Form990
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private
foundations)
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2014
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2014 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2014 , and ending 12-31-2014
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
WINE & SPIRITS WHOLESALERS OF AMERICA I
 
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
805 15TH ST NW
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
WASHINGTON, DC20005
D Employer identification number

43-0590389
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 11,337,258
F Name and address of principal officer:
CRAIG WOLF
805 15TH STREET NW
WASHINGTON,DC20005
I
Tax-exempt status: ( 6 ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
WWW.WSWA.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 1943
M State of legal domicile: MO
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: ADVANCING THE INTERESTS OF WINE AND SPIRITS WHOLESALERS TO FACILITATE THE SUCCESS OF ITS MEMBERS AND THE BEVERAGE ALCOHOL INDUSTRY. THE GOAL OF THE ASSOCIATION IS TO PROMOTE A RESPONSIBLE, ACCOUNTABLE AND CONSUMER-FRIENDLY SYSTEM OF DISTRIBUTION WHILE DELIVERING SIGNIFICANT VALUE TO ITS MEMBERS AND THE INDUSTRY.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 139
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 139
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2014 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 20
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 139
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b 0
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 0 0
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 10,849,139 11,058,824
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 65,209 258,787
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 2,081 10,376
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 10,916,429 11,327,987
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 0 0
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 3,078,790 3,331,097
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e)..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet0    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 5,512,372 5,853,872
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 8,591,162 9,184,969
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 2,325,267 2,143,018
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 9,814,189 12,459,938
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 1,347,003 1,843,718
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 8,467,186 10,616,220
Part II
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Form 990 (2014)
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III ..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: ADVANCING THE INTERESTS OF WINE AND SPIRITS WHOLESALERS TO FACILITATE THE SUCCESS OF ITS MEMBERS AND THE BEVERAGE ALCOHOL INDUSTRY. THE GOAL OF THE ASSOCIATION IS TO PROMOTE A RESPONSIBLE, ACCOUNTABLE AND CONSUMER-FRIENDLY SYSTEM OF DISTRIBUTION WHILE DELIVERING SIGNIFICANT VALUE TO ITS MEMBERS AND THE INDUSTRY.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ......................
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? ............................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
ANNUAL CONVENTION: THE CONVENTION IS HELD ANNUALLY TO ENCOURAGE GREATER UNDERSTANDING AND COOPERATION BETWEEN THE SUPPLIER AND WHOLESALER TIERS OF THE BEVERAGE ALCOHOL INDUSTRY. THE CONVENTION ALSO PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO THE ATTENDEES AND ATTEMPTS TO RAISE THE PROFILE OF THE INDUSTRY THROUGH THE MEDIA.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS: THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT ADVOCATES SOUND AND EQUITABLE LEGISLATIVE MEASURES TO IMPROVE THE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH WINE AND SPIRITS ARE SOLD AND DISTRIBUTED. IT ALSO PROMOTES THE VALUE OF THE THREE-TIER SYSTEM OF DISTRIBUTION AND ADVANCES LEGISLATION THAT HELPS THE BUSINESSES OF THE ORGANIZATION'S MEMBERS.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
PUBLIC AFFAIRS: THE ORGANIZATION'S COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT WORKS TO COMMUNICATE THE VALUE OF THE THREE-TIER SYSTEM OF ALCOHOL DISTRIBUTION AND THE IMPORTANCE OF THE 21ST AMENDMENT OF THE U.S. CONSTITUTION. IT ALSO PROMOTES THE RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION OF BEVERAGE-ALCOHOL, AS WELL AS THE ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS.
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule A........................
1
 
No
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? ...
2
 
No
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IClick to see attachment..........
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II........
4
 
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C,
Part IIIClick to see attachment............................
5
Yes
 
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment........................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment....................
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment..............
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment......
10
 
No
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment...................
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment.......
11b
 
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment............
11d
Yes
 
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment.........................
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment.................
12a
 
No
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
Yes
 
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E....
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?.....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........
14b
 
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions) ....
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............
18
 
No
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
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Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II..
21
 
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........
22
 
No
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a................
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I....
25a
 
 
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I...................
25b
 
 
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II................
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part III.........
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV ..........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV...
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M.............
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II......................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I........ Click to see attachment
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1........................ Click to see attachment
34
Yes
 
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
Yes
 
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2... Click to see attachment
35b
 
No
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2.............
36
 
 
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VIClick to see attachment
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V ..............
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
52
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
20
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
 
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)?..........................
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions?...
6a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................
6b
Yes
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?....................
7a
 
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................
7c
 
 
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?............................
7e
 
 
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..
7f
 
 
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?............................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year?.........................
8
 
 
9a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?...
9a
 
 
b
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year. ....................
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
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Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI ..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year .....................
1a
139
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent ...................
1b
139
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? ...........................
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
Yes
 
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
Yes
 
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
Yes
 
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .........................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done.......................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
MediumBulletTHE ORGANIZATION

