﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<Return xmlns="http://www.irs.gov/efile" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.irs.gov/efile" returnVersion="2012v2.1">
  <ReturnHeader binaryAttachmentCount="0">
    <Timestamp>2013-11-13T15:57:15-06:00</Timestamp>
    <TaxPeriodEndDate>2012-12-31</TaxPeriodEndDate>
    <PreparerFirm>
      <EIN>430765316</EIN>
      <PreparerFirmBusinessName>
        <BusinessNameLine1>RUBINBROWN LLP</BusinessNameLine1>
      </PreparerFirmBusinessName>
      <PreparerFirmUSAddress>
        <AddressLine1>1900 16TH STREET SUITE 300</AddressLine1>
        <City>DENVER</City>
        <State>CO</State>
        <ZIPCode>80202</ZIPCode>
      </PreparerFirmUSAddress>
    </PreparerFirm>
    <ReturnType>990EZ</ReturnType>
    <TaxPeriodBeginDate>2012-01-01</TaxPeriodBeginDate>
    <Filer>
      <EIN>202066512</EIN>
      <Name>
        <BusinessNameLine1>COLORADO BEVERAGE ASSOCIATION</BusinessNameLine1>
      </Name>
      <NameControl>COLO</NameControl>
      <Phone>3033551066</Phone>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1>1580 LINCOLN STREET NO 1125</AddressLine1>
        <City>DENVER</City>
        <State>CO</State>
        <ZIPCode>80202</ZIPCode>
      </USAddress>
    </Filer>
    <Officer>
      <Name>CHRIS HOWES</Name>
      <Title>EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR</Title>
      <Phone>3033551066</Phone>
      <DateSigned>2013-11-13</DateSigned>
      <AuthorizeThirdParty>1</AuthorizeThirdParty>
    </Officer>
    <Preparer>
      <Name>DONALD L ESSTMAN</Name>
      <PTIN>P00325553</PTIN>
      <Phone>3036981883</Phone>
    </Preparer>
    <TaxYear>2012</TaxYear>
    <BuildTS>2016-03-07 17:11:31Z</BuildTS>
  </ReturnHeader>
  <ReturnData documentCount="4">
    <IRS990EZ documentId="RetDoc1234200001" referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1051800001 RetDoc2278000001">
      <MethodOfAccountingCash>X</MethodOfAccountingCash>
      <ScheduleBNotRequired>X</ScheduleBNotRequired>
      <WebSite>WWW.COLORADOBEVERAGE.ORG</WebSite>
      <Organization501c typeOf501cOrganization="6">X</Organization501c>
      <GrossReceipts>95311</GrossReceipts>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartI>X</InfoInScheduleOPartI>
      <MembershipDues>95253</MembershipDues>
      <InvestmentIncome>58</InvestmentIncome>
      <TotalRevenue>95311</TotalRevenue>
      <FeesAndOthPymtToIndContractors>52521</FeesAndOthPymtToIndContractors>
      <OtherExpensesTotal>8568</OtherExpensesTotal>
      <TotalExpenses>61089</TotalExpenses>
      <ExcessOrDeficitForYear>34222</ExcessOrDeficitForYear>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOY>20242</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOY>
      <OtherChangesInNetAssets>0</OtherChangesInNetAssets>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOY>54464</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOY>
      <CashSavingsAndInvestments>
        <BOY>20242</BOY>
        <EOY>54464</EOY>
      </CashSavingsAndInvestments>
      <OtherAssetsTotal>
        <BOY>0</BOY>
      </OtherAssetsTotal>
      <TotalAssets>
        <BOY>20242</BOY>
        <EOY>54464</EOY>
      </TotalAssets>
      <SumOfTotalLiabilities>
        <BOY>0</BOY>
        <EOY>0</EOY>
      </SumOfTotalLiabilities>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalances>
        <BOY>20242</BOY>
        <EOY>54464</EOY>
