Wireless Infrastructure Association Foundation
The wia foundation is a nonprofit charitable and educational organization dedicated to advancing the wireless industry by encouraging and promoting education, research, and training programs. The wia foundation supports efforts to raise awareness about careers in the wireless and broadband industries and activities to enable a strong workforce necessary to achieve wia's mission of achieving connectivity everywhere.
Wireless Infrastructure Association Foundation at a glance
In short: Wireless Infrastructure Association Foundation gave $19K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $19K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $18,750
- +15.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $18,750
- +130.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $18,750
- Total assets
- $864,637
- +13.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Wireless Infrastructure Association Foundation
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Wireless Infrastructure Association Foundation
Interested Organizations Application / WIA Foundation Support
Wireless Infrastructure Association Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling (quarterly review)
Telecom Trailblazers Initiative
Wireless Infrastructure Association Foundation
Amount
$150,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Wireless Futures Program
Wireless Infrastructure Association Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Wireless Infrastructure Association Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ignite Worldwide ($19K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 4 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2023) to $430K (2020). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $19K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ignite Worldwide Mountlake Terrace, WA | Corporate Partnership Contribution | $18,750 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $864,637 | $53,833 | $41,699 | $18,750 | 1 | $13,884 |
| 2023 | $761,275 | $179,679 | $35,732 | $16,250 | 2 | $-6,988 |
| 2022 | $564,103 | $99,437 | $7,148 | — | — | $3,412 |
| 2021 | $510,314 | $165,229 | $56,392 | — | — | $10,483 |
| 2020 | $387,443 | $71,170 | $434,890 | $430,000 | 1 | $10,144 |
About Wireless Infrastructure Association Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Wireless Infrastructure Association Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Arlington, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $865K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $19K. Net investment income was $14K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Wireless Infrastructure Association Foundation is led by Patrick Halley, President since 2023 (on filings since 2022); none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Patrick Halley
President
President of Wia → President, 2023
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Jo Smauel
Chair
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alex Gellman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Kane
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Blair Crawford
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lynne Hopkins
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: David Weismann (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Jay A. Brown (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Jeffery Stoops (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Jonathan Adelstein (2020–2022) — President of Wia
- Former: Jeffrey Stoops (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Wireless Infrastructure Association Foundation
How much does Wireless Infrastructure Association Foundation give each year?
Wireless Infrastructure Association Foundation gave $19K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $16K across 2 grants.
How large is Wireless Infrastructure Association Foundation?
Wireless Infrastructure Association Foundation reported $865K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $54K.
What is Wireless Infrastructure Association Foundation?
Wireless Infrastructure Association Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Arlington, VA. It holds $865K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Wireless Infrastructure Association Foundation operate?
Wireless Infrastructure Association Foundation has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Virginia, Washington.
What is Wireless Infrastructure Association Foundation's EIN?
Wireless Infrastructure Association Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1551099. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 8, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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