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New York State Distillers Guild Corp
Albany, NY · EIN 464283270 · Form 990 · FY2025 · NTEE S41 · Community Improvement · Small ($100K-$1M) · nydistilled.com
revenue
$246K
expenses
$233K
net assets
$174K
employees
0
program ratio
95%
mission · from form 990

Promotion of and education about the distilled spirits industry.

profile · synthesized from sources

The New York State Distillers Guild Corp promotes and educates the public about the distilled spirits industry in New York State. It supports a growing network of craft distilleries through outreach, historical storytelling, and public engagement. The organization highlights the state's distilling heritage and contemporary renaissance, encouraging tourism and consumer interest in locally produced spirits.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Distilling Process Education
Beginner-friendly guide explaining the science and art of distillation, including raw materials, fermentation, and aging.
History of New York Distilling
Educational program highlighting the colonial origins, golden age, Prohibition-era decline, and modern resurgence of distilling in New York State.
NY Distilled
Public-facing initiative to inform and inspire consumers about New York State craft spirits, including producer directories, educational content, and visit planning tools.
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Trade Association Advocacy & Compliance 2 activities
    • Advocating for state-level distillery legislation and sourcing standards
      Collaborated with state authorities in 2004 to draft legislation that enabled the return of distilleries to New York State, contributing to the reestablishment of hundreds of operating distilleries. Requires member distillers to source at least 75% of raw materials within New York State, promoting local economic support and industry standards.
    • Supporting distillery industry growth and infrastructure
      Supports the development and concentration of distilleries in New York State, which now has the highest number of distilleries among states east of the Mississippi. Offers opportunities for the public to sample New York spirits and observe the production process of whiskey and gin, fostering industry engagement and visibility.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Promoting and educating about the distilled spirits industry
      Engages in educational outreach and promotion of the distilled spirits industry, including public education on distilling and craft spirits. Provides a platform for consumers to learn about distilling, browse craft spirits, and plan visits to distilleries in New York State.
financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$246K
Contributions & grants$171K69%
Program service revenue$72K29%
Investment income$3K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$233K
Program expenses95%
Admin / overhead5%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$279K
Cash$134K
Investments$0
Liabilities$105K
Net assets$174K
Liquid reserves6.9 mo
4 years on record · 2022–2025 · YoY revenue +1.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

board members · 7
  • Brian Facquet — President
  • Derek Grout — Director
  • Elias Barber — Director
  • John Curtin — Vice President
  • Josh Morton — Director
  • Kara Mackey — Treasurer
  • Matt Green — Director
relationships · 3

Who they work with

  • New York State Government — Collaborated with state authorities to draft enabling legislation for distilleries in 2004.
  • New York State Government — Member distillers are required to source 75% of raw materials within New York State.
  • New York State Distillers Guild Corp Network — NY Distilled is the public-facing platform of the New York State Distillers Guild Corp, representing a collective of distilled spirits producers in the state.
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.

  • Consumer Education and Engagement
    methodology: consumer_education_and_engagement
    By creating a centralized resource that educates and engages consumers, the organization increases public interest in and support for local distillers, because informed consumers are more likely to value and purchase regionally produced spirits, thereby strengthening market demand.
  • Industry Promotion and Education
    methodology: industry-promotion-and-education
    By advancing the distilled spirits industry through coordinated promotional and educational initiatives, the organization strengthens sector visibility and capacity, because shared knowledge and collective marketing amplify individual distillers' reach and credibility.
  • Policy Advocacy for Industry Growth
    methodology: policy_advocacy_for_industry_growth
    By advocating for policy changes that reduce regulatory and operational barriers, the organization enables small distillers to enter and thrive in the market, thereby revitalizing local spirits production because systemic support fosters sustainable growth and innovation in the sector.