      </NetAssetsOrFundBalances>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartIII>X</InfoInScheduleOPartIII>
      <PrimaryExemptPurpose>THE MISSION OF THE COLORADO BEVERAGE ASSOCIATION IS TO PROMOTE A HEALTHY BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT IN COLORADO AND THE ADJACENT REGION SO THAT THE MEMBERS OF THE INDUSTRY CAN CONTINUE TO BE A STRONG AND VITAL PRESENCE IN OUR COMMUNITIES. THE COLORADO BEVERAGE ASSOCIATION REPRESENTS THE MEMBERS OF THE NONALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE INDUSTRY IN THEIR RELATIONS WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL OFFICIALS AND REGULATORY BODIES.</PrimaryExemptPurpose>
      <ProgramServiceAccomplishment>
        <DescriptionProgramServiceAccom>SUPPORT AND PROMOTION OF THE NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE INDUSTRY.</DescriptionProgramServiceAccom>
        <GrantsAndAllocations>0</GrantsAndAllocations>
        <ProgramServiceExpenses>0</ProgramServiceExpenses>
      </ProgramServiceAccomplishment>
      <OfficerDirectorTrusteeKeyEmpl>
        <PersonName>KEN LOVELL</PersonName>
        <Title>CHAIRPERSON</Title>
        <AvgHoursPerWkDevotedToPosition>7.00</AvgHoursPerWkDevotedToPosition>
        <Compensation>0</Compensation>
        <ContriToEmplBenefitPlansEtc>0</ContriToEmplBenefitPlansEtc>
        <ExpenseAccountOtherAllowances>0</ExpenseAccountOtherAllowances>
      </OfficerDirectorTrusteeKeyEmpl>
      <OfficerDirectorTrusteeKeyEmpl>
        <PersonName>LUPE DE LA CRUZ</PersonName>
        <Title>DIRECTOR</Title>
        <AvgHoursPerWkDevotedToPosition>7.00</AvgHoursPerWkDevotedToPosition>
        <Compensation>0</Compensation>
        <ContriToEmplBenefitPlansEtc>0</ContriToEmplBenefitPlansEtc>
        <ExpenseAccountOtherAllowances>0</ExpenseAccountOtherAllowances>
      </OfficerDirectorTrusteeKeyEmpl>
      <OfficerDirectorTrusteeKeyEmpl>
        <PersonName>CHARLIE FRANCO</PersonName>
        <Title>TREASURER</Title>
        <AvgHoursPerWkDevotedToPosition>7.00</AvgHoursPerWkDevotedToPosition>
        <Compensation>0</Compensation>
        <ContriToEmplBenefitPlansEtc>0</ContriToEmplBenefitPlansEtc>
        <ExpenseAccountOtherAllowances>0</ExpenseAccountOtherAllowances>
      </OfficerDirectorTrusteeKeyEmpl>
      <OfficerDirectorTrusteeKeyEmpl>
        <PersonName>RANDY DOWNING</PersonName>
        <Title>DIRECTOR</Title>
        <AvgHoursPerWkDevotedToPosition>7.00</AvgHoursPerWkDevotedToPosition>
        <Compensation>0</Compensation>
        <ContriToEmplBenefitPlansEtc>0</ContriToEmplBenefitPlansEtc>
        <ExpenseAccountOtherAllowances>0</ExpenseAccountOtherAllowances>
      </OfficerDirectorTrusteeKeyEmpl>
      <OfficerDirectorTrusteeKeyEmpl>
        <PersonName>MERIDITH MAPEL</PersonName>
        <Title>DIRECTOR</Title>
        <AvgHoursPerWkDevotedToPosition>7.00</AvgHoursPerWkDevotedToPosition>
        <Compensation>0</Compensation>
        <ContriToEmplBenefitPlansEtc>0</ContriToEmplBenefitPlansEtc>
        <ExpenseAccountOtherAllowances>0</ExpenseAccountOtherAllowances>
      </OfficerDirectorTrusteeKeyEmpl>
      <OfficerDirectorTrusteeKeyEmpl>
        <PersonName>CHRIS HOWES</PersonName>
        <Title>EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR</Title>
        <AvgHoursPerWkDevotedToPosition>7.00</AvgHoursPerWkDevotedToPosition>
        <Compensation>0</Compensation>
        <ContriToEmplBenefitPlansEtc>0</ContriToEmplBenefitPlansEtc>
