Nonprofit · EIN 37-1552838
GSMA MOBILE FOR DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION INC
Tax-exempt · ATLANTA, GA 30326
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | 990 | $24,169,959 | $23,803,994 | $365,965 | $10,742,964 | $8,468,363 | $2,274,601 |
| March 31, 2024 | 990 | $20,754,435 | $20,261,499 | $492,936 | $10,719,698 | $8,522,478 | $2,197,220 |
| March 31, 2023 | 990 | $19,880,506 | $19,787,931 | $92,575 | $13,223,842 | $11,291,754 | $1,932,088 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $23,846,385
- of which government grants
- $21,356,260
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $323,574
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $4,164,997
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,290,946
- Other salaries and wages
- $8,234,536
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $10,948,253
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $160,427
- Accounting fees
- $131,453
- Travel
- $913,376
- Program services (functional)
- $21,716,804
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,821,168
- Fundraising (functional)
- $266,022
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $10,719,698
- Total assets, end of year
- $10,742,964
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $8,468,363
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,274,601
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,274,601
- Gross receipts
- $24,169,959
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 6
- Year formed
- 2007
- State of legal domicile
- GA
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 March 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mats Granryd | Director General Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $2,758,458 | $0 |
| Louise Easterbrook | Chief Financial Officer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $1,374,723 | $0 |
| John Giusti | Board of Directors Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $704,724 | $38,961 |
| Oonagh Stein | Finance Director Officer | 2 | $0 | $449,887 | $36,724 |
| Max Cuvellier | Head of Mobile for Development Key employee | 40 | $393,305 | $0 | $0 |
| Monique Cormier | General Counsel Officer | 2 | $0 | $375,607 | $6,168 |
| Claire Sibthorpe | Head of Connected Women Key employee | 40 | $241,681 | $0 | $30,554 |
| Philippe Bellordre | Head of Programme Delivery - A Key employee | 40 | $215,146 | $0 | $25,530 |
| Kimberly Brown | Head of the Mobile for Humanan Key employee | 40 | $213,816 | $0 | $19,118 |
| Ashley Olson Onyango | Head of Financial Inclusion an Key employee | 40 | $213,969 | $0 | $14,571 |
| Lorena Ferro | Head of Finance & Compliance Highest-paid employee | 40 | $222,941 | $0 | $3,861 |
| Akanksha Sharma | Head of Climate & Digital Util Highest-paid employee | 40 | $208,572 | $0 | $10,991 |
| Elizabeth Bookout | Head of Subgrants Compliance Highest-paid employee | 40 | $156,970 | $0 | $6,319 |
| Daniele Tricarico | Senior Director - Central Insi Highest-paid employee | 40 | $147,889 | $0 | $10,152 |
| Dominica Lindsey | Senior Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $146,942 | $0 | $7,854 |
6 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaan Terzioglu | Board of Directors Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DR LISA HEHENBERGER | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Akinwale Goodluck | Board of Directors Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Aziz Aluthman Fakhroo | Board of Directors Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Ory Okolloh | Board of Directors Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Frehiwot Tamru | Board of Directors Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 20 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mats Granryd | Director General Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $2,082,863 | $0 |
| Louise Easterbrook | Chief Financial Officer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $1,125,444 | $0 |
| John Giusti | Board of Directors Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $945,345 | $1,113 |
| Oonagh Stein | Finance Director Officer | 2 | $0 | $363,455 | $32,348 |
| Monique Cormier | General Counsel Officer | 2 | $0 | $367,048 | $10,800 |
| Max Cuvellier | Head of Mobile for Development Key employee | 40 | $264,610 | $0 | $0 |
| Claire Sibthorpe | Head of Connected Women Key employee | 40 | $222,895 | $0 | $28,123 |
| Philippe Bellordre | Head of Programme Delivery - A Key employee | 40 | $212,228 | $0 | $25,511 |
| Kimberly Brown | Head of the Mobile for Humanan Key employee | 40 | $210,114 | $0 | $25,802 |
| Ashley Olson Onyango | Head of Financial Inclusion an Key employee | 40 | $209,145 | $0 | $18,626 |
| Lorena Ferro | Head of Finance & Compliance Highest-paid employee | 40 | $187,231 | $0 | $3,462 |
| Akanksa Sharma | Head of the ClimateTech Highest-paid employee | 40 | $179,213 | $0 | $9,232 |
| Bart-Jan Pors | Senior Director - Mobile Money Highest-paid employee | 40 | $167,346 | $0 | $9,223 |
| Daniele Tricarico | Senior Director - Central Insi Highest-paid employee | 40 | $150,974 | $0 | $7,654 |
| Elizabeth Bookout | Head of Subgrants Compliance Highest-paid employee | 40 | $143,113 | $0 | $5,760 |
| Sigve Brekke | Board of Directors Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kaan Terzioglu | Board of Directors Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JENS SHULTE-BOCKEM | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DR LISA HEHENBERGER | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Akinwale Goodluck | Board of Directors Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2023: 24 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mats Granryd | Director General Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $2,413,032 | $0 |
