AMERICAN WINE SOCIETY (HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS "AWS- OR THE "ORGANIZATION- OR THE "SOCIETY") IS A MEMBER BASED, NON-GOVERNMENTAL, NOT- FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION INCORPORATED IN THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ON NOVEMBER 13, 1973. THE MISSION OF THE SOCIETY IS TO PROMOTE THE APPRECIATION OF WINE THROUGH EDUCATION. THE ORGANIZATION IS PRIMARILY FUNDED BY ITS MEMBERS AS AN EDUCATIONAL, CONSUMER-ORIENTED ORGANIZATION FOR THOSE INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE ABOUT ALL ASPECTS OF WINE. AWS IS THE LARGEST CONSUMER ORGANIZATION IN THE U.S. DEDICATED TO THE MISSION OF SPREADING THE AWARENESS OF WINE. MEMBERS EXPLORE WINE TOGETHER THROUGH RELAXED TASTING EVENTS ORGANIZED BY VARIOUS LOCAL CHAPTERS (INDEPENDENT AFFILIATES) THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN ANNUAL NATIONAL CONFERENCE, AND BY PARTICIPATING IN VARIOUS WINE TASTING COMPETITIONS AND EVENTS ORGANIZED BY THE ORGANIZATION. THROUGH VARIOUS PROGRAMS IN COLLABORATION WITH THE INDUSTRY, WE PROMOTE WINE CULTURE IN THE US WITH A FOCUS ON PERSO
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Food, Agriculture & Nutrition organizations in Pennsylvania.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Di Median to 75th percentile | $85k $92k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Northeast region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 7 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at AMERICAN WINE SOCIETY equaled 12% of the organization's total expenses. The median for food, agriculture & nutrition organizations is 8%.
Based on 2,784 food, agriculture & nutrition organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about AMERICAN WINE SOCIETY
What does the Chief Executive Officer of AMERICAN WINE SOCIETY earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of AMERICAN WINE SOCIETY received $85,000 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Food, Agriculture & Nutrition organizations in Pennsylvania, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at AMERICAN WINE SOCIETY compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Food, Agriculture & Nutrition organizations in Pennsylvania, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at AMERICAN WINE SOCIETY falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at AMERICAN WINE SOCIETY equaled 12% of the organization's total expenses. The median for food, agriculture & nutrition organizations is 8%.
What are AMERICAN WINE SOCIETY's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, AMERICAN WINE SOCIETY reported $839k in total revenue and $720k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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