805 15TH ST NW
WASHINGTON,DC20005 (202) 371-9792
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII ..............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) DAVID HELLER........................................................................
PRESIDENT AND COO, ALLAN S. GOODMAN, INC.
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(2) JEFFREY ALTSCHULER........................................................................
PRESIDENT AND CEO, ALLIED BEVERAGE GROUP, LLC
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(3) ROBERT HARMELIN........................................................................
EXEC VICE PRESIDENT, ALLIED BEVERAGE GROUP, LLC
 2.00
.......................1.00 		X           0 0 0
(4) WM PAUL POWELL JR........................................................................
VICE PRESIDENT & GM, AMERICAN PREMIUM BEVERAGE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(5) DALE FARINO........................................................................
PRESIDENT, ASSOCIATED DISTRIBUTORS
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(6) JOHN DONNELLY JR........................................................................
ASSISTANT VP OF SALES, ATHENS DISTRIBUTING CO.
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(7) THOMAS H TREY WHITE III........................................................................
PRESIDENT, ATHENS DISTRIBUTING CO.
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(8) JACK AARON SR........................................................................
PRESIDENT, ATHENS DISTRIBUTING CO.
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(9) JOHNNY AARON JR........................................................................
EXEC VICE PRESIDENT, ATHENS DISTRIBUTING CO.
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(10) JOHN DONNELLY........................................................................
PRESIDENT, ATHENS DISTRIBUTING CO.
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(11) MARK PIRRUNG........................................................................
PRESIDENT AND CEO, ATLANTA BEVERAGE COMPANY
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(12) JAMES PETRONE........................................................................
CFO & PARTNER, B&T DISTRIBUTING CO.
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(13) GARY SADOFF........................................................................
CEO, BADGER LIQUOR CO., INC.
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(14) EDWARD GILLOOLY........................................................................
PRESIDENT, BAYSTATE WINE AND SPIRITS
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(15) RYAN MOSES........................................................................
EXEC VICE PRESIDENT, BEST BRANDS INC.
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(16) ANDREW JOHNSON........................................................................
PRESIDENT AND COO, BEVERAGE CONTROL, INC.
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(17) JAMES ARCHER........................................................................
EXEC VP AND COO, BLUE RIDGE BEVERAGE COMPANY, INC.
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
Form 990 (2014)
Form 990 (2014)
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Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) DAVID STUBBLEFIELD........................................................................
VP & GM, BOTTLES & BARRELS
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(19) MARK VASCONCELOS........................................................................
CATEGORY MANAGER, BURKE DISTRIBUTING CORPORATION
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(20) CRAIG STEIN........................................................................
PRESIDENT AND OWNER, C. STEIN DISTRIBUTING, INC.
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(21) MARK LITTLES SR........................................................................
VICE PRESIDENT, CAPITAL WINE & SPIRITS COMPANY
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(22) GREGORY ALEVIZOS........................................................................
PRESIDENT, CAPITOL-HUSTING CO., INC.
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(23) DAVE CHAPMAN........................................................................
OPERATIONS MANAGER, CASK & CORK DISTRIBUTING, LLC
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(24) RONALD BARRIAULT........................................................................
VP OF WINE SALES & MARKETING, CENTRAL DISTRIBUTORS
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(25) ROBERT NOTTINGHAM........................................................................
PRESIDENT, CENTRAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(26) RICK STECKLER........................................................................
PRESIDENT AND COO, CLICK WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTING
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(27) MIKE WILLIAMS........................................................................
PRESIDENT, D&V DISTRIBUTING CO.
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(28) PAUL PASCAL........................................................................
PRESIDENT, D.C. ASSOCIATION OF BEVERAGE ALCOHOL WH
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(29) PAUL LUCCHESI........................................................................
PRESIDENT, DELTA WHOLESALE LIQUORS, INC.
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(30) JULIE BUHNERKEMPE........................................................................
WINE & SPIRITS MANAGER, DONNEWALD DISTRIBUTING
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(31) LEWIS T NUNNELEE III........................................................................
PRESIDENT, COASTAL BEVERAGE CO., INC.
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(32) TODD LIGHTHOLDER........................................................................
WINE & SPIRITS MANAGER, EAGLE BEVERAGES, INC.
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(33) STEVE ECONOMOS........................................................................
PRESIDENT, EAGLE ROCK DISTRIBUTING
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(34) ANDREW JAY EDER........................................................................
PRESIDENT, EDER BROS., INC.
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(35) CUTTER SMITH........................................................................
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, EDER BROS., INC.
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(36) CHARLES BORKOSKI........................................................................
VP OF MARKETING & PORTFOLIO DEV, ELEVATED SPIRITS
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(37) MICHAEL KAHN........................................................................
COO, EMPIRE DISTRIBUTORS
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(38) DAVID KAHN........................................................................
PRESIDENT, EMPIRE DISTRIBUTORS
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(39) TONY MAGLIOCCO........................................................................
COO, EMPIRE MERCHANTS, LLC
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(40) SUSANA SANTOS........................................................................
PRESIDENT, EXCEPTIONAL WINES USA
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(41) JAMES FABIANO........................................................................
CHAIRMAN/CEO, FABIANO BROTHERS, INC.
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(42) NEIL BARNETT........................................................................
PRESIDENT AND COO, FEDWAY ASSOCIATES, INC.
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(43) RICHARD LEVENTHAL........................................................................
CHAIRMAN/CEO, FEDWAY ASSOCIATES, INC.
 2.00
.......................1.00 		X           0 0 0
(44) JOEL FRANK........................................................................
PRESIDENT, FRANK LIQUOR CO., INC.
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(45) DANIEL WEINSTEIN........................................................................
PRESIDENT, GENERAL BEVERAGE SALES CO.
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(46) WILLIAM YOUNG JR........................................................................
VICE PRESIDENT, GENERAL WHOLESALE COMPANY
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(47) GEORGE DINWIDDIE III........................................................................
PRESIDENT AND OWNER, GEORGE DINWIDDIE DISTRIBUTING
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(48) DONALD LEEBEM JR........................................................................
CEO, GEORGIA CROWN DISTRIBUTING CO.
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(49) CHARLES GIGLIO........................................................................
PRESIDENT, GIGLIO DISTRIBUTING COMPANY, INC.
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(50) KEITH PETRAUSKAS........................................................................
REGIONAL PRESIDENT, GLAZER'S INDIANA
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(51) DONALD LEEBEM III........................................................................
PRESIDENT, GEORGIA CROWN DISTRIBUTING CO.
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(52) BENNETT GLAZER........................................................................
EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN, GLAZER'S INC.
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(53) MICHAEL GLAZER........................................................................
EXEC VICE PRESIDENT, GLAZER'S INC.
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(54) THOMAS GREENLEE........................................................................
EXEC VP AND CFO, GLAZER'S INC.
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(55) ALAN GREENSPAN........................................................................
EXEC VP AND GENERAL COUNSEL, GLAZER'S INC.
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(56) SHELDON STEIN........................................................................
PRESIDENT AND CEO, GLAZER'S INC.
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(57) BARKLEY STUART........................................................................
EXEC VICE PRESIDENT, GLAZER'S INC.
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(58) ROBERT SWARTZ........................................................................
COO, GLAZER'S INC.
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(59) LOUIS ZWEIG........................................................................
SENIOR VP OR MARKETING & STRATEGY, GLAZER'S INC.
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(60) CYNDY VALDEZ........................................................................
VP AND GENERAL COUNSEL, GOLDEN EAGLE DISTRIBUTORS
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(61) SYDNEY ROSS........................................................................
CEO, GREAT LAKES WINE & SPIRITS
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(62) JERRY ROSENBERG........................................................................
PRESIDENT, HATLEY & PARKER LIMITED
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(63) VAIL MILLER JR........................................................................
CEO, HEIDELBERG DISTRIBUTING CO.
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(64) VAIL MILLER SR........................................................................
CO-CHAIRMAN, HEIDELBERG DISTRIBUTING CO.
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(65) ALBERT VONTZ III........................................................................
CO-CHAIRMAN, HEIDELBERG DISTRIBUTING CO.
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(66) BRIEN FOX........................................................................
CEO, HENRY A. FOX SALES CO.
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(67) HENRY FOX JR........................................................................
CHAIRMAN, HENRY A. FOX SALES CO.
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(68) DOUGLAS EPSTEIN........................................................................
PRINCIPAL, HORIZON BEVERAGE GROUP
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(69) ROBERT EPSTEIN........................................................................
CEO/PRESIDENT, HORIZON BEVERAGE GROUP
 2.00
.......................1.00 		X           0 0 0
(70) SAMUEL RUBENSTEIN........................................................................
PRINCIPAL, HORIZON BEVERAGE GROUP
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(71) ANDY COX........................................................................
PRESIDENT AND CEO, HORIZON WINE AND SPIRITS, LLC
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(72) CHRIS BATES........................................................................
PRESIDENT, IL CASTAGNO BRANDS
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(73) JOSEPH CEKOLA........................................................................
PRESIDENT, IMPERIAL BEVERAGE CO.
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(74) J LEWIS COOPER III........................................................................
PRESIDENT/COO, J. LEWIS COOPER CO.
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(75) MICHAEL JOHNSON........................................................................
CEO, JOHNSON BROTHERS LIQUOR CO.
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(76) JERRY SINCLAIR........................................................................
VP, KNOXVILLE BEVERAGE CO., INC.
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(77) CHAD BOWMAN........................................................................
GM, LDF SALES & DISTRIBUTING, INC.
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(78) ROBERT LIPMAN........................................................................
PRESIDENT AND CEO, LIPMAN BROS., INC.
 2.00
.......................1.00 		X           0 0 0
(79) BOB GASSOFF........................................................................
PARTNER, LOHR WINE & SPIRITS
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(80) SUSAN MCCOLLUM........................................................................
