Southwest Alaska Municipal Conference

Organization Overview

Southwest Alaska Municipal Conference is located in Anchorage, AK. The organization was established in 1989. According to its NTEE Classification (S30) the organization is classified as: Economic Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Southwest Alaska Municipal Conference employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Southwest Alaska Municipal Conference is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.

For the year ending 06/2022, Southwest Alaska Municipal Conference generated $499.3k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (5.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $447.8k during the year ending 06/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (7.9%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2019, Southwest Alaska Municipal Conference has awarded 18 individual grants totaling $834,995. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

SWAMC'S MISSION IS TO BE A REGIONAL MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION THAT ADVANCES THE COLLECTIVE INTERESTS OF SOUTHWEST ALASKA PEOPLE, BUSINESSES, AND COMMUNITIES. SWAMC HELPS PROMOTE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES TO IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE AND INFLUENCE LONG-TERM RESPONSIBLE DEVELOPMENT.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY OFFICE OF INDIAN ENERGY INTER-TRIBAL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM: SWAMC WORKED WITH PARTNERS IN THE ALEUTIANS, BRISTOL BAY, AND KODIAK TO HELP SOUTHWEST COMMUNITIES DEVELOP ENERGY PROJECTS AND BUILD HUMAN CAPACITY TO TACKLE ENERGY ISSUES. THE GRANT ENDED AND THE PROGRAM WAS CLOSED OUT AT THE END OF FY20.


EDA PLANNING GRANT PROGRAM: UNDER THIS ONGOING GRANT PROGRAM, SWAMC DEVELOPS A 5-YEAR COMPREHENSIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY (CEDS) FOR THE REGION, WITH UPDATES ANNUALLY. THIS GRANT ALSO SUPPORTS SWAMC'S GENERAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND ADVOCACY WORK FOR OUR MEMBERS AND REGIONAL STAKEHOLDERS.


ANNUAL ECONOMIC SUMMIT & MEMBERSHIP MEETING: SWAMC HOLDS AN ANNUAL CONFERENCE IN ANCHORAGE WITH A FULL TWO-DAY AGENDA FOCUSED ON ISSUES RELEVANT TO OUR REGION. ATTENDEES INCLUDE FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND AGENCY REPRESENTATIVES AS WELL AS BUSINESS, NON-PROFIT, AND SWAMC MEMBERSHIP. APPROXIMATELY 100 PARTICIPANTS ATTEND. THE FY22 CONFERENCE WAS HELD IN EARLY MARCH 2023.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Shirley Marquardt
Executive Dir.
$75,000
Paul Gronholdt
Board President
$0
Terry Haines
Vice President
$0
Mary Swain
Treasurer
$0
Dennis Robinson
Board Officer
$0
Carlin Enlow
Board Officer
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$37,276
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $369,982
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$407,258
Total Program Service Revenue$76,926
Investment income $15,112
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 $499,296

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Southwest Alaska Municipal Conference has awarded $61,229 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

AFDF

PURPOSE: EDA Subrecipient

$31,979

ALASKA TRIBAL BROADBAND

PURPOSE: EDA Subrecipient

$29,250
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