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NEW YORK STATE BEER WHOLESALERS ASSOCIATION INC
ALBANY, NY · EIN 131101553 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Small ($100K-$1M) · nybeer.org
revenue
$754K
expenses
$581K
net assets
$3.1M
employees
1
program ratio
100%
mission · from form 990

PROVIDE MEMBERS EDUCATIONAL AND INFORMATIONAL SERVICES REGARDING ISSUES AFFECTING THE BEER WHOLESALE INDUSTY AND REPRESENT THE INTERESTS OF THE INDUSTRY TO THE NYS LEGISLATURE.

profile · synthesized from sources

The New York State Beer Wholesalers Association represents and advocates for beer distributors across New York State, supporting a regulated three-tier distribution system. It works to protect the interests of its member distributors before state and local government, promotes responsible consumption, and highlights the economic and regulatory benefits of the current alcohol distribution model. The association also provides educational resources and scholarships, emphasizing the role of family-owned businesses in local communities.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $0
    SUBSCRIBING PARTICIPANTS WHO RECEIVE THE SAME BULLETINS AND NEWSLETTERS GIVEN TO ASSOCIATION MEMBERS.
named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Alcohol Responsibility Initiatives
Supports and promotes programs focused on responsible consumption, underage drinking prevention, and industry accountability through partnerships with national organizations.
College Scholarship Program
Offers an annual $1,000 scholarship to New York State high school seniors pursuing studies in Hospitality and Tourism Management at a New York college.
Three-Tier System Education
Provides information and advocacy around the state-based three-tier alcohol distribution system, emphasizing its regulatory, economic, and consumer benefits.
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • Trade Association Advocacy & Compliance 1 activity
    • Advocacy for state-based alcohol regulation and industry interests
      Advocates before local, state, and national governments for state-based alcohol regulation through the three-tier system, promoting balanced market conditions, regulatory oversight, tax collection, temperance, and responsible marketing practices. Represents 36 member distributors across all legislative districts in New York State.
  • Industry Trade Association Services 1 activity
    • Maintenance of membership infrastructure
      Maintains a comprehensive membership directory of beer wholesalers in New York State to support industry coordination and communication.
  • Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
    • Publication and information dissemination
      Distributes bulletins and newsletters to participants on issues affecting the beer wholesale industry, providing timely updates and analysis.
  • Public Awareness and Educational Outreach 1 activity
    • Responsible consumption education and public outreach
      Educates retail accounts and the public on responsible beer consumption and the risks of underage drinking. Sponsors responsible consumption programs and seminars in local communities to promote safe practices.
  • Community Service and Charitable Outreach 1 activity
    • Support for charitable and community initiatives
      Supports local charities and philanthropic projects to meet community needs. Members collectively contribute nearly $2 million annually to charitable causes.
  • Business Member Promotion Services 1 activity
    • Support for craft brewers and product promotion
      Teams with small and craft brewers to assist in promoting their products through merchandising, marketing plans, and sponsorship of local festivals and events, supporting their market access and growth.
  • Uncategorized 6 activities
    • Beer distribution and supply chain management
      Distributes 19 million cases of beer annually across New York State, delivering to supermarkets, convenience stores, bars, restaurants, and taverns. Manages product quality, rotation, and freshness to ensure consumers receive safe, fresh beer, while maintaining an efficient distribution infrastructure that delivers broad product choice at low cost.
    • Higher education scholarship program
      Offers one non-renewable $1,000 annual scholarship to college students in New York State to support higher education.
    • Industry traceability and regulatory compliance
      Tracks beer products from manufacturer to retailer to ensure a transparent and traceable chain of custody, enabling rapid removal of tainted products during recalls—typically within 2–3 days. Ensures sales occur only to licensed retailers to maintain product integrity and support state and local tax collection.
    • Local economic development and tax compliance
      Supports local economic growth through in-state operations and corporate citizenship, paying $49 million in excise taxes, $2.3 million in school taxes, $3.2 million in property taxes, and $200 million in state and federal income taxes annually. Operates with distributors headquartered in small towns rather than out-of-state or foreign entities.
    • Product variety and inventory management
      Manages an average of over 1,000 unique stock keeping units (SKUs) across member distributors, ensuring broad consumer choice and marketplace competition.
    • Workforce and economic contribution
      Employs over 6,000 New Yorkers with an average annual wage of $42,700, generating $321 million in annual payroll and contributing over $66 million annually to employee benefits, including medical coverage and profit sharing. Has contributed nearly $6 million to employee 401(k) accounts.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$754K
Contributions & grants$598K79%
Program service revenue$-2K-0%
Investment income$157K21%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$581K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$111K
Grants paid out$274
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$3.14M
Cash$181K
Investments$2.84M
Liabilities$60K
Net assets$3.08M
Liquid reserves62.4 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +5.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 5
  • JEFF DODSWORTH — DIRECTOR
  • KYLE BARBEAU — DIRECTOR
  • PATRICK ENGLISH — DIRECTOR
  • ROCCO TESTANI III — DIRECTOR
  • SEAN ROSE — DIRECTOR
relationships · 20

