New York Association of Wholesalers and Distributors
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What it says it does
THE GENERAL PURPOSE OF THIS NON-PROFIT IS TO FOSTER AND PROMOTE THE INTERESTS OF THE WHOLESALER AND DISTRIBUTOR INDUSTRY, ESPECIALLY IN NEW YORK STATE. THE NEW YORK ASSOCIATION OF WHOLESALERS AND DISTRIBUTORS' PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE TO ITS MEMBERS TO BETTER MANAGE THEIR BUSINESSES BY PROVIDING DIRECTION THROUGH SEMINARS, CONFERENCES, BULLETINS AND PERIODIC TELEPHONE COMMUNICATION. NEW YORK ASSOCIATION OF WHOLESALERS AND DISTRIBUTORS WILL BE RE-ACTIVE AND PRO-ACTIVE TO ALL ISSUES AFFECTING THE WHOLESALERS AND DISTRIBUTOR INDUSTRY PROVING A UNIFIED VOICE BEFORE STATE GOVERNMENT INCLUDING LEGISLATIVES, AGENCIES AND REGULATORY BODIES. NEW YORK ASSOCIATION OF WHOLESALERS AND DISTRIBUTORS MAY ALSO MAINTAIN COMMUNICATIONS WITH ALIGNED TRADE ASSOCIATIONS AND MAY ACT IN CONCERT WITH OTHER ASSOCIATIONS AS APPROPRIATE.
- Income
- $26,000
- Spending
- $24,030
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 (3)
- UNDERCOVER STING OPERATION SHINING THE LIGHT ON ILLEGAL CIGARETTES SOLD IN NYC
- PUBLIC EDUCATION ON THE SALE OF ILLEGAL CIGARETTES AND OTHER TOBACCO
- WORKING WITH STRATEGIC PARTNERS IN ALBANY TO STOP HARMFUL LEGISLATION
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 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 2024.
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 June 2022.
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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