irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $2KEDUCATION - TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO EXISTING MEMBERS AND TO ASSIST THEM TO BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH EXISTING LAWS.
- #2 $20KCOMMUNICATION AND MEMBERSHIP SERVICES - TO PRODUCE NEWSLETTERS, BROCHURES, SEMINARS AND OTHER INFORMATION SERVICES FOR MEMBERSHIP RECRUITEMENT AND TO INCREASE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF PENDING/EXISTING LEGISLATION.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Advocacy Program
Represents members before the Governor, State Legislature, and state agencies to influence policies on alcohol sales, labor laws, and business regulations; has achieved changes such as Sunday alcohol sales before noon and protection of tip wage provisions
Annual Golf Outing
Yearly social and networking event held at Cronin's Golf Club in Warrensburg, NY, bringing together members from across the state
Board Meetings
Biannual meetings (spring and fall) for conducting association business and fostering member networking in various locations across New York State
Career Training Courses
Online courses in Table Service/Hospitality, Liquor Knowledge, and Wine Knowledge to improve employee skills and customer service in hospitality establishments
Compliance Training Courses
Online training programs including Alcohol Server Training (NYSLA-approved), Food Safety for Handlers, and Sexual Harassment Prevention Training to ensure regulatory compliance
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Trade Association Advocacy & Compliance 1 activity
- Advocacy for restaurant and tavern industry interests in New YorkAdvocates before state and local authorities to advance the business interests of restaurants and taverns, including efforts to reduce operating costs, expand sales and gaming opportunities, and limit fees. Achievements include repealing the "blue law" on Sunday alcohol sales, preserving the tip credit, and securing legal protections against dram shop liability.
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Regular Membership Meetings 1 activity
- Hosting of member networking and governance eventsOrganizes biannual board meetings for conducting association business and facilitating networking among member restaurant owners, as well as an annual golf outing at Cronin's Golf Club in Warrensburg that combines competitive play with social engagement.
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Union and Association Benefit Funds 1 activity
- Provision of member insurance and licensing benefitsProvides members with access to discounted disability insurance, workers' compensation insurance with upfront discounts and back-end dividends, and reduced BMI music licensing fees. Workers' comp includes a 25% upfront discount and 35% back-end dividend, while disability insurance is offered at $2.23 per month per employee for small businesses.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Delivery of compliance and workforce training programsOffers a range of online training courses for restaurant and bar employees, including Alcohol Server Training (NYSLA-approved), Food Safety for Handlers, Sexual Harassment Prevention (meeting NYS requirements), and hospitality service training. Also provides liquor and wine knowledge courses to improve staff expertise and customer service.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$141K
Contributions & grants$75K53%
Program service revenue$2190%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$66K
expenses
Total expenses$199K
Program expenses56%
Admin / overhead44%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$54K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$125K
Cash$124K
Investments$0
Liabilities$130K
Net assets$-5K
Liquid reserves7.5 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -20.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 1
- SCOTT WEXLER — EXECUTIVE DI
relationships · 4
Who they work with
- Cronin's Golf Club Partner — Hosts the association's annual golf outing in Warrensburg, NY.
- New York Court of Appeals Government — Engaged in legal advocacy and achieved a favorable ruling on licensee liability.
- Rserving® Partner — Partner organization providing the online platform for compliance and career training courses.
- YourMembership Partner — Uses membership management software provided by YourMembership.
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.
- Advocacy Plus Member Benefits Modelmethodology: advocacy_plus_benefits_modelBy combining political advocacy with tangible cost-saving services, we strengthen member retention and industry influence because members perceive higher value and sustained engagement.
- Online Training for Compliance and Career Advancementmethodology: online_training_platformBy delivering affordable, accessible education through a digital platform, we improve workforce compliance and career mobility because scalable training increases participation and professionalization in the industry.
- Peer Networking Through In-Person Gatheringsmethodology: peer_networking_through_in-person_gatheringsBy hosting geographically distributed in-person events, we build resilient professional networks among owners because shared local challenges foster trust and collective problem-solving.