CEO, MAJOR BRANDS PREMIUM BEVERAGE DISTRIBUTORS
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(81) BILL BESSETTE........................................................................
COO, MANHATTAN BEER DISTRIBUTORS
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(82) MARK FISHER........................................................................
PRESIDENT, MARTIGNETTI COMPANIES
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(83) CARL MARTIGNETTI........................................................................
CO-PRESIDENT & CEO, MARTIGNETTI COMPANIES
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(84) CARMINE MARTIGNETTI........................................................................
PRESIDENT, MARTIGNETTI COMPANIES
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(85) STAN HASTINGS........................................................................
CEO, MOON DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(86) BILL WILLIAMS........................................................................
VP, MORGAN DISTRIBUTING, INC.
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(87) MATTHEW MURPHY........................................................................
PRESIDENT, MURPHY DISTRIBUTORS
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(88) WILLIAM RILEY........................................................................
VP OF SALES, MUTUAL DISTRIBUTING CO.
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(89) DAVID BLACK........................................................................
VP, NORTHEAST SALES DISTRIBUTION, INC.
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(90) JOHN BAKER........................................................................
COO, NWS OF MICHIGAN
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(91) DINA OPICI........................................................................
PRESIDENT, OPICI FAMILY DISTRIBUTING
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(92) CHARLIE ZOULIAS........................................................................
OWNER, PERFECTA WINE COMPANY
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(93) MARVIN LEVY........................................................................
PRESIDENT, PHILLIPS DISTRIBUTING CO.
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(94) BLAIR CARTER........................................................................
PRESIDENT, PREMIUM BRANDS, INC.
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(95) JOSEPH SMITH........................................................................
OWNER, PRESTIGE BEVERAGE GROUP
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(96) JONATHAN MASLIN........................................................................
PRESIDENT AND CEO, R&R MARKETING, LLC
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(97) ROBERT JOCKISCH........................................................................
PRESIDENT AND CEO, R.J. DISTRIBUTING CO., INC.
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(98) EDDIE BLOCK........................................................................
PARTNER, REPUBLIC NATIONAL DISTRIBUTING COMPANY
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(99) CHRIS CARLOS........................................................................
PARTNER, REPUBLIC NATIONAL DISTRIBUTING COMPANY
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(100) THOMAS COLE........................................................................
PRESIDENT, REPUBLIC NATIONAL DISTRIBUTING COMPANY
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(101) JOHN CARLOS........................................................................
PARTNER, REPUBLIC NATIONAL DISTRIBUTING COMPANY
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(102) JAY DAVIS........................................................................
CHAIRMAN/CEO, REPUBLIC NATIONAL DISTRIBUTING CO.
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(103) ALAN DREEBEN........................................................................
PARTNER, REPUBLIC NATIONAL DISTRIBUTING COMPANY
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(104) BOB HENDRICKSON........................................................................
EVP, REPUBLIC NATIONAL DISTRIBUTING COMPANY
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(105) HERBERT ROSENBERG III........................................................................
PARTNER, REPUBLIC NATIONAL DISTRIBUTING COMPANY
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(106) KENNETH MANCINI........................................................................
PRESIDENT, RHODE ISLAND DISTRIBUTIN CO., LLC
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(107) ROBERT RUBIN........................................................................
EVP & CFO, RUBY WINES, INC.
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(108) MELISSA-ANN MILLER........................................................................
PRESIDENT, SABACA BEVERAGE GROUP, INC.
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(109) BRUCE SMITH........................................................................
OWNER, SARATOGA LIQUOR CO., INC.
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(110) ALFRED SARMENTO........................................................................
VP, SARMENTO'S IMPORTS & EXPORTS, INC.
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(111) HENRY S MONSEES........................................................................
PRESIDENT AND CEO, SAVANNAH DISTRIBUTING CO., INC.
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(112) CHARLES SCHILLING II........................................................................
VP, SCHILLING DISTRIBUTING CO., INC.
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(113) STEVEN BECKER........................................................................
EVP & TREASURER, SOUTHERN WINE & SPIRITS OF AMERIC
 2.00
.......................1.00 		X           0 0 0
(114) HARVEY CHAPLIN........................................................................
CHAIRMAN, SOUTHERN WINE & SPIRITS OF AMERICA
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(115) WAYNE CHAPLIN........................................................................
PRESIDENT AND CEO, SOUTHERN WINE & SPIRITS OF AMER
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(116) MEL DICK........................................................................
PRESIDENT, SOUTHERN WINE & SPIRITS OF AMERICA
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(117) BRAD VASSAR........................................................................
EVP & COO, SOUTHERN WINE & SPIRITS OF AMERICA
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(118) RICH RUSNACK........................................................................
PRESIDENT, STANDARD BEVERAGE CORP.
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(119) AL LAROCCA........................................................................
PRESIDENT, STAR DISTRIBUTORS CO.
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(120) MARTIN SILVER........................................................................
PRESIDENT, STAR INDUSTRIES, INC.
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(121) TODD ROHWEDER........................................................................
VP/CFO, STERLING DISTRIBUTING CO.
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(122) PAUL DUDMAN........................................................................
OWNER, STERLING WINES & SPIRITS CO.
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(123) DEBORAH LANE........................................................................
PRESIDENT AND CEO, TESTA WINES OF THE WORLD LTD
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(124) ROBERT CATALANI........................................................................
EVP OF SALES, THE CHARMER SUNBELT GROUP
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(125) ANDREW CRISSES........................................................................
EVP OF STRATEGY, THE CHARMER SUNBELT GROUP
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(126) CHARLES MERINOFF........................................................................
CHAIRMAN/CEO, THE CHARMER SUNBELT GROUP
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(127) JOHN ANTONUCCI........................................................................
CHAIRMAN, THE SUPERIOR BEVERAGE GROUP, LTD
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(128) MARK BIGGIN........................................................................
CEO, TRI COUNTY WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTORS
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(129) E BOYD JOHNSON........................................................................
PRESIDENT, TRIO WINE COMPANY
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(130) HE CHRISTENBERRY III........................................................................
PRESIDENT AND GM, TRIPLE C DISTRIBUTING CO.
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(131) ANGIE PACKER........................................................................
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, TRYON DISTRIBUTING CO.
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(132) BOB CRAWFORD........................................................................
PRESIDENT, UNITED - JOHNSON BROTHERS
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(133) ROBERT TROSTEL........................................................................
PRESIDENT/CEO, UNITED DISTRIBUTORS OF DELAWARE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(134) DOUGLAS HERTZ........................................................................
PRESIDENT, UNITED DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(135) JAY BRODDON........................................................................
MANAGING MEMBER, UNITED WINE & SPIRITS, LLC
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(136) JOHN SALADINO........................................................................
DIRECTOR, UNITED WINE & SPIRITS, LLC
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(137) DAN HAUGEN........................................................................
GM/PARTNER, VINOCOPIA, INC.
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(138) DAVE BELAEN........................................................................
EVP OF SALES, VINTAGE WINE COMPANY
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(139) JAY COLSTON III........................................................................
PRESIDENT, VIRGINIA IMPORTS, LTD
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(140) KEVIN DUNN........................................................................
PRESIDENT, WASHINGTON WHOLESALE LIQUOR CO., LLC
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(141) KEITH RIGGINS........................................................................
PRESIDENT & GM, WEST TENNESSEE CROWN DISTRIBUTING
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(142) EDWIN CALLISON JR........................................................................
EVP, WIRTZ BEVERAGE GROUP
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(143) GLEN HOCH........................................................................
VP OF BUSINESS DEV, WIRTZ BEVERAGE GROUP
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(144) DONALD PYDO........................................................................
VP OF GOV'T AFFAIRS, WIRTZ BEVERAGE GROUP
 2.00
.......................1.00 		X           0 0 0
(145) W ROCKWELL WIRTZ........................................................................
PRESIDENT, WIRTZ BEVERAGE GROUP
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(146) BRAD REDENIUS........................................................................
VP, WIRTZ BEVERAGE MINNESOTA
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(147) RICK GILLIS........................................................................
PRESIDENT, YOUG'S MARKET COMPANY, LLC
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(148) CHRISTOPHER UNDERWOOD........................................................................
CEO, YOUNG'S MARKET COMPANY, LLC
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(149) VERNON UNDERWOOD........................................................................
CHARIMAN/CEO, YOUNG'S MARKET COMPANY, LLC
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(150) CRAIG WOLF........................................................................
PRESIDENT AND CEO
 37.50
.......................1.00 		    X       537,052 0 115,493
(151) JACOB E HEGEMAN........................................................................
VICE PRESIDENT, LEGAL AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS
 37.50
.......................   		    X       148,144 0 26,902
(152) JAMES ROWLAND........................................................................
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
 37.50
.......................   		      X     311,830 0 30,059
(153) JOANNE MOAK........................................................................
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL COUNSEL
 37.50
.......................5.00 		      X     190,521 0 27,523
(154) REILLY O'CONNOR........................................................................
VICE PRESIDENT, GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
 37.50
.......................   		        X   183,265 0 27,389
(155) SAM BLOCK........................................................................
VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE
 37.50
.......................   		        X   147,159 0 24,953
(156) DAWSON HOBBS........................................................................
VICE PRESIDENT, STATE AFFAIRS
 37.50
.......................   		        X   177,294 0 27,325
(157) CATHERINE MCDANIEL........................................................................
VICE PRESIDENT, GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
 37.50
.......................   		        X   139,988 0 31,584
(158) JEFFREY L SOLSBY........................................................................
VICE PRESIDENT, COMMUNICATIONS AND MEMBERSHIP
 37.50
.......................   		        X   203,760 0 17,669
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 2,039,013 0 328,897
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet9
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
Yes
 
