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SOUTHWEST INDIAN AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION INC

CASA GRANDE, AZ · EIN 822340956 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE A23 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.swindianag.com
revenue
$114K
expenses
$217K
net assets
$42K
employees
mission · from form 990

The Southwest Indian Agricultural Association SWIAA was formed to promote the future of agriculture on reservations. The founders included tribes and individual Indian and non-Indian farmers ranchers and businessmen. The harmony of man soil water vegetation and wildlife - our agricultural community - influence our emotional and spiritual well-being. These valuable and renewable resources provide sustenance income and employment. Carefully managing our agricultural resources on Southwest Indian reservations is vital to our economic and social welfare.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Southwest Indian Agricultural Association (SWIAA) promotes agriculture on Native American reservations, focusing on the Southwest. It provides technical assistance, educational workshops, and scholarships to Native American students and tribal members in agriculture and natural resources. SWIAA also hosts annual conferences and livestock field days to foster community and share knowledge.

named programs · 8 · from sources

what they call their work

Annual Conference
Gathers tribal farmers, ranchers, producers, and business owners for education, technical information, networking, and workshops on topics like range management, agriculture production, and climate adaptation.
Dr. Roe B. Lewis Scholarship
Provides five annual scholarships of $2,000 each to Native American undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in agriculture or natural resources programs.
Educational Workshops
Offers free workshops and educational events on various agricultural topics to support local ranchers and producers.
In-Community Strategic Planning Meetings
Facilitates strategic planning meetings in communities to discuss priorities, long- and short-term plans, and available resources with key stakeholders.
In-Community Training Events
Coordinates training events tailored to specific needs within tribal communities.
Livestock Field Days
Offers hands-on learning, technical sessions, and community connection for tribal livestock producers and agricultural professionals, including a dedicated youth program.
Mario K. Marks Scholarship
Provides five annual scholarships of $1,000 each to intermediate and high school tribal groups or individual tribal students to promote knowledge of Indian agriculture and natural resources.
Technical Assistance
Provides free, one-on-one technical assistance to individuals and organizations interested in applying for federal grants, including support for business plans, feasibility studies, and cooperative development.
activities · 6 clusters

