Wine and Spirit Wholesalers Assoc
To provide leadership which enhances the independent wine and spirit wholesale industry; to advocate on behalf of its members before government and the public; to encourage the responsible consumption of alcohol; and to provide programs and services that will enhance members' efficiency and effectiveness.
Wine and Spirit Wholesalers Assoc at a glance
In short: Wine and Spirit Wholesalers Assoc gave $9K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in South Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $9,000
- +72.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $9,000
- Median grant
- $9,000
- Total assets
- $158,718
- -12.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Wine and Spirit Wholesalers Assoc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Heritage Classic Foundation ($9K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2021) to $9K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $9K.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Heritage Classic Foundation Hilton Head Island, SC | — | $9,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $158,718 | $762,714 | $781,466 | $9,000 | 1 | — |
| 2024 | $181,301 | $713,373 | $707,551 | $5,229 | Total only | — |
| 2023 | $178,758 | $695,410 | $729,869 | $4,500 | Total only | — |
| 2022 | $211,296 | $572,774 | $674,895 | $8,300 | Total only | — |
| 2021 | $300,161 | $568,729 | $474,642 | $3,453 | Total only | $-126 |
| 2020 | $202,918 | $531,199 | $507,833 | $4,000 | Total only | — |
| 2019 | $182,578 | $478,738 | $490,894 | $4,000 | Total only | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Wine and Spirit Wholesalers Assoc
Based on IRS filings
Wine and Spirit Wholesalers Assoc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Columbia, SC. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $159K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $9K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Wine and Spirit Wholesalers Assoc is led by Barry Thompson, President since 2025 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 4 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Barry Thompson
President
Secretary → Vice President, 2024
Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Brogdon
Executive Di
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$157K (2019) → $187K (2025)
Peter Fawcett
Secretary
Vice President → President, 2024
President → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Steve Baker
Vice President
President → Secretary, 2024
Secretary → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Bill Campion (2019) — President
- Former: Sean O'Connor (2019) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $187K, to Elizabeth Brogdon (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about Wine and Spirit Wholesalers Assoc
How much does Wine and Spirit Wholesalers Assoc give each year?
Wine and Spirit Wholesalers Assoc gave $9K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it reported $5K in grants paid.
How large is Wine and Spirit Wholesalers Assoc?
Wine and Spirit Wholesalers Assoc reported $159K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $763K.
What is Wine and Spirit Wholesalers Assoc?
Wine and Spirit Wholesalers Assoc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Columbia, SC. It holds $159K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Wine and Spirit Wholesalers Assoc operate?
Wine and Spirit Wholesalers Assoc has awarded grants in South Carolina.
What is Wine and Spirit Wholesalers Assoc's EIN?
Wine and Spirit Wholesalers Assoc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-1584614. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 15, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 23, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
Live grants for the work Wine and Spirit Wholesalers Assoc funds
Community Improvement & Capacity Building Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Arnold F. Keller, Jr. Grant for New Initiatives/Program Expansion $25,000 · Due October 27, 2026
- Wausau Marathon County Impact Grants (Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin) $1,000 to $100,000 depending on the scope of the project · Due October 27, 2026
- Hancock Whitney Opportunity Grant (Hancock Whitney Community Reinvestment Act Program) Up to US $25,000 · Due October 30, 2026
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