        <ExpenseAccountOtherAllowances>0</ExpenseAccountOtherAllowances>
      </OfficerDirectorTrusteeKeyEmpl>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartV>X</InfoInScheduleOPartV>
      <ActivitiesNotPreviouslyRpt>0</ActivitiesNotPreviouslyRpt>
      <MadeChangesToOrgnzngEtcDoc>0</MadeChangesToOrgnzngEtcDoc>
      <OrganizationHadUBI>0</OrganizationHadUBI>
      <SubjectToProxyTax referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1039700001">1</SubjectToProxyTax>
      <OrganizationDissolvedEtc>0</OrganizationDissolvedEtc>
      <DirectIndirectPoliticalExpend>0</DirectIndirectPoliticalExpend>
      <MadeLoansToFromOfficers>0</MadeLoansToFromOfficers>
      <ProhibitedTaxShelterTrans>0</ProhibitedTaxShelterTrans>
      <TheBooksAreInCareOf>
        <NameBusiness>
          <BusinessNameLine1>THE ORGANIZATION</BusinessNameLine1>
        </NameBusiness>
        <AddressUS>
          <AddressLine1>1580 LINCOLN STREET NO 1125</AddressLine1>
          <City>DENVER</City>
          <State>CO</State>
          <ZIPCode>80202</ZIPCode>
        </AddressUS>
        <TelephoneNumber>3033551066</TelephoneNumber>
      </TheBooksAreInCareOf>
      <ForeignFinancialAccount>0</ForeignFinancialAccount>
      <ForeignOffice>0</ForeignOffice>
      <MaintainAnyDonorAdvisedFunds>0</MaintainAnyDonorAdvisedFunds>
      <DoesOrgHaveHospital>0</DoesOrgHaveHospital>
      <TanningServicesProvided>0</TanningServicesProvided>
      <RelatedOrgControlledEntity>0</RelatedOrgControlledEntity>
      <EngagePoliticalCmpgnActivities referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1039700001">0</EngagePoliticalCmpgnActivities>
    </IRS990EZ>
    <IRS990ScheduleC documentId="RetDoc1039700001">
      <SubstantiallyAllDuesNondeduct>0</SubstantiallyAllDuesNondeduct>
      <OnlyInHouseLobbying>0</OnlyInHouseLobbying>
      <AgreeToCarryoverPriorYear>1</AgreeToCarryoverPriorYear>
      <DuesAssessments>95253</DuesAssessments>
      <NonDedLobbyPoliticalCurrent>26261</NonDedLobbyPoliticalCurrent>
      <NonDedLobbyPoliticalCarryover>7270</NonDedLobbyPoliticalCarryover>
      <NonDedLobbyPoliticalTotal>33531</NonDedLobbyPoliticalTotal>
      <AggrAmtReportedInDuesNotices>47626</AggrAmtReportedInDuesNotices>
      <TaxableAmount>-14095</TaxableAmount>
    </IRS990ScheduleC>
    <IRS990ScheduleO documentId="RetDoc1051800001">
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>OTHER INVESTMENT INCOME</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 4</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>INTEREST INCOME 58..</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>OTHER EXPENSES</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 16</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>DESCRIPTION: ADMINISTRATION. AMOUNT: 3,815. DESCRIPTION: CONFERENCES. AMOUNT: 2,716. DESCRIPTION: TRAVEL. AMOUNT: 2,037. TOTAL TO FORM 990-EZ, LINE 16: 8,568.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
    </IRS990ScheduleO>
    <TransferPrsnlBnftContractsDecl documentId="RetDoc2278000001">
      <Declaration>THE ORGANIZATION DID NOT, DURING THE YEAR, RECEIVE ANY FUNDS, DIRECTLY,OR INDIRECTLY, TO PAY PREMIUMS ON A PERSONAL BENEFIT CONTRACT.THE ORGANIZATION, DID NOT, DURING THE YEAR, PAY ANY PREMIUMS, DIRECTLY,OR INDIRECTLY, ON A PERSONAL BENEFIT CONTRACT.</Declaration>
    </TransferPrsnlBnftContractsDecl>
  </ReturnData>
</Return>