what they do

  • Tribal and Producer Education Forums 5 activities
    • Agricultural Education and Training Events
      Hosts annual conferences and Livestock Field Days, offering technical sessions, workshops, and hands-on learning for tribal farmers, ranchers, producers, and youth on topics such as range management, climate adaptation, water conservation, and accessing USDA programs.
    • Annual Agricultural Conference
      Organizes an annual conference for tribal farmers, ranchers, and agricultural producers, providing education, technical information, and networking opportunities for Native American agricultural communities. This conference has been held over 36 times.
    • Annual Conferences and Educational Events
      Hosts annual conferences and educational events, such as the Livestock Field Days, for tribal farmers, ranchers, producers, and business owners. These events provide technical sessions, hands-on learning, and networking opportunities on topics like range management, climate outlook, farm loans, conservation programs, and veterinary services, including a dedicated youth program.
    • Annual Conferences and Educational Events
      Hosts annual conferences and educational events, such as the Livestock Field Days, for tribal farmers, ranchers, producers, and business owners. These events provide technical sessions, hands-on learning, and networking opportunities on topics including range management, climate outlook, farm loans, conservation programs, and veterinary services.
    • Livestock Field Days
      Hosts annual two-day Livestock Field Days, providing hands-on learning and technical sessions on range management, climate and drought outlook, farm loan and conservation programs, and veterinary services for tribal livestock producers and agricultural professionals. A dedicated youth program is also offered during this event.
  • Agriculture & Wildlife Scholarship Programs 5 activities
    • Agricultural Scholarships
      Offers annual scholarships, including the Dr. Roe B. Lewis scholarships ($2,000 each) for Native American college students studying agriculture or natural resources, and the Mario K. Marks scholarships ($1,000 each) for intermediate and high school tribal groups or individual students to promote knowledge of Indian agriculture and natural resources.
    • Agricultural Scholarships
      Offers annual scholarships, including five Dr. Roe B. Lewis scholarships ($2,000 each) for Native American college students studying agriculture or natural resources, and five Mario K. Marks scholarships ($1,000 each) for intermediate and high school tribal groups or individual students to promote knowledge of Indian agriculture and natural resources.
    • Agricultural Scholarships for Tribal Students
      Offers annual Dr. Roe B. Lewis scholarships ($2,000 each) to Native American college students studying agriculture or natural resources, and Mario K. Marks scholarships ($1,000 each) to intermediate and high school tribal groups or individual students to promote knowledge of Indian agriculture and natural resources.
    • Dr. Roe B. Lewis Scholarships
      Awards five annual Dr. Roe B. Lewis scholarships, each for $2,000, to Native American college students (four undergraduate, one graduate) studying agriculture or natural resources to help with educational expenses. These scholarships have been awarded to students from various tribes since at least 2018.
    • Mario K. Marks Scholarships
      Offers five annual Mario K. Marks scholarships, each for $1,000, to intermediate and high school tribal groups or individual tribal students to promote knowledge of Indian agriculture and natural resources. These scholarships have been awarded to students and groups from various tribes since at least 2007.
  • Community-Wide Human Services Needs Assessments 4 activities
    • Needs Assessment for Tribal Communities
      Conducts needs assessments to understand the specific support required by Tribal communities in the agricultural sector.
    • Tribal Community Needs Assessment
      Conducts needs assessments to understand the support required by Tribal communities.
    • Tribal Community Needs Assessment
      Conducts needs assessments to understand the specific support required by Tribal communities in the agricultural sector.
    • Tribal Community Needs Assessment
      Conducts needs assessments to understand the support required by Tribal communities.
  • Native Entrepreneur Support Services 1 activity
    • Business and Infrastructure Development Support
      Provides services such as business plans, feasibility studies, cooperative formation/development support, market studies, and infrastructure development to tribal communities.
  • Leadership & Organizational Capacity Training 1 activity
    • Community Capacity Building and Strategic Planning
      Coordinates training events and hosts strategic planning meetings in communities, providing trained facilitators and educational materials tailored to specific needs, and offers free one-on-one technical assistance for federal grant applications.
  • Uncategorized 6 activities
    • Agricultural Workshops and Technical Assistance
      Provides free educational workshops and one-on-one technical assistance to local ranchers, farmers, and producers on topics including rangeland management, climate adaptation, water conservation, invasive species control, and accessing USDA programs.
    • Community Training and Strategic Planning
      Coordinates various training events in communities, tailored to specific needs, and hosts strategic planning meetings, providing trained facilitators and educational materials.
    • Technical Assistance and Workshops
      Provides free educational workshops and one-on-one technical assistance to local ranchers, farmers, and producers on various agricultural topics. This includes support for business plans, feasibility studies, cooperative formation, market studies, infrastructure development, and federal grant applications.
    • Technical Assistance and Workshops
      Provides free educational workshops and one-on-one technical assistance to local ranchers, farmers, and producers on various agricultural topics. This includes support for federal grant applications, business plans, feasibility studies, cooperative development, market studies, and infrastructure development.
    • Technical Assistance for Agricultural Producers
      Provides free one-on-one technical assistance to local ranchers, farmers, and producers on various agricultural topics.
    • Technical Assistance for Business and Grant Applications
      Provides free, one-on-one technical assistance for federal grant applications and offers services such as business plans, feasibility studies, cooperative formation/development support, market studies, and infrastructure development.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$114K
Contributions & grants$84K74%
Program service revenue$30K26%
Investment income$100%
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$217K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out$6K
balance sheet
Total assets$42K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$42K
1 years on record · 2022–2022
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 9
  • Andrew Antone Sr — Director
  • Brian Davis Sr — Director
  • Chris Honohnie — Director
  • Dorothy Sunna — Director
  • Gerald Pablo — Director
  • Homer Marks Sr — Director
  • Joshua Albert — Director
  • Michael Lejero — Director
  • Trent Teegerstorm — Director
relationships · 16

who they work with

  • 501c3 Government — Registered as a 501c3 nonprofit organization, making donations tax deductible.
  • Agricultural Research Service Government — Listed as a helpful government agency resource for Native farmers and ranchers.
  • Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Funder — Supported by APHIS.
  • Apex Applied Technology Partner — Listed as a helpful resource for program management and grant writing.
  • Farm Service Agency Government — Listed as a helpful government agency resource for Native farmers and ranchers.
  • Farm Service Agency (FSA) Funder — Supported by FSA.
  • Inter Tribal Council of Arizona Government — Listed as a helpful government agency resource for Native farmers and ranchers.
  • Intertribal Agriculture Council Partner — Listed as a helpful organization resource for Native farmers and ranchers.
  • Intertribal Timber Council Partner — Listed as a helpful organization resource for Native farmers and ranchers.
  • National Indian Carbon Coalition Partner — Listed as a helpful organization resource for Native farmers and ranchers.
  • National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) Funder — Supported by NIFA.
  • National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) Government — Listed as a helpful government agency resource for Native farmers and ranchers.
  • Native American Fish & Wildlife Society Partner — Listed as a helpful organization resource for Native farmers and ranchers.
  • Native American Rangelands Partnership Partner — Listed as a helpful organization resource for Native farmers and ranchers.
  • Natural Resource Conservation Services Government — Listed as a helpful government agency resource for Native farmers and ranchers.
  • Prescott Resort & Conference Center Partner — Host venue for the Livestock Field Days event.