Public Disclosure Copy OMB No. 1545-004? 2017 Open to Pubtic Inspection 20 Employer Identi?cation number 52?1347628 Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c). 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations) Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public. Go to Witsgov/FoerQO for instructions and the latest information. 201?, and ending Form 990 Department of the Treasury Intemal Revenue Service A For the 2017 calendar year, or tax year beginning Name of organization CTIA THE WIRELESS ASSOCIATION Doing business as Number and street (or P.0. box If mail is not delivered to street address) 1400 16TH STREET NW City or town, state or province. country, and ZIP or foreign postal code WASHINGTON DC 2 0 0 3 6 Name and address of principal of?cer: MEREDITH ATTWELL BAKER 14 0 0 1 6TH STREET NW WASHINGTON I501(c)( 5 4 (insert no.) I I 494T(a)(1) or I Check it applicable: Address change Name change initial return Final return! terminated Amanded return Application pending Telephone number (202) 736? 3200 Room/suite 600 88,649,645. .No .No Gross receipts H(a} is this a group return for subordinates? Yes Are all subordinates included? Yes If attach a list. (see instructions) I 527 Tax~exempt status: I I 501(c)(3) Website: . CTIA . ORG H(c) Group exemption number Form of organization: I I Corporation I ITrustI IAssociation I I Other I Year of formation: 1984I State of legal domicile: DC Summary 1 Briefly describe the organization's mission or most significant activities: SEE SCHEDULE 0 2 a; 2 Check this box Ir if the organization discontinued its operations or diaposed of more than 25% of its net assets. 8 3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line is) 3 34 - 4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) 4 33 - 3'3 5 Totai number of individuals employed in calendar year 201? (Part V, line 2a)_ 5 115 - RE 6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessaryTotal unrelated busmess revenue from Part column (C) line 12 7a 72 3 - Net unrelated busineSs taxable income from Form 990 line 34 7b ?24 178 . Prior Year Current Year a, 8 Contributions and grants (Part line 1h4?74 118. 9 Program servrce revenue (Part line 2g) 59 i 579 132Investment income (Part column (A) lines3 4 and 7d) 2:270; 344- 3:993: 965- 11 Other column (A), liness so so 90 10c and He) 51515.047- 5: 082: 901- 12 Total revenue - add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part column (A), line 12) 78 217 195 - 70 824 672- 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part ix, column (A), lines 1?3) 2 i 158i Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4) - 0 - 8 15 Salaries, other compensation. employee benefits (Part 1X, column (A). lines 5-10) 24 833 353- 23 784 911 . 16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line He) 0 - 0 - 3 Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 0 - 17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines i1a-1id. 11f?24e965 412. 18 Total expenses. Add lines 13-17 (must equal Part ix, column (A). line 25) 65: 560 . 549- 64,887.961- 19 Revenue iess expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12 12 555 646 - 5 935 711- Bg Beginning of Current Year End of Year E- 20 Total assets(PartX, line16) 172,222,666. 186,666,266. ?23 21 Total liabilities (PartX, line26) 16,740,532- 20: 853,430- 22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line Signature Block Under penalties of perjury I declare that have examined this return including accompanying schedules and statements and to the best of my knowledge and belief it is true correct and complete. Declaration of preparer( (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge ,M?f?lmm W15 lg Sign ?Signature of icer Date Her ?3 MEREDITH ATTWELL BAKER PRESIDENT a CEO Type or print name and title . PrintiType preparer's name nature i 3 2018 CheckI_I if PTIN Pa'd TRAVIS PATTON A seifempioyed P00369623 32:93:; Firm-5 name LLP Firm-5 Em 13?4008324 Firm's address >500 13TH STREET NW, STE 1000 WASHINGTON, DC 20005 Phone no. 202?414~1000 May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? (see instructions) Yes No For Paperwork Reduction Act Noticel see the separate instructions. Form 990 (201?) JSA 7E10101.000 DBQOBN H962 9/21/2018 PAGE 1 3:26:48 PM ISA Application for Automatic Extension of Time To File an For?! I I: .- . 2017} Exam pt Organization Return WW 1545 mg. or. anoary - - . . File a separate application for each return. 0 art Treasu . . . . . in?epma-rgvgugzeme info rmaticn about Form 8868 and its at Electronic filing {e-fife). You can electronically file Form 8868 ?to request a 6-month automatic extension of time to file any of the forms listed below with the exception of Form 8870, information Return for Transfers Associated With Certain Personal Bene?t Contracts, for which an extension request must paper format (see instructions?). For more details'on the electronic tiling of this form, visit click on Ch arities a Non-Profits, and click on e-fiIe-for Charities and Non-Pro?ts. Automatic G-Month Extension of Time. Only submit original (no copies needed); All corporations required to file an income tax return-other than Form QQO-T (including 1120-0 filers), partnerships, FlEN'liCs, and trusts? must Use Form 7004 to request an extension of time to file income tax returns. Ente identifying number, see instructions Type or Name of exernpt organization or other filer. see instructions. I I Employer" identification number (an; or print CTIA THE WIRELESS AS SOCIATION 52 - 134 '7 62.8 ?le by the Number, street, and room or suite-no. if a 13.0. box, see'lns'tructions. Social security number (SSN) due date for 14 0 0 16TH STREET NW SUITE 6 G. giggosl; City. town or post office, state, and'ZlP ccde. For a foreign address, see instructions. instructions. sesame-tron, DC 20 03 6 Enter the Retum Code for the return that this application is for (file a separate application for each return) . . . . Application Return Application Return is For Code is For Code Form 990 or Form .QQO-EZ 01 Form BSD-T (corporation) Form BBQ-BL 02 Form 1041 -A 03 Form 4:?20 (individual) 03 Form 4?20. (other than individual) 09 Form SSO-PF 04 Form 522? "in Form QED-T (sec. 401(3) 'or'408(a) trust) 05 Form 8089 . 11 Form 99047 (trust other than above) 06 Form 88?0 12 a The books are in the care of TI-IE ASSOCIATION Telephone (202} '3'36-3200 Fax a lithe organization does not have an of?ce or place-of business in the United States, check this box . . . . . .- . If this is for a Group Return, enter the organization's four digit Group Exemption Number (GEN) . if this is for the whole group, check this box . . . B- . li'lt is for partof the group, check this box .. . . . a and attach a list with the names and EiNs of all members the extension is for. ?l i request an automatic 6-month extension of time until 2'0 ?3.31" ?le the exempt organization return for the organization named above. The extension is for the organization's return tor: a calendar year 20 or tax year beginning 20 and ending 20 2 if the tax year entered in line 1 is for less than 12 months, check reason: initial return Final return Change in accounting period So if this application is for Forms 990-81., 990-PF, 990-1?, .4720, or 6069, enter the tentative tax, lees any nonrefundable credits. See instructions. 3a WA in if this application is for Forms BSD-PF, BSD-T, '4?20, or 6089, enter any returidable credits? and estimated tax payments made, Include any prior year cirerpaymentallowed as a oredit.__ . at: Balance due. Subtract line from line So. include your payment with this loan, if reguired, by using EFTPS (Electronic Federal Tax Payment System). See instructions. 33 3 Caution: if you are going to make an electronic funds withdrawal (direct debit) withthis Form 8868, see?l-?orm 8453-50 and Form tor- payment? instructions. For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions. Form 8868 {Flatt 142017} CTIA THE WIRELESS ASSOCIATION 52?1347628 Form 990 (201?) Page 2 E. Statement of Program Service Accomplishments Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part . . 1 Briefly describe the organization's mission: ATTACHMENT 1 2 Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not iisted on the prior Form 990 or sea-E219"Yes." describe these new services on Schedule 0. 3 Did the organization cease conducting. or make significant changes in how it conducts. any program services"Yes." describe these changes on Schedule 0. 4 Describe the organization's program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services. as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others. the totai expenses. and revenue. if any. for each program service reported. 4a (Code: (Expenses including grants of (Revenue THE ASSOCIATION REPRESENTS THE WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY BEFORE CONGRESS. STATE LEGISLATURES, THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND OTHER FEDERAL AND STATE ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCIES ON MATTERS OF PUBLIC POLICY. THE ASSOCIATION ALSO REPRESENTS THE WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY BY FILING AMICUS (OR BRIEFS IN SUPPORT OF IMPORTANT WIRELESS INTERESTS. 4b (Code: (Expenses including grants of (Revenue THE ASSOCIATION NORTH LARGEST FORUM FOR MOBILE INNOVATION AND ONE OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL MOBILE MARKETPLACES THAT BRINGS TOGETHER THE LEADING AUTHORITIES AND COMPANIES IN THE WIRELESS INDUSTRY. 4c (Code: (Expenses including grants of (Revenue ATTACHMENT 2 4d Other program services (Describe in Scheduie 0.) ATTACHMENT 3 4e Total program service expenses 0 . (Expenses c. including grants of 0. (Revenue c. Form 990 (2017) JSA "(51020 1.000 DBQOBN H962 9/21/2018 3:26:48 PM l7-7F PAGE 2 CTIA THE WIRELESS ASSOCIATION 52?1347628 Checklist of Required Schedules is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? lf "Yes,? complete Schedule A is the organization required to complete Schedule 8, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public of?ce? if "Yes, complete Schedule C, Partl Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? it "Yes, complete Schedule C, Part ll Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? it "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? it "Yes, complete Schedule D, Part Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space, the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? it "Yes,"compiete Schedule D, Part ll Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures. or other similar assets? it "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability, serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? lf ?Yes, complete Schedule D, Part lV Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi?endowments? it "Yes, complete Schedule D, Part if the organization?s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, IX, orX as applicable. Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10? if "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part Did the organization report an amount for investments-other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? lf "Yes, complete Schedule D, Part Did the organization report an amount for investments-program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? it "Yes, complete Schedule D, Part Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? if Schedule D, Part lX Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? if "Yes "complete Schedule D, PartX Did the organization's separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization?s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? if ?Yes, complete Schedule D, Pan?X Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? lf "Yes,? complete Schedule D, Parts Xi and Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? ll ?Yes, and if the organization answered "No" to line 123, then completing Schedule D, Parts Xl and is optional . is the organization a school described in section it ?Yes, complete Schedule Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $1 00,000 or more? it "Yes,? complete Schedule F, Parts land lV Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? it "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts ll and lV Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? it "Yes, complete Schedule F, Pan?s ill and iv Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11s? it "Yes, complete Schedule G, Partl(see instructions) Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part lines to and Be? it "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part ll Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part Vlil, line 9a? ll ?Yes, complete Schedule G, Part Page 'i?la 11b 110 110JSA 7E1 021 1.000 DBQOBN H962 9/21/2018 3:26:48 PM 17?71? Form 990 (2017) PAGE 3 CTIA THE WIRELESS ASSOCIATION 52-1347628 Form 990 {2017) page 4 Checklist of Required Schedules (continued) Yes No 20a Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? lf "Yes. complete Schedule 20a If "Yes" to line 20a. did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return? 