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
SOUTHERN BUILDING

805 15TH STREET NW SUITE 230
WASHINGTON,DC20005 		PROPERTY RENTAL 344,258
KELLY ASSOCIATES

PO BOX 418926
BOSTON,MA02241 		INSURANCE 258,498
VIVA ENTERTAINMENT LLC

164 ROLLINS AVENUE 2ND FLOOR
ROCKVILLE,MD20852 		VIDEO PRODUCTION 246,919
CAPITOL HILL STRATEGIES LLC

1579 FOREST VILLA LANE
MCLEAN,VA22101 		CONSULTING 210,042
CNS CONSULTING

3570 LAS VEGAS BLVD SOUTH
LAS VEGAS,NV89109 		CONSULTING 182,660
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet12
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c  
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		 
g Noncash contributions included in lines
1a-1f:$ 		 
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet  
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a MEMBERSHIP DUES 424000 7,959,569 7,959,569    
b ANNUAL CONVENTION 424000 2,927,769 2,927,769    
c MEETINGS AND SEMINARS 424000 141,697 141,697    
d SUBSCRIPTIONS AND PUBLICATIONS 424000 29,789 29,789    
e
f All other program service revenue .        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 11,058,824
OtherAmt RevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and other similar amounts).......MediumBullet 250,911     250,911
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet        
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents    
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss)    
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet        
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 17,147  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 9,271  
c Gain or (loss) 7,876  
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet 7,876     7,876
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$  
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ..
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet      
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...MediumBullet        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances .
a  
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet        
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a WSWA MISCELLANEOUS INCOME 424000 10,376 10,376    
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 10,376
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 11,327,987 11,069,200 0 258,787
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ...............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 ....    
2 Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ....    
3 Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 ............    
4 Benefits paid to or for members ....    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 1,211,262      
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....        
7 Other salaries and wages .... 1,591,740      
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 65,848      
9 Other employee benefits ....... 321,071      
10 Payroll taxes ........... 141,176      
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 78,225      
c Accounting ........... 64,552      
d Lobbying ........... 391,803      
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17    
f Investment management fees ...... 36,545      
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) .... 299,147      
12 Advertising and promotion ....        
13 Office expenses ....... 201,805      
14 Information technology ...... 460,159      
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 378,968      
17 Travel ............ 253,951      
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ......        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 2,067,520      
20 Interest ...........        
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 234,305      
23 Insurance .............. 26,328      
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS 967,718      
b PUBLIC AFFAIRS 220,176      
c MEMBERSHIP AND DUES 131,140      
d OTHER 21,061      
e All other expenses 20,469      
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 9,184,969      
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Part X Balance Sheet Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part X ..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ............. 465,164 1 442,223
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 1,485,784 2 3,145,517
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...........   3  
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 1,213,441 4 62,419
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..................
  5  
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
  6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net .............   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use ..............   8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges .......... 237,806 9 242,219
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 2,014,783
b Less: accumulated depreciation ..... 10b 1,488,311 530,150 10c 526,472
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 5,301,649 11 7,315,673
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....   12  
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .....   13  
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 580,195 15 725,415
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...... 9,814,189 16 12,459,938
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ......... 420,441 17 628,435
18 Grants payable .................   18  
19 Deferred revenue ................ 214,100 19 356,225
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .............   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D..   21  
22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..........   22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..   23  
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....   24  
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D.................... 712,462 25 859,058
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25......... 1,347,003 26 1,843,718
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets .............. 8,467,186 27 10,616,220
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ...........   28  
29 Permanently restricted net assets ...........   29  
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds ........   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 8,467,186 33 10,616,220
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 9,814,189 34 12,459,938
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI ..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
11,327,987
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
9,184,969
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
2,143,018
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
8,467,186
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
6,016
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
0
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
10,616,220
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII .............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133? .................
3a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
 
 
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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527
SchCMd Bullet Complete if the organization is described below.SchCMd Bullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
SchCMd Bullet Information about Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2014
Open to Public
Inspection
If the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
Round Bullet Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
Round Bullet Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
WINE & SPIRITS WHOLESALERS OF AMERICA I
 
Employer identification number

43-0590389
Part I-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

1
Provide a description of the organization’s direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV.
2
Political expenditures ....................................SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
Volunteer hours ........................................
 

