Brewers Association Inc
The Brewers Association will support the longevity of the craft brewing community by advancing these strategic objectives:-promote access to markets and raw materials
Brewers Association Inc at a glance
In short: Brewers Association Inc reported $66K in grants paid in 2024 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2024)
- $66,138 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- +19.2% vs 2023
- Total assets
- $36,670,061
- -6.4% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $23,370,116
- -5.2% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $1,792,736
- +107.2% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $24,225,726
- +3.0% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Brewers Association Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $33K (2021) to $66K (2024). In 2024 it reported $66K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Resource Center Nashville, TN | Social impact project for host city of trade show. | $48,117 |
| National Black Brewers Association Sacramento, CA | Travel Grants to Attend Trade Show. | $7,351 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $36,670,061 | $23,370,116 | $24,225,726 | $66,138 | Total only | $1,792,736 |
| 2023 | $39,197,815 | $24,641,970 | $23,512,145 | $55,468 | 2 | $865,254 |
| 2022 | $36,404,650 | $24,800,254 | $23,600,614 | $40,000 | 1 | $501,013 |
| 2021 | $36,725,546 | $18,925,110 | $16,118,791 | $33,250 | 4 | $551,644 |
| 2020 | $28,941,674 | $11,011,055 | $13,747,666 | $34,492 | Total only | $850,824 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Brewers Association Inc
Based on IRS filings
Brewers Association Inc is a public charity, based in Boulder, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $36.7M in total assets. In 2024, it reported $66K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $1.8M.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Brewers Association Inc is led by Bob Pease, CEO on every filing since 2020; 9 of 31 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bob Pease
CEO
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$298K (2020) → $813K (2024)
Leah Cheston
Board Chair
Secretary & Treasurer → Vice Chair, 2022
Vice Chair → Board Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim Brady
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$13K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Drew Rosanova
Finance Director
On filings since 2021
50 hrs/week
$81K (2021) → $158K (2024)
Mitch Steele
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$335 (2024)
Audra Gaiziunas
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$10K (2024)
Dan Kleban
Director
Board Chair → Past Chair, 2022
Past Chair → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Fred Matt
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Perkins
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter Skrbek
Director
Director → Secretary & Treasurer, 2022
Secretary & Treasurer → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roxanne Westendorf
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Betty Bollas
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Colby Cox
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kris Spaulding
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marcus Baskerville
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Virginia Morrison
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Holly Redding
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Lavery
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pamela Brulotte
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tomme Arthur
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shawna Cormier
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jess Griego
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Smith
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marc Sorini
General Counsel
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$155K (2020) → $426K (2024)
Stephanie Johnson Martin
Snr Vice President of Operations
Senior Vice President of Operations → Snr Vice President of Operations, 2024
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$170K (2020) → $218K (2024)
Nancy Johnson
Senior Vice President of Meetings & Events
Business Development Manager → Senior Vice President of Meetings & Events, 2023
On filings since 2021
50 hrs/week
$210K (2021) → $297K (2024)
Paul Gatza Senior Vp
Prof. Brewing Div.
Professional Brewing Division → Prof. Brewing Div., 2024
On filings since 2023
50 hrs/week
$229K (2023) → $357K (2024)
Ryan Farrell Vice President
Staff Development
New on the 2024 filing
50 hrs/week
$215K (2024)
Garrett Marrero
Past Chair
Vice Chair → Board Chair, 2022
Board Chair → Past Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Romano
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Herron
Vice Chair & Treasurer
Director → Vice Chair & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (18)
- Former: Sara Nelson (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Ryan Farrell (2022–2023) — Vice President of Staff Development
- Former: Jill Marilley (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Jose Mallea (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Katie Marisic (2020–2022) — Director of Federal Affairs
- Former: Larry Horwitz (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Leslie Henderson (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Paul Gatza (2020–2022) — Sen. Vice President Profess. Brewing Division
- Former: Cassie Salinas (2022) — Director
- Former: Tom Clark (2020–2021) — Finance Director
- Former: Jennifer Talley (2020) — Director
- Former: Julie Verratti (2020) — Director
- Former: Kari Harrington (2020) — Business Development Manager
- Former: Kevin Blodger (2020) — Director
- Former: Larry Chase (2020) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Sean Casey (2020) — Director
- Former: Steve Hindy (2020) — Director
- Former: Wynn Odell (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $813K, to Bob Pease (CEO). 9 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Brewers Association Inc
How much does Brewers Association Inc give each year?
Brewers Association Inc reported $66K in grants paid in 2024 on its 2024 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2023 it gave $55K across 2 grants.
How large is Brewers Association Inc?
Brewers Association Inc reported $36.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $23.4M.
Where does Brewers Association Inc operate?
Brewers Association Inc has awarded grants in California, Florida, Georgia, Minnesota, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee.
What is Brewers Association Inc's EIN?
Brewers Association Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-0802918. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 19, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 30, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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