20b 21 Did the organization report more than $5.000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX. column (A). line i? ll "Yes, complete Schedule l. Parts land ll 21 22 Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part lX. column (A), line 2? if "Yes. complete Schedule l. Pan?s and 22 23 Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part Vli. Section A. line 3. 4. or 5 about compensation of the organization's current and former officers. directors. trustees. key employees. and highest compensated employees? it "Yes.? complete Schedule 23 24a Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100.000 as of the last day of the year. that was issued after December 31. 2002? if "Yes." answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. it "No, go to line 25a 248 Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax?exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception? 24b Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year to defease any tax-exempt bonds? 24c Did the organization act as an "on behalf ofII issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year? 24d 25a Section 501(c)(3). 501(c)(4). and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? it "Yes. complete Schedule L. Pan?l 25a Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year. and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization's prior Forms 990 or lf "Yes. complete Schedule L. Pan? 25b 26 Did the organization report any amount on Part X. line 5. 6. or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers. directors. trustees. key employees. highest compensated employees. or disqualified persons? if "Yes. "complete Schedule L, Part ll 26 27 Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer. director. trustee. key employee. substantial contributor or employee thereof. a grant selection committee member. or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? it "Yes, complete Schedule L. Part 27 28 Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L. Part lV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions. and exceptions): - .- a A current or former officer. director, trustee. or key employee? lf?Yes. complete Schedule L. Part lV 28a A family member of a current or former officer. director. trustee. or key employee? it "Yes," complete Schedule L.Parth. . . 28b 0 An entity of which a current or former officer. director. trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer. director. trustee. or direct or indirect owner? it "Yes. complete Schedule L. Part lV 286 29 Did the organization receive more than 3525.000 in non-cash contributions? lf "Yes. complete Schedule M. . . . 29 30 Did the organization receive contributions of art. historical treasures. or other similar assets. or qualified conservation contributions? lf "Yes. complete Schedule 30 31 Did the organization liquidate. terminate. or dissolve and cease operations? ll "Yes,? complete Schedule N. Padl 31 32 Did the organization sell. exchange. dispose of. or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? lf ?Yes." complete Schedule N. Part ll 32 33 Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301 .7701-2 and 301 .7701-3? it "Yes. complete Schedule R, Partl 33 34 Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? lf "Yes.? complete Schedule Ft, Part ll, ill, or W, and Part V, line 1 34 353 Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? 35a it "Yes" to line 35a. did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? lf ?Yes. complete Schedule R. Part V. line 2 35b 36 Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? if ?Yes." complete Schedule R. Part V. line 2 36 37 Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? lf "Yes, complete Schedule R. Part Vl 3? 38 Did the organization complete Schedule 0 and provide explanations in Schedule 0 for Part Vi. lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule 0. 38 Form 990 {2017) JSA 7E1030 1.000 DBQOBN H962 9/21/2018 3:26:48 PM PAGE 4 CTIA THE WIRELESS ASSOCIATION 52-1347628 Form 990 (2017) Page 5 Statements Regarding Other and Tax Compliance Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part I: Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line ?ia. Enter -0- ifnot applicabte 11') 0 Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and 28 3a 4a 53 Yes No Enter the number reported in 80x3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable 1a 0 . reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? 184 Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3. Transmittai of Wage and Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return. . 28' 115 if at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns? Note. If the sum of lines 18 and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-?ie (see instructions) Did the organization have unreiated business gross income of$1,000 or more during the year? 3a if "Yes," has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? if "No" to fine 3b, provide an expianation in Schedule 0 3b At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account. securities account. or other financial accounD? 4a it "Yes." enter the name of the foreign country: See instructions for filing requirements for Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR). Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? it "Yes" to iine 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 50 Ba Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? 53 it "Yes," did the organization inciude with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax ded uctibie? 5h Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c). a Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partiy for goods and services provided to the payor? 7a it "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? 7b Did the organization sell. exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? if": it "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year i 7'1 I 9 "9 Did the organization receive any funds. directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract? ?e Did the organization. during the year, pay premiums. directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? 7f If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property. did the organization file Form 8899 as required? 79 if the organization received a contribution of cars. boats, airplanes, or other vehicles. did the organization file a Form . "(11 8 Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year?? 3 9 Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. 3 Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966? 9a Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor. or related person? 10 Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter: a Initiation fees and capital contributions inciuded on Part Vlil, iine12 103 Gross receipts. included on Form 990, Part Vlli. line 12, for pubiic use of ciub facilities 105 11 Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter: a Gross income from members or shareholders 11a Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) 11b 12a Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041? 12}? if "Yes." enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year 12b I II I 13 Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit heaith insurance issuers. -- -.- - a is the organization licensed to issue quaiified health plans in more than one state? 13a Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule 0. Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans 13b 0 Enter the amount of reserves on hand 13c . 14a Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year? 14a If Wes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? if "No, provide an explanation in Scheduie 14b gab-10 1.000 Fm? 990 (2017} DBQOBN H962 9/21/2018 3:26:48 PM l7?7F PAGE 5 Form 990 {201?} CTIA - THE WIRELESS ASSOCIATION 52-l347628 page? Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below. and for a ?No? response to line 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule 0. See instructions. Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI Section A. Governing Body and Management Yes No 1a Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year '13 34 I If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule 0. Enter the number of voting mem bers included in line ?la. above. who are independent 1b 33 2 Did any officer. director, trustee. or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer. director, trustee, or key employee? 3 Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers. directors. or trustees. or key employees to a management company or other person? . . 3 4 Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? 4 5 Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization's assets?. . . . 5 6 Did the organization have members or stockholders? 6 "is Did the organization have members. stockholders. or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? 73 Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders. or persons other than the governing body? 8 Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following: a The governing body? 33 Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? 8b 9 Is there any officer. director. trustee. or key employee listed in Part Vll, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization's mailing address? if "Yes, provide the names and addresses in Schedule 0 9 Section B. Policies (This Section 8 requests information about policies not required by the internal Revenue Code.) Yes No 10a Did the organization have local chapters. branches. or af?liates? 103 If "Yes.? did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters. affiliates. and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization?s exempt purposes? . . . 10b 113 Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? . ?if! to Describe in Schedule 0 the process. if any. used by the organization to review this Form 990. I 12a Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? if go to line 13 123 Were officers. directors. or trustees. and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? 12b 0 Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? it "Yes," describe in Schedule Ohow this was done 120 13 Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? 13 14 Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? 14 15 Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons. ccmparability data. and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision? a The organization's CEO. Executive Director, or top management of?cial 15a Other officers or key employees ot the organization If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b. describe the process in Schedule 0 (see instructions). 168 Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to. or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? i333 it "Yes." did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its II II I participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law. and take steps to safeguard the organization's exempt status with respect to such arrangements? 16b Section 0. Disclosure 17 List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed 18 Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Forms 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-1? (Section 501(c)(3)s only) available for public ins ection. indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply. Own website Another's website Upon request I: Other {explain in Schedule 0} 19 Describe in Schedule 0 whether (and if so. how) the organization made its governing documents. conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year. 20 State the name address. and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and MICHAEL DONNELLAN 1400 16TH STREET NW, WASHINGTON. DC 20036 JSA Form 990 {2017) 7E1042 1.000 DBQOBN H962 9/21/2018 3:26:48 PM 17?71? 99,33 5 01?) CTIA - THE WIRELESS ASSOCIATION 52?1347628 page? Compensation of Of?cers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and independent Contractors Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part Vii. . . . Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees 1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization's tax year. . 