Civic Intelligence

Multefire Alliance

990 • Fiscal year 2022 • EIN 47-5483637

Jan 01, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022 • Filed on Nov 13, 2023

Organization Profilewww.multefire.org
5177 Brandin CourtFremont, CA 94538

(510) 492-4029

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

37th percentile

0.08x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 37% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Liabilities / Revenue

66th percentile

0.33x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 66% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Net Margin

3rd percentile

-47%

Higher net margin than 3% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Top Officer Pay

26th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 26% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2022 filings • 501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Asset Growth

10th percentile

-17%

Faster asset growth than 10% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Revenue Growth

22nd percentile

-5.9%

Faster revenue growth than 22% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets37th percentile

Assets

Down

$2,067,420

Down $421,877 (-17%) from 2021

Net Assets

Down

$1,901,760

Down $233,749 (-11%) from 2021

Liabilities

Down

$165,660

Down $188,128 (-53%) from 2021

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue66th percentileNet Margin3rd percentile

Revenue

Down

$504,197

Down $31,764 (-5.9%) from 2021

Expenses

Up

$740,277

Up $196,108 (+36%) from 2021

Net Income

Down

-$236,080

Down $227,872 (-2776%) from 2021

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth10th percentile

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2016: $565,742Liabilities 2016: $86,535Net Assets 2016: $479,2072016Assets 2017: $1,503,465Liabilities 2017: $284,828Net Assets 2017: $1,218,6372017Assets 2018: $1,990,601Liabilities 2018: $295,337Net Assets 2018: $1,695,2642018Assets 2019: $2,185,446Liabilities 2019: $54,242Net Assets 2019: $2,131,2042019Assets 2020: $2,563,974Liabilities 2020: $420,257Net Assets 2020: $2,143,7172020Assets 2021: $2,489,297Liabilities 2021: $353,788Net Assets 2021: $2,135,5092021Assets 2022: $2,067,420Liabilities 2022: $165,660Net Assets 2022: $1,901,7602022Assets 2023: $1,571,750Liabilities 2023: $7,754Net Assets 2023: $1,563,9962023Assets 2024: $1,145,195Liabilities 2024: $25,542Net Assets 2024: $1,119,6532024

Highlighted filing

2022

Assets$2,067,420
Liabilities$165,660
Net Assets$1,901,760
Open 2022 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth22nd percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2016: $1,068,125Expenses 2016: $588,918Net Income 2016: $479,2072016Revenue 2017: $1,482,544Expenses 2017: $743,114Net Income 2017: $739,4302017Revenue 2018: $1,380,397Expenses 2018: $903,770Net Income 2018: $476,6272018Revenue 2019: $1,266,329Expenses 2019: $830,389Net Income 2019: $435,9402019Revenue 2020: $701,845Expenses 2020: $689,332Net Income 2020: $12,5132020Revenue 2021: $535,961Expenses 2021: $544,169Net Income 2021: -$8,2082021Revenue 2022: $504,197Expenses 2022: $740,277Net Income 2022: -$236,0802022Revenue 2023: $369,873Expenses 2023: $707,637Net Income 2023: -$337,7642023Revenue 2024: $45,225Expenses 2024: $489,568Net Income 2024: -$444,3432024

Highlighted filing

2022

Revenue$504,197
Expenses$740,277
Net Income-$236,080
Open 2022 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022
Signed
Nov 13, 2023
Return Version
2022v5.0
Gross Receipts
$504,197
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To promote LTE-based technology for small cells operating in unlicensed & shared spectrum.

MFA is an international organization that is championing the global industry adoption of private networks using MFA-defined MulteFire specifications for LTE and Uni5G Technology Blueprints for 5G.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$1,750,219$1,508,176▼ $242,043
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$636,387$428,784▼ $207,603
Intangible Assets$57,921$83,419▲ $25,498
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$44,484$40,329▼ $4,155
Accounts Receivable$286$6,712▲ $6,426
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Total Assets$2,489,297$2,067,420▼ $421,877
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$300,000$125,000▼ $175,000
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$53,788$40,660▼ $13,128
Total Liabilities$353,788$165,660▼ $188,128
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$2,135,509$1,901,760▼ $233,749
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$2,135,509$1,901,760▼ $233,749
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$2,489,297$2,067,420▼ $421,877
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay26th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Stephan LitjensChairman
Mazen ChmaytelliPresident
Ed TiedemannDirector
Geng WuDirector
Gosta LemneDirector
Said TateshDirector
Julianne FitzpatrickExecutive Director
Outi NiemiSecretary
Tatiana StolyarenkovaTreasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Nereus Worldwide PRMarketing and PR3855 SW 153rd Dr, Beaverton, OR 97003$481,006
Association Management SolutionsManagement5177 Brandin Ct, Fremont, CA 94538$132,671
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$0
Program Service Revenue
$487,000
Investment Income
$17,113
Other Revenue
$84
Change in Net Assets
$-236,080

