NEW YORK CITY CRAFT BREWERS GUILD

New York, NY · EIN 454799646 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE S41 · Community Improvement · Micro (<$100K) · nycbrewed.com

revenue

$94K

expenses

$140K

net assets

$52K

employees

—

mission · from form 990

To advocate for and promote awareness of local brewing members of the craft beer community

profile · synthesized from sources

Trade association representing over 45 craft breweries across New York City. Advocates for local brewers, promotes awareness of the city's craft beer community, and supports member growth through collaboration and events. Organizes initiatives such as the Safety Advocate program to ensure inclusive environments at gatherings. Founded as a 501(c)(6) nonprofit business league.

named programs · 1 · from sources

What they call their work

Safety Advocate Program

Volunteer-driven initiative providing trained advocates at Guild events to ensure safe and inclusive environments; developed in partnership with OutSmart NYC.

activities · 5 groups

What they do

Trade Association Advocacy & Compliance 2 activities
- Advocacy for local craft breweries
  
  Advocates for and promotes awareness of local brewing members within the craft beer community, supporting their growth, audience expansion, and business development in New York City.
- Membership network representation
  
  Represents a membership network of nearly 50 breweries in New York City as of January 2026, serving as a collective voice for the local craft brewing industry.
Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
- Hosting member meetings and events
  
  Hosts Guild meetings, collaborative sessions, and sponsored events with a commitment to inclusion and welcoming environments for people of all backgrounds.
Professional Job Board & Career Placement Services 1 activity
- Job board for member breweries
  
  Posts job openings from member breweries on its website to support workforce development and employment opportunities within the local craft brewing industry.
Industry and Community Recognition Awards 1 activity
- Recognition of allied members
  
  Recognizes allied members who contribute to the growth and support of the craft brewing community in New York City.
Community Safety and Conduct Enforcement 1 activity
- Safety Advocate program at events
  
  Implements a Safety Advocate program at events to ensure attendee safety and foster inclusive environments.

financials · form 990EZ · fy2024

revenue

Total revenue$94K

Contributions & grants$00%

Program service revenue$81K87%

Investment income$00%

Other revenue$0

expenses

Total expenses$140K

Program expenses—

Admin / overhead—

Fundraising—

Salaries & benefits$0

Grants paid out$0

balance sheet

Total assets$52K

Cash—

Investments—

Liabilities—

Net assets$52K

4 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue -29.2%

relationships · 23

Who they work with

Aaron Ford Consulting Partner — Allied member supporting the growth of the NYC craft brewing community.
Ann Reilly Partner — Point of contact for submitting and posting brewery job listings.
Brewery Boiler Solutions Partner — Allied member supporting the growth of the NYC craft brewing community.
Breww Partner — Allied member supporting the growth of the NYC craft brewing community.
CBIZ Advisors, LLC Partner — Allied member supporting the growth of the NYC craft brewing community.
Cowan, Liebowitz & Latman Partner — Allied member supporting the growth of the NYC craft brewing community.
DRF Consulting Partner — Allied member supporting the growth of the NYC craft brewing community.
GoTab Partner — Allied member supporting the growth of the NYC craft brewing community.
Hard Hat Cats Partner — Allied member supporting the growth of the NYC craft brewing community.
Hopsteiner Partner — Allied member supporting the growth of the NYC craft brewing community.
James F. Sutton Agency Partner — Allied member supporting the growth of the NYC craft brewing community.
Kushner Studios Partner — Allied member supporting the growth of the NYC craft brewing community.
OutSmart NYC Partner — Allied member supporting the growth of the NYC craft brewing community.
OutSmart NYC Partner — Provides training for the Guild's Safety Advocate program.
Peak Publicity Partner — Allied member supporting the growth of the NYC craft brewing community.
Raymond James Partner — Allied member supporting the growth of the NYC craft brewing community.
Resin CRM/ERP Partner — Allied member supporting the growth of the NYC craft brewing community.
Spot On Partner — Allied member supporting the growth of the NYC craft brewing community.
TLF Graphics Partner — Allied member supporting the growth of the NYC craft brewing community.
The Alcohol Professor Partner — Allied member supporting the growth of the NYC craft brewing community.
The Draught Shop Partner — Allied member supporting the growth of the NYC craft brewing community.
The Signature B&B Companies Partner — Allied member supporting the growth of the NYC craft brewing community.
WeVow Partner — Allied member supporting the growth of the NYC craft brewing community.

strategies · 2

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

Advocacy-Driven Industry Support

methodology: community-advocacy
By advocating for local breweries and promoting their visibility, the Guild strengthens the sustainability and growth of the craft beer community in New York City, because increased awareness leads to broader public support and economic resilience.
Inclusive Community Building Through Trained Advocates

methodology: trained_volunteer_advocates
By training volunteers as Safety Advocates, the Guild fosters safer and more inclusive events, because specialized volunteer roles promote a welcoming environment and reduce barriers to participation.