National Beer Wholesalers Association

The National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) is a trade association that represents the interests of more than 2,850 beer distributors throughout the United States before government and the public. In 2020, their political action committee was the second largest, ranked by total amount raised.[2]

National Beer Wholesalers Association
AbbreviationNBWA
Founded1938
36-1521005
Legal status501(c)(6)
HeadquartersAlexandria, Virginia
Location
President & CEO
Craig Purser
Revenue (2018)
$14,366,822[1]
Websitewww.nbwa.org

About

Founded in 1938 in the aftermath of Prohibition, NBWA represents nearly 3,000 licensed, independent beer distributors - and their approximately 130,000 employees - who have operations in every state and congressional district across the United States. The organization works to strengthen and maintain the state-based system of alcohol regulation.[3]

According to the association's web site, NBWA works to strengthen the state-based system of alcohol regulation that facilitates an orderly marketplace; creates a transparent and accountable system of alcohol distribution that protects American consumers; and promotes responsibility in the manufacture, distribution, sale and consumption of alcohol.[4]

The association is led by Craig A. Purser, who became president and CEO in 2005.[5] In 2007, NBWA was named among Washingtonian Magazine's list of "Great Places to Work."[6]

NBWA's primary mission is to advocate for state-based alcohol regulation while providing leadership and guidance to America's beer distributors.[7]

Political action committee

The National Beer Wholesalers Association Political Action Committee (NBWA PAC) is the largest political action committee (PAC) in the licensed beverage industry. According to OpenSecrets, the NBWA's PAC was the second-largest federal PAC during the 2020 election cycle, raising $4.1 million and distributing $3.1 million, behind only the National Association of Realtors.[8] Over the last seven elections, their donations have been bipartisan, never surpassing 60% to a single party.

Political action committee summary data (2008 to 2020)
Election Year Total Raised Contributions Democrats Republicans
2020 $4,108,239 $3,147,500 52.8% 47.2%
2018 $4,312,886 $3,433,500 47.7% 52.3%
2016 $4,368,273 $3,328,700 42.6% 57.4%
2014 $4,171,593 $3,209,000 43.7% 56.3%
2012 $4,063,815 $3,388,500 41.3% 58.7%
2010 $3,775,164 $4,804,087 53.1% 46.9%
2008 $3,283,547 $2,897,000 52.4% 47.6%

References
  1. https://docs.candid.org/990/361/361521005/361521005_2018_17068964_990.pdf
  2. A 501tax-exempt, OpenSecrets; NW, charitable organization 1300 L. St; Washington, Suite 200; info, DC 20005 telelphone857-0044. "Political Action Committees (PACs)". OpenSecrets. Retrieved 2021-07-05.
  3. Doyle, Kevin (2 November 2009). "President Craig Purser tells Food & Drink Digital NBWA members are ready for the challenges and welcome the opportunities ahead of them". Food & Drink Digital. Retrieved 9 November 2010.
  4. "What is NBWA?". Archived from the original on 14 August 2009. Retrieved 9 November 2010.
  5. Modern Brewery Age (12 December 2005), "Craig Purser named president of NBWA", Modern Brewery Age, retrieved 6 November 2010
  6. Dalphonse, Sherri; Glover, Mary Clare (1 November 2007), Great Places to Work: Work Hard, Play Hard, retrieved 6 November 2010
  7. Doyle, Kevin (2 November 2009). "President Craig Purser tells Food & Drink Digital NBWA members are ready for the challenges and welcome the opportunities ahead of them". Food & Drink Digital. Retrieved 9 November 2010.
  8. "Top PACs". OpenSecrets.
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