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Gsma Ventures LLC

990 • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 38-4206894

Jan 01, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024 • Filed on May 15, 2025

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165 Ottley Drive NE Suite 203Atlanta, GA 30324

(207) 356-0600

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

98th percentile

1.40x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 98% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)6 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

100th percentile

362.03x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 100% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)6 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

1st percentile

-10132%

Higher net margin than 1% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)6 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

100th percentile

$1,865,095

Higher top officer pay than 100% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 85086.5% of source-year revenue.

2024 filings • 501(c)6 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

95th percentile

65%

Faster asset growth than 95% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)6 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

100th percentile

4998%

Faster revenue growth than 100% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)6 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Assets

Up

$567,138

Up $223,741 (+65%) from 2023

Net Assets

-$226,428

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

Up

$793,566

Up $445,822 (+128%) from 2023

Revenue

Up

$2,192

Up $2,149 (+4998%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$224,281

Up $219,969 (+5101%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$222,089

Down $217,820 (-5102%) from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KAssets 2022: $1Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $02022Assets 2023: $343,397Liabilities 2023: $347,7442023Assets 2024: $567,138Liabilities 2024: $793,566Net Assets 2024: -$226,4282024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$567,138
Liabilities$793,566
Net Assets-$226,428

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$400K$200K$0-$200K-$400KRevenue 2022: $0Expenses 2022: $0Net Income 2022: $02022Revenue 2023: $43Expenses 2023: $4,312Net Income 2023: -$4,2692023Revenue 2024: $2,192Expenses 2024: $224,281Net Income 2024: -$222,0892024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$2,192
Expenses$224,281
Net Income-$222,089
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
May 15, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.1
Gross Receipts
$2,192
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

GSMA IP LLC's mission will be to own or manage certain of the intellectual property assets of the GSM Association and its subsidiaries in furtherance of its tax-exempt purpose and the tax-exempt purposes of these entities.

To hold, manage and license the intellectual property rights associated with the business operated by gsma ltd and gsma services llc, including the gsma brand.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$343,397$329,459▼ $13,938
Intangible Assets$0$237,679▲ $237,679
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$0$0→ $0
Accounts Receivable$0$0→ $0
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net$0$0→ $0
Pledges and Grants Receivable$0$0→ $0
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn$0$0→ $0
Receivables From Officers Etc$0$0→ $0
Investments Other Securities$0$0→ $0
Investments Program Related$0$0→ $0
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$0$0→ $0
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$0$0→ $0
Pd in Cap Srpls Land Bldg Eqp Fund$0$0→ $0
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds$0$0→ $0
Inventories for Sale or Use$0$0→ $0
Loans From Officers Directors$0$0→ $0
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$0$0→ $0
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$-4,347$-226,428▼ $222,081
Total Assets$343,397$567,138▲ $223,741
Other Assets Total$0$0→ $0
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$345,755$755,629▲ $409,874
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$1,989$37,937▲ $35,948
Grants Payable$0$0→ $0
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$0$0→ $0
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$0$0→ $0
Deferred Revenue$0$0→ $0
Escrow Account Liability$0$0→ $0
Tax Exempt Bond Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Total Liabilities$347,744$793,566▲ $445,822
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$-4,347$-226,428▼ $222,081
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$343,397$567,138▲ $223,741
Compensation and Service Providers

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
John HoffmanManager and CEO
Louise EasterbrookManager and CFO
Monique CormierManager and Secretary
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$0
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$2,192
Change in Net Assets
$-222,089

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$2,192
Other Revenue Adjustments
$2,192
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$0
Total Revenue per Form 990
$2,192
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$224,281
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Depreciation Depletion---$177,999
Fees for Services Management---$31,208
Fees for Services Legal---$13,522
Other Expenses---$1,552
Total Functional Expenses$0$0$0$224,281

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$224,281
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$224,281
Total Expenses per Form 990$224,281
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$0
Fundraising Gross Income$0
Gaming Direct Expenses$0
Gaming Gross Income$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$0$0→ $0
Receivables from Disqualified Persons$0$0→ $0
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$0$0→ $0
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Intercompany$755,629
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
Yes
Key decisions subject to board approval
Yes
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Part VI, Line 6

The Company is a nonprofit limited liability company formed under Delaware law. Its sole member is the GSM Association, acting through its United States branch office.

Part VI, Line 7

The sole member of the company appoints all of the members of the Board of Directors.

Part VI, Line 7B

The Company's annual operating budget is subject to approval of the sole member.

Part VI, Line 11B

The 990 is reviewed by senior members of the management team.

Part VI, Line 12C

Managers and officers are required to execute annual written certifications of compliance with the conflict of interest policy. Any exceptions must be disclosed and reviewed by the organization. The managers and officers have certified their compliance with the policy for this tax year.

Part VI, Line 15A & B

The sole member's human resources staff performs benchmarking studies to determine all officer compensation packages. These studies utilize external data on each element of the packages including base salary, incentive compensation, and benefit programs. The sole member's ceo approved the compensations package for the organization's ceo and other officers with the concurrence of the governing body (e.g. Board of directors).

