Program areas at DISCUS
Promotion of the observance of laws relative to the industry, and establishing and maintaining cooperative relationships with trade groups and governmental agencies, regulatory and legislative, to the end that full understanding and cooperation may be had in considering and solving problems of the industry.
Working for the prevention of practices within the industry which are contrary to sound public policy, and opposing improper methods and illegitimate business practices to the end that proper relations be maintained by the industry.
Exerting all legitimate efforts to eliminate discrimination, whether economic, statutory, regulatory or other, against products of the industry, and to oppose undue and unfair preference and advantage of any kind.
Grants made by DISCUS
| Grantee | Grant description | Grant year | Amount |
|---|
| R Street Institute | General Operating Support | 2023-12 | $20,000 |
Who funds Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS)
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
| Grantmaker | Grantmaker tax period | Description | Amount |
|---|
| Women of the Vine and Spirits Foundation | 2023-12 | To Assist With Scholarship Grants for Dicus Academy Which Awards Particpants of Professional Business Education for the Distrilled Spirits Industry Producers. | $30,000 |
Personnel at DISCUS
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Chris R. Swonger | President and Chief Executive Officer | $1,076,048 | 2024-07-13 |
| Adrian Baxter | Chief Financial Officer | $227,406 | 2024-01-16 |
| Leslie Kimball | Chief of Communications and Branding | | 2023-01-04 |
| Lisa Hawkins | Chief of Communications | $240,024 | 2023-10-06 |
| Joe Donadoni | Chief of Membership | | 2023-10-06 |
| ...and 37 more key personnel |
Financials for DISCUS
| Revenues | FYE 12/2023 | FYE 12/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $1,054,974 | $1,129,993 | -6.6% |
| Program services | $13,506,735 | $17,595,947 | -23.2% |
| Investment income and dividends | $127,330 | $96,668 | 31.7% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $193,407 | $0 | 999% |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $140,576 | $80,016 | 75.7% |
| Total revenues | $15,023,022 | $18,902,624 | -20.5% |
Organizations like DISCUS
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Wine Institute | 501(c)(6) | Sacramento, CA | $27,632,048 |
| Concrete Masonry and Hardscape Association (ICPI) | 501(c)(6) | Herndon, VA | $7,642,220 |
| Advanced Medical Technology Association (AdvaMed) | 501(c)(6) | Washington, DC | $47,870,561 |
| Brewers Association | 501(c)(6) | Boulder, CO | $24,800,254 |
| Personal Care Products Council | 501(c)(6) | Washington, DC | $20,064,426 |
| National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) | 501(c)(6) | Washington, DC | $70,308,249 |
| General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) | 501(c)(6) | Washington, DC | $8,150,757 |
| International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) | 501(c)(6) | New York, NY | $50,346,312 |
| International Health Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) | 501(c)(6) | Boston, MA | $9,260,040 |
| National Retail Federation (NRF) | 501(c)(6) | Washington, DC | $68,642,983 |
Data update history
December 1, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
November 30, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
November 26, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 3 new vendors, including , , and
July 30, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Trade associationsBusiness and community development organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizations
Issues
Business and industry
Characteristics
MembershipsPolitical advocacyOperates internationallyReceives government fundingRelated 527
General information
- Address
- 101 Constitution Ave NW 350 W
- Washington, DC 20001
- Metro area
- Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
- County
- District of Columbia, DC
- Website URL
- distilledspirits.org/Â
- Phone
- (202) 628-3544
- Twitter profile
- @distilledspiritÂ
IRS details
- EIN
- 52-0971454
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1973
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- No
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- S41: Promotion of Business
- NAICS code, primary
- 813910: Trade Associations
- Parent/child status
- Central organization
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