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COLUMBIA BARTENDING AGENCY INCORPORATED
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 810911852 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE B60 · Education · Small ($100K-$1M) · columbiabartending.com
revenue
$218K
expenses
$205K
net assets
$86K
employees
19
program ratio
96%
mission · from form 990

COLUMBIA BARTENDING AGENCY'S MIXOLOGY CLASSES PROVIDE MORE THAN 500 STUDENTS EVERY YEAR WITH HANDS-ON TRAINING OF APPLICABLE MIXOLOGY KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS. STUDENTS ENROLL IN 10-HOURS WORTH OF CLASS SESSIONS GEARED TO PREPARE THEM FOR WORK INVOLVING THE SAFE AND LEGAL SERVICE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES.

profile · synthesized from sources

Columbia Bartending Agency provides hands-on mixology training to over 500 students annually through its mixology studio, preparing them with practical skills for the legal and safe service of alcoholic beverages. The organization also connects event hosts with trained student bartenders from Columbia University. Programs are open to the public and emphasize real alcohol use in instruction.

named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

Columbia Bartending Agency
Service connecting trained Columbia University student bartenders with private and corporate events across New York City. Bartenders are TIPS-certified and available for events of all sizes.
Mixology Studio
Hands-on mixology training sessions for students, covering classic and modern cocktails, responsible alcohol service, and bar techniques using real alcohol. Sessions last 5 weeks or are offered in accelerated formats.
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Student Career Readiness and Internship Placement 1 activity
    • Facilitates student employment and professional development
      Provides a pathway for current Columbia and Barnard students to join the agency as independent contractors, offering practical bartending experience and professional development opportunities through event staffing and training roles.
  • Culinary Workforce Training Programs 1 activity
    • Offers student-led mixology instruction and capacity building
      Trains aspiring bartenders through mixology studio sessions led by current and former students, fostering peer-to-peer learning and leadership. Former participants are employed as mixology guides, delivering instruction informed by their lived experience in the program.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Delivers mixology training and education programs
      Provides structured mixology workshops and year-round studio sessions that teach cocktail mixing techniques, spirit education, bottle handling, speed-pouring, and responsible alcohol service using real alcohol. Programs include a 5-week standard course or accelerated options, combining discussion and hands-on practice, culminating in a certificate of completion for high performers.
    • Provides bartender staffing for events
      Offers professional bartending services staffed by TIPS-certified Columbia University students for a variety of events including birthdays, weddings, corporate functions, galas, reunions, and gallery openings across New York City. Services are available on both scheduled and same-day basis, with hourly rates starting at $35 and higher rates for last-minute or holiday events.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$218K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$218K
expenses
Total expenses$205K
Program expenses96%
Admin / overhead4%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$79K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$86K
Cash$86K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$86K
Liquid reserves5.0 mo
3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue -8.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 5
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
CHARLOTTE DAVIS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 10 $7K
ERIN GOLDENBERG SCHOOL MANAGER 9 $6K
DIEGO ANTONIO PLAZA HOMISTON FINANCE DIRECTOR 6 $3K
REID HU AGENCY MANAGER 10 $2K
EMILY SHAMI SHER FULL STACK DEVELOPER 5 $127
board members · 5
  • DENISE LOPEZ-SOUTHWOOD — SECRETARY OF THE BOARD
  • DOUGLAS BIENSTOCK — TREASURER OF THE BOARD
  • GEORGE MURPHY — BOARD MEMBER
  • MARCO BALESTRI — BOARD MEMBER
  • RICHARD WITTEN — PRESIDENT, CHAIR OF THE BOARD
relationships · 8

Who they work with

  • Barnard College Government — Agency is associated with but does not employ bartenders on behalf of Barnard College.
  • Barnard College Partner — Eligible students from Barnard College may join the Agency as independent contractors
  • Columbia University Government — Agency is associated with but does not employ bartenders on behalf of Columbia University.
  • Columbia University Network — Bartenders are recruited exclusively from current undergraduate and graduate students at Columbia University.
  • Columbia University Network — Based at Columbia University and composed of its students.
  • Columbia University Network — Offers mixology sessions open to Columbia students and references them in discount eligibility.
  • Columbia University Partner — Collaborates with Columbia University students who teach studio sessions
  • Columbia University Partner — Source of student bartenders who are current students at the university.
strategies · 2

How they approach the work

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  • Peer-Led Experiential Training Model
    methodology: peer-led_experiential_training
    By using peer-led instruction and real alcohol in training, the agency improves skill acquisition and engagement because relatable instructors and sensory experience deepen learning and retention.
  • Practical Skills and Compliance Training
    methodology: practical_skills_training
    By combining hands-on mixology practice with regulatory compliance education, the program prepares individuals for employment because practical skills and legal knowledge are jointly essential for professional bartending.