Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America Inc
501(c)(6)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America Inc is a 501(c)(6) organization based in Washington, District of Columbia, registered in 1944, with $16,216,923 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
805 15th St Nw Ste 1120, Washington, DC, 20005 EIN 43-0590389 Since 1944
Revenue (FY2024)
$16.2M
▲ 1068.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$15.2M
Net assets
$53.8M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating43 mo reserves · +6% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America Inc: 43 mo reserves · +6% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 805 15th St Nw Ste 1120, Washington, DC, 20005
- City
- Washington
- State
- District of Columbia
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $10.9M (FY2013) to $16.2M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $8.1MNet assets $53.8M
Operating margin
6.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$61.9M
Total liabilities
$8.1M
Net assets
$53.8M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $16,216,923▲1069% | $15,176,929▲8.7% | $53,785,252▲18.8% | $61,932,301▲16.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,387,372▼82.5% | $13,966,353▲48.3% | $45,288,697▲36.4% | $53,330,567▲34.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $7,934,087▼8.1% | $9,416,121▲19.8% | $33,206,613▲106% | $39,701,959▲108% | 990 |
| 2021 | $8,637,291▲11.6% | $7,860,434▼5.4% | $16,082,782▲8.3% | $19,124,215▲3.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $7,740,204▼32.4% | $8,306,916▼27.2% | $14,856,037▼5.7% | $18,451,781▼5.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $11,452,160▼12.1% | $11,413,918▲3.3% | $15,755,564▲6.0% | $19,474,690▲8.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $13,029,973▲18.7% | $11,046,657▲3.6% | $14,869,167▲11.4% | $18,005,346▲12.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $10,976,587▼1.4% | $10,666,950▲11.7% | $13,350,155▲3.5% | $16,052,643▲1.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $11,128,721▲4.8% | $9,547,306▼0.2% | $12,893,955▲12.6% | $15,799,261▲11.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $10,616,339▼6.3% | $9,569,944▲4.2% | $11,446,934▲7.8% | $14,117,063▲13.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $11,327,987▲3.8% | $9,184,969▲6.9% | $10,616,220▲25.4% | $12,459,938▲27.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $10,916,429 | $8,591,162▲3.9% | $8,467,186▲42.5% | $9,814,189▲38.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $8,266,300▼52.4% | $5,943,124▲47.3% | $7,080,379▲34.2% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $17,375,490▲118% | $4,033,797▼48.6% | $5,274,792▼42.7% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $7,960,013 | $7,847,505 | $9,211,593 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America Inc is a 501(c)(6) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 43-0590389, based in Washington, District of Columbia.
- What is Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America Inc's EIN?
- Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 43-0590389.
- How much revenue does Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America Inc report?
- Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America Inc reported $16,216,923 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America Inc (EIN 43-0590389) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.