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Nonprofit · EIN 47-2067201

WINE EDUCATION COUNCIL INC

Tax-exempt · DALLAS, TX 75225

Financials

$2.9M$2.6M2023$356K$1.7M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of WINE EDUCATION COUNCIL INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$356,101$1,674,885-$1,318,784$6,342,684$62,831$6,279,853
December 31, 2023990 (amended)$2,941,391$2,603,905$337,486$7,182,215$241,294$6,940,921
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$8,875
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$347,226
Net gain from sales of assets
$257,621
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$940,975
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$48,000
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$48,000
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$402,698
Accounting fees
$49,678
Occupancy
$12,225
Program services (functional)
$1,135,876
Management and general (functional)
$539,009

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$7,182,215
Total assets, end of year
$6,342,684
Total liabilities, end of year
$62,831
Net assets, end of year
$6,279,853
Publicly traded securities
$6,015,278
Net assets without donor restrictions
$6,083,008
Net assets with donor restrictions
$196,845
Gross receipts
$1,944,305
Employees
0
Volunteers
3
Year formed
2015
State of legal domicile
TX

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
PAUL HARRISPRESIDENT
Officer
3$38,400
KATHY STONESECRETARY
Officer
4$9,600
LON MCCAINDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
LIONEL DE RAVELDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
PAUL HARRISPRESIDENT
Officer
3$38,400
KATHY STONESECRETARY
Officer
4$9,600
LON MCCAINDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
LIONEL DE RAVELDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DOUGLAS BARZELAYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
8300 DOUGLAS AVE STE 800, DALLAS, TX 75225-5826
Mailing address (990-N for 2014)
901 King St Ste 400, Alexandria VA 22314
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
CHARLES RICE, 8300 DOUGLAS AVE 800, DALLAS, TX 75225
Principal officer (990-N for 2014)
Adam Kwasman, 901 King St Ste 400, Alexandria VA 22314
Signed the 990
CHARLES RICE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(214) 533-9833
Return prepared by
CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP

Mission

TO CONDUCT VARIOUS PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES RELATED TO THE EDUCATION OF CONSUMERS, STUDENTS AND BUSINESSES ON THE MULTIFACETED IMPACT THAT WINE HAS HAD ON OUR CULTURE AND ECONOMY. WE WILL FOSTER COOPERATION AND COMMUNICATION ACROSS BORDERS AND CULTURES.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • THE WINE EDUCATION COUNCIL IS A NON-PROFIT, EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION THAT PROMOTES THE DEVELOPMENT AND EFFECTIVENESS OF WINE PROFESSIONALS THROUGH FORMAL STUDY, POST-GRADUATE TRAINING, AND ADVANCED, ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES. OUR DIVERSE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE THE SUPPORT OF WINE PROGRAMS AT INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING, THE SPONSORSHIP OF SPECIALIZED SEMINARS, GRANTS TO ASSIST PUBLICATION OF ACADEMIC WORKS, AND THE PROMOTION OF EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES THAT HELP STUDENTS AND WINE PROFESSIONALS LEARN ABOUT AND ENGAGE IN VARIOUS SECTORS OF THE WINE COMMUNITY.RECOGNIZING THAT THE CONSUMPTION OF WINE IS VULNERABLE TO ABUSE, WE ARE COMMITTED TO PROVIDING RESOURCES AND SUPPORTING PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE MODERATE AND RESPONSIBLE ALCOHOL USE AND GUARD AGAINST SOCIAL PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH INAPPROPRIATE CONSUMPTION.AS AN ENVIRONMENTALLY AND SOCIALLY CONSCIOUS ORGANIZATION, WE ARE SENSITIVE TO THE HUMAN AND ECONOMIC IMPACT OF WINE ON OUR COMMUNITY AND REMAIN DEDICATED TO PROMOTING WITHIN THE GLOBAL WINE COMMUNITY THE RESPONSIBLE USE OF THE EARTH'S RESOURCES AND THE IMPLEMENTATION OF MECHANISMS THAT PROMOTE ECONOMIC JUSTICE.
    Expenses $940,975 · grants $940,975
  • IN 2024 WINE EDUCATION COUNCIL HOSTED AN EDUCATIONAL EVENT, WINE FLAWS VS FLAWLESS WINE WITH GUEST SPEAKER JAMIE GOODE. THE EVENT WAS IN HELD IN BOTH BEVERLY HILLS AND SAN FRANCISCO IN OCTOBER. THERE WERE 60 GUEST IN SAN FRANCISCO AND 40 GUEST IN BEVERLY HILLS. THE EVENT WAS FREE AND OPEN TO QUALIFIED TRADE/WINE PERSONAL.
    Expenses $194,901

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
47-2067201
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2015
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B99)
Assets (IRS master file)
$6,342,684
Income (IRS master file)
$1,944,305

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$356,101$1,674,885$6,342,684IRS
990December 2023$2,941,391$2,603,905$7,182,215XML
990December 2022$322,011$1,890,311$5,060,686IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2014
Officer: Adam Kwasman
December 31, 2014≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 47-2067201).

Questions about WINE EDUCATION COUNCIL INC

What is the EIN of WINE EDUCATION COUNCIL INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of WINE EDUCATION COUNCIL INC is 47-2067201.
Is WINE EDUCATION COUNCIL INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
Are donations to WINE EDUCATION COUNCIL INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does WINE EDUCATION COUNCIL INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of WINE EDUCATION COUNCIL INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did WINE EDUCATION COUNCIL INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of WINE EDUCATION COUNCIL INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names CHARLES RICE.
Who are the officers and directors of WINE EDUCATION COUNCIL INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 4 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $38,400 (PAUL HARRIS, PRESIDENT).
How much revenue does WINE EDUCATION COUNCIL INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $356,101, expenses of $1,674,885 and total assets of $6,342,684 at year end.

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