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SOUTHWEST VETERANS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

GLENDALE, AZ · EIN 460843002 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE S41 · Community Improvement · Micro (<$100K) · swvcc.org
revenue
$59K
expenses
$55K
net assets
$2K
employees
0
program ratio
39%
mission · from form 990

The Southwest Veterans Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit organization whose mission is to foster business and economic opportunities and enhance the economic environment of Veterans, Veteran Owned and Veteran Supportive businesses in the Southwestern United States.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Southwest Veterans Chamber of Commerce (SWVCC) is a nonprofit organization based in Arizona that supports veterans through its charitable arm, the Southwest Veterans Foundation (SWVF). The foundation provides college scholarships to veterans and their dependents, funds suicide prevention programs, and grants to local veteran-serving nonprofits. Its activities are primarily funded through membership dues, sponsorships, and fundraising events like the annual Patriots Ball.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Community Giving Program
Provides quarterly financial grants to local nonprofit organizations that assist veterans with social service needs; nominations come from SWVCC members.
Patriots Ball
Annual fundraising event whose proceeds support veteran scholarships and community grants for veteran-serving organizations.
SWVF Veteran College Scholarship Program
Provides $1,500 scholarships to veterans, reservists, National Guard members, and spouses/children of veterans killed in action or 100% disabled for use in higher education.
Veteran Suicide Prevention Program (VSPP)
Grants funding to Arizona-based nonprofits with established programs to prevent veteran suicide; includes statewide collaboration efforts and public awareness campaigns.
activities · 4 clusters

what they do

  • Veteran Support Grantmaking 4 activities
    • Grants to Veteran-Serving Organizations for Suicide Prevention
      Provides financial grants to vetted local non-profit organizations working directly on Veteran suicide prevention in Arizona. To date, the organization has awarded between $81,000 and $86,500 in grants, including specific awards of $2,500 and $2,000 to multiple organizations.
    • Veteran Suicide Prevention Fundraising
      Conducts fundraising campaigns to support Veteran suicide prevention efforts in Arizona, raising over $113,000 during Phase I of its campaign. The funds are directed to the Veteran Suicide Prevention Fund (VSPF) to support established prevention programs.
    • Veteran Suicide Prevention Grantmaking
      Raises funds and awards grants to local non-profit organizations in Arizona with established programs focused on preventing Veteran suicide. The organization has raised over $113,000 and awarded $86,500 in grants for this purpose, including individual grants of $1,500 to $2,000 to multiple organizations.
    • Veteran Suicide Prevention Grantmaking
      Raises funds and awards grants to local non-profit organizations in Arizona that focus on veteran suicide prevention. The organization has raised over $113,000 and awarded $86,500 in grants to support these efforts.
  • Sponsorship Development & Recognition 3 activities
    • Corporate Sponsorship and Event Support
      Provides various levels of sponsorship recognition and event support for corporate sponsors, including website listings, event sponsorships, annual memberships, and recognition at events like the Patriots Ball. This includes support for Open Houses and organizing luncheon events for sponsors and members.
    • Corporate Sponsorship and Event Support
      Provides sponsorship recognition and event support for corporate sponsors at various levels (e.g., Gold, Platinum), including website listings, event sponsorships, one-year memberships, support for Open Houses, and recognition at the Patriots Ball. The organization also organizes and hosts luncheon events for sponsors and members.
    • Corporate Sponsorship and Member Engagement Events
      Provides tiered sponsorship opportunities (Gold and Platinum levels) with benefits including website listing, event sponsorship, annual membership, support for Open Houses, and recognition at the Patriots Ball. Organizes and hosts four luncheon events annually for sponsors and members to foster engagement.
  • Military and First Responder Family Scholarships 2 activities
    • Veteran and Dependent College Scholarship Program
      Offers college scholarships to veterans, currently serving Reservists and National Guard members, and dependents of veterans killed in action or with 100% service-connected disability. The program conducts two annual award cycles (December and May), has awarded 54 scholarships total, and provided $81,000 in funding, including four $1,500 scholarships in the 2025-1 cycle.
    • Veteran and Dependent Scholarship Program
      Offers scholarships for higher education to Veterans, currently serving Reservists and National Guard members, and spouses and children of Veterans killed in action or with 100% service-connected disability. The organization conducts two scholarship award cycles annually and has awarded a total of 54 scholarships.
  • Uncategorized 4 activities
    • Community Giving Program for Veteran Social Services
      Grants funds to local non-profit organizations that assist veterans with social service needs through its Community Giving program, expanding support beyond suicide prevention to broader veteran well-being.
    • Corporate Sponsorship and Event Support
      Provides various levels of sponsorship recognition and event support for corporate sponsors, including website listings, event sponsorships, annual memberships, support for Open Houses, and recognition at the Patriots Ball.
    • Member and Sponsor Luncheon Events
      Organizes and hosts multiple luncheon events per year for sponsors and members.
    • Veteran Suicide Prevention Grantmaking
      Raises funds and awards grants to local non-profit organizations in Arizona that focus on preventing Veteran suicide. The organization has raised over $113,000 and awarded over $86,500 in grants for this purpose.
financials · form 990 · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$59K
Contributions & grants$17K28%
Program service revenue$33K55%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$10K
expenses
Total expenses$55K
Program expenses39%
Admin / overhead33%
Fundraising28%
Salaries & benefits$26K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$3K
Cash$3K
Investments$0
Liabilities$1K
Net assets$2K
Liquid reserves0.7 mo
1 years on record · 2022–2022
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
TOM SHEETS Executive Dir. 30 $58K
board members · 10
  • ADAM DOUGLAS — Director
  • ANDREW TROTTI — Director
  • CARL ULBRICH — President
  • JEANNIE GRATES — Director
  • JOHN MCCOMBS — Secretary
  • KATHY LOWERY GALLOWITZ — Director
  • LEENA KIRSCHMAN — Director
  • MALCOM K ENFINGER — Vice President
  • ROB STENSON — Director
  • WILLIAM LUCKINBILL — Treasurer
relationships · 22

