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ARIZONA BUSINESS COUNCIL FOR ALCOHOL EDUCATION
Phoenix, AZ · EIN 860537239 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE T30 · Philanthropy & Grantmaking · Micro (<$100K) · www.bcae.com
revenue
$96K
expenses
$98K
net assets
$68K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

TO EDUCATE BUSINESS OWNERS REGARDING THE

profile · synthesized from sources

Nonprofit organization providing state-approved liquor law training for Arizona licensees, managers, and employees in both on-sale and off-sale establishments. Offers certification programs covering Arizona's Title 4 liquor laws, liability issues, and responsible alcohol service. Training is delivered through in-person, virtual, and online formats, and completion may reduce fines from the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control.

named programs · 7 · from sources

what they call their work

Customized Instructional Programs
Tailored training for businesses with unique or specialized staff education needs within the liquor industry. Designed and implemented by ABC based on specific client requirements.
In-House Seminars
Customized training delivered at a licensee’s establishment. ABC instructors tailor Basic or Management classes to the specific needs and circumstances of the business.
Management Seminars
Two-hour mandated class for new owners, agents, and managers. Covers legal essentials and risk assessment to avoid citations. Requires completion of the Basic Class as a prerequisite.
Off-Sale Basic Training
Two-hour class for employees at convenience stores, grocery stores, and liquor stores selling alcohol for off-premise consumption. Focuses on package liquor sales, legal requirements, and identifying underage buyers.
On-Sale Basic Training
Three- to four-hour class for employees at restaurants, bars, clubs, and hotels where alcohol is consumed on-site. Covers Arizona Liquor Law (ARS Title 4), liability, and procedures for handling problem situations. Required for certification.
Online Training
Self-paced online courses available in English and Spanish for both Basic and Management Title 4 training. Must be completed within two weeks of purchase to receive certification.
Wholesaler Information Program
Two-hour session for beverage alcohol wholesalers covering current laws, competitive practices, advertising, and special events. Conducted at the wholesaler’s facility anywhere in Arizona.
activities · 2 groups

