Court Of Master Sommeliers Americas is located in Santa Barbara, CA. The organization was established in 1998. According to its NTEE Classification (S46) the organization is classified as: Boards of Trade, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Court Of Master Sommeliers Americas employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Court Of Master Sommeliers Americas is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Court Of Master Sommeliers Americas generated $4.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.9m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 0.8% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE ORGANIZATION'S MOST SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITY IS THE EDUCATION OF SERVICE INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS ABOUT WINE AND WINE SERVICE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CONDUCT EDUCATION COURSES ON FOUR LEVELS LEADING TO MASTER SOMMELIER DEGREE.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Julie Theobald Executive Director | 45 | $211,250 | |
Kathleen Lewis Director Of Operat | 45 | $153,824 | |
Melissa Monosoff Education Director | 45 | $142,983 | |
Shayn Bjornholm Examination Dir | 45 | $141,847 | |
Keith Goldston Instructor | 0 | $24,500 | |
Rob Bigelow Instructor | 0 | $13,375 |
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Davis Wright Tremainellp Legal | 12/30/21 | $200,695 |
Susan Magrino Agency Inc Public Relations | 12/30/21 | $116,101 |
Lagasse Branch Bell Legal | 12/30/21 | $125,669 |
Master The World Inc Beverage Kit Producer | 12/30/21 | $368,404 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $4,417,823 |
| Investment income | $162,659 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $18,389 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $4,598,871 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $31,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $967,377 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $271,906 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $114,127 |
| Payroll taxes | $67,167 |
| Fees for services: Management | $23,882 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $55,725 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $15,776 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $29,087 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $49,204 |
| Office expenses | $2,749 |
| Information technology | $15,914 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $370,435 |
| Travel | $475,332 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $4,124 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $40,779 |
| Insurance | $22,084 |
| All other expenses | $229,306 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,923,323 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $308,207 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $391,767 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $158,064 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $12,819 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $63,778 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $18,843 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,148,348 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $164,425 |
| Other assets | $2 |
| Total assets | $3,266,253 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $219,586 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $413,295 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $150,000 |
| Total liabilities | $782,881 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $2,483,372 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $3,266,253 |