Maryland Beer Wholesalers Assoc Inc
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What it says it does
THE ASSOCIATION IS ORGANIZED TO REVIEW AND INFORM MEMBERS OF PENDING LEGISLATION; TO COMMUNICATE CONCERNS WITH LAWMAKERS REGARDING PROPOSED LEGISLATION; TO DISSEMINATE INFORMATION TO GROUPS WHICH EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON PROPER USE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES.
- Income
- $212,481
- Spending
- $208,139
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
- Highest pay
- $120,000, executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 (3)
- THE ASSOCIATION IS ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE PURPOSES RELATED TO THE BEVERAGE INDUSTRY, AND MORE SPECIFICALLY, TO STUDY THE ADMINISTRATION OF EXISTING AND FUTURE LAWS AFFECTING THE ALCOHOL BEVERAGE INDUSTRY AND RENDER TO THE OFFICIALS OF THIS STATE AND NATION CONSTRUCTIVE SUPPORT AND CRITICISM. THE ASSOCIATION CONDUCTS MEETINGS TO FURNISH INFORMATION, ADVICE AND SERVICE TO ITS MEMBERS ON MATTERS OF LEGISLATION, ADMINISTRATION AND PRACTICAL OPERATING POLICIES. THE ASSOCIATION ALSO SEEKS THE ADVICE AND COOPERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL AUTHORITIES IN RESPECT TO THE OPERATION OF LICENSED BEER DISTRIBUTORS IN THE STATE OF MARYLAND, AND OPERATES IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH THE PUBLIC INTEREST WITH REGARD TO THE BEVERAGE INDUSTRY.
- OPENING DAY LEGISLATIVE RECEPTION: GIVES THE PUBLIC THE OPPORTUNITY TO BECOME ACQUAINTED WITH STATE AND LOCAL LEGISLATORS AND TO VOICE THEIR CONCERNS AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO THOSE LEGISLATORS.
- ALCOHOL BEVERAGE INDUSTRY LOBBY DAY: GIVES MEMBERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN GROUP MEETINGS WITH STATE AND LOCAL LEGISLATORS TO DISCUSS CONCERNS AND THEN GATHER FOR A DEBRIEFING TO SHARE INFORMATION AFTERWARDS.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since July 1991.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.
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