9 List at! of the organization?s current officers. directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D). (E). and (F) if no compensation was paid. a List ail of the organization's current key employees. if any. See instructions for de?nition of "key employee." a List the organization's five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee, or key empioyee) who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 andior Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the organization and any related organizations. a List ail of the organization's former officers, key employees, and highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations. 9 List ail of the organization?s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the organization. more than $10,000 of reportabie compensation from the organization and any reiated organizations. List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutionai trustees; officers; key employees; highest compensated em picyees; and former such persons. Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director. or trustee. (A) P?5ition {Fl Name and Title Average (?10 {20? check more than one Reportable Reportable Estimated hours per box, unless person is both an compensation compensation from amount of week (list any officer and a directorr'lrustee) from reiated other hours for 3 5 p; I the organizations compensation related g; g: ?3 3% organization (W-ZHUQQ-MISC) from the organizations g- 3 a 53: g; organization below dotted if 3- 8 and rotated tine) E: organizations a: E. 8 A. BAKER 36 . 00 PRESIDENT CEO 4.00 2,275,248. 0. 587,858. CLAURE 1 . 0 0 CHAIRMAN MEYERS I . 0 0 VICE CHAIRMAN 0. 0. O. 0. COMOLLI . 00 TREASURER BAXTER . 0 0 SECRETARY BARRON 1.00 DIRECTOR BECERRA . 0 0 DIRECTOR 0. 0 . . 0 . BOWMAN . 00 DIRECTOR (UNTIL OF 08/2017) 0. 0. O. 0. CABALLERO . 0 0 DIRECTOR OF 05/2017) 0. o. 0. 0. CHENG . 00 DIRECTOR CORKER . 0 0 DIRECTOR CHRISTOPHER . 00 DIRECTOR (AS OF 08/2017) 0. 0. 0. 0, DIAZ CORONA . 0 0 DIRECTOR (AS OF 06/2017) 0. o. 0. 0, DINARDO . 0 0 DIRECTOR O. 0 . 0 . 0 JSA Form 990 (2017) 7E10411.000 DBQOBN H962 9/21/2018 3:26:48 PM l7?7F 91.133 7 CTIA THE WIRELESS ASSOCIATION 52?1347628 Form 990 {2017) Page 8 . Section A. Of?cers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued) (A) (B) (C) (D) (F) Name and title Average Position Reportable Reportable Estimated hours per (do not check more than one compensation com pensation from amount of week any box. Unless person is both an from related other hours [or officer and a directoritrustee) the organizations compensation related 3 a a 3% organization from the organizations 3? a E: a ?3 CD organlzatlori below dotted 5- .2 3 and related line) 9? 2 3'3 .2 0 organizations 15) MIKE FINLEY 1.00 DIRECTOR 0. 0. 0 16) STEPREN GRAY 1.00 DIRECTOR 0. 0. 0. 0. 17) NIRIAS HEUVELDOP 1.00 DIRECTOR (AS OF 09/2017) 0. 0. 0. 0. 18) JUDD HINKLE 1.00 DIRECTOR 0. 0. 0. 0. 19) BRUCE HYUNG SEOCK LEE 1.00 DIRECTOR 0. 0. 0. 0. 20) TERRY INCH 1.00 DIRECTOR 0. 0 0. 0 21) RUDENEI KALIL 1.00 DIRECTOR 0. 0. 0. O. 22) JOHN LEGERE 1.00 DIRECTOR 0. 0. 0. 0. 23) STEVE LEONARD 1.00 DIRECTOR (UNTIL 09/2017) 0. 0. 0. 0. 24) ANDRE LOENNE . 00 DIRECTOR 0. 0. O. O. 25) GLENN LURIE 1:00 CHAIR EMERITUS (UNTIL 08/2017) 0. 0. 0. 0. 1b Sub-total 9* 2,275,248. 0. 587,858'. Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A . 5 a 551 517dTotal (add lines it} and'lc) . . . . 8:826i765- 0- 1,410,170. 2 Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100000 of reportable compensation from the organization 58 3 Did the organization list any former officer, director, or trustee. key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? if "Yes,"compiete Schedule for such individual 4 For any individual listed on line 1a. is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? if "Yes,? complete Schedule for such individual . . . . . 5 Did any person listed on line ?la receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? if "Yes,?compiete Schedule for such person . Section B. Independent Contractors 1 Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization's tax yeah (C) (A) (B) Compensation Name and business address Description of services ATTACHMENT 4 2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in compensation from the organization 48 Fom't 990 (2017} PAGE 8 JSA 7E1055 1.000 DBQOBN H962 9/21/2018 17-717? 3:26:48 PM CTIA THE WIRELESS ASSOCIATION 52?1347628 909 2017) Page 8 Section A. Of?cers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued) (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F) Name and title Average Position Reportable Reportable Estimated hows per (d0 not Check more than one compensation compensation from amount of week (list any box, unless person is both an from related other hours?, officer and a the organizations compensation related is a a 3% 3 organization organizations E: a organization below dolled g- 3 -. and related line) 2 I 3 2' 8 organizations 26} STREEN MARSHALL l. 00 DIRECTOR (AS OF 1/20l7) 0. 0. 0. 0. 2'7) MEENAKSHISPFDARAM . 00 DIRECTOR 28) WILLIAM MOUNGER . 00 DIRECTOR 29) MIKE mastitis 1.00 DIRECTOR O. 0 . . 0 . 3:0) RIMA 1.00 DIRECTOR 05/2017PATRICK . 0 0 DIRECTOR . 0 . 0 . 0 . 32) RICEEARD RUHL 1.00 DIRECTOR 33) RONALD SMITH 1.00 DIRECTOR 34) STEWART 0 0 DIRECTOR 0. 0. 0 . 0 . 35) JOHIE STRATTON GO DIRECTOR HOWZERD WRIGHT . 0 0 DIRECTOR SUthOtai I I I I - Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A Total {add lines ?it: and '10) . . 2 Total number of individuals (including but not iimited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization 58 3 Did the organization list any former officer. director, or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line is? if "Yes,?complele Schedule for such individual . . 4 For any individual listed on line is. is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than 5150.000? lf "Yes,? complete Schedule for such individual . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Did any person iisted on line is receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? if "Yes,? complete Schedule for such person . Section B. independent Contractors 1 Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization's tax year (A) (B) (C) Name and business address Description of services Compensation 2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in compensation from the organization i awa? - an Form 990 {2017) 7E10551.000 DBQOBN H962 3:26:48 PM l7?7F PAGE 9 CTIA THE WIRELESS ASSOCIATION 52~1347628 Form sec (201?) Page 8 Section A. Of?cers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued) (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F) Name and title Average Position Reportable Reportable Estimated hours per (d0 ?01 check more than one compensation compensation from amount of week (list any box, unless person is both an from related other hours {or of?cer and a the organizations compensation "Hated 33 3 .9: 3 organization from, organizations a. E: g- 3? a (W-2l'1 organization below dotted a g- and related line) 9? a 8 organizations 37} YERGER, 1.00 DIRECTOR WHITEHURST . 00 DIRECTOR 39) ROCCO CARLITTI 38 00 SVP CFO 2.00 638,156. 0. 65,207. 40) SCOTT BERGMANN 40.00 VP, REG AFFAIRS 0. 548,867. 0. 70,205. 41} COLE 38.00 SVP, GOVT AFFAIRS 2.00 538,756. 0. 62,050. 42) BRADLEY GILLEN 38 00 EXECUTIVE VP 2.00 1,050,670. 0. 72,782. 331 JAMIE 36 00 SVP, EXT 8: STATE AFFAIRS 4.00 618,082. 0. 63,584. 44) CHOLAS LUDLUM 4 0 . 00 8; CHIEF COMM OFFICER 0. 195,305. 0. 29,675. 35)_ THOMAS 38 00 SVP Se GEN COUNSEL 2.00 639,616. 0. 62,897. 3E1552,843. 0. 74,820. all PAUL 40 00 VP, SPECTRUM PLANNING 0. 352,727. 0. 65,038. ?3 SUb'tOta' . . . Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A p. Total (add lines Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization 58 3 Did the organization list any former officer, director, or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line Schedulleor such individual . . . . . . 4 For any individual listed on line ?la. is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? if ?Yes,? complete Schedule for such individual . . . . 5 Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? if ?Yes,?complele Schedule for such person Section B. independent Contractors 1 Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization's tax yeah (C) (A) (3) Compensation Name and business address Description of services 2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in compensation from the organization" Form 990 (2017i JSA 7E1055 PAGE 1 0 DBQOBN H962 9/21/2018 3:26:48 PM CTIA - THE WIRELESS ASSOCIATION 52-1347628 Form 990 (2017) Page 8 Section A. Of?cers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued) (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F) Name and title Average Position Reportable Reportable Estimated hours per (d0 Wt check more than one compensation compensation from amount of week any box, unless person is both an from related other hawm, officer and a directorltrustee} the organizations compensation ?Pie? El. .3. 3 organization organizations (w_2n organization below dotted 9, g- ?35 3 ?a and related line) 9' 2 ,2 0 organizations 48) JIOIENL MARINHO 40.00 VP TECHNOLOGY CYBERSECURITY 0 . 43.5 6'71 . 0. 59 859 . ROCHE 40 . 00 VP, RESEARCH 0. 365,298. 0. 65,600. 40 . 0 0 VP, EXTERNAL 5: STATE AFFAIRS 0. 326, 192. 0. 65,620. 4 0 . 00 VP, CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS 0. 309,334. 0. 64,975. lb . Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A Total (add lines ?Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization 58 Did the organization list any former officer. director, or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line ScheduleJtor such individual . . . . For any individual listed on line ?Ea. is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? it "Yes,? complete Schedule for such individual . . Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? it ?Yes,?complete Scheduledfor such person . . . Section B. independent Contractors Complete this table for your live highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization?s tax 1 year. (B) (A) Description of services Name and business address Compensation 2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100000 in compensation from the organization JSA 7E10551.0DD DBQOBN H962 9/21/2018 3:26:48 PM l7-?7F Fem-i 9'90 PAGE 3.1 Form 990 (2017) CTIA - THE WIRELESS ASSOCIATION 52?1347628 Page 9 Statement of Revenue Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part Viil . . . . . . . Cl Totai revenue Related or Unrelated Revenue exempt business excluded from tax function revenue under sections revenue 512-514 ?2 '2 1a Federated campaigns . . . . . . . . ta 3 11 Membership dues . . . . ?3 11"?4r113- gf Fundraising events . . . 10 Flag (1 Related organizations . 1d g3 Government grants (contributions) . . 1e ?g Ail other contributions, gifts, grants. 3 and similar amounts not included above . 1f 5 Noncash contributions included in lines 1a?1f: - Total. Add lines 1a-1f 11.4?47118. 5 Business Code . . 23 ANNUAL convensxon 900099 2,750,000. 2,750,000. CERTIFICATION 515100 6,424,933. 5,424,333. cesaoas 541300 63,693. 52,955. 729. 3 PROGRAM 517000 32,379,427. 32,379,427. piano/Lame 517000 3,555,734. 9,655,734. Ali other program service revenue a Total. Add lines 29-2r 50.273.667. 3 Investment income (inciuding dividends, interest, and other similar amounts) . . . 2,029,259. 2.029.259. 4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds . 0- 5 Royalties . o. Rea; (ii) Personal 6a Gross rents 7'5? 973- Less: rental expenses . . . 21540330- Rentai income or (loss) 5'143r343- -. . .. Net rentai income or (loss) . 5. 143 . 343. s, 143 343. 7a Gross amount from sales of Securities (ii) Other - - - - -- -- a assets other than inventory 17.250.530. -1.580. - Less; cost or other basis and sales expenses . . . . 153341243- Gain or (loss) 1. 955337. - - . Net gain or (toss) . . 1,954,707. 1,964. 707 . 3 8a Gross income from fundraising I I I I I 3 events (not including of contributions reported on line to). 5 See Part EV, line Less: direct expenses Net income or (loss) from fundraising events. Be Gross income from gaming activities. See Part IV. tine 19 a Less: direct expenses 0 Net income or (loss) from gaming activities. 0- 10a Gross sales of inventory. less I returns and allowances . . . a Less: cost of goods sold Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory, 0 . Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code . 11a MANAGEMENT FEES 900099 114.000. 114,00o. OTHER NET INCOME: anon 900099 474,442. -174,442. All other revenue . Total. Add iine311a?11d . . . . . 40.442. - . .-. . 12 Total revenue. See instructions ?0,324,6?2. 50,212,517. 9,137,309. *Jrse?om 1.000 Form 990 {2017} DBQOBN H962 9/21/2018 3:26:48 PM 17-7F PAGE 12 Form 990(201?) CTIA - THE WIRELESS ASSOCIATION a Statement of Functional Expenses Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A). Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX . . . . 52?1347628 Page?io Do "at mCMde amounts mp 0:190. on lines 6b? 7b? Totat ??genses Progra?ragervice Mana giant and 8b, 9b, and 10b Of Par? WH- expenses genergl expenses expenses9 1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV. line 3-37 53 8 - 2 Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV. line Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV. tines Benefits paid to or for members 0 . 5 Compensation of current officers. directors, trustees. and key employees . . . 10 i 459 550 - 6 Compensation not included above. to disquali?ed persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section OthersalariesandwagesI . . . . . . 10,372,917. 8 Pension plan accruais and contributions {include section 401(k) and 403th) employer contributionsOther employee benefits . . . 1? 032 754 - 10 Payrolltaxes. . . . . . 8875950- 11 Fees for services (non-employees}: a Management 0' Legal . . 31:3!015- Accounting 470 912 - Lobbying 7?132: 347- a Professional fundraising services. See Part IV. line 17, 0 - investment management fees . . 96 138 - 9 Other. (if line 119 amount exceeds 10% of line 25. column (A) amount. list tine 11g expenses on Schedule 3' l3 5 6 ?9 12 Advertising and promotion . 0 13 Office expenses . . . 592 . 343. 14 Information technology . . . 33 8 229 15 Royalties . 15 Occupancy . .. . 5555;705- 17 Travel . . . 924334- 18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal. state. or local public officials 10 I 91-7 - 19 Conferences, conventions. and meetings . . Interest 0- 21 Payments to af?liates 0 - 22 Depreciation. depletion. and amortization 1:073:258' 24 Other menses. ltemize expenses not covered I I POLICY MONITORING 8 ll 225 . ESTATE TAXES 3.. 632. 78?? . E: SUBSCRIPTIONS 312 I. 758 . All other expenses 3 11 351 - 25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24s 64 l' 887 I 961 - above (List misceiianeous expenses in line 24o. [f line 24s amount exceeds 10% of line 25. column (A) amount. list line 24c expenses on Schedule 7.211.908. 26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in coiumn (B) joint costs from a combined educational campai and fundraising solicitation. Check here if foliowing SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720) . 35A 7E1052 1.000 DBQOBN H962 9/21/2018 3:26 :48 PM l7-7F Form 990 (201?) PAGE 13 CTIA - THE WIRELESS ASSOCIATION Form 990 {2017} Balance Sheet Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part X. 52'1347628 Page 1 1 I: (A) (3) Beginning of year End of year 1 Cash non-interest?bearing . 239 i 511 - 1 586i 855 - 2 Savings and temporary cash investments 35: 009i 841- 2 42 i 299i 910 . 3 Pledges and grants receivableAccounts receivable. net 7:194:533- 4 6,568,346- 5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers. directors. II trustees key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part ll of Schedule . . 0 - 5 0 - 5 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(o)(3)(B} and contributing empioyers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions). Complete Part ll of Schedule 0 - 6 0 - 7 Notes and loans receivableinventories for saie or use 0 8 0 9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges . i 257: 540- 9 1i 967 i 526- Land. buildings. and equipment: costor other basis. Complete Part Vi of Schedule Less: accumulated depreciation . . . . 10b 4 i 945i 864 - 3i 014 1' 035- too 2: 568: 548 - 11 Investments - publicly traded securities 54 508 I 107- 11 55 i 084 i 53-9- 12 Investments -other securities. See Part lV. linet?i . 59:951i406- 12 57:377i087- t3 investments program-related. See Part lV. line 11 0 - 13 0 14 Intangible assets . 0- 14 0- 15 Other assets See Part lV line 11 37:592- 15 13:454- 16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (mustegual line 34) 172322: 665- 16 1855;555:255- 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses 11:222: 597- 17 11:108: 035- 18 Grants payable . . 0- 18 0- 19 Deferred revenue . 5:014:645. 19 9:224:080- 20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities . . 9 - 20 0 - 21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part of Schedule 0 - 21 22 Loans and other payabies to current and former officers. directors. 1 '3 a trustees. key employees, highest compensated employees. and -. . -. -3 disqualified persons. Complete Part ll of Schedule . 0 - 22 0 - 23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties 0- 23 0- 24 Unsecured notes and loans payabie to unrelated third partiesOther liabilities (including federal income tax. payables to reiated third parties, and other not inciuded on lines 17-24). Compiete Part ofScheduleD .. 503:189- 25 521:264- 26 Total iiabilities. Add lines 1? through Organizations that foilow SFAS 117 (ABC 953), check here and i 3 complete lines 27 through 29. and lines 33 and 34. . 2? Unrestricted net assets 155.482 i 334- 27 155: 812i 836- 28 Temporarily restricted netassets . 0. 28 0. 'g 29 Permanentiy restricted net assets . 0. 29 0 . if Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here and '5 compiete lines 30 through 34. a3 30 Capital stock or trust principal. or current funds 31 Paid~in or capital surplus. or iand. buiiding. or equipment fund i 32 Retained earnings. endowment. accumulated income, or other funds . . . . 33 Total net assets orfund balances . . 155.482i134- 33 1651812i836- 34 Total iiabilities and net assets/fund baiances 172 . 222 . 666. 34 186, 666 . 266. JSA 7E1053 1.009 DBQOBN H962 9/21/2018 3:26:48 PM Form 990 {2017} PAGE 14 CTIA THE WIRELESS ASSOCIATION 52-1347628 2017) Page 12 Reconciliation of Net Assets Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI 1 Total revenue (must equal Part column (A). line 12Total expenses (must equal Part IX. column (A). line 25) 2 54 837: 951- 3 Revenue tess expenses. Subtract line 2 from line Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X. line 33. column 4 155 482 134? 5 Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments 5 3 705r154' 6 Donated services and use of facilities 6 0 7 Investment expenses 7 0' 8 Prior period adjustments 8 0 9 Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule 0) . 9 688 837' 10 Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine tines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X. line .column(8)) 10 153812335- Financiai Statements and Reporting Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII Yes No 1 Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990: Cash Accrual Other if the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other." explain in Schedule 0. - .. . .. 2a Were the organization?s financial statements compiied or reviewed by an independent accountant? 23 If "Yes." check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were complied or reviewed on a separate basis. consolidated basis. or both: I: Separate basis El Consolidated basis El Both consolidated and separate basis Were the organization?s financial statements audited by an independent accountant? 2b If "Yes.? check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a se arate basis. consolidated basis, or both: Separate basis Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separate basis If "Yes" to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit. review. or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant? 2? .X If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year. expiain in I I Schedule 0. 3a As a result of a federal award. was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Singie Audit Act and OMB CircularA?133? 3a if "Yes." did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits. explain why in Schedule 0 and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits. 3b Form 990 (2017} JSA 751054 1.000 DBQOBN H962 9/21/2018 3:26:48 PM 17?71? PAGE 15 SCHEDULE 0 Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities erratic-15450047 (Form 990 or For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501 and section 527 Complete if the organization is described below. b- Attach to Form 990 or Form SSO-EZEleggamegjeaf?esl??ury Go to for Instructions and the latest Information. If the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 3, or Form QED-E2, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then 0 Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts l-A and B. Do not complete Part 0 Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts l-A and below. Do not complete Part 0 Section 52? organizations: Complete Part l-A only. If the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part iv, line 4. or Form BSD-E2, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then 0 Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 50101)): Complete Part ll-A. Do not complete Part ll-B. 0 Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 50101)): Complete Part li-B. Do not complete Part ll-A. if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part lV, line 5 (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions) or Form Part V, line 35c {Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), then a Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part ill. Name of organization Employer identification number CTIA THE WIRELESS ASSOCIATION 52?1347628 -- . Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(0) or is a section 527 organization. 1 Provide a description of the organization?s direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV. (see instructions for definition of "political campaign activities") 2 Political campaign activity expenditures (see instructions) a? 110: 000- Volunteer hours for political campaign activities (see instructions) Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3). 1 Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 2 Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 . 3 If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax. did it file Form 4720 for this year? Yes No 4a Was a correction made? . Yes No it "Yes describe in Part IV. Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c), except section 501(c)(3). 1 Enter the amount directly expended by the tiling organization for section 527 exempt function activities . 2 Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 52? exempt function activities . . . . 110:000- 3 Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL. iine1?b .. 110 000 4 Did the filing organization file Form 1120 POL for this year? Yes No 5 Enter the names addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of alt section 52? political organizations to which the organization made payments For each organization listed. enter the amount paid from the filing organization's funds Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were and directly delivered to a separate political organization. such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). if additional space is needed, provide information in Part lV. Name Address Amount paid from Amount of political filing organization's contributions received and funds. if none, enter 0-. and directly delivered to a separate political organization. if none, enter -0-. (1) DEMOCRATIC ATTORNEYS 5 8 0 LINCOLN ST GENERAL ASSOCIATION DENVER, CO 80203 13?4220019 25,000. 0. (2) REPUB. LEGISLATIVE 1201 STREET NW CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE WASHINGTON, DC 20004 05?0532524 25,000. 0. (3) DEMOCRATIC 14 0 I STREET NW LEGISLATIVE CAMPAIGN WASHINGTON, DC 20005 52?1870839 35,000. 0. (4) REPUBLICAN ATTORNEYS 74 '7 AVE GENERAL ASSOCIATION WASHINGTON, DC 20006 46?4501717 25, 000 . 0 . (5) (6) For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990 or 990-52. Schedule 0 (Form 990 or 990-22) 2017 JSA ?512541.000 DBQOBN H962 9/21/2018 3:26:48 PM PAGE 16 Schedule 0 (Form 990 or 990 2017 CTIA THE WIRELESS ASSOCIATION 52 134.7628 Page 2 Complete if the organization' Is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and ?led Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)). A Check le if the filing organization belongs to an group (and iist in Part IV each af?liated group member's name. address, EIN. expenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures). Cheek bl: if the filing organization checked boxA and "limited control? provisions apply. Limits on Lobbying Expenditures Filing Affiliated (The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) organization?s totals group totals Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct iobbying) Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) . . . Other exempt purpose expenditures . . . . Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both columns. if the amount on line 1e, column or is: The lobbying nontaxable amount is: Not over $500,000 20% of the amount on line to. Over $500,000 but not over $1,000.000 $100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000. Over $1,000.000 but not over $1,500,000 $175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000. Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000.000 $225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000. Over 317.000.1300 $1.000,000. Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter25% of line 1f) . . Subtract line 19 from iine 1a. if zero or less. enter -Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter-0?, If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting section 491?! tax for this year4-Year Averaging Period Under section 501(h) (Some organizations that made a section 501 election do not have to complete all of the five columns below. See the separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.) b. can Lobbying Expenditures During'4-Year Averaging Period Calendar year (or fiscai year 2014 2015 2016 2017 Total beginning in) 2a Lobbying nontaxable amount Lobbying amount (150% of line 2a. column Total lobbying expenditures Grassroots nontaxable amount Grassroots ceiling amount (150%_of line 2d. column Grassroots lobbying expenditures Schedule {Form 990 or 99045212017 JSA 7E12651.000 DBQOBN H962 9f21/2018 3:26:48 PM l7?7F PAGE 17 CTIA THE WIRELESS ASSOCIATION 52?1347628 Schedule 0 (Form 990 or 990- -E2) 2017 Page 3 Complete if the organization Is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT ?led Form 5768 (election under section 50161)) For each "Yes." response on lines is through 1i beiow, provide in Part iV a detailed description of the lobbying activity. Yes No Amount 1 During the year. did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national. state or local legislation, including any attempt to in?uence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum. through the use of: Paid staff or management (inciude compensation in expenses reported on lines ?to through Media advertisements? Mailings to members. legislators, or the public? a Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? 9 Direct contact with legislators. their staffs. government officials. ora legislative body? i i a Rallies demonstrations, seminars. conventions, speeches. lectures. or any Similar means?. . . . Other activities? Total. Add lines to through ?li - Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? . . . If "Yes." enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 it "Yes. enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 . . lithe tiling organization incurred a section 4912 tax. did it fiie Form 4720 for this year? Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6). Yes No 1 Were substantially ail (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? 1 Did the organization make only in?house iobbying expenditures of $2.000 or less? 2 D'd he organization agree to carry over lobbying and political campaign activity expenditures from the prior year? 3 Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either BOTH Part Ill-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered 0R line 3, is answered "Yes.? 1 Dues. assessments and simiiar amounts from members 1 2 Section 162(8) nondeductible lobbying and poiiticai expenditures (do not include amounts of political expenses for which the section 52?(f) tax was paid). a Current year 23 Carryover from last year 2'3 Total 2? 3 Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues 3_ 4 if notices were sent and the amount on line 20 exceeds the amount on line 3. what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying 4 7 and political expenditure next year? :5 Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) 5 -. Supplemental information Provide the descriptions required for Part I-A line 1; Part 1 B. line 4; Part line 5; Part ll?A (affiliated group list); Part II -A. lines 1 and 2 (see instructions); and Part II- B. line 1 Also. complete this part for any additional information. SCHEDULE C, PART LINE 1: CTIA GIVES TO THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS: DEMOCRATIC ATTORNEYS GENERAL ASSOCIATION $25,000; REPUBLICAN LEGISLATIVE CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE - $25,000; DEMOCRATIC LEGISLATIVE CAMPAIGN $35,000,- REPUBLICAN ATTORNEYS GENERAL ASSOCIATION - $25,000. THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF WHICH EQUALS $110,000. JSA Schedule (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2017 7512661000 DBQOBN H962 9/21/2018 3:26:48 PM PAGE 3.8 CTIA THE WIRELESS ASSOCIATION 52w1347628 I (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2017 Page 4 SuppEemental Information (continued) JSA Schedule (Form 990 or 990-152} 2017 7E1SDD1.000 DBQOBN H962 3:26:48 PM 17?7? PAGE 19 SCHEDULE one No. 1545-0047 (Form Supplemental Financial Statements Com piete if the organization answered "Yes? on Form 990, Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 'lO. 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 123, or 12b. Department oithe Treasury 3? Attach to Form 990. Internal Revenue Service Go to ww.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information. Name of the organization Employer identification number CTIA THE WIRELESS ASSOCIATION 52~l347628 Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part lV, line 6. Donor advised funds Funds and other accounts Total number at end of year Aggregate value of contributions to (during year) Aggregate value of grants from (during year) . . Aggregate value at end of year Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised funds are the organization?s property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? Yes No 6 Did the organization inform all grantees. donors. and donor advisers in writing that grant funds can be used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor. or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? Yes No Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990. Part IV, line 7. '1 Fur ose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply). Preservation of land for public use recreation or education) Preservation of a historically important land area Protection of natural habitat Preservation of a certified historic structure Preservation of open space 2 Complete lines 2a through 20! if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in easement on the last day of the tax year. Total number of conservation easements Total acreage restricted by conservation easements Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in Number of conservation easements included in acquired after 7125i06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register 3 Number of conservation easements modified. transferred, released. extinguished. or terminated by the organization during the tax year 4 Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located 5 Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring. inspection. handling of Cloth-UNA Held at the End of the Tax Year CLOUD: violations. and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? Yes I: No 6 Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring. inspecting. handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year p. 7 Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring. inspecting. handling of violations. and enforcing conservation easements during the year 8 Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section and section 170(h)(4l(B)(iiJ? Yes No 9 in Part Xill. describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and balance sheet. and include, if applicable. the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that describes the or- anization?s accounting for conservation easements. Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990. Part lV, line 8. is if the organization elected. as permitted under SFAS 116 (A80 958). not to regort in its revenue statement and balance sheet works 0 art. historical treasures, or other similar assets held. for public exhi ition, education. or research in furtherance of public serVIce. provide. in Part the text of the footnote to its frnancral statements that describes these items. if the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (A80 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition. education, or research in furtherance of public service. provide the following amounts relating to these items: Revenue included on Form 990, Part line 1 (ii) Assets included in Form 990. PartX 2 it the organization received or held works of art. historical treasures. or other similar assets for financial gain. provide the following amounts required to be reported under SFAS i 16 (A80 958) relating to these items: a Revenue included on Form 990. Part Vlil. linet 3; Assets included in Form 990. Part b? For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice. see the Instructions fer Ferm Schedule (Form 990) 2017 JSA 7512582000 DBQOBN H962 9/21/2018 3:26:48 PM PAGE 20 CTIA - THE WIRELESS ASSOCIATION 52?1347628 (Form 990) 2017 Page 2 Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art. Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued) 3 Using the organization?s acquisition accession, and other records check any of the foilowing that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply): a Public exhibition at Loan or exchange programs Scholarly research Other 0 Preservation for future generations 4 Provide a description of the organization's collections and explain how they further the organization's exempt purpose in Part Xlli. 5 During the year. did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures. or other similar assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization's collection? Yes I: No Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990. Part EV. iine 9 or reported an amount on Form 990 Part line 21. 1a is the organization an agent trustee. custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not included on Form 990 Part Yes No Amount 6 Beginning balance 1c Additlons during the year 1d 8 during the rear ?ie Ending balance 1f 2a Did the organization inciude an amount on Form 990. Part X. line 21. for escrow or custodial account liability? Yes No if "Yes." explain the arrangement in Part Check here if the explanation has been provided on Part Xill Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part iV. line 10. Current year Prior year Two years back Three years back Four years back la Beginning of year balance . Contributions Net investment earnings. gains, and losses Grants or scholarships Other expenditures for facilities and programs Administrative expenses 9 End of year balance 2 Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line lg. column held as: a Board designated or quasi~endowment Permanent endowment Temporarily restricted endowment The percentages on lines 2a. 2b. and 20 should equal 100%. 3a Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the organization by: unrelated organizations (it) related organizations If "Yes" on line 33(ii) are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule 4 Describe in Part the intended uses of the organization 5 endowment funds i Land, Buildings, and Equipment. Complete ift organization answered "Yes? on Form 990 Part iV. line 11a. See Form 990 PartX line 10. Description of pmperw Cost or other basis Cost or other basis Accumulated Book value {investment} (other) depreciation 1a Land Buildings Leasehold improvements 1.042.815. 140.948. 901.867. Equipment 6.571.597. 4.804.916. 1.766.681. 6? Other Total. Add lines ?la through ?le. (Column must equal Form 990. Part X. column (B), line 100Schedule (Form 990} 2017 JSA 75125914300 H962 9/21/2018 3:26:48 PM PAGE 21 CTIA THE WIRELESS ASSOCIATION 52-1347628 Schedule 0 (Form 990) 2017 Page 3 Investments - Other Securities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 1113. See Form 990, Part X, line 12. Description of security or category (to) Book value Method of valuation: (including name of security) Cost or end-of?year market value Financial derivatives . (2) Closely-held equity interests (3) Other (A) RESOURCES 8: CONSERVATION 53 850 346 . FMV LAND, LLC 13,526,741. FMV (C) (D) (E) (F) (G) (H) Total. {Column must equei Form 990, PartX, col. line 12flit .tt investments Program Related. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 110. See Form 990, Part X, iine 13. Description of investment Book value Method of valuation: Cost or end?of-year market value (Total. (Column must equal Form 990, Part x, cot line 13.) Other Assets. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15. Description Book value 1) (2) (3) l4) (5) (6) (7) (9) Column must equal Form 990, Part X, col. line 15.). . . . Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line ?He or 11f. See Form 990, Part X. line 25. 1. Description of iiability Book value (1) Federal income taxes (2) DEPOSITS HELD 52 264. (3) (4) (5) (8) (8) (9) Total. {Column must equal Form 990, Pan?X, col. line 25Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization?s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (A80 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part [El Schedute [Form 990} 2017 DBQOBN H962 9/21/2018 3:26:48 PM 1741? PAGE 22 CTIA THE WIRELESS ASSOCIATION 52~1347628 Schedule (Form 990) 2017 Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a. Rme4 (DQ017513 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited ?nancial statements 73 222 173- Amounts included on line ?i but not on Form 990, Part line 12: Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments 23 Donated services and use of facilities 2b Recoveries of prior year grants 20 Other (Describe in Part 2d 496 405- Add lines 2a through 2d 29 495 . 405- Subtract line 2e from line 1 3 72 I 7251758- Amounts included on Form 990, Part Vill. line 12, but not on line 1: investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part Vill. line 7b 4a Other (Describe in Part xm.) 4b 901: 096- Add lines 4a and 4b 4c ?1:901:095- 5 70,824,672. Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 40. {This must equal Form 990, Part i, line 12.) Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a. Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. a Total expenses and losses per audited ?nancial statements Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990. Part lX. line 25: I Donated services and use of facilities 23 Prior year adjustments 233 Other losses 2? 2 987 938 Other (Describe in Part xm.) 2d -. Add lines 2a through 2d . . . 29 2. 987: 038- Subtract line 2e from line 1 . . . 3 64 718 375 Amounts included on Form 990. Part lX. line 25. but not on line 1: Investment expenses not included on Form 990. Part line 7b 4a Other (Describe in Part 4b 159: 585? Add lines 43 and 4b 4c 159 585' Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 40. (This must equal Form 990, Part l, line 18.) 5 64 887 961 - .211" Supplemental information. Provide the descriptions required for Part ll. lines 3. 5, and 9; Part Ill. lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines ?lb and 2b; Part V. line 4; Part X. line 2; Part Xi. lines 2d and 4b; and Part Xll. lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information. SEE PAGE 5 JSA 7E1271 1.050 DBQOBN H962 9/21/2018 3:26:48 PM l7?7F Schedum PAGE 23 Schedule (Form 990} 2017 CTIA THE WIRELESS ASSOCIATION 52- 1347628 Page 5 Supplemental Information (continued) PART X, LINE 2: EFFECTIVE FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009, CTIA IS SUBJECT TO THE FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING RULES FOR ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES. THIS PRONOUNCEMENT PRESCRIBES A RECOGNITION THRESHOLD AND MEASUREMENT ATTRIBUTABLE FOR THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF TAX POSITIONS TAKEN ON TAX RETURN. CTIA HAS REVIEWED ALL OF ITS TAX POSITIONS TAKEN ON TAX RETURNS AND HAS CONCLUDED THAT NONE OF THE TAX POSITIONS FALL ABOVE THE MORE-LIKELY-THAN-NOT RECOGNITION THRESHOLD. AS A RESULT, NO TAX LIABILITIES ARE RECORDED FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2017 OR 2016 RELATED TO THIS MATTER. PART XI, LINE 2D: INCOME FROM SUBSIDIARIES: $496,405. PART XI, LINE 4B: EQUITY IN SUBSIDIARY ADJUSTMENT: $641,214; LOSS ON DISPOSAL OF FIXED ASSETS: $-1,580; REAL ESTATE EXPENSE: $?2,540,730 PART XII, LINE 2D: EXPENSES FROM SUBSIDIARIES: $446,308; REAL ESTATE EXPENSE: $2,540,730 PART XII, LINE 4B: GAAP STRAIGHT LINE RENT ADJUSTMENT: $169,586 Schedum DfFonn990}2017 JSA 7E 1225 1.000 DBQOEN H962 9/21/2018 3:26:48 PM 17-7F PAGE 24 SCHEDULEI Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations, I 0MB ?0-1545-0047 (Form 990) Governments, and Individuals in the United States Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part tine 21 or 22 Department ofthe Treasury Attach to Form 990' internal Revenue Service Go to for the latest information. Name of the organization Employer identi?cation num ber CTIA THE WIRELESS ASSOCIATION 52-1347628 General Information on Grants and Assistance 1 Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees? eligibility for the grants or assistanceDescribe in Part the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States. Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part 1V, line 21, for any recipient that received more than $5,000. Part il can be duplicated if additional space is needed. 1 Name and address of organization EIN section {It} Amount of cash is} Amount of non- {if} 0f valuation Description of {hi Purpose ofgrant or government (if applicable) grant cash assistance . noncasb assistance or assistance (1) AFRICAN AMERICAN MAYORS ASSOCIATION 1100 17TH STREET, NW WASHINGTON. DC 20036 46?5593933 501tCi 10,000. GENERAL SUPPORT AMERICAN LEGISLATIVE: EXCHANGE COUNCIL 2900 DRIVE ARLINGTON, VA 22202 52?0140979 501m) :31 17,000. GENERAL SUPPORT CONGRESSIONAL SPORTS FOR CHARITY 104 HUMA AVENUE ALEXANDRIA, VA 22301 til?2118591 501(0) 10,000. SPONSORSHIP (4) EJ RRAUSE ASSOCIATES 6430 ROCKLEDGE DRIVE: BETHESDA, NO 2081? 52?1540973 10,000. SPONSORSHIP (5) EMERGING ISSUES POLICY FORUM PO Box 1825 HINDERNERE, FL 34736 90?0516093 501(0) 20,000. GENERAL SUPPORT (5) FAMILY ONLINE SAFETY INSTITUTE 400 7TH STREET NW WASHINGTON, DC 20004 52?2210323 501m} {3i 18,000. GENERAL SUPPORT FCBA FOUNDATION 1020 19TH STREET, NW WASHINGTON, DC 20036 51?0334407 501(ci (3) 1?,750. . GENERAL SUPPORT (3) FOUNDATION FOR TECHNOLOGY S. FIGUEROA ST. LOS ANGELES, CA 90017 82~2454479 50,000. GENERAL SUPPORT (9) HEARING LOSS Assoc OF AMERICA 7910 AVE. SSTNESOA, MD 20814 52?1177011 501m :31 15,000. SPONSORSHIP (1o) INTERNET ASSOCIATION 1333 ST. NW WASHINGTON, DC 20005 45-5532975 501(0) 10,000. SPONSORSHIP m) KITCHEN 2401 VIRGINIA AVE: NR NASHINOION, 0C 2003? 52?1331552 501m (3) 14,400. SPONSORSHIP {12} NATO 300 JERICHO OOAORANOLS JSRICNO. NY 11753 52?1030577 5010:} (31 20.000. SPONSORSHIP 2 Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table . . . For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990. Scheduie I [Form 990} (2017) JSA rmzaateoo DBQOBN H962 9/21/2018 3:26:48 PM 17-7F PAGE 25 Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations, WP tic-15450047 (Form 990) Governments, and Individuals in the United States Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part lV, line 21 or 22 Department ofthe Treasury AttaCh to Form 990' intemal Revenue Service Go to for the latest information. Name of the organization Employer identi?cation number CTIA THE WIRELESS ASSOCIATION 52?1347628 General information on Grants and Assistance 1 Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistanceEYES ENG 2 Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States. Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, iine 21, for any recipient that received more than $5,000. Part Ii can be duplicated if additional space is needed. 1 Name and address of organization EIN to) section Amount of cash to} Amount of non- if} Method Of Description of Purpose of grant or government {if applicable} grant cash assistance (book, Fm??sppraisat. noncash assistance or assistance MYWIRELESS.ORG 1400 16TH STREET, NN NASHINGTON, DC 20036 20-2404160 501m} 1,241,421- GENERAL SUPPORT (2) NATIONAL BLACK CAusus OP STATE LEGISLATORS 444 N. CAPITAL ST NN WASHINGTON, DC 20001 52?1213032 501cc; (3) 10,000. GENERAL SUPPORT (3) NATIONAL EMERGENCY NUMBER ASSOCIATION Po Box 37151 BALTIMORE, MD 21291 3943954449 501m) (3) 7,167. GENERAL SUPPORT NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN LEGISLATURE 1721' KING ST ALEXANDRIA, VA 22314 52-1400735 501m) 7,000. SPONSORSHIP (.5) RATE EISPANIC CAUCUS OF STATE LEGISLATORS 444 NORTH CAPITAL ST. NASEINGTON, or: 20001 04?1160319 501m (31 30,000. SPONSORSHIP (6) NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF STATE LEGISLATURE 444 N. CAPITOL ST NN NASEINGTON, DC 20001 04?0172595 501tCl 290,000. GENERAL SUPPORT (7) NATOA 3213 DUKE ST ALEXANDRIA, VA 22314 52?1938715 501(Cit4i 7.500. SPONSORSHIP (3) NCSL FOUNDATION FOR STATE LEGISLATURES 1700 EAST FIRST PLACE DENVER, co 00230 74?2232576 501tC} (31 12,500. SPONSORSHIP (9) 300 NEW JERSEY AVE, NE WASHINGTON, DC 20002 20?0293075 501th (31 10,000. GENERAL SUPPORT (1g) PEACETECE, INC 2301 CONST. AVE NASNINGTON, DC 20037 501{Ci (3) 15,000. SPONSORSHIP {11) PHOENIX CENTER 5335 WISC. AVE WASHINGTON, DC 20015 52~2079266 (3) 100,000. GENERAL SUPPORT (12) PREVENT FOUNDATION 1600 DUKE STREET ALEXANDRIA, vA 22301 52?1429544 501m (3) 10,000. SPONSORSHIP 2 Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the [ine?itable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990. Schedule I [Form 990} {2017} JSA 1.000 DBQOBN H962 9/21/2018 3:26:48 PM l7?7F 26 Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations, WA tie-154543047 (Form 990) Governments, and Individuals in the United States Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part iv, line 21 or 22 Department Oithe Treasury . AttaCh to Form 990' Intemal Revenue Service Go to for the latest information. Name of the organization Employer identi?cation number CTIA - THE WIRELESS ASSOCIATION 52*1347628 General Information on Grants and Assistance 1 Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility forthe grants or assistanceEYES El N0 2 Describe in Part the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States. Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered ?Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient that received more than $5,000. Part it can be dupiicated if additional space is needed. 1 Name and address of organization EIN to) IRC section to) Amount of cash Amount of non- if} Method Of valuation Description of Purpose of grant or government (if applicable) grant cash assistance (book, noncash assistance or assistance STATE GOVERNMENT REPAIRS COUNCIL FOUNDATION 100 NORTH COLUMBUS ST. ALEXANDRIA, VA 22314 52?1067037 501m} {31 6,500. GENERAL SUPPORT STATE LEGISLATIVE LEADERS FOUNDATION 1645 FALMOUTH RD CENTERVILLE, NA 02632 23-7148478 501m) (3) 35,000. GENERAL SUPPORT (3) THE BRYCE: HARLOW FOUNDATION Po Box T5652 BALTIMORE, MD 21275 52?1266620 10,000. GENERAL SUPPORT (4) THE COUNCIL OF STATE GOVERNMENTS 2760 PARK DR LEXINGTON, KY 40511 36-6000818 501m; 18,500. GENERAL SUPPORT (5) THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA BAR FOUNDATION 80 ST SE, 2ND FLOOR NASHINGTON, DC 20003 sat?1109547 (31 10,000. GENERAL SUPPORT (-6) THE ECONOMIC CLUB 1156 15TH ST NW WASHINGTON, DC 20005 52?1469926 501m} {31 17,500. GENERAL SUPPORT THE MEDIA INSTITUTE 2300 CLARENDON BLVD. ARLINGTON, VA 22201 52?1061431 SOliCl 2.500. SPONSORSHIP TRUST FOR THE NATIONAL HALL 1300 AVE. WASHINGTON, DC 20004 30-0080738 501(Cl 9,300. SPONSORSHIP (9) UJA FEDERATION OF NEW YORK 130 EAST 59TH STREET NEN YORK, NY 10022 51?0122429 (3) 15,000. SPONSORSHIP (10} U5 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 1615 STREET, NR WASHINGTON, DC 20062 53-0045720 501(c) 3,750. GENERAL SUPPORT (11) WIRELESS HISTORY FOUNDATION PO BOX 90545 AUSTIN, TX 23709?0545 26?2311433 501(Ci 12,500. SPONSORSHIP (12) 2 Enter total number Of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29. 3 6- For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. Schedute I (Form 990} (2017} JSA ~(?51238 1.000 DBQOBN H962 9/21/2018 3:26:48 PM 17-7F PAGE 27 CTIA - THE WIRELESS ASSOCIATION Schedule I (Form 990} (2017} Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Com piete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part 1V, fine 22. Part can be duplicated if additional space is needed. 52~l347628 Page 2 Type of grant or assistance Number of Amount of Amount of Method at valuation (book. Description of non-cash assistance recrptents cash grant non-cash assistance FMV. appraisai. other) Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2, Part column and any other additional! information. SCHEDULE I, PART I, LINE 2: CTIA ONLY PROVIDES GRANT AND CONTRIBUTION ASSISTANCE TO ORGANIZATIONS WITHIN THE UNITED STATES. ANNUALLY CTIA WILL EVALUATE AN MISSION TO DETERMINE IF IT HAS THE SAME GOALS AND INITIATIVES AS CTIA. ORGANIZATIONS DEEMED TO BE SIMILAR IN MISSION WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR FUTURE FUNDING. ALL GRANT ASSISTANCE NEEDS TO BE SUBSTANTIATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ACCOUNTING POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL. THIS POLICY REQUIRES 2 0R 3 LEVELS OF APPROVAL DEPENDING ON THE AMOUNT INVOLVED. THE CRITERIA USED TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY FOR GRANTS OR ASSISTANCE AWARDS REQUIRES RECIPIENT ORGANIZATIONS TO HAVE THE FOLLOWING: JSA 1.000 DBQOBN H962 9/21/2028 3:26:48 PM 17?73" PAGE 28 CTIA THE WIRELESS ASSOCIATION Schedule (Form 99s} {2017) Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, tine 22. Part ill can be duplicated if additional space is needed. 