Part I-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 .........SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 ......SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ..............
4a
Was a correction made? .........................................
b
If "Yes," describe in Part IV.
Part I-C
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c), except section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ...................................SchCMd Bullet

$  
3
Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b..SchCMd Bullet

$  
4
Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ..........................
5
Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.
(a) Name (b) Address (c) EIN (d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-. (e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.










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Part II-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
A Check SchCMd Bulletexpenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check SchCMd Bullet
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) 		(a) Filing
organization's
totals 		(b) Affiliated group
totals
1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ......    
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) .......    
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ...................    
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ........................    
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ...............    
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.		    
If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:
Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.
Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.
Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.
Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.
Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.
g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) .................    
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................    
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................    
j If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting
section 4911 tax for this year? ......................................

4-Year Averaging Period Under section 501(h)
(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five
columns below. See the separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in) 		(a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) Total
2a Lobbying nontaxable amount          
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		 
c Total lobbying expenditures          
d Grassroots nontaxable amount          
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		  
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures          
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Part II-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
For each "Yes" response to lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.
(a)
No
Yes
(b)
Amount
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? .........................................
 
 
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ....
 
 
c
Media advertisements? ....................................
 
 
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .........................
 
 
 
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? .......................
 
 
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? .......................
 
 
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? ........
 
 
 
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ......
 
 
 
i
Other activities? ..........................
 
 
 
j
Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ...............................
 
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 .................
 
c
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 .....
 
d
If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .......
 
 
Part III-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).
Yes
No
1
Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ................
1
 
No
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? ..........
3
Yes
 
Part III-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered "No" OR (b) Part III-A, line 3, is answered “Yes."
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members .....................
1
7,959,569
2
Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political
expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a
Current year .........................................
2a
1,414,120
b
Carryover from last year ....................................
2b
1,011,116
c
Total ............................................
2c
2,425,236
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
1,681,061
4
If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ................................
4
744,175
5
Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) ..............
5
 
Part IV
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; Part II-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, lines 1 and 2 (see instructions), and Part ll-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990.
Information about Schedule D (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2014
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
WINE & SPIRITS WHOLESALERS OF AMERICA I
 
Employer identification number

43-0590389
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .........    
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)    
3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year)    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ........    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ....................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................. 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register .................... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .......................................
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenue included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ..............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:
a
Revenue included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table:
Amount
c Beginning balance ................................. 1c  
d Additions during the year .............................. 1d  
e Distributions during the year ............................. 1e  
f Ending balance ................................... 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability?
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII .......
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current year (b)Prior year b (c)Two years back (d)Three years back (e)Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance ....          
b Contributions ........          
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses          
d Grants or scholarships .....          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		         
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ......          
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet  
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet  
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet  
The percentages in lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations ........................
3a(i)
 
 
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
 
 
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .................      
b Buildings ................        
c Leasehold improvements ............   533,884 227,941 305,943
d Equipment ................   458,810 339,055 119,755
e Other .................   1,022,089 921,315 100,774
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......SchDMdBullet 526,472
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
Other








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet  
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(1) DEPOSITS GENERAL 1,120
(2) LIFE INSURANCE- CASH SURRENDER VALUE 724,295







Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet 725,415
Part X
Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
Federal income taxes  
DEFERRED RENT 81,685
DEFERRED COMPENSATION 724,295
DEFERRED TENANT ALLOWANCE 53,078






Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 859,058
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 12,503,067
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a 6,016
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 1,205,609
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 1,211,625
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 11,291,442
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a 36,545
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 36,545
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 11,327,987
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 10,354,033
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities .......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments .............. 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 1,205,609
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e 1,205,609
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 9,148,424
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a 36,545
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 36,545
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 9,184,969
Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART X, LINE 2: THE ASSOCIATION ACCOUNTS FOR UNCERTAINTIES IN INCOME TAXES RECOGNIZED UNDER A PRESCRIBE THRESHOLD OF "MORE LIKELY THAN NOT" FOR RECOGNITION AND DERECOGNITION OF TAX POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN IN A TAX RETURN. THE ASSOCIATION PERFORMED AN EVALUATION OF UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2014, AND DETERMINED THAT THERE WERE NO MATTERS THAT WOULD REQUIRE RECOGNITION IN THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OR THAT MAY HAVE AN EFFECT ON ITS TAX-EXEMPT STATUS. AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2014, THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR TAX YEARS 2011 THROUGH 2013 REMAINS OPEN WITH THE U.S. FEDERAL JURISDICTION AND THE STATE AND LOCAL JURISDICTIONS IN WHICH THE ASSOCIATION FILES RETURNS.
PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: REVENUE RELEASED FROM RESTRICTION - CONSOLIDATED ENTITIES
PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: REVENUE RELEASED FROM RESTRICTION - CONSOLIDATED ENTITIES
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990.
SchJMediumBullet Information about Schedule J (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2014
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
WINE & SPIRITS WHOLESALERS OF AMERICA I
 
Employer identification number

43-0590389
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain....
1b
Yes
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ..
2
 
No
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ................
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
 
b
Any related organization? .........................
5b
 
 
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ...........................
6a
 
 
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
 
If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
 
8
Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
 
9
If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported in Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation in column(B) reported as deferred in prior Form 990
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
1CRAIG WOLFPRESIDENT AND CEO (i)
(ii)		 507,052
...............................
0 		30,000
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		98,000
...............................
0 		17,493
...............................
0 		652,545
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
2JACOB E HEGEMANVICE PRESIDENT, LEGAL AND REGULATORY (i)
(ii)		 146,144
...............................
0 		2,000
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		17,500
...............................
0 		9,402
...............................
0 		175,046
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
3JAMES ROWLANDSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, GOVERNMENT AF (i)
(ii)		 306,830
...............................
0 		5,000
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		17,500
...............................
0 		12,559
...............................
0 		341,889
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
4JOANNE MOAKSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL CO (i)
(ii)		 183,021
...............................
0 		7,500
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		17,500
...............................
0 		10,023
...............................
0 		218,044
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
5REILLY O'CONNORVICE PRESIDENT, GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS (i)
(ii)		 175,765
...............................
0 		7,500
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		17,500
...............................
0 		9,889
...............................
0 		210,654
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
6SAM BLOCKVICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE (i)
(ii)		 142,159
...............................
0 		5,000
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		15,545
...............................
0 		9,408
...............................
0 		172,112
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
7DAWSON HOBBSVICE PRESIDENT, STATE AFFAIRS (i)
(ii)		 169,794
...............................
0 		7,500
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		17,500
...............................
0 		9,825
...............................
0 		204,619
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
8CATHERINE MCDANIELVICE PRESIDENT, GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS (i)
(ii)		 129,988
...............................
0 		10,000
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		22,300
...............................
0 		9,284
...............................
0 		171,572
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
9JEFFREY L SOLSBYVICE PRESIDENT, COMMUNICATIONS AND M (i)
(ii)		 196,260
...............................
0 		7,500
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		7,638
...............................
0 		10,031
...............................
0 		221,429
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II.
Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I, LINE 1A COMPANION EXPENSES ARE REIMBURSED ONLY AS DEFINED IN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS. SOCIAL CLUB FEES ARE FOR PURPOSES OF PULIC RELATIONS WORK.
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Department of the Treasury
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Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
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Name of the organization
WINE & SPIRITS WHOLESALERS OF AMERICA I
 
