922 4312998 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8522478 8468363 X 2197220 2274601 0 0 2197220 2274601 10719698 10742964 X 365965 -288584 X false true X true false X X 1 GSM ASSOCIATION 980506316 10 true 21716804 0 1 21716804 true false true true true true true true false false false false false false false false false false false true false PART IV, SECTION A, LINE 3B Officers and directors of the foundation have seen and reviewed the GSM Association's determination letter from the IRS that it has been recognized as an organization described by Section 501(C)(6) of the Internal Revenue Code. At the Foundation's request, the GSM Association prepared a pro forma Schedule A, Part III during the taxable year and provided a copy to the Foundation. PART IV, SECTION A, LINE 3C THE FOUNDATION HAS IMPLEMENTED A PROGRAM MANAGEMENT PROCESS TO ASSURE THAT THE SUPPORT PROVIDED TO THE GSM ASSOCIATION IS USED ONLY FOR SECTION 170(C)(2)(B) PURPOSES. AS PART OF THAT PROCESS, THERE ARE REGULAR AND CONTINUOUS DISCUSSIONS BETWEEN FOUNDATION PERSONNEL AND THE GSM ASSOCIATION PERSONNEL RESPONSIBLE FOR MANAGING THE CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, AND SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMS CONDUCTED DIRECTLY BY THE GSM ASSOCIATION. THAT REGULAR WORKING RELATIONSHIP WITH THOSE GSMA ASSOCIATION PERSONNEL ALLOWS THE FOUNDATION PERSONNEL TO ASSURE THEMSELVES THAT EACH PROGRAM TO BE SUPPORTED BY THE FOUNDATION EXCLUSIVELY FURTHERS SECTION 170(C)(2)(B) PURPOSES. The Foundation's programs support GSM Association's mission. PART IV, SECTION A, LINE 4B THE FOUNDATION HAS ULTIMATE CONTROL OVER DECISIONS REGARDING ALL GRANTS. If the foundation were to make a grant to the GSM Association, the Foundation would retain ultimate control over those decisions. The foundation currently does not have any plans to provide any grant funding to the GSM Association. PART IV, SECTION A, LINE 4C SEE RESPONSE TO PART IV, SECTION A, LINE 3C. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 0 X 26515590 2634215 2634215 23881375 288584 288584 24169959 26438209 2634215 2634215 23803994 23803994 Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 GSMA MOBILE FOR DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION, INC. DEVELOPS AND ENGAGES IN PROJECTS THAT ADVANCE CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, LITERARY, OR SCIENTIFIC PURPOSE, WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, AND IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX AS A FOUNDATION DESCRIBED BY SECTION 501(C)(3), AND IS EXEMPT FROM STATE INCOME TAX UNDER SIMILAR PROVISIONS OF THE GEORGIA STATUTES. SPECIFICALLY, THE FOUNDATION WAS CREATED FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPING AND ENGAGING THE PROJECTS THAT UTILIZE MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS TO RELIEVE THE POOR, THE DISTRESSED OR THE UNDER PRIVILEGE. THE FOUNDATION DID NOT HAVE INCOME UNRELATED TO ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE DURING THE YEARS ENDED MARCH 31, 2025 AND 2024. THE FOUNDATION ANNUALLY EVALUATES ALL FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME TAX POSITIONS. THIS PROCESS INCLUDES AN ANALYSIS OF WHETHER THESE INCOME TAX POSITIONS THE FOUNDATION TAKES MEET THE DEFINITION OF AN UNCERTAIN TAX POSITION UNDER THE ASC TOPIC 740, INCOME TAXES, OF THE FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD (FASB). THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT HAVE ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT REQUIRE ADJUSTMENT. IN THE NORMAL COURSE OF BUSINESS, THE FOUNDATION IS SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY THE FEDERAL AND STATE TAXING AUTHORITIES. IN GENERAL, THE FOUNDATION IS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO TAX EXAMINATIONS FOR THE TAX YEARS ENDED BEFORE MARCH 31, 2022. 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This monitoring includes periodic visits, quarterly financial and project progress report and monthly meetings with the sub-grantees in order to ensure the project is going as expected and funds are being spent accordingly with the sub-grant agreement. SCHEDULE F, PARTS I & II All grantee organizations received payments from the foundation in GBP and are translated to USD and reported on Schedule F, Parts I and II. 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Part VI, Line 2 Three directors or Officers of the company, John Guisti, Louise Easterbrook and Mats Granryd share a business relationship during the tax year. Part VI, Line 6 The Company is a nonprofit corporation formed under Georgia law. Its sole member is the GSM Association, acting through its United States branch office. Part VI, Line 7a GSM Association, as the sole member of the Foundation, has the power to appoint the Foundation's directors. Part VI, Line 7b The Company's annual operating budget is subject to approval by the Board Members and of the sole member, GSM Association. Part VI, Line 11b THE 990 IS REVIEWED BY SENIOR MEMBERS OF THE MANAGEMENT TEAM. Part VI, Line 12c Directors and officers are required to execute annual written certifications of compliance with the conflict of interest policy. Any exceptions must be disclosed and reviewed by the organization. Part VI, Lines 15a & 15b The sole member's human resources staff performs benchmarking studies to determine all officer compensation packages. These studies utilize external data on each element of the packages including base salary, incentive compensation, and benefit programs. The sole member's company CFO submits the compensation package to the group's compensation committee, and they review and approve the package. Part VI, Line 19 The company maintains public disclosure copies of its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements at its principal office. These copies are available upon request in electronic form. Part VII, Reportable Compensation GSMA Mobile for development foundation, Inc is a common paymaster with GSMA LTD, GSMA Ventures, LLC and GSM Association. The portion paid back to each of the organizations for the Foundation's officers, key employees, and highest compensated employees are reported in column D in part VII accordingly. 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