52-l347628 Page 2 Type of grant or assistance Number of Amount of Amount at Method of valuation (book, Description of non-cash assistance ecrplenls cash grant non-cash assistance FMV, appraisal, other) Supplemental information. Provide the information required in Part E, line 2, Part lli, column and any other additional information. -SUPPORT GROUPS WHO HAVE LIKE MINDED VIEWS ON ISSUES THAT IMPACT THEIR GENERAL MEMBERSHIP BE IN GOOD BUSINESS STANDING -SUPPORT GENERAL CHARITABLE EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES THE SELECTION CRITERIA USED TO AWARD GRANTS OR CONTRIBUTIONS IS BASED ON CTIA PROGRAM GOALS. Schedule 1 {Form 990) (201?) JSA 7E15041.000 DBQOBN 8962 9/21/2018 3:26:48 PM 17-7? PAGE 29 SCHEDULE Compensation Information 0MB ?0-1545-0047 (Form 990) For certain Officers. Directors. Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990. Part iV. line 23. Department of the Treasury . AttaCh to Form 990. Internal Revenue Service Go to wvnv.rrs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information. Name of the organization Employer identi?cation number CTIA - THE WIRELESS ASSOCIATION Questions Regarding Compensation 1a Check the appropriate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form 990. Part Vll. Section A, line is. Complete Part to provide any relevant information regarding these items. First-class or charter travei I Housing allowance or residence for personal use Travei for companions - Payments for business use of personal residence Tax indemnification and gross-up payments I Health or social ciub dues or initiation fees - Discretionary spending account Personal services (such as. maid. chauffeur. chef) If any of the boxes on line 1a are checked. did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of ail of the expenses described above? it complete Part lil to explain . . . . . . 2 Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all directors. trustees. and officers, including the CEOr?Executive Director. regarding the items checked on iine taIndicate which. if any. of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check ail that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director. but explain in Part ill. Compensation committee Written employment contract Independent compensation consultant Compensation survey or study Form 990 of other organizations Approval by the board or compensation committee 4 During the year, did any person listed on Form 990. Part Vli. Section A. line 1a. with respect to the ?ling organization or a related organization: a Receive a severance payment or change?of?controi paymentParticipate in. or receive payment from. a supplemental nonquali?ed retirement plan? Participate in. or receive payment from. an equity-based compensation arrangement?Yes" to any of lines 4a?c. iist the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part Iii. Only section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9. 5 For persons listed on Form 990. Part Vii. Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any compensation contingent on the revenues of: a The organizationAny reiated organization"Yes" on line 5a or 5b. describe in Part lit. 6 For persons listed on Form 990. Part Vii, Section A. line 13, did the organization pay or accrue any compensation contingent on the net earnings of: a The organizationAny related organization"Yes" on line 6a or 6b. describe in Part 7 For persons listed on Form 990. Part Vll. Section A, line 1a. did the organization provide any nonfixed payments not described on tines 5 and 6? if "Yes." describe in Part Ill. . . . 7 8 Were any amounts reported on Form 990. Part Vll. paid or accrued pursuant to a contract that was subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section if "Yes," describe in Part . . . . . . . 9 If "Yes? on line 8. did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section . . . . . . For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990. Schedule (Form 99012017 JSA rememcoo DBQOBN H962 9/21/2018 3:26:48 PM 17-7? PAGE 3 0 CTIA - THE WIRELESS ASSOCIATION Schedule (Form 990) 2017 instructions on row (ii) Do not list any individuals that aren 't listed on Form 990 Part Vii. Note: The sum of columns for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII. Section A, line 1a, applicable column (B) and (E) amounts for that indwwuat 52?1347628 Page 2 Of?cers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed. For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule report compensation from the organization on row and from related organizations. described in the {AtNameandTMe Breakdown of W-Z andlor compensation Base cooipensa?on {it} Bonus incentive conIpensa?on, {Iii} Other reportable compensation Retirement and mhmdAEmd compensation Nontaxable bene?ts Total of columns ENHW Compensation in column (B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990 MEREDITH A. BAKER CEO (it (ii) 1,285,248. 990,000. 534,690. 53,168. 2,863,106. 0. .0- 0. 0. 0. ROCCO CARLITTI SUP CFO 2 (ii) 452,342. 185,814. 34,690. 30,517. 703,363. 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. SCOTT BERGMANN v9, REG AFFAIRS (ii) 426,658. 122,209. 34,690. 35,515. 619,072KELLY COLE svp, cove AFFAIRS 00 479,610. 59,146. 34,690. 27,360. 600,806BRADLEY GILLEN SEXECUTIVE (it) 654,893. 395,777. 34,690. 38,092. 1,123,452. 0. 0. 0. 0. O. JAMIE HASTINGS svp, EXT STATE AFFAIRS (it) 485,857. 132,225. 33,672. 29,912. 681,666NICHOLAS LUDLUM 7sve CHIEF comm OFFICER (ii) 195,305. 0. 10,014. 19,661. 224,980. 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. POWER 8SUP 5 GEN COUNSEL (ii) 474,375. 165,241. 34,690. 28,207. 702,513. 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. TOM SAWANOBORI st a CTO 430,688. 122,155. 34,690. 40,130. 627,663PAUL ANUSZKIEWICZ 10ve, SPECTRUM PLANNING 09 281,658. 71,069. 33,206. 31,832. 417,765. 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. JOHN MARINHO 11VP, TECHNOLOGY CYBERSECURITY (0 330,519. 85,152. 34,690. 25,169. 475,530. 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. ROCHE VP, RESEARCH is 291,934. 73,364. 34,143. 31,457. 430,898JAMES SCHULER VP, EXTERNAL 5 STATE AFFAIRS 08 262,979. 63,213. 33,631. 31,989. 391,812MARK SARGENT 14VP, CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS (0 246,840. 62,494. 34,690. 30,285. 374,309JSA 7E1251 mono DBQUBN H962 9/21/2018 3:26:48 PM 17-7F Schedule {Form 990} 2017 PAGE 31 CTIA THE WIRELESS ASSOCIATION 52~1347628 Schedule (Form 990) 201? Page 3 3 Supplemental Information Prdvide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part1, lines 1aand for Part II. Aiso complete this part for any additionaf information. SCHEDULE J, PART I, LINE 1A: THE ASSOCIATION PAID FOR FIRST-CLASS TRAVEL FOR THE AND SENIOR EXECUTIVES. THE TRAVEL WAS FOR BUSINESS PURPOSES, AND ACCORDINGLY, THE COST OF THE TRAVEL WAS NOT TREATED AS TAXABLE COMPENSATION. ALL CTIA EMPLOYEES RECEIVE STANDARD LIFE INSURANCE COVERAGE. ADDITIONALLY, ALL EMPLOYEES WITH THE TITLE VICE PRESIDENT AND ABOVE RECEIVE ADDITIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COVERAGE IN EXCESS OF THE STANDARD AMOUNT. THIS ADDITIONAL LIFE INSURANCE IS CONSIDERED TAXABLE INCOME TO THE EMPLOYEE. IN ORDER TO OFFSET THE TAX IMPACT ON THIS ADDITIONAL BENEFIT, CTIA USES THE METHOD TO COVER THE TAXES FOR THE EMPLOYEES. ANNUALLY, THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES THE AN EXECUTIVE PERQUISITE. THESE PERQUISITES INCLUDE AN ALLOWANCE WHICH CAN BE USED FOR PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP, INVESTMENT, TAX AND ACCOUNTING SERVICES. THE ASSOCIATION INCLUDES THESE PERQUISITES IN THE TAXABLE WAGES Schedule {Form 99012017 JSA DBQUBN H962 9/21/2018 3:26:48 PM 17-7F PAGE 32 CTIA THE WIRELESS ASSOCIATION 52*1347628 sohedule (Form 990) 2017 at Supplemental Information Pme3 Pfo?ide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1aand for Part ll. Aiso complete this part for any additional information. SCHEDULE J, PART 1, LINE 48: THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUAL PARTICIPATED IN A SUPPLEMENTAL NON-QUALIFIED RETIREMENT PLAN FROM CTIA. THE CONTRIBUTIONS ACCRUED TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL RETIREMENT PLAN ARE INCLUDED IN SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN (C) AS PART OF DEFERRED COMPENSATION. MEREDITH A. BAKER $500,000 JSA 1.000 DBQOBN 8962 9/21/2018 Schedule {Form 990) 2017 3:26:48 PM PAGE 33 OMB No. 1545-0047 SCHEDULE 0 Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ (Form 990 or BSD-E2) Complete to provide information for responses to speci?c questions on Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information. PAttaoh to Form 990 or QSO-EZ. Department of the Treasury lnternaf Revenue Service a? information about Schedule 0 {Form 990 or BSD-E2) and its instructions is at Name of the organization Employer identi?cation number CTIA - THE WIRELESS ASSOCIATION 52?1347628 PART I, LINE 1: CTIA REPRESENTS WIRELESS CARRIERS, THEIR SUPPLIERS Sc WIRELESS DATA 5: INTERNET COMPANIES. CTIA ADVOCATES BEFORE THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH, FCC, CONGRESS, 8: STATES ON BEHALF OF ITS MEMBERS. PART LINE 4D: THE ASSOCIATION ADMINISTERS SEVERAL PRODUCT TESTING AND CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS INCLUDING PROGRAMS RELATING TO WIRELESS PRODUCTS AND DEVICES. THESE PROGRAMS TEST CONSUMER WIRELESS PRODUCTS FOR CONFORMANCE TO ESTABLISHED INDUSTRY STANDARDS. THEY PROVIDE THE WIRELESS INDUSTRY WITH AN UNBIASED, INDEPENDENT AND CENTRALIZED PRODUCT EVALUATION SERVICE. PART VI, LINE 6: THE ORGANIZATION HAS TWO CLASSES OF VOTING MEMBERS: WIRELESS CARRIER MEMBERS AND WIRELESS INDUSTRY MEMBERS. EACH CLASS OF VOTING MEMBERS HAS TWO OR MORE MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES. CTIA MAY ALSO HAVE NON-VOTING MEMBERS WHOSE RIGHTS ARE DETERMINED BY PRESIDENT. PART VI, LINE 7A: EACH WIRELESS CARRIER MEMBER AND WIRELESS INDUSTRY MEMBER, AND ITS MEMBER REPRESENTATIVE, SHALL HAVE THE RIGHT TO BE NOMINATED AND ELECTED BY THE MEMBERSHIP AND SERVE AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD. EACH LARGE CARRIER, MID-SIZED CARRIER, AND WIRELESS INDUSTRY LEADER SHALL BE ENTITLED TO APPOINT ONE DIRECTOR TO THE BOARD, REGIONAL CARRIER MEMBERS CAN ELECT NO For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990 or Scheduie 0 {Form 990 or 990-52} (2131?) JS 75122ER29001300 DBQOBN H962 9/21/2018 3:26:48 PM 17?7]? PAGE 34 Schedule 0 (Form 990 or BSD-E2) 201? Page 2 Name of the organization Employer identification number CTIA - THE WIRELESS ASSOCIATION 52-1347628 MORE THAN NINE DIRECTORS TO THE BOARD, AND WIRELESS INDUSTRY PARTNERS CAN ELECT NO MORE THAN EIGHT DIRECTORS TO THE BOARD. PART VI, LINE 11B: THE CTIA 2017 FORM 990 WAS PREPARED BY PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS AND REVIEWED BY MANAGEMENT AND AUDIT COMMITTEE. A COPY OF THE RETURN WAS PROVIDED TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS. ALL MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY WERE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO REVIEW THE DOCUMENT. ALL APPROPRIATE CHANGES WERE INCORPORATED IN THE FINAL DRAFT BEFORE SUBMISSION TO THE IRS. PART VI, LINE 12C: AT THE START OF EACH FISCAL YEAR, CTIA SEEKS TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY BY HAVING EMPLOYEES WITH DECISION-MAKING AUTHORITY OVER CTIA ACTIVITIES DISCLOSE ANY SITUATION OR AREAS OF ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST BY-COMPLETING A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT DETAILING ANY PROFESSIONAL, BUSINESS, OR VOLUNTEER POSITION OR RESPONSIBILITIES THAT MIGHT GIVE RISE TO CONFLICTS. IN ADDITION, ANNUALLY CTIA REQUESTS THAT EACH BOARD MEMBER DISCLOSE ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST WITH RESPECT TO SERVING ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. WHEN CONFLICTS OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS ARISE, THEY ARE EVALUATED BY THE GENERAL OFFICE WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF OUTSIDE LEGAL COUNSEL IF NECESSARY. CONFLICTS ARE RESOLVED THROUGH COORDINATION WITH THE CEO, AND IF APPROPRIATE, BOARD CHAIRMAN. PART VI, LINES 15A 153: COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE COMPENSATION OF JSA Scheduke 0 {Form 990 or 2017 Loco DBQOBN H962 9/21/2018 3:26:48 PM 17-7F PAGE 35 Schedule 0 {Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2017 Page 2 Name of the organization Employer