Distilled Spirits Council of the United
DISCUS is the leading convener of the spirits industry, bringing together producers large and small; supply chain professionals; and our service partners. All DISCUS members enjoy access to, and influence on, its best-in-class advocacy efforts in Washington, DC; state capitals across the US; and in key markets around the world.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$16.3M
-8.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$52K
+160.0% YoY
Grant Count
4
+300.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$13K
-35.0% YoY
About Distilled Spirits Council of the United
Based on IRS filings
Distilled Spirits Council of the United is a nonprofit organization, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $16.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $52K. Net investment income was $66K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $16,272,265 | $17,740,325 | $10,702,185 |
| Revenue | $15,973,936 | $15,023,022 | $18,902,624 |
| Expenses | $16,884,890 | $16,264,239 | $17,769,741 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $65,678 | $127,330 | $96,668 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include R Street Institute ($20,000), Women of the Vine and Spirits Foundation ($15,000), The Ireland Fund ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| R Street Institute Washington, DC | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| Proof Alliance St Paul, MN | General Operating Support; Benefit Sponsorship | $7,000 |
| The Ireland Fund Boston, MA | Gala Sponsorship | $10,000 |
| Women of the Vine and Spirits Foundation Tappan, NY | 86 Harrassment Program | $15,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Leese | Board Chair | 1 | — |
| Mary Barrazotto | Vice Chair | 1 | — |
| Paul Basford | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Nicolas Beckers | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Chris Caldwell | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Rob Cassell | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Maribel Delgado | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Jason Drook | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Ugo Fiorenzo | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Chris Gabaldon | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Brandon Gall | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Brett Hale | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Robert Hall | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Jose Hermosillo | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Tony Latham | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Conor McQuaid | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Ryan O'Hara | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Mike Rudy | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Paul Ross | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Juan Sanchez | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Chris Swonger | President & CEO | 35 | $1,082,553 |
| Courtney Armour | Chief Legal Counsel/Corp Sec. | 35 | $392,858 |
| Adrian Baxter | CFO/Corp Treasurer | 35 | $248,171 |
| Christine Locascio | Chief of Public Policy | 35 | $395,129 |
| Denzel McGuire | Chief of Federal & State | 35 | $354,322 |
| Lisa Hawkins | SVP, Public Affairs | 35 | $274,705 |
| Andrew Deloney | SVP, Head of State Public | 35 | $261,070 |
| Robert Budoff | SVP, State Regulatory Affairs | 35 | $255,670 |
| Sarah Fitzmaurice | Chief of Resource Planning | 35 | $234,730 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Distilled Spirits Council of the United?
As of 2024, Distilled Spirits Council of the United holds $16.3M in total assets with $16.0M in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $52K in 2024.
Where does Distilled Spirits Council of the United operate?
Distilled Spirits Council of the United has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York.
What size grants does Distilled Spirits Council of the United award?
In 2024, Distilled Spirits Council of the United awarded 4 grants totaling $52K — an average of about $13K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Distilled Spirits Council of the United's EIN?
Distilled Spirits Council of the United's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-0971454. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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