Wine & Spirits Wholesalers Of America Inc is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1944. According to its NTEE Classification (B01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Wine & Spirits Wholesalers Of America Inc employed 25 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wine & Spirits Wholesalers Of America Inc is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Wine & Spirits Wholesalers Of America Inc generated $8.6m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $7.9m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.8%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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ADVANCING THE INTERESTS OF WINE AND SPIRITS WHOLESALERS TO FACILITATE THE SUCCESS OF ITS MEMBERS AND THE ALCOHOL INDUSTRY. THE GOAL OF THE ASSOCIATION IS TO PROMOTE A RESPONSIBLE, ACCOUNTABLE AND CONSUMER-FRIENDLY SYSTEM OF DISTRIBUTION WHILE DELIVERING SIGNIFICANT VALUE TO ITS MEMBERS AND THE INDUSTRY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS: THE ASSOCIATION'S GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT ADVOCATES SOUND AND EQUITABLE LEGISLATIVE MEASURES TO IMPROVE THE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH WINE AND SPIRITS ARE SOLD AND DISTRIBUTED.
MEETINGS AND EVENTS: MEETINGS AND EVENTS ARE HELD EACH YEAR TO ENCOURAGE GROWTH OF WHOLESALERS AND THE ALCOHOL INDUSTRY, PROMOTE THE VALUE OF WHOLESALERS, EDUCATE THE INDUSTRY ON A NUMBER OF IMPORTANT TOPICS, AND PROMOTE SOCIAL INITIATIVES SUCH AS RESPONSIBLE DRINKING AND DEI.
PUBLIC AFFAIRS: THE ASSOCIATION'S COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT WORKS TO COMMUNICATE THE VALUE OF ALCOHOL WHOLESALERS AND IMPORTANCE OF A STRONG ALCOHOL SUPPLY CHAIN. IT ALSO PROMOTES RESPONSIBILITY, AS WELL AS THE ASSOCIATION'S POSITIONS ON ISSUES, PROGRAMS, EXPERTISE, AND SERVICES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Michelle Korsmo President & CEO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $929,125 |
Dawson Hobbs Executive Vice President | Officer | 40 | $288,000 |
Joanne Moak Evp And General Counsel | 40 | $277,500 | |
Michael Bilello Executive Vice President | 40 | $276,500 | |
Arianne Massey Senior Vice President | 40 | $254,500 | |
Jacob E Hegeman Vice President | 40 | $220,000 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Vermont Information Processing Inc Data Management Services | 12/30/21 | $291,500 |
Cornerstone Government Affairs Gov't Relations Consulting | 12/30/21 | $120,000 |
Bruning Law Group Gov't Relations Consulting | 12/30/21 | $184,366 |
Thorn Run Gov't Relations Consulting | 12/30/21 | $120,000 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $458,145 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $458,145 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $7,472,897 |
Investment income | $372,811 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $32,667 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $182,640 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $8,637,291 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,288,956 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $2,986,901 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $239,451 |
Other employee benefits | $271,024 |
Payroll taxes | $282,586 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $166,939 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $111,696 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $37,072 |
Fees for services: Other | $953,883 |
Advertising and promotion | $55,543 |
Office expenses | $102,186 |
Information technology | $54,493 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $467,232 |
Travel | $111,743 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $300,140 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $126,074 |
Insurance | $32,200 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $7,860,434 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,054,187 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,863,092 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $60,732 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $119,098 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $649,563 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $6,328,260 |
Investments—other securities | $2,651,165 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $4,398,118 |
Total assets | $19,124,215 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,164,085 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $1,877,348 |
Total liabilities | $3,041,433 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $16,082,782 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $19,124,215 |
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