identificatlon number CTIA THE WIRELESS ASSOCIATION 52?1347628 CEO. THE COMMITTEE MEETS ANNUALLY AND CONSISTS OF UP TO SIX INDEPENDENT BOARD MEMBERS. CTIA ENGAGES AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT TO PROVIDE MARKET DATA FOR SIMILAR POSITIONS, ORGANIZATIONS AND INDUSTRY. THE DECISIONS OF THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE ARE CONTEMPORANEOUSLY SUBSTANTIATED BY THE APPROVAL OF MINUTES WITH THE TERMS OF THE COMPENSATION BEING DETAILED IN AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT. FOR EMPLOYEES OTHER THAN THE CEO, CTIA PERFORMS AN ANNUAL MARKET ANALYSIS TO DETERMINE IF COMPENSATION IS COMPARABLE TO SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS AND INDUSTRIES. PART VI, LINE 19: CTIA MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO ITS HOWEVER IT DOES NOT PROVIDE THIS INFORMATION TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. PART IX, LINE 11G NEAD DB DEVELOPMENT $5,997,222 TEST BED IMPLEMENTATION $806,642 SAS SPECTRUM DB DEV $248,202 CYBERSECURITY RESEARCH $997,535 TECH AND INFRASTRUCTURE $267,978 CERTIFICATION PROGRAM $523,368 INDUSTRY RELATED CONSULTANTS $2,294,222 JSA Schedule 0 {Form 990 or SQD-EZ) 2017 782281.00!) DBQOBN H962 9/21/2018 3:26:48 PM PAGE 36 Schedule 0 {Form 990 or QQO-EZ) 2017 Page 2 Name of the organization Employer identification number CTIA - THE WIRELESS ASSOCIATION 52-1347628 $11,135,169 PART XI, LINE 9: GAAP STRAIGHT LINE RENT ADJUSTMENT: $169,586; DEFERRED TAXES: $519,251 ATTACHMENT 1 FORM 990, PART LINE 1 MISSION WIRELESS ASSOCIATION IS AN INTERNATIONAL NONPROFIT MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION THAT REPRESENTS THE U.S. WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY, INCLUDING WIRELESS CARRIERS, THEIR SUPPLIERS, AND OTHER PROVIDERS AND MANUFACTURERS OF WIRELESS SERVICES AND PRODUCTS. CTIA ADVOCATES ON THEIR BEHALF BEFORE THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH, THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION, CONGRESS, AND STATE REGULATORY AND LEGISLATIVE BODIES. THE ASSOCIATION ALSO COORDINATES THE VOLUNTARY BEST PRACTICES, HOSTS EDUCATIONAL EVENTS THAT PROMOTE THE WIRELESS INDUSTRY AND THE LEADING WIRELESS TRADESHOW. ATTACHMENT 2 FORM 990, PART - PROGRAM SERVICE, LINE 4C THE ASSOCIATION ADMINISTERS THE COMMON SHORT CODES FOR THE WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY AND FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL MEMBERS OF THAT INDUSTRY. IN THAT CAPACITY, THE ASSOCIATION ADMINISTERS A CATALOG OF CSCS, ASSIGNS CSCS CONTAINED IN THE CATALOG TO VARIOUS PARTIES WISHING TO USE THOSE CODES, AND MAINTAINS A REGISTRY OF WHICH CSCS HAVE BEEN ASSIGNED AND FOR WHAT PURPOSES, AND WHICH CSCS ARE AVAILABLE FOR ASSIGNMENT. CSCS ARE ASSIGNED TO ADVERTISERS AND ADVERTISING AGENCIES, TELEVISION AND JSA Schadule' {For?i?n 990' or 2017 751223 1000 DBQOBN H962 9/21/2018 3:26:48 PM PAGE 37 Schedule 0 {Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2017 Page 2 Name of the organization Employer identification number CTIA THE WIRELESS ASSOCIATION 52?1347628 ATTACHMENT 2 RADIO PROGRAMS, DIRECT MARKETING AGENCIES, AND OTHER CONTENT PROVIDERS THAT WISH TO RECEIVE TEXT MESSAGES FROM, OR SEND TEXT MESSAGES TO, WIRELESS SUBSCRIBERS TO FACILITATE SUCH ACTIVITIES AS TELEVISION VOTING OR POLLING, INFORMATION REQUESTS, DIRECT RESPONSE MARKETING PROMOTIONS, WIRELESS ADVERTISING, AND CUSTOMER ENGAGEMENT. ATTACHMENT 3 FORM 990, PART LINE 4D OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES DESCRIPTION GRANTS EXPENSES REVENUE CERTIFICATIONS SEE SCHEDULE 0 TOTALS ATTACHMENT 4 990, PART COMPENSATION OF THE FIVE HIGHEST PAID IND. CONTRACTORS NAME AND ADDRESS DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES COMPENSATION WILKINSON BARKER KNAUER LLP LEGAL CONSULTANTS 2,724,196. 1800 STREET, NW WASHINGTON, DC 20036 WIRELESS MEDIA CONSULTING INC CONSULTANTS 1,811,225. 11781 LEE JACKSON MEMORIAL HIGHWAY FAIRFAX, VA 22033 WILEY REIN LLP LEGAL CONSULTANTS 947,946. 1776 STREET, NW WASHINGTON, DC 20006 UENO LLC CONSULTANTS 748,750. 1263 MISSION STREET, 3RD FLOOR SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94103 GIBSON DUNN CRUTCHER LLP LEGAL CONSULTANTS 825,907. P.O. BOX 840723 JSA Schedule 0 {Form 990 or 2017 7E1228 tone DBQOBN H962 9/21/2018 3:26:48 PM 17?7? PAGE 38 Schedule 0 (Form 990 or QQO-EZ) 2017 Page2 Name of the organization Employer Identification number CTIA - THE WIRELESS ASSOCIATION 52?1347628 ATTACHMENT 4 D) 990, PART COMPENSATION OF THE FIVE HIGHEST PAID IND. CONTRACTORS NAME AND ADDRESS DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES COMPENSATION LOS ANGELES, CA 90084-0723 JSA 7E1228 1.000 DBQOBN H962 9/21/2018 3:26:48 PM l7-7F Schedule 0 (Form 990 or 2017 PAGE 3 9 CTIA - THE WIRELESS ASSOCIATION 52?1347628 OMB No. 1545-0047 Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships orm 9' Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part lV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37. FAttach to Form 990. Department or the Treasury Internet Revenue Service Go to mm.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information. Name of the organization 9 Employer identi?cation numbe CTIA - THE WIRELESS ASSOCIATION 52?1347628 Identi?cation of Disregarded Entities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part EV, tine 33. {bi tel if) Name. address, and EIN {itapplicable} ofdisregarded entity Primary activity Legal domicile {state Total income Enact-year assets Direct controlling or foreign country} entity (1) CTIA INDEMNITY COMPANY LLC 26-1442352 1400 16TH STREET NW, STE 600 WASHINGTON, DC 20036 CAPTIVE INSUR DC 782,357. 13., 991,744. CTIA CTIA SPECTRUM CLEARINGHOUSE LLC 56*2615684 1400 16TH STREET NW, STE 600 WASHINGTON, DC 20036 INFO DC 111, 373. 388, 882. CTIA NEAD, LLC 47-4166803 1400 16TH STREET NW, STE 600 WASHINGTON, DC 20036? TECH SERVICE DC 7,188,539. 1, 953,570. CTIA (4) 911 LOCATION TECHNOLOGIES TEST BED, LLC 47?4 181373 1400 16TH STREET NW, STE 600 WASHINGTON, DC 20036 TECH SERVICE DC 1,467,195. 2,279,167. CTIA (5) RESOURCES CONSERVATION CENTER, LLC 52?1460393 1400 16TH STREET NW, STE 600 WASHINGTON, DC 20036 REAL ESTATE 0C 9,566,407. 62,737,015. CTIA (5) Identification of Reiated Tax-Exempt Organizations. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, because it had one or more rotated tax-exam pt organizations during the tax year. (di l0 . Name. address. and EEN of related organization Primary activity Legal domicile (state Exempt Code section Public charity status Direct controlling Section 5120303) or foreign country) (if section 501(c)(3)) entity Yes No THE WIRELESS FOUNDATION 1400 16TH STREET NW WASHINGTON: DC 39935 CHARITBL SUPT DC 12; II CTIA (32) 20?2404168 1400 16TH STREET NW WASHINGTON, DC 20036 GRASRTS ADVOC DC CTIA (3) CTIA - THE WIRELESS ASSOCIATION PAC 1400 16TH STREET NH WASHINGTON, DC 20036 PAC DC CTIA (4) CTIA - THE WIRELESS ASSOC CA PAC 455 CAPITOL MALL, STE 600 SACRAMENTO, CA 95314 PAC DC 52'; CTIA (5) (7) For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. Schedule (Form 990) 2017 JSA YE1307 1.000 DBQOBN H962 9/21/2018 3:26:48 PM PAGE 40 CTIA .. THE WIRELESS ASSOCIATION 52?1347628 Schedule (Form 990} 2017 Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part 1V, line 34, because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year. la} {bl to} (at {fl (9) Name, address. and EIN of Primary activity Legai Direct controlling Predomtnant Share of total Share of end?of- CodeV - UBI Generator Percentage related organization domicile entity roo?mgigteelgted. income year assets albws'om? amount in box 20 managing ownership (state or . excluded from of Schedule K??i partner? foreign tax under (Form 1065} country) sections 512 - 514) Page LAND. LLC (ll-2106041 1400 16TH ST NW WASHINGTON, DC REAL ESTATE RENT DC EXCLUDED 569,012. 10,101,702. 0. 50.0000 (2) (3) (4) (5) Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporatton or trust during the tax year. {bi (Cl id} if} {hi (it Name. address, and EM of related organization Primary activity Legal domicile Direct controtling Type of entity Share of total Share of Percentage Section (state or foreign entity [0 corp. corp, or trust} income end-of-year assets igi?g?g country} Yes] No (1) (2) (3) (.5) t5) Jsa Schedule (Form 990) 2017 7E1soe DBQOBN H962 9/21/2018 3:26:48 PM PAGE 41 CTIA - THE WIRELESS ASSOCIATION Schedule (Form 990) 2017 Transactions With Related Organizations. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part lV, line 34, 35b 52-1347628 or 36. Page 3 Note: Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts ll. ill. or IV of this schedule. 1 0530130.) x_E:o CL During the tax year, did the organization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related Receipt of interest, (ii) annuities. royalties, or {iv} rent from a controlled entity. Gift. grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s), Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) . Loans or loan guarantees by related organizationls) lav-ocunn-unnoqan Dividends from related organization(sPurchase of assets from related organization(s). Exchange of assets with related organization(sLease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s). Lease of facilities, equipment. or other assets from related organization(Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization{s) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s). Sharing of facilities. equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s). Reimbursement paid to related organization(s)forexpensesReimbursement paid by related organization[s)forexpenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s). Other transfer of cash or property from related no. organizations listed in Parts .IuII-vulcluvoltn-Ithe answer to any of the above IS "Yes "see the instructions for information on who must complete this line including covered relationships and transaction thresholds. la) Name of related organization Transaction Amount involved type (3-5) Method of determining amount involved MYWIRELESS . ORG 1,241,421. GAAP (2) THE WIRELESS FOUNDATION 13,242. GAAP (3i MYWI RELESS . ORG 193,669. GAAP (4) THE WIRELESS FOUNDATION 151,117. GAAP (5) MYWIRELESS . ORG 1, 039, 875 . GAAP (5) THE WIRELESS FOUN DAT ION 934 513 . GAA JSA 7E1309 2.000 DBQOBN H962 9/21/2018 3:26:48 PM 17-7F Schedule (Form 990) 2017 PAGE 4 2 CTEA - THE WIRELESS ASSOCIATION 52~1347628 Schedule (Form 990) 2017 Page 3 Transactions With Related Organizations. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36. Note: Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts ll. ill. or IV of this schedule. Yes No 1 During the tax year. did the organization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts ll?IV? Receipt of interest, (ii) annuities. royalties, or (iv) rent from a controlled entityGift, grant. or capital contribution to related organization(1?9 Gift. grant. or capital contribution from related organization(s) 1c Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) . . 1d noun-.ocsn-quoon-unno mnu'um Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(Purchase of assets from related organization(sMm: cn-ouo-o.uo-.-pnoa-qnun sq Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s). 1j Lease of facilities, equipment. or other assets from related organization(Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s). Sharing of facilities. equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) Sharing of paid employees with related organization(sReimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expensesReimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line. including covered relationships and transaction thresholds. lb} id} Name of related organization Transaction Amount involved Method of determining type amount involved 11' (1) THE WIRELESS FOUNDATION ll4,000. GAAP (2) (31 (4) an Schedule (Form 990) 201? 7E1309 2.000 DBQOBN H962 9/21/2018 3:26:48 PM PAGE 43 CTIA - THE WIRELESS ASSOCIATION Schedule (Form 990} 2017 Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, fine 37. 52-1347628 Page 4 Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships. activities (measured by total assets Name. address, and EIN of entity Primary activity Leg al domicile {state or {oreign country) unrelated, excluded (ii Yes No (kl Generator Percentage amount in box 20 managing or Schedule partner? ownetship (1) (2) (5) (5) (7) (3) {10) (11) (12) (33) (14) {15} {15) JSA 7E13101.000 DBQOBN H962 9/21/2018 3:26:48 PM 17-7}? Schedule (Form PAGE 4 4 990} 201? CTIA THE WIRELESS ASSOCIATION 52?1347628 Schedule {Form 990) 2017 Page 5 Supplemental information Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R. See instructions. Schedule (Form 990) 2017 7E15101.000 DBQOBN H962 9/21/2018 3:26:48 PM l7?7F PAGE 45