DISTILLED SPIRITS COUNCIL OF THE UNITED STATES INC
EIN 52-0971454 · Professional Athletic Leagues (N80)
What they do
DISCUS is The Leading Convener of The Spirits Industry, Bringing Together Producers Large and Small; Supply Chain Professionals; and Our Service Partners. All DISCUS Members Enjoy Access To, and Influence On, Its Best-in-class Advocacy Efforts In Washington, DC; State Capitals Across The US; and In Key Markets Around The World.
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Basic facts we verified
IRS warning checkNo IRS revocation warning appears in this data.
Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.
They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.
They name their leaders29 people are listed in the latest report.
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Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $910,954 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.
Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $1,147,612 for CHRIS SWONGER (PRESIDENT & CEO). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.
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See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (29)
CHRIS SWONGERPRESIDENT & CEO
CHRISTINE LOCASCIOCHIEF OF PUBLIC POLICY
COURTNEY ARMOURCHIEF LEGAL COUNSEL/CORP SEC.
DENZEL MCGUIRECHIEF OF FEDERAL & STATE
LISA HAWKINSSVP, PUBLIC AFFAIRS
ANDREW DELONEYSVP, HEAD OF STATE PUBLIC
ROBERT BUDOFFSVP, STATE REGULATORY AFFAIRS
ADRIAN BAXTERCFO/CORP TREASURER
SARAH FITZMAURICECHIEF OF RESOURCE PLANNING
RYAN OHARABOARD MEMBER
ROBERT HALLBOARD MEMBER
TONY LATHAMBOARD MEMBER
ROB CASSELLBOARD MEMBER
PAUL ROSSBOARD MEMBER
PAUL BASFORDBOARD MEMBER
UGO FIORENZOBOARD MEMBER
NICOLAS BECKERSBOARD MEMBER
MIKE RUDYBOARD MEMBER
MARY BARRAZOTTOVICE CHAIR
MARIBEL DELGADOBOARD MEMBER
JUAN SANCHEZBOARD MEMBER
JOSE HERMOSILLOBOARD MEMBER
JASON DROOKBOARD MEMBER
DAN LEESEBOARD CHAIR
CONOR MCQUAIDBOARD MEMBER
CHRIS GABALDONBOARD MEMBER
CHRIS CALDWELLBOARD MEMBER
BRETT HALEBOARD MEMBER
BRANDON GALLBOARD MEMBER
About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 1974
- Location
- 101 CONSTITUTION AVE NW STE 350W, WASHINGTON, DC 20001-6364
- County
- District of Columbia
- In care of
- % VALERIE OLSZEWSKI
- Primary officer
- Adrian Baxter, Chief Financial Officer
How to reach them
Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2024
- Tax period began
- January 1, 2024
- Return type
- 990
- Tax preparer
- APRIO ADVISORY GROUP LLC
- NTEE classification
- Professional Athletic Leagues (N80)
- IRS tax category
- Professional Athletic Leagues
- Grant-giving organization
- Yes