who they work with

  • AZURA Veterans Coalition Partner — Recipient of a $2,500 grant from SWVF for veteran suicide prevention work.
  • AmazonSmile Partner — Provides information to AmazonSmile via GuideStar data.
  • Business Partner Partner — Designation for small business sponsors whose name and logo are listed on the SWVCC website and who receive a link to their business site.
  • Candid Partner — GuideStar and Foundation Center joined forces to become Candid.
  • Deep Sea Valkyries Partner — Recipient of a $2,000 Veteran Suicide Prevention Grant.
  • Devoted Health Plans Funder — Corporate sponsor of the Veteran Suicide Prevention Program (VSPP).
  • Devoted Health Plans Partner — Corporate sponsor of the Veteran Suicide Prevention Program
  • Devoted Health Plans Partner — Veteran Suicide Prevention Program Sponsor providing support for the campaign.
  • Facebook Partner — Provides information to Facebook via GuideStar data.
  • Fairway Mortgage American Warrior Initiative Partner — Recipient of a $2,500 grant from SWVF for veteran suicide prevention work.
  • GuideStar Partner — Added information to its Nonprofit Profile on GuideStar to earn a Silver Seal of Transparency.
  • Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy of Arizona Partner — Recipient of a $2,000 Veteran Suicide Prevention Grant.
  • Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy of Arizona Partner — Recipient of a $2,500 grant from SWVF for veteran suicide prevention work.
  • Imprints of Honor Partner — Supported Imprints of Honor at their annual "Saluting Stories of Service" fundraising gala.
  • Network for Good Partner — Provides information to Network for Good via GuideStar data.
  • Project 24 Seven Partner — Recipient of a $2,000 Veteran Suicide Prevention Grant.
  • Southwest Veterans Chamber of Commerce Partner — Functions as the charitable arm of the Chamber; receives a portion of the Chamber's membership dues; Chamber members nominate organizations for the Community Giving program.
  • Southwest Veterans Foundation Funder — Provides grants to non-profit organizations with documented success in assisting high-risk Veterans and addressing suicide triggers.
  • Southwest Veterans Foundation Partner — Charitable arm of the Southwest Veterans Chamber of Commerce that administers the scholarship program.
  • Southwest Veterans Foundation Partner — Members of the Southwest Veterans Foundation and Southwest Veterans Chamber of Commerce supported Imprints of Honor at their annual fundraising gala.
  • Southwest Veterans Foundation (SWVF) Partner — Provides financial support for veteran scholarships.
  • Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center Partner — Recipient of a $2,500 grant from SWVF for veteran suicide prevention work.