2017-10-31T16:42:45-05:00 2016-12-31 391203191 SVA CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCTS SC 1221 JOHN Q HAMMONS DRIVE MADISON WI 53717 990 2016-01-01 203253173 Wisconsin Brewers Guild Inc WISC 6084411992 Po Box 45961 Madison WI 53744 Mark Garthwaite EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 6084411992 2017-10-25 1 Kirsten Houghton P01273230 6088318181 2017-10-20 69.128.11.234 2017-10-31 10:44:16 CD P 247EF9201F450B00539CDD78133172B4B63B6B2C 6C597F3402B5AD52C40AAF0FB1F16D023E8BE085 2016 2021-01-29 14:40:06Z X MARK GARTHWAITE PO Box 45961 Madison WI 53744 242110 0 X wibrewersguild.com X 1997 WI The Guild's mission is to promote and maintain standards of excellence in Wisconsin's brewing industry. We provide a network that connects brewers, suppliers, retailers, and of course enthusiasts not only in Wisconsin but worldwide. 7 7 0 7 0 0 2951 233192 186 5781 242110 5124 0 0 0 0 206389 211513 30597 132974 0 132974 X The Guild's mission is to promote and maintain standards of excellence in Wisconsin's brewing industry. We provide a network that connects brewers, suppliers, retailers, and of course enthusiasts not only in Wisconsin but worldwide. 0 0 Promote and maintain standards of excellence within Wisconsin's brewing industry. This is accomplished by providing continuing education opportunities for brewers and affiliated industry professionals through technical conferences, meetings with industry peers, and a communication network that facilitates shared learning. Brewery Members and Affiliate Members are businesses that are actively engaged in the brewing industry and benefit from collaborative engagement in education initiatives. A Technical Committee is charged with developing continuing education materials and priorities on an ongoing basis. This constitutes approximately 25% of the organization's time. Increase public awareness of Wisconsin beer and breweries through promotions, special events, marketing, and consumer education initiatives. This is accomplished by hosting tasting events within the state and at member breweries. Enthusiast memberships provide a platform for engaging with the public via email, web, and social media outlets on an ongoing basis. Enthusiast Members and Festival Members are directly engaged to generate greater interest in Wisconsin beer and breweries. A Marketing Committee is charged with developing promotional materials and initiatives on an ongoing basis. This constitutes approximately 25% of the organization's time. Provide information and research regarding past, present, and projected business conditions that may affect Wisconsin breweries and brewpubs and their affiliated industry partners. The organization's governing board of directors provides strategic planning guidance to its executive director based upon market trends and information gathered from industry peers. Information is disseminated to the membership and public in an ongoing basis via email newsletters and bulletins. This constitutes approximately 25% of the organization's time. Educate policy makers at the state and federal level about Wisconsin's brewing industry and advocate for legislation and regulation that will ensure that our industry can thrive under improved business conditions. A Government Affairs Committee is charged with monitoring legislative and regulatory activity that may affect breweries and industry partners and conducts policy analysis on behalf of the organization on an ongoing basis. This constitutes approximately 25% of the organization's time. 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 X 7 7 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X Mark Garthwaite 6084411992 PO Box 45961 Madison WI 53744 X Marc Buttera President 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Will Glass Vice President 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Julie Birrenkott Secretary 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Jim Wiesender Treasurer 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Paul Graham Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Russ Klisch Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jeff Hamilton Past President 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Mark Garthwaite Executive Director 50.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2951 2951 Festival Ticket Sales 900099 151943 151943 Membership Dues 900099 69901 69901 Glendale Festival Reve 900099 8133 8133 Technical Conference R 900099 3215 3215 233192 186 186 5781 5781 242110 233192 0 5967 5124 34105 2079 1895 9097 24302 2586 1127 1122 Festival Expenses 111539 Sales tax expense 10464 Corporate taxes 4058 Miscellaneous expenses 2084 1931 211513 132974 0 132974 0 0 X 132974 0 132974 0 132974 X 30597 102377 X 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 Howard Young Foundation Inc PO Box 470 Woodruff WI 54568 391521169 501(c)(3) 5124 to support Dr. Kate Hospice. 1 0 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 3 Crouching Badger, LLC is the management company which handles the management duties and lobbying services on behalf of the organization. Mark Garthwaite owns Crouching Badger, LLC and is the Executive Director of the organization. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6 There are several classes of membership within the organization: Brewery Members (voting members), Recipe-Brewer Member (non-voting members), Brewery in Planning member (non-voting members), affiliate members (non-voting members), enthusiast members (non-voting members), and festival members (non-voting members). Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a According to the organization's bylaws, the election of the board of directors must be approved by the voting members, except in the case of a vacancy on the board which is filled for the remainder of the term upon majority vote by the Board or by the the voting members. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7b According to the organization's bylaws, any governance decisions are subject to approval by the voting members. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b The organization's board of directors reviews and approves the Form 990 prior to submitting it to the Internal Revenue Service. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 The organization's governing documents are available for public inspection upon request. Members may review the organization's governing documents online at any time. Form 990, Part XI, line 9: Adjustment for conversion from for-profit to non-profit (see Below) 102,027. Adjustment to write-off balance in closed BMO account 350. Part XI, Line 9 Other changes in net assets consist of a $102,027 adjustment in retained earnings related to the conversion of the entity from a for-profit corporation to a non-profit entity. This exemption was effective as of December 28, 2016. Additionally, there was a $350 adjustment related to writing off the BMO checking account balance, for which the related checking account was closed in 2015.