Who they work with

  • American Beverage Institute Partner — Collaborates on policies and education related to responsible alcohol use.
  • Beer Industry Electronic Commerce Coalition Partner — Sponsored research on best practices in managing an expanded product portfolio.
  • Beer Institute Partner — Partner in promoting alcohol responsibility and industry best practices.
  • Beer Institute Partner — Works with the Beer Institute to advance sound public policy focused on community involvement and personal responsibility in the beer industry.
  • Beer Serves America Partner — Engages in public education and advocacy for responsible beer distribution and consumption.
  • Center for Alcohol Policy Partner — Collaborates on educational resources about alcohol regulation, including reference to the book "Toward Liquor Control."
  • Century Council Partner — Participates in efforts to combat drunk driving and underage drinking.
  • Here’s To Beer Partner — Supports initiatives that promote responsible beer consumption.
  • National Beer Wholesalers Association Network — Member organization participating in national alcohol responsibility initiatives.
  • National Beer Wholesalers Association Partner — Collaborates with NBWA to represent the interests of beer distributors and advocate for state-based alcohol regulation.
  • New York State Beer Wholesalers Association Inc Network — Association representing local beer wholesalers across New York State
  • New York State Brewers Association Partner — Partners with NYSBA to support breweries, microbreweries, brewpubs, and affiliated brewing businesses in New York.
  • SASS Partner — Quoted in support of employee appreciation and leadership philosophy.
  • Scholarship Committee Partner — Committee responsible for reviewing scholarship applications.
  • TIPS (Training for Intervention ProcedureS) Partner — Supports training programs for responsible alcohol service.
  • craft breweries across the state Partner — Partners with craft breweries in New York State to assist them in getting their products to market and expanding their customer base.
  • family-owned and operated beer distributors Network — Membership organization composed of family-owned and operated beer distributors in New York State.
  • family-owned distributorships Network — 35 of 36 members are family-owned and operated beer distributorships, some operating across five generations.
  • over 100 charities Partner — Members contribute funds and employee time to over 100 charitable organizations across New York State.
  • small brewers Partner — Teams with small brewers to assist in product promotion and market access
strategies · 3

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.

  • Local Market Engagement for Responsible Consumption and Brand Development
    methodology: local-market_responsibility
    By leveraging local market knowledge and community presence, the organization promotes responsible consumption and supports craft brewer growth through targeted marketing and education, because localized engagement increases cultural relevance, consumer trust, and effectiveness in preventing underage drinking.
  • Member Education and Legislative Advocacy
    methodology: member_education_and_legislative_advocacy
    By providing educational resources and engaging in state-level legislative advocacy, the organization advances the collective interests of beer wholesalers, because informed membership and policy influence strengthen industry sustainability and regulatory alignment.
  • Three-Tier System Advocacy for Accountability and Safety
    methodology: three-tier_system
    By upholding and advocating for the three-tier alcohol distribution system, the organization ensures regulatory accountability, prevents illegal activity, enables transparent tax collection, and enhances public safety through product traceability and responsible distribution practices, because this system provides necessary checks and balances between production, distribution, and retail tiers.