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SOUTHWEST ALTERNATIVES INSTITUTE INC

Tucson, AZ · EIN 860327381 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE A33Z · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Micro (<$100K) · emol.org
revenue
$1K
expenses
$1K
net assets
$2K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

Southwest Alternatives Institute, Inc. was formed to assist the development of significant non-profit community and cultural alternatives - such as listed in our bylaws.

profile · synthesized from sources

William "Flint" Carter, known as The General, was a prospector and historian focused on the Santa Catalina Mountains in Arizona. He mined rare jewelry-grade gold and silver specimens, particularly from claims linked to Buffalo Bill Cody's historic mines, and promoted regional history through books, public events like Buffalo Bill Cody Days, and educational projects. Carter also created art, jewelry, and recordings centered on Southwestern legends and mining heritage.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Buffalo Bill Cody Days
Annual public event in Oracle, AZ celebrating the legacy of Buffalo Bill Cody and local mining history, co-founded by Flint Carter
Cody Stone Jewelry Production
Creation and sale of jewelry using rare gold and silver in quartz specimens mined from the Santa Catalina Mountains
Flint Art
Production and display of hand-painted Southwestern art, cards, and sculptures by Flint Carter
Miner's Story Project
Oral history initiative preserving firsthand accounts of mining life in the Southwest, featuring recordings and interviews with Flint Carter
activities · 3 clusters

what they do

  • Local Community Grantmaking 3 activities
    • Fiscal Sponsorship for Community Projects
      Provides tax-exempt status to non-profit endeavors and groups in Tucson and Southern Arizona, enabling them to conduct community projects, with a focus on combating institutionalized violence, unequal resource distribution, environmental depreciation, and discrimination.
    • Support for Non-Profit Community and Cultural Projects
      Provides tax-exempt fiscal sponsorship to non-profit endeavors and groups in Tucson and Southern Arizona, enabling them to conduct community and cultural projects. Prioritizes initiatives that address institutionalized violence, unequal resource distribution, environmental degradation, and discrimination.
    • Support for Non-Profit Community and Cultural Projects
      Provides fiscal sponsorship by offering tax-exempt status to non-profit groups and community initiatives in Tucson and Southern Arizona, enabling them to conduct community and cultural projects. Prioritizes efforts addressing institutionalized violence, unequal resource distribution, environmental degradation, and discrimination.
  • Mission Restoration & Structural Preservation 2 activities
    • Santa Catalina Historic Preservation Project
      Sponsors and operates the Santa Catalina Historic Preservation Project (SCHPP) to preserve and restore the historic Santa Catalina Mission.
    • Santa Catalina Historic Preservation Project
      Operates the Santa Catalina Historic Preservation Project (SCHPP) to preserve and restore the historic Santa Catalina Mission. This includes ongoing restoration and stewardship efforts at the site.
  • Uncategorized 7 activities
    • Cody Stone Jewelry Production and Sales
      Mines, cuts, polishes, and fabricates jewelry-grade gold and silver ore in quartz into rings, bracelets, and Southwestern rock art, providing a Certificate of Authenticity for each piece of Cody Stone.
    • Community Media Program
      Operates a Community Media program that supports local media initiatives and public access to media production resources in Tucson and Southern Arizona.
    • Community Media Program
      Operates a Community Media program.
    • Fiscal Sponsorship for Community Projects
      Provides tax-exempt status to non-profit endeavors and groups in Tucson and Southern Arizona, assisting in the development of community and cultural alternatives, with a focus on projects addressing institutionalized violence, unequal resource distribution, environmental depreciation, and discrimination.
    • Iron Door Mine Tours and Artifact Displays
      Offers tours of the Iron Door Mine area, showcasing artifacts and providing gold mining experiences, alongside displays containing over 1,000 Old West artifacts and specimens from the surrounding area.
    • Lost & Found: The Tucson Sound Project
      Supports the "Lost & Found: The Tucson Sound" project.
    • Music Production and Sales
      Sells a CD titled "Ballads of the Santa Catalina Mountains" featuring songs about the Iron Door Mine, Santa Catalina Mountains, and the Old West.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$1K
Contributions & grants$1K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$1K
balance sheet
Total assets$2K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$2K
2 years on record · 2021–2022
relationships · 8

who they work with

  • AAA Family Gems Partner — Collaborated on creating a wedding band using Cody Stone.
  • Buffalo Bill Museum of Denver Partner — Director Steve Friesen wears a Cody-Stone bolo-tie designed by Flint Carter.
  • Flint Carter Partner — Director of the Santa Catalina Historic Preservation Project, which is sponsored by Southwest Alternatives Institute Inc.
  • GoFundMe Partner — Uses GoFundMe for current projects, including "Lost & Found: The Tucson Sound."
  • Michael Garcia Partner — Collaborates on Cody Stone artwork, with some pieces being co-created.
  • Oracle Inn Steakhouse & Saloon Partner — Displays and demonstrates jewelry and stones at this location.
  • PayPal Partner — Accepts donations via PayPal.
  • William "Flint" Carter Partner — Donated his collection of Cody Stone to Southwest Alternatives Institute, Inc. following his passing