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$504,197
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$504,197
Total Revenue per Form 990
$504,197
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$740,277
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
Fees for Services Other---$300,543
Conferences and Meetings---$148,204
Fees for Services Management---$132,671
Travel---$54,525
Other Expenses---$12,011
Fees for Services Accounting---$6,250
Fees for Services Legal---$6,100
Information Technology---$5,200
Office Expenses---$4,064
Depreciation Depletion---$3,827
Insurance---$2,703
Advertising---$179
Total Functional Expenses$0$0$0$740,277

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$740,277
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$740,277
Total Expenses per Form 990$740,277
International Activity

International Summary

Employees
1
Spending
$98,976

International Compliance

Activity in boycott countries
No
Foreign corporation ownership
No
Foreign partnership interest
No
Interest in foreign trust
No
Passive foreign investment company interest
No
Transfers to foreign corporations
No

International Activities

RegionActivityServicesOfficesEmployeesSpending
EuropeProgram servicesExhibits, Tour, Panel Pres.00$84,500
Middle East and North AfricaProgram servicesExhibit00$8,300
EuropeProgram servicesIT and certification01$6,176
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
In-house lobbying only
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
Yes
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Audit committee
No
Backup withholding compliance
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
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
Yes

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 3

“Management duties are delegated to Association Management Solutions pursuant to a written management agreement.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6

“MulteFire Alliance currently has three classes of membership: Sponsor Members, Non-Profit Sponsor Members, and Full Members. There are four additional classes of non-voting participants: Adopter, Authorized Test Lab, and Advisor.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 8B

“No committee has the authority to act on behalf of the governing body.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“The 990 is reviewed by the contracted management firm.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization's documents are available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Multefire Alliance
EIN
47-5483637
Phone
5104924029
Address
5177 Brandin Court, Fremont, CA 94538

Signing Officer

Name
Julianne Fitzpatrick
Title
Executive Director
Signed
2023-11-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Stephan Litjens
Formed
2015
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
8
Employees
0
Volunteers
236

Preparer

Firm
John Waddell & Co CPAs
Address
3416 American River Drive A, Sacramento, CA 95864
Preparer
Deborah F Ask CPA
Phone
9164882460
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D

“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: MFA launched a PR campaign to promote the release of Uni5 that included press/analyst outreach, promotion on social media/blogs, and other content creation including white papers and participation at 8 domestic and international trade shows in 2022.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: MFA launched a PR campaign to promote the release of Uni5 that included press/analyst outreach, promotion on social media/blogs, and other content creation including white papers and participation at 8 domestic and international trade shows in 2022.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Management duties are delegated to Association Management Solutions pursuant to a written management agreement.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2MulteFire Alliance currently has three classes of membership: Sponsor Members, Non-Profit Sponsor Members, and Full Members. There are four additional classes of non-voting participants: Adopter, Authorized Test Lab, and Advisor.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3No committee has the authority to act on behalf of the governing body.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4The 990 is reviewed by the contracted management firm.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5The organization's documents are available upon request.
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Filings

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2022 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$2,067,420
Liabilities
$165,660
Net assets
$1,901,760
Revenue
$504,197
Expenses
$740,277
Net income
-$236,080
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.15$0.03$1.12$0.05$0.49$0.44
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.57$0.01$1.56$0.37$0.71$0.34
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.07$0.17$1.90$0.50$0.74$0.24
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.49$0.35$2.14$0.54$0.54$0.01
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.56$0.42$2.14$0.70$0.69$0.01
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.19$0.05$2.13$1.27$0.83$0.44
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.99$0.30$1.70$1.38$0.90$0.48
2017Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.50$0.28$1.22$1.48$0.74$0.74
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.57$0.09$0.48$1.07$0.59$0.48
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