2016-11-15T10:16:56-06:00 2016-03-31 SMITH & HOWARD PC 271 17TH STREET SUITE 1600 ATLANTA GA 30363 990 2015-04-01 371552838 GSMA MOBILE FOR DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION INC % LAWRENCE YANOVITCH GSMA 6782816600 1000 ABERNATHY ROAD SUITE 450 Suite ATLANTA GA 30328 LOUISE EASTERBROOK CFO 6782816600 2016-11-15 true MARC AZAR P00746804 4048746244 2015 2017-02-10 21:41:12Z LAWRENCE YANOVITCH 1000 ABERNATHY ROAD SUITE 450 ATLANTA GA 30328 20793725 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. 6 3 0 0 0 23994976 20789043 0 0 4105 4682 298950 0 24298031 20793725 4352370 2980938 0 0 3643104 4818673 0 0 488362 15919093 12799631 23914567 20599242 383464 194483 10159657 8472709 8920338 7233390 1239319 1239319 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 4250475 The mHealth : Mobile can increase the quality, reduce the cost and extend the reach of healthcare to benefit millions. mHealth services have the potential to generate significant impact by reaching women and children who lack access to essential healthcare and nutritional information. By forging stronger connections between the mobile and healthcare industries, the GSMA mHealth Programme is supporting commercially sustainable health services that transform the lives of people in need and promote the wellbeing of mothers and families in developing countries. The programme specifically promotes knowledge and adoption of nutrition and maternal & newborn child health, with the aim of reaching 1 million mothers in Ghana, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Kenya (formerly Rwanda), Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia. 3483549 1944238 M4D Utilities : The Mobile for Development Utilities Programme promotes the use of mobile networks, infrastructure and payment systems to open new pathways for affordable and reliable utility services to reach the underserved. These innovations for service delivery boost industry and economic growth, for example by enabling entrepreneurial phone charging services in remote areas, or reducing water service providers losses from water leakage or uncollected bills. 3199490 1036700 MAgri: Supports commercially sustainable mAgri services that promote improved agricultural productivity and income benefits for the poor. 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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. IN ADDITION, ONCE A PROGRAM HAS BEEN APPROVED FOR FOUNDATION SUPPORT, THE FOUNDATION DISBURSES FUNDS IN A MANNER THAT ASSURES THE PROPER USE OF THOSE FUNDS. EVERY MONTH THE FOUNDATION OBTAINS FROM THE GSM ASSOCIATION A CALCULATION OF THE ACTUAL EXPENSES OF EACH APPROVED PROGRAM INCURRED DURING THE PRECEDING MONTH. AFTER THE FOUNDATION CONFIRMS THE ACCURACY OF THOSE EXPENSES AND THAT THEY WERE PROPERLY ALLOCABLE TO AN APPROVED PROGRAM, THE FOUNDATION RELEASES THAT AMOUNT OF FUNDS TO THE GSMA ASSOCIATION TO REIMBURSE IT FOR THOSE EXPENSES. PART IV, SECTION A, LINE 4B AS DESCRIBED IN THE RESPONSE TO SECTION A, LINE 3C, THE FOUNDATION AND THE GSM ASSOCIATION HAVE ESTABLISHED A PROCESS TO ASSURE THAT GRANTS PROVIDED TO THE GSM ASSOCIATION ARE USED ONLY FOR SECTION 170(C)(2)(B) PURPOSES. AS A RESULT, A REQUEST BY THE GSM ASSOCIATION FOR A GRANT TO SUPPORT A PROGRAM OR PROJECT SERVING DIFFERENT PURPOSES WOULD NOT BE HONORED BY THE FOUNDATION. IN ADDITION, THE FOUNDATION HAS AN ESTABLISHED PRACTICE OF RESERVING TWO OR MORE SEATS ON ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS. IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST WERE TO ARISE FROM A GRANT REQUEST MADE BY THE GSMA ASSOCIATION, A COMMITTEE CONSISTING SOLELY OF THOSE INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS WOULD BE THE ULTIMATE ARBITERS OF HOW THE FOUNDATION'S FUNDS WOULD BE USED. 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 20793725 20793725 20793725 20793725 194483 194483 20599242 20599242 Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 GSMA Mobile for Development Foundation, Inc. develops and engages in projects that advance charitable, educational, literary or scientific purposes, within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, and is exempt from federal income tax as an Foundation described by Section 501 (c) (3). Specifically, the Foundation was created for the purpose of developing and engaging in projects that utilize mobile communications to relieve the poor, the distressed or the under privileged. 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 Income Taxes Topic of the Financial Accounting Standards Codification. 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 ending before March 31, 2011. 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In addition, each grantor has specific reporting requirements that provide an additional layer of oversight on program service activities that occur outside of the US. PARTS I & 2 All grantee organizations received payments from the foundation in US dollars and are reported on Schedule F, Parts I and II. true DLIGHT DESIGN INC 650 5th Street Ste 302 San Francisco CA 94107 136890 M4D Utilities Programme PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY 1825 SW Broadway Portland OR 97201 481278529 501(c)(3) 11803 M4D Utilities Programme POWERHIVE INC 816 Bancroft Way Berkeley CA 94133 42954 M4D Utilities Programme SAFE WATER NETWORK 122 E 42nd St 2600 New York NY 10168 510570455 501(c)(3) 81165 M4D Utilities Programme 2 2 PART I, LINE 2 The Foundation has implemented a program management process which requires periodic activity reports which detail the program service activities, as well as conducting regular reviews and discussions between the program managers and staff. 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HE/SHE MAY ELECT TO PURCHASE TWO ECONOMY/COACH CLASS TICKETS AND HAVE THEIR SIGNIFICANT OTHER ACCOMPANY THEM PROVIDED THAT THE COST OF THESE TWO TICKETS ARE LESS THAN THE COMPARABLE BUSINESS CLASS FARE. PART I, LINE 7 AN OFFICER AND A KEY EMPLOYEE OF THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVED NON-FIXED BONUSES, PAID THROUGH A RELATED ORGANIZATION, OF WHICH THERE IS A COMMON PAYMASTER. Ooreedo Myanmar OFFICER/BOARD MEMBER 150030 Subgrant to Ooreedo Myanmar false Dialog Axiata OFFICER/BOARD MEMBER 21216 Subgrant to Dialog Axiata false PART IV LINE 1: BOARD MEMBER OF ORGANIZATION IS GROUP CFO OF OREEDOO MYANMAR. LINE 2: BOARD MEMBER OF ORGANIZATION IS AN OFFICER OF DIALOG AXIATA. Part VI, Line 2 Four directors or Officers of the company, David Walsh, Louise Easterbrook, Mats Granryd and Anne Bouverot had 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 AND OUTSIDE LEGAL COUNSEL. 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. The directors and officers have certified their compliance with the policy for this tax year. Part VI, Lines 15a & 15b The parent company human resources staff performs benchmarking studies to determine all officer compensation packages. 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