what they do

  • Alcohol Server Compliance Training 10 activities
    • On-Premise Alcohol Server and Bartender Training
      Provides Title 4 approved liquor law training for servers and bartenders in on-sale licensed establishments (restaurants, bars, clubs, hotels) across Arizona. This includes a three-hour "Basic Title 4 Class" covering Arizona Liquor Law, liability, and problem situation procedures, and a four-hour "On-Sale" class. Training is offered in-person and through self-taught online courses, with over 350,000 individuals trained.
    • On-Premise Alcohol Server and Bartender Training
      Provides Title 4 approved liquor law training for servers and bartenders in on-sale licensed establishments (restaurants, bars, clubs, hotels) across Arizona. This includes a three-hour "Basic Title 4 Class" covering Arizona Liquor Law, liability, and problem situation procedures, and a four-hour "On-Sale" class.
    • On-Premise Alcohol Server and Bartender Training
      Provides Title 4 approved liquor law training, including a three-hour "Basic Title 4 Class" and a four-hour "On-Sale" class, for servers and bartenders in establishments where liquor is sold and consumed on-premises. This training covers Arizona Liquor Law, liability concerns, and problem situation procedures, and has trained over 350,000 individuals in Arizona.
    • On-Premise Alcohol Server and Bartender Training
      Provides Title 4 approved liquor law training for servers and bartenders in on-sale licensed establishments (restaurants, bars, clubs, hotels) across Arizona. This includes a three-hour "Basic Title 4 Class" covering Arizona Liquor Law, liability concerns, and problem situation procedures, available in-person and online, and a four-hour "On-Sale" class.
    • On-Premise Liquor Law Training for Servers and Bartenders
      Provides Title 4 approved liquor law training, including a three-hour "Basic Title 4 Class" and a four-hour "On-Sale" class, for servers and bartenders in establishments where liquor is sold and consumed on-premises. This training covers Arizona Liquor Law, liability concerns, and problem situation procedures.
    • On-Premise Liquor Law Training for Servers and Bartenders
      Provides Title 4 approved liquor law training for servers and bartenders in on-sale licensed establishments (restaurants, bars, clubs, hotels) across Arizona. This includes a three-hour "Basic Title 4 Class" and a four-hour "On-Sale" class, covering Arizona Liquor Law, liability concerns, and problem situation procedures. Training is offered in-person and through self-taught online courses, including Spanish versions.
    • Online Liquor Law Training Courses
      Offers self-taught online courses for Title 4 training, including Basic On and Off Sale, Management On and Off Sale, and Spanish versions of both.
    • Online Title 4 Training Courses
      Offers self-taught online courses for Title 4 training, including Basic On and Off Sale, Management On and Off Sale, and Spanish versions of both, providing flexible learning options.
    • Online Title 4 Training Courses
      Offers self-taught online courses for Title 4 training, including Basic On and Off Sale, Management On and Off Sale, and Spanish versions of both.
    • Online Training Courses
      Offers self-taught online courses for Title 4 training, including Basic On and Off Sale, Management On and Off Sale, and Spanish versions of both.
  • Uncategorized 24 activities
    • Certification and Fine Reduction Programs
      Offers certificate programs that may reduce DLLC-issued fines by up to 50% for licensed establishments that participate in their training.
    • Compliance and Fine Reduction Programs
      Offers certificate programs that may reduce DLLC-issued fines by up to 50% for licensed establishments that participate in their training.
    • Customized On-Site Training and Consulting
      Conducts customized in-house Basic or Management Seminars and designs specialized staff training programs for businesses in the liquor industry, tailored to their specific needs and circumstances. This includes coordinating on-site training for staff members and informing businesses about changes to liquor laws.
    • Customized On-Site Training and Consulting
      Conducts customized in-house Basic or Management Seminars for licensees, tailored to their specific circumstances, and designs specialized staff training programs for businesses in the liquor industry. This includes coordinating on-site training for specific businesses like Prescott Brewing Company and Walgreens, and informing businesses about changes to liquor laws.
    • Customized On-Site Training and Consulting
      Conducts customized in-house Basic or Management Seminars and designs specialized staff training programs for businesses in the liquor industry, tailored to their specific needs and circumstances. This includes coordinating on-site training for staff members at businesses like Prescott Brewing Company and Walgreens, and informing businesses about changes to liquor laws.
    • Customized On-Site Training and Consulting
      Conducts customized in-house Basic or Management Seminars for licensees, tailored to their specific circumstances. This includes designing and implementing specialized staff training programs for businesses in the liquor industry, coordinating on-site training, and informing businesses about changes to liquor laws.
    • Customized and On-Site Liquor Law Training
      Conducts customized in-house Basic or Management Seminars and specialized staff training programs for licensees, tailored to their specific circumstances and the needs of fast-paced businesses. This includes coordinating on-site training for staff members.
    • Customized and On-Site Training Programs
      Conducts customized in-house Basic or Management Seminars for licensees, tailored to their specific circumstances and designed to meet the needs of fast-paced businesses. This includes designing and implementing specialized staff training programs for businesses in the liquor industry.
    • Fine Reduction Program
      Offers certificate programs that may reduce DLLC-issued fines by up to 50% for licensed establishments that participate in their training.
    • Liquor Law Compliance and Fine Reduction
      Offers certificate programs that may reduce DLLC-issued fines by up to 50% for licensed establishments that participate, and informs businesses about changes to liquor laws and their potential impact to ensure compliance.
    • Liquor Law Training Certification and Compliance Support
      Provides certificate programs that may reduce DLLC-issued fines by up to 50% for participating licensed establishments.
    • Liquor Law Training Program Administration
      Administers a comprehensive liquor law training program, having trained over 350,000 individuals in Arizona through a network of 7 certified trainers. The program offers certificate programs that may reduce DLLC-issued fines by up to 50% for participating licensed establishments and informs businesses about changes to liquor laws.
    • Management-Level Liquor Law Training
      Offers management-level training for owners, agents, and managers of licensed establishments, including an "In-Person Management Title 4 Class" and a two-hour Management Seminar mandated by the Department of Liquor Licenses and Control. This training focuses on legal essentials, risk assessment, Arizona Liquor Law, liability, and problem situation procedures.
    • Management-Level Liquor Law Training
      Offers management-level training on legal essentials and risk assessment for owners, agents, and managers of licensed establishments. This includes an "In-Person Management Title 4 Class" and a two-hour Management Seminar, covering Arizona Liquor Law, liability, and problem situation procedures. Training is offered in-person and through self-taught online courses, including Spanish versions.
    • Management-Level Liquor Law Training
      Provides management-level training, including an "In-Person Management Title 4 Class" and a two-hour Management Seminar, for owners, agents, and managers of licensed establishments. This training covers legal essentials, risk assessment of business practices, Arizona Liquor Law, liability, and problem situation procedures, and is mandated by the Department of Liquor Licenses and Control for new owners, agents, and managers.
    • Management-Level Liquor Law Training
      Offers management-level training for owners, agents, and managers of licensed establishments, focusing on legal essentials, risk assessment, Arizona Liquor Law, liability, and problem situation procedures. This includes an "In-Person Management Title 4 Class" and a two-hour Management Seminar mandated by the Department of Liquor Licenses and Control.
    • Management-Level Liquor Law Training
      Offers management-level training, including an "In-Person Management Title 4 Class" and a two-hour Management Seminar, for owners, agents, and managers of licensed establishments. This training focuses on legal essentials, risk assessment of business practices, Arizona Liquor Law, liability, and problem situation procedures, and is mandated by the Department of Liquor Licenses and Control for new owners, agents, and managers.
    • Management-Level Liquor Law Training
      Provides management-level training for owners, agents, and managers of licensed establishments, including an "In-Person Management Title 4 Class" and a two-hour Management Seminar. These programs focus on legal essentials, risk assessment, Arizona Liquor Law, liability, and compliance, and are sometimes mandated by the Department of Liquor Licenses and Control.
    • Off-Premise Alcohol Sales Training
      Offers a two-hour "Off-Sale" class for cashiers and clerks selling packaged alcohol for off-premises consumption, focusing on package liquor sales, relevant laws, and identifying potential underage purchases.
    • Off-Premise Alcohol Sales Training
      Offers a two-hour "Off-Sale" class for cashiers and clerks selling packaged alcohol for off-premises consumption, focusing on relevant laws and identifying potential underage purchases.
    • Off-Premise Alcohol Sales Training
      Offers a two-hour "Off-Sale" class for cashiers and clerks selling packaged alcohol for off-premises consumption, focusing on relevant laws and identifying potential underage purchases. This training is available in-person and online.
    • Off-Premise Alcohol Sales Training
      Offers a two-hour "Off-Sale" class for cashiers and clerks selling packaged alcohol for off-premises consumption. This training focuses on package liquor sales, relevant laws, and identifying potential underage purchases, and has been provided to staff at businesses like Walgreens.
    • Off-Premise Liquor Law Training for Cashiers and Clerks
      Offers a two-hour "Off-Sale" class for cashiers and clerks involved in selling packaged alcohol for off-premises consumption. This training focuses on package liquor sales, relevant laws, and identifying potential underage purchases.
    • Off-Premise Liquor Law Training for Retail Staff
      Offers a two-hour "Off-Sale" class for cashiers and clerks selling packaged alcohol for off-premises consumption. This training focuses on package liquor sales, relevant laws, and identifying potential underage purchases.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$96K
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue$96K100%
Investment income$750%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$98K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$20K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$96K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$68K
2 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +4.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 12
  • ALLEN MACCARTHY — DIRECTOR
  • BOB SMITH — DIRECTOR
  • CHRIS ESPINOSA — DIRECTOR
  • DAVE WERNER — DIRECTOR
  • GEORGE HOLLINGSWORTH — DIRECTOR
  • JANIE RIDDLE — DIRECTOR
  • JIM SHAFFER — DIRECTOR
  • KEN WILSON — DIRECTOR
  • RICH HUIE — DIRECTOR
  • ROB FULLMER — DIRECTOR
  • ROBIN CANTRELL — DIRECTOR
  • TRACY UFFELMAN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 15

