Southwest Organizing Project
- Assets
- $3.3m
- Revenue
- $1.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 40
- Location
- Albuquerque, NM
- Founding
- 02/2009
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 85-0368743
Organization Overview
Southwest Organizing Project is located in Albuquerque, NM. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (R20) the organization is classified as: Civil Rights, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Southwest Organizing Project employed 40 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Southwest Organizing Project is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2022, Southwest Organizing Project generated $1.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 2.4% per year over the past 7 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF SWOP IS TO EMPOWER THE DISENFRANCHISED IN THE SOUTHWEST TO REALIZE RACIAL AND GENDER EQUALITY, AND SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IN 2022, SWOP FOCUSED ON ENGAGING WITH COMMUNITY THROUGH ART, FOOD, GENDER, YOUTH AND CLIMATE JUSTICE PROGRAMS. OUR MASS BASE ORGANIZER PROVIDED ART- BASED ACTIVITIES AND MATERIALS TO ENGAGE YOUTH AND SUPPORT THEIR CREATIVITY USING ACTIVISM AS A FORM OF EXPRESSION THROUGH ART. OUR FOOD JUSTICE TEAM TENDED THE GARDEN AT PROJECT FEED THE HOOD AND PARTNERED WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS, GROUPS AND HERBALISTS TO GROW AND DISTRIBUTE PRODUCE AND MEDICINAL HERBS. OUR GENDER JUSTICE ORGANIZER PROVIDED A SERIES OF BILINGUAL AND AGE-APPROPRIATE WORKSHOPS TO LOCAL YOUTH ABOUT FEMINISMS, RACISM, REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE, BODY AUTONOMY AND LGBTQ TOPICS. SWOP WORKED ALONGSIDE LOCAL COMMUNITY GROUPS LIKE PUEBLO ACTION ALLIANCE, TULAROSA DOWNWINDERS CONSORTIUM, YUCCA (YOUTH UNITED 4 CLIMATE CRISIS ACTION) IN SANTA FE TO ADDRESS ISSUES IN POLLUTION, CLIMATE AND ENERGY RELATED POLICIES. SWOP'S YOUTH JUSTICE PROGRAM FORMED PART OF THE NEW MEXICO YOUTH JUSTICE COALITION (NMYJC), TO CREATE COMMUNITY ALTERNATIVES TO YOUTH INCARCERATION AND COMBAT THE SCHOOL TO PRISON PIPELINE AND YOUTH CRIMINALIZATION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Erik Rivera Co Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Steve Tafoya Co Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Yolanda Torres Martinez Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Bheira Ugalde Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Alyosha Goldstein Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
James Montoya Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| 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 | $1,693,235 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,693,235 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $149,755 |
| Investment income | $5,041 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| 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 | $1,848,031 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| 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. | $82,546 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $11,607 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $813,154 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $45,225 |
| Other employee benefits | $105,678 |
| Payroll taxes | $71,071 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $9,001 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $119,050 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $54,469 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $49,343 |
| Travel | $21,888 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $27,953 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $676 |
| Insurance | $14,869 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,518,956 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,173,322 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,727,433 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $235,500 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $6,003 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $2,700 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,860 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $199,669 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $3,346,487 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $31,527 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $986,301 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $1,017,828 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,480,625 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $848,034 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $3,346,487 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Southwest Organizing Project has awarded $182,526 in support to 8 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
EL CENTRO DE IGUALDAD Y DERECHOS PURPOSE: ORGANIZATION SUPPORT | $21,774 |
PARTNERSHIP FOR COMMUNITY ACTION PURPOSE: ORGANIZATION SUPPORT | $22,555 |
LA PLAZITA INSTITUTE PURPOSE: ORGANIZATION SUPPORT | $27,596 |
NEW MEXICO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION PURPOSE: ORGANIZATION SUPPORT | $33,345 |
NM ASIAN FAMILY CENTER PURPOSE: ORGANIZATION SUPPORT | $14,152 |
SOMOS UN PUEBLO UNIDO PURPOSE: ORGANIZATION SUPPORT | $26,091 |