Gsma Ltd
Strong reserves Growing revenue
Gsma Ltd is a 501(c)(6) organization, registered in 2007, with $195,563,692 in FY2024 revenue.
United Kingdom, United Kingdom, 00000 EIN 20-4991061 Since 2007
Revenue (FY2024)
$195.6M
▲ 2.3% vs prior year
Community median: $184K
Expenses (FY2024)
$144.9M
Net assets
$176.1M
Employees
34
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B+
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Gsma Ltd— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating15 mo reserves · +26% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Gsma Ltd: 15 mo reserves · +26% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
BGovernance25% of the rating4 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Gsma Ltd: 4 of 6 checks met earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Gsma Ltd: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Gsma promotes the common interest of gsma's members in various manners. gsma ltd.'s primary activity is organizing international trade shows.
What they do
Mobile world congress held in shanghai was held in between june 26th and june 28th 2024.
The mobile world congress las vegas was held between 8th october and 10th october 2024 in las vegas.
Contact & location
- Address
- United Kingdom, United Kingdom, 00000
- City
- —
- State
- —
- Subcategory
- Business & Industry Associations
- Phone
- …
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $164.0M (FY2013) to $195.6M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $158.4MNet assets $176.1M
Operating margin
25.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$334.5M
Total liabilities
$158.4M
Net assets
$176.1M
Salaries & benefits
$24.2M
17% of expenses
Board members
4
0 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $195,563,692▲2.3% | $144,876,268▲10.3% | $176,116,027▲38.3% | $334,544,658▲17.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $191,083,652▲43.9% | $131,335,795▼39.7% | $127,378,346▲93.4% | $283,975,333▲45.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $132,791,915▲7.7% | $217,755,504▲232% | $65,845,757▼59.9% | $195,575,959▼25.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $123,320,595▲106% | $65,495,577▲33.4% | $164,345,191▲48.4% | $262,728,803▲9.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $59,842,811▼53.1% | $49,097,023▼77.4% | $110,749,974▲24.1% | $239,846,222▲24.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $127,576,103▼44.3% | $217,160,748▼3.5% | $89,277,929▼53.0% | $192,182,581▼18.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $228,918,871▲5.6% | $224,948,347▲7.1% | $189,940,187▼3.9% | $234,582,419▼3.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $216,720,357▲16.4% | $210,022,177▲15.7% | $197,679,227▲16.7% | $242,838,363▲14.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $186,152,781▼0.7% | $181,468,448▲9.2% | $169,346,543▼10.4% | $211,848,528▼2.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $187,422,970▲2.3% | $166,130,440▲9.3% | $189,061,502▲6.5% | $217,659,438▲5.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $183,281,709▲11.7% | $151,933,645▲18.3% | $177,441,944▲9.5% | $206,284,254▲8.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $164,044,670 | $128,443,264▲10.9% | $162,046,106▲41.3% | $189,504,650▲47.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $115,867,887▲16.9% | $114,711,045▲26.7% | $128,942,576▲24.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $99,143,599▲48.8% | $90,523,754▲31.8% | $103,221,558▼19.0% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $66,617,167 | $68,672,983 | $127,452,026 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: John Hoffman — $1,851,895 (1.28% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Hoffman | Ceo - Gsma Ltd | 38 | $1,851,895 |
| Bob Puglielli | General Manager - Events | 40 | $630,995 |
| Sarah Wiggin | Vice President of Sales | 40 | $484,937 |
| Sihan Bo Chen | Head of Greater China and Even | 40 | $472,500 |
| Thomas Chalcraft | Sales Director - Mobile World | 40 | $367,460 |
| Eulalia Ripoll Giralt | Head of Events, Europe | 40 | $344,691 |
| William Neil | Head of Global Events Strategy | 40 | $325,271 |
| Steve Russ | Head of New Program Developmen | 40 | $275,141 |
| Erich Hermanns | Head of Events, Mwc Americas A | 40 | $257,004 |
| Lara Dewar | Chief Marketing Officer | 2 | — |
| Louise Easterbrook | Chief Financial Officer | 18 | — |
| Mats Granryd | Director General | 10 | — |
| Monique Cormier | General Counsel | 20 | — |
| Oonagh Stein | Finance Director | 20 | — |
| Sianne Ryder | General Manager - Services | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Fira Barcelona | Event Organisation | $42,802,597 |
| Jemex Ideas Co Limited | Event Management | $1,924,777 |
| The Freeman Company LLC | Buildout | $1,580,845 |
| B Network Barcelona Management Sl | Event Organisation | $1,456,491 |
| Cita- the Wireless Association | Event Management | $1,142,177 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Gsma Ltd a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Gsma Ltd is a 501(c)(6) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 20-4991061.
- What is Gsma Ltd's EIN?
- Gsma Ltd's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 20-4991061.
- How much revenue does Gsma Ltd report?
- Gsma Ltd reported $195,563,692 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much does Gsma Ltd's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Gsma Ltd's latest Form 990 is $1,851,895, paid to John Hoffman (Ceo - Gsma Ltd).
Explore more
Data for Gsma Ltd (EIN 20-4991061) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.