Employer identification number

43-0590389
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2 FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS: JOHN AARON, JR. AND JOHN AARON, SR., CHRIS CARLOS AND JOHN CARLOS, HARVEY CHAPLIN AND WAYNE CHAPLIN, JOHN DONNELLY, JR. AND JOHN DONNELLY, SR., ANDREW EDER AND CUTTER SMITH, DOUGLAS EPSTEIN AND ROBERT EPSTEIN, DOUGLAS EPSTEIN AND SAMUEL RUBENSTEIN, ROBERT EPSTEIN AND SAMUEL RUBENSTEIN, BRIEN FOX AND HENRY FOX, JR. , BENNETT GLAZER AND MICHAEL GLAZER, BENNETT GLAZER AND BARKLEY STUART, MICHAEL GLAZER AND BARKLEY STUART, DAVID KAHN AND MICHAEL KAHN, DONALD LEEBERN, JR. AND DONALD LEEBERN, III, CARL MARTIGNETTI AND CARMINE MARTIGNETTI, VAIL MILLER JR. AND VAIL MILLER SR., VAIL MILLER JR. AND ALBERT VONTZ, III, VAIL MILLER SR. AND ALBERT VONTZ, III, CHRISTOPHER UNDERWOOD AND VERNON UNDERWOOD. BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS: JOHN AARON JR. AND JOHN AARON, SR., JOHN AARON JR. AND JOHN DONNELLY JR., JOHN AARON JR. AND JOHN DONNELLY, JOHN AARON JR. AND THOMAS H. WHITE, III, JOHN AARON SR. AND JOHN DONELLY JR., JOHN AARON SR. AND JOHN DONNELLY, JOHN AARON SR. AND THOMAS H. WHITE, III, JEFFREY ALTSCHULER AND ROBERT HARMELIN, JOHN BAKER AND EDDIE BLOCK, JOHN BAKER AND CHRIS CARLOS, JOHN BAKER AND JOHN CARLOS, JOHN BAKER AND THOMAS COLE, JOHN BAKER AND JAY DAVIS, JOHN BAKER AND ALAN DREEBEN, JOHN BAKER AND BOB HENDRICKSON, JOHN BAKER AND JAMES LACROSSE, JOHN BAKER AND JERRY ROSENBERG, III, NEIL BARNETT AND RICHARD LEVENTHAL, STEVEN BECKER AND HARVEY CHAPLIN, STEVEN BECKER AND WAYNE CHAPLIN, STEVEN BECKER AND MEL DICK, STEVEN BECKER AND BRAD VASSAR, EDDIE BLOCK AND JERRY ROSENBERG, III, EDDIE BLOCK AND CHRIS CARLOS, EDDIE BLOCK AND JOHN CARLOS, EDDIE BLOCK AND THOMAS COLE, EDDIE BLOCK AND JAY DAVIS, EDDIE BLOCK AND ALAN DREEBEN, EDDIE BLOCK AND EDWARD FRIEDLAND, EDDIE BLOCK AND BOB HENDRICKSON, EDDIE BLOCK AND JAMES LACROSSE, EDDIE BLOACK AND SYDNEY ROSS, EDDIE BLOCK AND RICK GILLIS, EDDIE BLOCK AND CHRISTOPHER UNDERWOOD, EDDIE BLOCK AND VERNON UNDERWOOD, EDWIN CALLISON JR. AND GLEN HOCH, EDWIN CALLISON JR. AND MICHAEL JOHNSON, EDWIN CALLISON JR. AND SUSAN MCCOLLUM, EDWIN CALLISON JR. AND DONALD PYDO, EDWIN CALLISON JR. AND BRAD REDENIUS, EDWIN CALLISON JR. AND W. ROCKWELL WIRTZ, CHRIS CARLOS AND JOHN CARLOS, CHRIS CARLOS AND THOMAS COLE, CHRIS CARLOS AND JAY DAVIS, CHRIS CARLOS AND ALAN DREEBEN, CHRIS CARLOS AND EDWARD FRIEDLAND, CHRIS CARLOS AND BOB HENDRICKSON, CHRIS CARLOS AND JAMES LACROSSE, CHRIS CARLOS AND JERRY ROSENBERG, III, CHRIS CARLOS AND SYDNEY ROSS, CHRIS CARLOS AND RICK GILLIS, CHRIS CARLOS AND CHRISTOPHER UNDERWOOD, CHRIS CARLOS AND VERNON UNDERWOOD, JOHN CARLOS AND THOMAS COLE, JOHN CARLOS AND JAY DAVIS, JOHN CARLOS AND ALAN DREEBEN, JOHN CARLOS AND EDWARD FRIEDLAND, JOHN CARLOS AND BOB HENDRICKSON, JOHN CARLOS AND JAMES LACROSSE, JOHN CARLOS AND JERRY ROSENBERG, III, JOHN CARLOS AND SYDNEY ROSS, JOHN CARLOS AND SYDNEY ROSS, JOHN CARLOS AND RICK GILLIS, JOHN CARLOS AND CHRISTOPHER UNDERWOOD, JOHN CARLOS AND VERNON UNDERWOOD, ROBERT CATALANI AND ANDREW CRISSES, ROBERT CATALANI AND DALE FARINO, ROBERT CATALANI AND BENNET GLAZER, ROBERT CATALANI AND MICHAEL GLAZER, ROBERT CATALANI AND THOMAS GREENLEE, ROBERT CATALANI AND ALAN GREENSPAN, ROBERT CATALANI AND KEITH PETRAUSKAS, ROBERT CATALANI AND ROBERT SWARTZ, ROBERT CATALANI AND KEVIN DUNN, ROBERT CATALANI AND ANTHONY MAGLIOCCO, ROBERT CATALANI AND JONATHAN MASLIN, ROBERT CATALANI AND CHARLES MERINOFF, ROBERT CATALANI AND SHELLY STEIN, ROBERT CATALANI AND BARKLEY STUART, ROBERT CATALANI AND ROBERT TROSTEL, ROBERT CATALANI AND LOUIS ZWEIG, HARVEY CHAPLIN AND MEL DICK, HARVEY CHAPLIN AND WAYNE CHAPLIN, HARVEY CHAPLIN AND BRAD VASSAR, WAYNE CHAPLIN AND MEL DICK, WAYNE CHAPLIN AND BRAD VASSAR, THOMAS COLE AND JAY DAVIS, THOMAS COLE AND EDWARD FRIEDLAND, THOMAS COLE AND BOB HENDRICKSON, THOMAS COLE AND JAMES LACROSSE, THOMAS COLE AND JERRY ROSENBERG, III, THOMAS COLE AND SYDNEY ROSS, THOMAS COLE AND RICK GILLIS, THOMAS COLE AND CHRISTOPHER UNDERWOOD, THOMAS COLE AND VERNON UNDERWOOD, J. LEWIS COOPER AND SYDNEY ROSS, ANDREW CRISSES AND KEVIN DUNN, ANDREW CRISSES AND DALE FARINO, ANDRE CRISSES AND ANTHONY MAGLIOCCO, ANDREW CRISSES AND JONATHAN MASLIN, ANDREW CRISSES AND CHARLES MERINOFF, ANDREW CRISSES AND ROBERT TROSTEL, ANDREW CRISSES AND BENNETT GLAZER, ANDREW CRISSES AND MICHAEL GLAZER, ANDREW CRISSES AND THOMAS GREENLEE, ANDREW CRISSES AND ALAN GREENSPAN, ANDREW CRISSES AND KEITH PETRAUSKAS, ANDREW CRISSES AND SHELLY STEIN, ANDREW CRISSES AND BARKLEY STUART, ANDREW CRISSES AND ROBERT SWARTZ, ANDREW CRISSES AND LOUIS ZWEIG, JAY DAVIS AND ALAN DREEBEN, JAY DAVIS AND EDWARD FRIEDLAND, JAY DAVIS AND BOB HENDRICKSON, JAY DAVIS AND JAMES LACROSSE, JAY DAVIS AND JERRY ROSENBERG, III, JAY DAVIS AND SYDNEY ROSS, JAY DAVIS AND RICK GILLIS, JAY DAVIS AND CHRISTOPHER UNDERWOOD, JAY DAVIS AND VERNON UNDERWOOD, MEL DICK AND BRAD VASSAR, JOHN DONNELLY JR. AND JOHN DONNELLY, JOHN DONNELLY JR. AND THOMAS H. TREY WHITE, III, JOHN DONNELLY AND THOMAS H. TREY WHITE, III, ALAN DREEBEN AND EDWARD FRIEDLAND, ALAN DREEBEN AND BOB HENDRICKSON, ALAN DREEBEN AND JAMES LACROSSE, ALAN DREEBEN AND JERRY ROSENBERG, III, ALAN DREEBEN AND SYDNEY ROSS, ALAN DREEBEN AND RICK GILLIS, ALAN DREEBEN AND CHRISTOPHER UNDERWOOD, ALAN DREEBEN AND VERNON UNDERWOOD, KEVIN DUNN AND CHARLES MERINOFF, ANDREW EDER AND DAVID HELLER, ANDREW EDER AND CUTTER SMITH, DOUGLAS EPSTEIN AND ROBERT EPSTEIN, DOUGLAS EPSTEIN AND SAMUEL RUBENSTEIN, ROBERT EPSTEIN AND SAMUEL RUBENSTEIN, DALE FARINO AND CHARLES MERINOFF, MARK FISHER AND KENNETH MANCINI, MARK FISHER AND CARL MARTIGNETTI, MARK FISHER AND CARMINE MARTIGNETTI, BRIEN FOX AND HENRY FOX JR., EDWARD FRIEDLAND AND BOB HENDRICKSON, EDWARD FRIEDLAND AND JERRY ROSENBERG, III., RICK GILLIS AND