Part VI, Line 19

The company maintains public disclosure copies of its governing documents and financial statements at its principal office. These copies are available upon a written or in-person request for access.

Part VII

Compensation reported for officers listed in part vii are paid by the gsm association (fein: 98-0506316) and gsma ltd. (fein 20-4991061).

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
GSMA Ventures LLC
EIN
38-4206894
In Care Of
% OONAGH STEIN
Address
165 OTTLEY DRIVE NE SUITE 203, ATLANTA, GA 30324

Signing Officer

Name
Louise Easterbrook
Title
CFO
Phone
6787642122
Signed
2025-05-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Louise Easterbrook
Formed
2022
Legal Domicile
De
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
0
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Smith & Howard Advisory LLC
Address
271 17TH STREET NW SUITE 2100, ATLANTA, GA 30363
Preparer
Marc a Azar
Phone
4048746244
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Part I

Phone Number: (678) 281-6600 GSMA Ventures's financial statements are presented in British Pounds. The amounts reported on Part X of the Form 990 were converted from British Pounds to US Dollars using the conversion rate at 12/31/24 of 1.2640 USD per GBP. The amounts reported on Part VIII and Part IX of the Form 990 were converted from British Pounds to US Dollars using the average conversion rate for the calendar year ended 12/31/24 of 1.2778 USD per GBP. The foreign currency conversion results in an adjusting item to the organization's change in net assets for the period, which is reported on Form 990, Part XI, line 9. The financial statements were compiled following international financial reporting standards and received an unqualified audit opinion.

Part XI, Line 9

Foreign currency conversion adjustment: $8

Part XII, Line 1

GSMA Ventures LLC'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (AND THUS THE FORM 990) HAVE BEEN PREPARED UNDER THE HISTORICAL COST CONVENTION.

Financial Statement Notes

Sch D, Part X, Line 2

The current income tax charge is calculated on the basis of the tax laws enacted or substantively enacted at the balance sheet date in the countries where the Group operates and generates taxable income. Management periodically evaluates positions taken in tax returns with respect to situations in which applicable tax legislation is subject to interpretation and establishes provisions, where appropriate, on the basis of the amount expected to be paid to the tax authorities.

Sch D, Part XI, Line 4B

2,192 - Foreign Exchange expense per Financials

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The current income tax charge is calculated on the basis of the tax laws enacted or substantively enacted at the balance sheet date in the countries where the Group operates and generates taxable income. Management periodically evaluates positions taken in tax returns with respect to situations in which applicable tax legislation is subject to interpretation and establishes provisions, where appropriate, on the basis of the amount expected to be paid to the tax authorities.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Phone Number: (678) 281-6600 GSMA Ventures's financial statements are presented in British Pounds. The amounts reported on Part X of the Form 990 were converted from British Pounds to US Dollars using the conversion rate at 12/31/24 of 1.2640 USD per GBP. The amounts reported on Part VIII and Part IX of the Form 990 were converted from British Pounds to US Dollars using the average conversion rate for the calendar year ended 12/31/24 of 1.2778 USD per GBP. The foreign currency conversion results in an adjusting item to the organization's change in net assets for the period, which is reported on Form 990, Part XI, line 9. The financial statements were compiled following international financial reporting standards and received an unqualified audit opinion.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The Company is a nonprofit limited liability company formed under Delaware law. Its sole member is the GSM Association, acting through its United States branch office.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The sole member of the company appoints all of the members of the Board of Directors.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3The Company's annual operating budget is subject to approval of the sole member.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4The 990 is reviewed by senior members of the management team.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5Managers and officers are required to execute annual written certifications of compliance with the conflict of interest policy. Any exceptions must be disclosed and reviewed by the organization. The managers and officers have certified their compliance with the policy for this tax year.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6THE SOLE MEMBER'S HUMAN RESOURCES STAFF PERFORMS BENCHMARKING STUDIES TO DETERMINE ALL OFFICER COMPENSATION PACKAGES. THESE STUDIES UTILIZE EXTERNAL DATA ON EACH ELEMENT OF THE PACKAGES INCLUDING BASE SALARY, INCENTIVE COMPENSATION, AND BENEFIT PROGRAMS. THE SOLE MEMBER'S CEO APPROVED THE COMPENSATIONS PACKAGE FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S CEO AND OTHER OFFICERS WITH THE CONCURRENCE OF THE GOVERNING BODY (E.G. BOARD OF DIRECTORS).
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt7The company maintains public disclosure copies of its governing documents and financial statements at its principal office. These copies are available upon a written or in-person request for access.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt8COMPENSATION REPORTED FOR OFFICERS LISTED IN PART VII ARE PAID BY THE GSM ASSOCIATION (FEIN: 98-0506316) AND GSMA LTD. (FEIN 20-4991061).
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt9FOREIGN CURRENCY CONVERSION ADJUSTMENT: $8
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt10GSMA Ventures LLC'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (AND THUS THE FORM 990) HAVE BEEN PREPARED UNDER THE HISTORICAL COST CONVENTION.
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