| Louise Easterbrook | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $528,181 | $0 |
| John Giusti | Board of Directors Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $411,787 | $22,682 |
| Monique Cormier | Deputy General Counsel Officer | 2 | $0 | $379,764 | $10,421 |
| Max Cuvellier | Head of Mobile for Development Key employee | 40 | $270,733 | $0 | $0 |
| Oonagh Stein | Finance Director Officer | 2 | $0 | $212,340 | $25,771 |
| Claire Sibthorpe | Head of Connected Women Key employee | 40 | $189,288 | $0 | $25,182 |
| Philippe Bellordre | Head of Programme Delivery - A Key employee | 40 | $183,146 | $0 | $14,481 |
| Kimberly Brown | Head of the Mobile for Humanan Key employee | 40 | $178,434 | $0 | $9,657 |
| Ashley Olson Onyango | Head of Financial Inclusion an Key employee | 40 | $173,743 | $0 | $9,612 |
| Bart-Jan Pors | Senior Director - Mobile Money Highest-paid employee | 40 | $152,288 | $0 | $24,895 |
| Loreno Ferro | Head of Finance & Compliance Highest-paid employee | 40 | $153,610 | $0 | $6,193 |
| Daniele Tricarico | Senior Director - Central Insi Highest-paid employee | 40 | $127,727 | $0 | $17,825 |
| Akanksa Sharma | Head of the ClimateTech Highest-paid employee | 40 | $127,685 | $0 | $13,275 |
| Elizabeth Bookout | Head of Subgrants Compliance Highest-paid employee | 40 | $129,569 | $0 | $5,232 |
| Sigve Brekke | Board of Directors Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kaan Terzioglu | Board of Directors Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| amolo ng'weno | Board of Directors Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Karen Halazon | Board of Directors Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JENS SHULTE-BOCKEM | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DR LISA HEHENBERGER | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Assaad Jabre | Resigned Board of Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dato' Izzaddin Idris | Resigned Board of Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Nasser Marafih | Resigned Board of Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3445 PEACHTREE ROAD SUITE 910, ATLANTA, GA 30326-3238
- In care of
- % KAREN MEEKS-VANHOOK
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- John Giusti, 3445 PEACHTREE ROAD STE 910, ATLANTA, GA 30326
- Signed the 990
- Louise Easterbrook, Treasurer
- Phone
- (678) 281-6600
- Return prepared by
- SMITH & HOWARD ADVISORY LLC
Mission
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.
Program accomplishments
- 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.Expenses $6,986,736 · grants $4,164,997
- 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."Expenses $3,160,018
- 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.Expenses $2,639,691
- M4D InitiativesExpenses $2,554,228
- Connected SocietyExpenses $1,471,754
- AgTech ProgrammaticExpenses $1,370,558
- Mobile Money ProgrammaticExpenses $1,052,137
- CleanTech ProgrammaticExpenses $955,510
- Digital Utilities ProgrammaticExpenses $906,856
- Emerging Technologies ProgrammaticExpenses $460,577
- Foundation Youth Mobile & Tech4GirlsExpenses $158,739
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 March, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | March 31, 2026 | August 17, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | March 31, 2025 | August 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | March 31, 2024 | August 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 37-1552838
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Supporting organization, Type I
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Supporting organization, 50% limit
- Exempt since
- 2008
- Accounting year ends
- March
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- International, foreign affairs and national security (Q30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $10,742,964
- Income (IRS master file)
- $24,169,959
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | March 2025 | $24,169,959 | $23,803,994 | $10,742,964 | XML |
| 990 | March 2024 | $20,754,435 | $20,261,499 | $10,719,698 | XML |
| 990 | March 2023 | $19,880,506 | $19,787,931 | $13,223,842 | XML |
| 990 | March 2022 | $24,580,259 | $24,378,481 | $8,779,142 | IRS |
| 990 | March 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2018 | – | – | – | 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 37-1552838).
Questions about GSMA MOBILE FOR DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION INC
- What is the EIN of GSMA MOBILE FOR DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GSMA MOBILE FOR DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION INC is 37-1552838.
- Is GSMA MOBILE FOR DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2008.
- Are donations to GSMA MOBILE FOR DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization, 50% limit).
- Which annual return does GSMA MOBILE FOR DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION INC 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 GSMA MOBILE FOR DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending March 31, 2026) is due August 17, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did GSMA MOBILE FOR DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended March 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of GSMA MOBILE FOR DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 names John Giusti.
- Who are the officers and directors of GSMA MOBILE FOR DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 lists 21 people; 10 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does GSMA MOBILE FOR DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $24,169,959, expenses of $23,803,994 and total assets of $10,742,964 at year end.
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