Wireless Infrastructure Association
To drive growth and innovation in broadband connectivity through responsible deployment of wireless infrastructure.
Wireless Infrastructure Association at a glance
In short: Wireless Infrastructure Association gave $22K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $22,430
- +57.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,215
- +57.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $11,215
- Total assets
- $8,957,246
- -10.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Georgia (67% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Wireless Infrastructure Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was GSMA Ltd ($15K). Together the top 2 received $22K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2023) to $22K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $22K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| GSMA Ltd Atlanta, GA | Event Sponsorship | $15,000 |
| FCBA Washington, DC | Event Sponsorship | $7,430 |
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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 | $8,957,246 | $16,080,821 | $16,018,868 | $22,430 | 2 | $237,694 |
| 2023 | $9,993,233 | $16,972,654 | $16,498,791 | $14,250 | 2 | $167,834 |
| 2022 | $8,182,726 | $15,598,046 | $15,071,128 | — | — | $4,344 |
| 2021 | $5,735,220 | $13,503,985 | $12,651,574 | — | — | $9,661 |
| 2020 | $4,842,371 | $9,759,021 | $9,580,008 | — | — | $18,474 |
About Wireless Infrastructure Association
Based on IRS filings
Wireless Infrastructure Association is a public charity, based in Arlington, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $9.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $22K. Net investment income was $238K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Wireless Infrastructure Association is led by Patrick Halley, President & CEO on every filing since 2022; 9 of 20 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Patrick Halley
President & CEO
On filings since 2022
38 hrs/week
$327K (2022) → $1.2M (2024)
Alex Gellman
Chairman
Treasurer → Vice Chairman, 2021
Vice Chairman → Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ed Farscht
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Todd Boyer
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dagan Kasavana
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Kane
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brendan Cavanagh
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bud Noel
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Agresta
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Lazuka
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Kavanagh
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marta Sokol
Chief Financial Officer
Vice President, Finance & Administration → Chief Financial Officer, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$200K (2020) → $331K (2024)
Tim House
Executive Vice President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$358K (2020) → $550K (2024)
Tracy Ford
Vice President & Member Services
Executive Director & Member Services → Vice President & Member Services, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$127K (2020) → $178K (2024)
Jason R. Nelson
Vice President, Partnerships & Development
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$167K (2021) → $253K (2024)
Amelia De Jesus
Vice President & Workforce Solutions
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$202K (2023) → $265K (2024)
Debra Bennett
Vice President & Apprenticeship
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$202K (2023) → $251K (2024)
Michael Saperstein
Senior Vice President of Government Affairs & Cso
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$308K (2023) → $408K (2024)
Karmen Rajamani
Vice President & Government Affairs
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$210K (2024)
Steve Vondran
Secretary
Director → Treasurer, 2021
Treasurer → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (19)
- Former: David Weismann (2020–2023) — Director -
- Former: Jay A. Brown (2020–2023) — Director -
- Former: Jeff Stoops (2021–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Len Forkas (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Rikin Thakker (2021–2023) — Chief Technology Officer
- Former: Cathy Piche (2023) — Director -
- Former: Chris Levendos (2023) — Director
- Former: Sarah Channon (2023) — Director, Sales & Business Development
- Former: Jonathan Adelstein (2020–2022) — President & CEO
- Former: Matthew Mandel (2020–2022) — Vice President & Government Affairs
- Former: Brent Weil Vp (2022) — Workforce Development
- Former: Hayley Dodds Dir Sales (2022) — Business Development
- Former: Jeffery Stoops (2022) — Chairman
- Former: Arturo Chang (2020–2021) — Director & Senior Counsel State Govt Affairs
- Former: Thomas Murray (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Brent Weil (2021) — Vice President & Workforce Development
- Former: Don Andrew (2020) — Vice President of Frequency Coordination
- Former: Jeffrey Stoops (2020) — Vice Chairman
- Former: Kelsey V. Trundle (2020) — Director Tec
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $1.2M, to Patrick Halley (President & CEO). 9 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Wireless Infrastructure Association
How much does Wireless Infrastructure Association give each year?
Wireless Infrastructure Association gave $22K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $14K across 2 grants.
How large is Wireless Infrastructure Association?
Wireless Infrastructure Association reported $9.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $16.1M.
Where does Wireless Infrastructure Association operate?
Wireless Infrastructure Association has awarded grants in Colorado, District of Columbia, Georgia.
What is Wireless Infrastructure Association's EIN?
Wireless Infrastructure Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1739521. 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 5, 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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