Wisconsin Brewers Guild Inc
Public records raise at least one point you should look into before giving.
What it says it does
THE GUILD'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE AND MAINTAIN STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE IN WISCONSIN'S BREWING INDUSTRY. THE GUILD PROVIDES A NETWORK THAT CONNECTS BREWERS, SUPPLIERS, RETAILERS, AND ENTHUSIASTS, NOT ONLY IN WISCONSIN BUT WORLDWIDE.
- Income
- $102,130
- Spending
- $75,658
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (4)
- PROMOTE AND MAINTAIN STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE WITHIN WISCONSIN'S BREWING INDUSTRY BY PROVIDING CONTINUING EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR BREWERS AND AFFILIATE INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS. OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE TECHNICAL CONFERENCES, MEETINGS WITH INDUSTRY PEERS, AND A COMMUNICATION NETWORK THAT FACILITATES SHARED LEARNING. BREWERY MEMBERS AND AFFILIATE MEMBERS ARE BUSINESSES THAT ARE ACTIVELY ENGAGED IN THE BREWING INDUSTRY AND BENEFIT FROM COLLABORATIVE ENGAGEMENT IN EDUCATION INITIATIVES. A TECHNICAL COMMITTEE IS IN CHARGE OF DEVELOPING CONTINUING EDUCATION MATERIALS AND PRIORITIES ON AN ONGOING BASIS.
- INCREASE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF WISCONSIN BREWERIES THROUGH PROMOTIONS, DEDICATED EVENTS, MARKETING, AND CONSUMER EDUCATION INITIATIVES BY HOSTING TASTING EVENTS WITHIN THE STATE AND AT MEMBER BREWERIES. ENTHUSIAST MEMBERSHIP PROVIDED A PLATFORM FOR ENGAGING WITH THE PUBLIC VIA EMAIL, WEB, AND SOCIAL MEDIA OUTLETS ON AN ONGOING BASIS. ENTHUSIAST MEMBERS AND FESTIVAL MEMBERS ARE DIRECTLY ENGAGED TO GENERATE GREATER INTEREST IN WISCONSIN BREWERIES. THE MARKETING AND FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE OVERSEES THE DEVELOPMENT OF PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS AND INITIATIVES ON AN ONGOING BASIS.
- PROVIDE INFORMATION AND RESEARCH REGARDING PAST, PRESENT, AND PROJECTED BUSINESS CONDITIONS THAT MAY AFFECT WISCONSIN BREWERIES AND BREWPUBS AND THEIR AFFILIATED INDUSTRY PARTNERS. THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING BOARD OF DIRECTORS PROVIDED STRATEGIC PLANNING GUIDANCE TO ITS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BASED UPON MARKET TRENDS AND INFORMATION GATHERED FROM INDUSTRY PEERS. INFORMATION IS SUMMARIZED AND COMMUNICATED TO THE MEMBERSHIP AND PUBLIC ON AN ONGOING BASIS VIA EMAIL, NEWSLETTERS, AND BULLETINS.
- EDUCATE POLICY MAKERS AT THE FEDERAL AND STATE LEVEL ABOUT WISCONSIN'S BREWING INDUSTRY AND ADVOCATE FOR LEGISLATION AND REGULATION THAT WILL ENSURE THAT THE INDUSTRY CAN THRIVE UNDER IMPROVED BUSINESS CONDITIONS. A GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE IS IN CHARGE OF MONITORING LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY ACTIVITY THAT MAY AFFECT BREWERIES AND INDUSTRY PARTNERS AND CONDUCTS POLICY ANALYSIS ON BEHALF OF THE ORGANIZATION ON AN ONGOING BASIS.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(6) business league.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(6) business league as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since March 2017.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.
Ratings and checks are our reading of public records, using the published method. They are not a statement about anyone's honesty. If you work for this organization, you can send corrections or results, confirm you want gifts through Veridonate, or ask to be removed from giving.