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PACIFIC SOUTHWEST MINORITY SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 860754864 · Form 990 · FY2020 · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.pswmsdc.org
revenue
$664K
expenses
$427K
net assets
$182K
employees
4
volunteers
5
program ratio
65%
mission · from form 990

PSWMSDC ADVANCES BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES FOR CERTIFIED MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISES AND CONNECTS THEM TO CORPORATE AND GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES.

profile · synthesized from sources

Pacific Southwest Minority Supplier Development Council (PSWMSDC) certifies minority-owned businesses in Arizona and San Diego County, connecting them with corporate members to expand procurement and business opportunities. The organization promotes supplier diversity through certification, capacity-building programs, and networking events. As a regional affiliate of the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC), it supports economic growth among minority entrepreneurs.

named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

Cultivate & Pitch
Opportunity for certified MBEs to present their companies directly to corporate members for potential business relationships.
MBE CEO Leadership Academy
Leadership development program for MBE executives to build business capacity and strategic growth skills.
MBE Certification
Provides nationally recognized certification for minority-owned businesses that are at least 51% owned, operated, and controlled by individuals from designated minority groups.
Procurement Conference + Business Opportunity Fair
Event featuring matchmaking between MBEs and corporate buyers to facilitate supplier contracts.
Supplier Diversity Business Summit
Annual event connecting certified MBEs with corporate members for networking, education, and procurement opportunities.
activities · 4 clusters

what they do

  • Women and Minority Business Certification 4 activities
    • Access to Business Databases and Referrals
      Maintains a database of certified minority-owned businesses for corporations and governments to find suppliers, provides certified businesses with access to a database of other certified minority-owned businesses for networking, and refers certified businesses to local affiliate partner organizations for further development and national programs.
    • Minority Business Certification
      Offers nationally recognized certification for minority-owned businesses, including Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Minority Controlled Company (MCC), Minority Publicly Controlled Company (MPC), and Investment Fund Company (IFC), with a goal of completing reviews within 45 business days of application submission.
    • Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Certification
      Provides nationally recognized certification for minority-owned businesses in Arizona and San Diego County, including Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Minority Controlled Company (MCC), Minority Publicly Controlled Company (MPC), and Investment Fund Company (IFC) certifications, aiming to complete reviews within 45 business days.
    • Minority Business Enterprise Database and Referral Network
      Maintains a database of certified minority-owned businesses for use by corporations and governments in supplier diversity efforts, provides access to a network of other certified MBEs for collaboration, and refers businesses to affiliate organizations for additional development opportunities.
  • Professional Development & Certification Programs 3 activities
    • Business Development Workshops and Educational Series
      Offers "MBE On-Boarding" workshops for newly-certified minority business enterprises, an "Educational Series" on industry best practices, and an MBE CEO Leadership Academy on a bi-weekly basis to support business growth and development.
    • Business Onboarding and Education Workshops
      Offers on-boarding workshops for newly certified minority business enterprises and an Educational Series featuring industry best practices presented by experts to enhance business development and competitiveness.
    • Leadership and Capacity Building Programs
      Provides leadership development through the MBE CEO Leadership Academy (bi-weekly), round table discussions with the President, and "Coffee & Conversation with the CEO" events to support minority business leaders.
  • Professional Association Conferences & Events 1 activity
    • President's Round Table Discussions
      Hosts monthly round table discussions and "Coffee & Conversation with the CEO" events, providing opportunities for engagement and discussion with the organization's leadership.
  • Uncategorized 3 activities
    • Annual Signature and Networking Events
      Organizes recurring regional events including annual golf tournaments in Phoenix and San Diego, Supplier Diversity Week, New Year Kickoff Receptions, and the Supply Chain Excellence Awards Breakfast to foster engagement among corporate members, sponsors, and minority business enterprises.
    • Business Networking and Opportunity Events
      Organizes various events such as Supplier Diversity Week, New Year Kickoff Receptions, Annual Golf Tournaments, Supplier Diversity Excellence Awards, Supplier Diversity Business Summit, Procurement Conference + Business Opportunity Fair with Matchmaking, and "Cultivate & Pitch" events to connect minority businesses with corporate members and sponsors.
    • Supplier Connection and Matchmaking Events
      Hosts events such as the Procurement Conference + Business Opportunity Fair with matchmaking, Supplier Diversity Business Summit, and "Cultivate & Pitch" programs that connect certified minority-owned businesses with corporate buyers and procurement decision-makers.
financials · form 990 · fy2020

the money

revenue
Total revenue$664K
Contributions & grants$457K69%
Program service revenue$207K31%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$427K
Program expenses65%
Admin / overhead23%
Fundraising12%
Salaries & benefits$226K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$310K
Cash$249K
Investments$0
Liabilities$128K
Net assets$182K
Liquid reserves7.0 mo
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
PATRICIA CRENSHAW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $112K
board members · 13
  • BEVERLY SCOTT — SECRETARY
  • BRENNON CARLSON — TREASURER
  • CHI PAK — DIRECTOR
  • ELIZABETH CAMACHO — DIRECTOR
  • GEOFF THOMPSON — DIRECTOR
  • JOANNE ARVIZU — DIRECTOR
  • JOSEPH TRIMBLE — DIRECTOR
  • PATRICIA PYLE — BOARD CHAIRMAN
  • SIBIA MANZANAREZ — DIRECTOR
  • SUMMER FAUSETTE — DIRECTOR
  • SYDNEY FURBUSH — DIRECTOR
  • TODD JACKSON — VICE CHAIR
  • VERA HOWELL — DIRECTOR
relationships · 3

who they work with

  • NMSDC Network — Includes certified MBEs in the NMSDC database for corporate members to search.
  • NMSDC Network — Participates in the Business Diversity Leadership Summit and the NMSDC Annual Conference.
  • National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) Network — Affiliate of the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC).