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 06/2021, 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 06/2021, Southwest Alaska Municipal Conference generated $439.1k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $411.2k during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.5%) 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 16 individual grants totaling $773,766. 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

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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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:

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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.


COVID-19 RELIEF PROGRAMS: SWAMC PROVIDED AN ONLINE TOOL FOR BUSINESSES AFFECTED BY THE PANDEMIC TO FIND RELIEF FUNDING AND CONTRACTED WITH AN INDIVIDUAL TO PROVIDE FULL-TIME ASSISTANCE TO BUSINESSES VIA PHONE AND EMAIL. SWAMC ALSO WORKED WITH THE UNITED WAY OF ANCHORAGE TO DISBURSE PASS-THROUGH FUNDS TO APPLICANTS REGIONWIDE IN NEED OF RENT, UTILITY, OR CHILDCARE ASSISTANCE DUE TO PANDEMIC-RELATED JOB LOSSES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Shirley Marquardt
Executive Dir.
$81,408
Douglas Griffin
Former Ex Dir.
$7,402
Paul Gronholdt
Board President
$0
Terry Haines
Vice President
$0
Mary Swain
Treasurer
$0
Dennis Robinson
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$34,683
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $356,519
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$391,202
Total Program Service Revenue$36,970
Investment income $10,950
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 $439,147

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Southwest Alaska Municipal Conference has awarded $215,320 in support to 6 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

INFORMATION INSIGHTS INC

PURPOSE: USDA Subrecipient

$116,008

DEERSTONE CONSULTING LLC

PURPOSE: DOE Subrecipient

$23,139

BRISTOL BAY NATIVE ASSOC

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Dillingham, AK

PURPOSE: DOE Subrecipient

$22,208

KODIAK AREA NATIVE ASSOCIATIO

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Kodiak, AK

PURPOSE: DOE Subrecipient

$21,253

ALEUTIAN PRIBLOF ISLAND ASSOC

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Anchorage, AK

PURPOSE: DOE Subrecipient

$16,488

INFORMATION INSIGHTS INC

PURPOSE: DOE Subrecipient

$16,224
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