BOB HENDRICKSON, RICK GILLIS AND JERRY ROSENBERG, RICK GILLIS AND CHRISTOPHER UNDERWOOD, RICK GILLIS AND VERNON UNDERWOOD, BENNETT GLAZER AND MICHAEL GLAZER, BENNETT GLAZER AND KEITH PETRAUSKAS, BENNETT GLAZER AND VICTOR ROBILIO JR., BENNETT GLAZER AND SHELLY STEIN, BENNETT GLAZER AND ROBERT SWARTZ, BENNETT GLAZER AND LOUIS ZWEIG, BENNETT GLAZER AND THOMAS GREENLEE, BENNETT GLAZER AND ALAN GREENSPAN, BENNETT GLAZER AND CHARLIE MERINOFF, BENNETT GLAZER AND BARKLEY STUART, MICHAEL GLAZER AND THOMAS GREENLEE, MICHAEL GLAZER AND ALAN GREENSPAN, MICHAEL GLAZER AND CHARLIE MERINOFF, MICHAEL GLAZER AND KEITH PETRAUSKAS, MICHAEL GLAZER AND VICTOR ROBILIO JR., MICHAEL GLAZER AND SHELLY STEIN, MICHAEL GLAZER AND BARKLEY STUART, MICHAEL GLAZER AND ROBERT SWARTZ, MICHAEL GLAZER AND LOUIS ZWEIG, THOMAS GREENLEE AND ALAN GREENSPAN, THOMAS GREENLEE AND KEITH PETRAUSKAS, THOMAS GREENLEE AND VICTOR ROBILIO JR., THOMAS GREENLEE AND SHELLY STEIN, THOMAS GREENLEE AND BARKLEY STUART, THOMAS GREENLEE AND ROBERT SWARTZ, THOMAS GREENLEE AND LOUIS ZWEIG, THOMAS GREENLEE AND CHARLES MERINOFF, ALAN GREENSPAN AND CHARLIE MERINOFF, ALAN GREENSPAN AND KEITH PETRAUSKAS, ALAN GREENSPAN AND VICTOR ROBILIO JR., ALAN GREENSPAN AND SHELLY STEIN, ALAN GREENSPAN AND BARKLEY STUART, ALAN GREENSPAN AND ROBERT SWARTZ, ALAN GREENSPAN AND LOUIS ZWEIG, STAN HASTINGS AND ROBERT NOTTINGHAM, DAVID HELLER AND CUTTER SMITH, BOB HENDRICKSON AND JAMES LACROSSE, BOB HENDRICKSON AND JERRY ROSENBERG, III, BOB HENDRICKSON AND SYDNEY ROSS, BOB HENDRICKSON AND CHRISTOPHER UNDERWOOD, BOB HENDRICKSON AND VERNON UNDERWOOD, GLEN HOCH AND MICHAEL JOHNSON, GLEN HOCH AND SUSAN MCCOLLUM, GLEN HOCH AND DONALD PYDO, GLEN HOCH AND BRAD REDENIUS, GLEN HOCH AND W. ROCKWELL WIRTZ, DAVID KAHN AND MICHAEL KAHN, JAMES LACROSSE AND JERRY ROSENBERG, III, DONALD LEEBERN, III AND DONALD LEEBERN JR., DONALD LEEBERN III AND KEITH RIGGINS, DONALD LEEBERN JR. AND KEITH RIGGINS, ANTHONY MAGLIOCCO AND VINCENT ANDRETTA, III, ANTHONY MAGLIOCCO AND CHARLES MERINOFF, KENNETH MANCINI AND CARL MARTIGNETTI, KENNETH MANCINI AND CARMINE MARTIGNETTI, CARL MARTIGNETTI AND CARMINE MARTIGNETTI, JONATHAN MASLIN AND CHARLES MERINOFF, CHARLES MERINOFF AND ROBERT SWARTZ, CHARLES MERINOFF AND ROBERT TROSTEL, CHARLES MERINOFF AND KEITH PETRAUSKAS, CHARLIE MERINOFF AND SHELLY STEIN, CHARLIE MERINOFF AND BARKLEY STUART, CHARLIE MERINOFF AND LOUIS ZWEIG, VAIL MILLER JR. AND VAIL MILLER SR., VAIL MILLER JR. AND ALBERT VONTZ, III, VAIL MILLER SR. AND ALBERT VONTZ, III, KEITH PETRAUSKAS AND VICTOR ROBILIO JR., KEITH PETRAUSKAS AND SHELLY STEIN, KEITH PETRAUSKAS AND BARKLEY STUART, KEITH PETRAUSKAS AND ROBERT SWARTZ, KEITH PETRAUSKAS AND LOUIS ZWEIG, DONALD PYDO AND MICHAEL JOHNSON, DONALD PYDO AND SUSAN MCCOLLUM, DONALD PYDO AND BRAD REDENIUS, DONALD PYDO AND W. ROCKWELL WIRTZ, BRAD REDENIUS AND W. ROCKWELL WIRTZ, JERRY ROSENBERG, III AND SYDNEY ROSS, SHELLY STEIN AND VICTOR ROBILIO JR., SHELLY STEIN AND BARKLEY STUART, SHELLY STEIN AND ROBERT SWARTZ, SHELLY STEIN AND LOUIS ZWEIG, BARKLEY STUART AND VICTOR ROBILIO JR., BARKLEY STUART AND ROBERT SWARTZ, BARKLEY STUART AND LOUIS ZWEIG, ROBERT SWARTZ AND LOUIS ZWEIG, ROBERT SWARTZ AND VICTOR ROBILIO JR., CHRISTOPHER UNDERWOOD AND VERNON UNDERWOOD, CHRISTOPHER UNDERWOOD AND JERRY ROSENBERG, III, VERNON UNDERWOOD AND JERRY ROSENBERG, III.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2 BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS (CONTINUED): W. ROCKWELL WIRTZ AND MICHAEL JOHNSON, W. ROCKWELL WIRTZ AND SUSAN MCCOLLUM, LOUIS ZWEIG AND VICTOR ROBILIO JR.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 THE ASSOCIATION'S MEMBERS CONSIST OF COMPANIES THAT PAY MEMBERSHIP DUES TO WSWA.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS MADE UP OF EMPLOYEES OF THE ASSOCIATION'S MEMBERS. THE BOARD ELECTS THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WHO OVERSEES THE ASSOCIATION'S ACTIVITIES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RULES IN REGARDS TO GOVERNANCE DECISIONS OF THE ASSOCIATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 THE GOVERNING BODY IS SENT AN EMAIL THAT CONTAINS THE ENTIRE FORM 990 FOR REVIEW.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE ASSOCIATION MAINTAINS OPEN COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN DIRECTORS AND EMPLOYEES. WHEN POTENTIAL CONFLICTS ARE DISCOVERED, TOP MANAGEMENT ASSESSES THE SITUATION. IF A CONFLICT EXISTS, THE PERSON WITH A CONFLICT IS PROHIBITED FROM PARTICIPATING IN THE GOVERNING BODY'S DELIBERATIONS AND DECISIONS IN THE TRANSACTION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE ASSOCIATION'S EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ANNUALLY REVIEWS COMPENSATION FOR TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICALS. THE ASSOCIATION REVIEWS RELEVANT BENCHMARKING SURVEYS OF COMPARABLE JOBS BOTH WITHIN AND OUTSIDE THE INDUSTRY IN THE WASHINGTON, D.C. AREA.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ASSOCIATION'S FORM 990 IS AVAILABLE AT THE ASSOCIATION'S OFFICE. GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AT THE ASSOCIATION'S OFFICE.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C: RESPONSIBILITY FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT: THE FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE IS PRIMARILY RESPONSIBLE FOR OVERSEEING THE AUDIT AND THE SELECTION OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS. THIS COMMITTEE REPORTS TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND, ULTIMATELY, TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
MediumBulletAttach to Form 990.
MediumBullet Information about Schedule R (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047
2014
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
WINE & SPIRITS WHOLESALERS OF AMERICA I
 