who they work with

  • AZ Department of Liquor Licenses and Control Partner — Instructors have experience with the AZ Department of Liquor Licenses and Control, including a former Assistant Director.
  • Arizona Beverage Partner — Instructor Robert Anderson spent 25 years with Arizona Beverage as Director of Sales, Marketing and Public Relations.
  • Arizona Business Council for Alcohol Education Partner — Operates under the name Arizona Business Council for Alcohol Education and provides alcohol education classes.
  • Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control Government — Approved provider of liquor law training; certificate programs recognized by DLLC.
  • Castle Leisure Group Scotland Partner — Instructor Robert Anderson spent 15 years with Castle Leisure Group Scotland as a restaurateur.
  • Department of Liquor Licenses and Control Government — Mandates the Management Seminars for new owners, agents, and managers.
  • Hensley Beverage Company Partner — Instructor Jerry (Jake) Jacobsen had a 42-year career with wholesale/distributor Hensley Beverage Company, holding various positions including national account manager.
  • Hilton Hotels Corporation Partner — Relies on BCAE for all training needs and requires staff to complete BCAE classes.
  • Levy Restaurants Partner — Instructor Rebecca Church served as Business Manager for Levy Restaurants at Desert Diamond Arena.
  • Macayo’s Mexican Kitchen Partner — Partnered for many years to stay informed on liquor law changes and ensure responsible alcohol service.
  • Oak View Group Partner — Instructor Rebecca Church joined Oak View Group at Footprint Center as Concessions Manager and Premium Suites Manager.
  • Phoenix Sky Harbor Partner — Relies on BCAE to stay up-to-date and for training designed for their fast-paced business.
  • Prescott Brewing Company Partner — Coordinated on-site BASIC liquor training for their alcohol-service staff.
  • The Compound Grill Partner — Provided classes that clarified questions for their staff.
  • Walgreens Partner — Provided staff training.