WINE AND SPIRITS WHOLESALERS OF TEXAS

EIN: 208456852 Community Improvement

AUSTIN, TX

Total Revenue
$664,168
Total Expenses
$588,888
Total Assets
$552,288
Net Assets
$493,637
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2007
Legal Domicile
TX
Principal Officer
RICKY KNOX
Phone
5126380270
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

WINE AND SPIRITS WHOLESALERS OF TEXAS, founded in 2007, is a small nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $664K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Expenses of $589K left a modest 11% surplus.

Mission

TO ENCOURAGE THE RESPONSIBLE MANUFACTURING, DISTRIBUTION, SALE AND SERVICE OF ADULT BEVERAGES, AND TO FIGHT UNDERAGE DRINKING THROUGH PUBLIC AWARENESS AND EDUCATION.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

THE WINE & SPIRITS WHOLESALERS OF TEXAS CONTINUED TO EDUCATE TEXAS LEGISLATORS, STAFF, MEDIA, PRESS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC ABOUT THE REALITY AND FACTS OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN ORDER TO PROMOTE...

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THE WINE & SPIRITS WHOLESALERS OF TEXAS CONTINUED TO EDUCATE TEXAS LEGISLATORS, STAFF, MEDIA, PRESS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC ABOUT THE REALITY AND FACTS OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN ORDER TO PROMOTE RESPONSIBILITY AND AWARENESS OF ALCOHOL PRODUCTS IN TEXAS. MOST TEXANS DO NOT REALIZE THAT "ONE GLASS OF WINE (5.5 OZ) - ONE REGULAR BEER (12 OZ) - ONE MIXED DRINK (1.5 OZ LIQUOR) - EACH CONTAINS THE SAME AMOUNT OF ALCOHOL." THE WINE & SPIRITS WHOLESALERS OF TEXAS HAS MADE THIS MESSAGE A CONTINUING EDUCATIONAL EFFORT TO MAKE PEOPLE AWARE OF THE ALCOHOL CONTENT OF WINE, BEER AND LIQUOR.

Program 2

DUE TO THE COVID PANDEMIC, THE TEXAS RESTAURANT AND BAR INDUSTRIES WERE ECONOMICALLY DEVASTATED IN 2020. TEXAS, LIKE OTHER STATES, HAS ATTEMPTED TO FIND RELIEF TO HELP RESTAURANTS AND BARS...

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DUE TO THE COVID PANDEMIC, THE TEXAS RESTAURANT AND BAR INDUSTRIES WERE ECONOMICALLY DEVASTATED IN 2020. TEXAS, LIKE OTHER STATES, HAS ATTEMPTED TO FIND RELIEF TO HELP RESTAURANTS AND BARS FINANCIALLY. ONE RELIEF PROPOSAL WAS TO ALLOW TEXAS RESTAURANTS (NOT BARS) TO SELL "ALCOHOL BEVERAGES-TO-GO" WITH FOOD PURCHASES. DURING THE 2021 TEXAS LEGISLATURE, WINE & SPIRITS WHOLESALE OF TEXAS WORKED WITH THE TEXAS RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION TO LEGALIZE "ALCOHOL BEVERAGES-TO-GO" WITH FOOD PURCHASES. IN ADDITION, THIRD PARTIES WERE ALLOWED AS A DELIVERY SERVICE TO DELIVER "FOOD PURCHASES FROM RESTAURANTS WITH TO-GO ALCOHOL BEVERAGES." DURING 2023, WINE AND SPIRITS WHOLESALERS OF TEXAS ACTIVELY MONITORED THE "ALCOHOL-TO- GO" LEGISLATION WHICH WAS PASSED BY THE TEXAS LEGISLATURE IN 2021. IT IS CRITICAL FOR THE TEXAS ALCOHOL INDUSTRY THAT THIS LAW IS NOT ABUSED OR MISUSED.

Program 3

THE WINE & SPIRITS WHOLESALERS OF TEXAS CONTINUE TO WORK WITH OUR NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, WINE & SPIRITS WHOLESALERS OF AMERICA, ON EDUCATING THE TEXAS PUBLIC, ELECTED OFFICIALS, CAPITOL STAFF MEMBERS...

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THE WINE & SPIRITS WHOLESALERS OF TEXAS CONTINUE TO WORK WITH OUR NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, WINE & SPIRITS WHOLESALERS OF AMERICA, ON EDUCATING THE TEXAS PUBLIC, ELECTED OFFICIALS, CAPITOL STAFF MEMBERS AND INTERNS ABOUT THE DANGERS RELATED TO FAKE OR TAINTED ALCOHOL IN THE TEXAS MARKETPLACE. THE THREE-TIER TEXAS ALCOHOL SYSTEM (MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS AND RETAILERS) EACH HAVE AN INDEPENDENT RESPONSIBILITY FOR MAKING SURE THAT DOMESTIC AND IMPORTED ALCOHOL BEVERAGE PRODUCTS ARE FROM KNOWN, RESPECTED, RELIABLE AND SAFE ORIGINS. DEATHS RELATED TO FAKE OR TAINTED ALCOHOL HAVE POSED A SERIOUS THREAT IN OTHER COUNTRIES. THE MEMBERS OF THE WINE & SPIRITS WHOLESALERS OF TEXAS REALIZE THEIR RESPONSIBILITY FOR DISTRIBUTING SAFE ALCOHOL BEVERAGE PRODUCTS TO THE CITIZENS OF TEXAS. THE TEXAS PUBLIC AT LARGE MUST ALSO BE SMART CONSUMERS IN THE PURCHASE OF ALL ALCOHOL BEVERAGE PRODUCTS. WINE & SPIRITS WHOLESALERS OF TEXAS MEMBERS WILL CONTINUE TO BE VIGILANT AND MAKE IT A PRIORITY IN GUARDING AGAINST THE INTRODUCTION OF FAKE OR TAINTED ALCOHOL IN THE STATE OF TEXAS.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $660,000
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $4,168
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $664,168

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $11,000
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Other Expenses $577,888
TOTAL EXPENSES $588,888

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $664,168 $660,000 +0.0%
Expenses $588,888 $515,468 +0.1%
Net Income $75,280 $144,532 -0.5%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
7
Independent Members
7
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
1
$0
Total Directors
7
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
STEVEN BECKER DIRECTOR N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
VIC BROOKS DIRECTOR N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
BOB HENDRICKSON DIRECTOR N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAY JOHNSON DIRECTOR N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICKY KNOX PRESIDENT N/A
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MATT METZ DIRECTOR N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALAN STEEN DIRECTOR N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $664,168 $588,888 $552,288 $75,280
2022 $660,000 $515,468 $473,469 $144,532
2021 $660,000 $546,906 $391,108 $113,094
2020 $592,783 $537,568 $256,848 $55,215
2019 $351,516 $531,163 $156,633 $-179,647
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