Employer identification number

43-0590389
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Total income


 		(e)
End-of-year assets


 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity










Part II
Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Exempt Code section


 		(e)
Public charity status
(if section 501(c)(3))

 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

 		(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1) WSWA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION INC
805 15TH STREET SUITE 430

WASHINGTON,DC20005
26-1933101 		FUNDING INDUSTRY RESEARCH AND PROVIDING COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS DC 501(C)(3) 170(B)(1)(A) WINE & SPIRITS WHOLESALERS OF AMERICA INC
 
Yes
 
(2) WINE & SPIRITS WHOLESALERS OF AMERICA POLICICAL ACTION COMMITTEE
805 15TH STREET SUITE 430

WASHINGTON,DC20005
52-1233461 		ADVOCATE POLITICAL INTERESTS OF WINE AND SPIRITS WHOLESALERS OF AMERICA, INC DC 527 N/A WINE & SPIRITS WHOLESALERS OF AMERICA INC
 
Yes
 










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Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



 		(e)
Predominant income(related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




 		(i)
Code V-UBI
amount in box 20 of
Schedule K-1
(Form 1065)
 		(j)
General or
managing
partner?



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No












Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization
 		(b)
Primary activity
 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)
 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity
 		(e)
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp,
or trust) 		(f)
Share of total income
 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets
 		(h)
Percentage
ownership
 		(i)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No












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Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest, (ii) annuities, (iii) royalties, or (iv) rent from a controlled entity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1a
 
No
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1b
 
No
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1c
 
No
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1d
 
No
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1e
 
No
f Dividends from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1f
 
No
g Sale of assets to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1g
 
No
h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1h
 
No
i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1j
 
No
k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1k
 
No
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1l
Yes
 
m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1m
 
No
n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1n
Yes
 
o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1o
Yes
 
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1p
 
No
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1q
 
No
r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1r
 
No
s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1s
 
No
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of related organization 		(b)
Transaction
type (a-s) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved
(1) WSWA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION INC

 L 84,432 FAIR MARKET VALUE





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Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity 		(b)
Primary activity 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country) 		(d)
Predominant income (related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(e)
Are all partners
section
501(c)(3)
organizations? 		(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations? 		(i)
Code V-UBI
amount in box 20
of Schedule K-1
(Form 1065) 		(j)
General or
managing
partner? 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No Yes No






























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