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SOUTHWEST INDIGENOUS WOMEN'S

MESA, AZ · EIN 141975548 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE I017 · Crime & Legal-Related · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.swiwc.org
revenue
$430K
expenses
$315K
net assets
$137K
employees
3
program ratio
80%
mission · from form 990

TO INCREASE THE CAPACITY OF INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES TO ADDRESS AND RESPOND TO VIOLENCE THROUGH EDUCATION, TRAINING, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, POLICY ADVOCACY, AND CULTURALLY SUPPORTIVE SERVICES.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Southwest Indigenous Women's Coalition (SWIWC) is dedicated to increasing the capacity of Indigenous communities in Arizona to address and respond to domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, sex trafficking, and teen relationship violence. They provide education, training, technical assistance, and policy advocacy to support survivors and promote safety and justice within tribal communities.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Education/Outreach
Conducts events to raise awareness and educate the community about domestic violence, sexual assault, and related issues.
Policy Advocacy
Engages in policy advocacy to influence legislation and improve responses to domestic and sexual violence in tribal communities.
Technical Assistance
Provides tailored technical assistance sessions to enhance the capacity of communities to respond to domestic violence and related issues.
Training Services
Offers interactive training on topics related to domestic violence, sexual assault, and other forms of violence against Indigenous women.
activities · 4 groups

what they do

  • Indigenous Women's Safety & Resilience Programs 10 activities
    • Advocate for policy changes to address violence in tribal communities
      Supports policy changes to strengthen responses to domestic and sexual violence in tribal communities by convening policymakers and participating in tribal, state, and federal task forces and committees.
    • Policy advocacy for tribal violence prevention
      Advances policy changes to strengthen tribal, state, and federal responses to domestic and sexual violence by convening policymakers and participating in tribal, state, and federal task forces and committees.
    • Policy advocacy for tribal violence response reform
      Advances policy changes to strengthen tribal, state, and federal responses to domestic and sexual violence by engaging in task forces, committees, and convening policymakers.
    • Provide technical assistance and training on violence against Indigenous women
      Offers technical assistance and training services on topics including domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, sex trafficking, teen relationship violence, and the missing and murdering of Indigenous relatives.
    • Publication of tribal community newsletter
      Produces SWIWConnections, a semi-annual newsletter that shares news, events, and updates from Arizona’s Tribal Communities on issues including domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, sex trafficking, and missing or murdered Indigenous relatives.
    • Publish newsletter on issues affecting Indigenous women
      Publishes SWIWConnections, a semi-annual newsletter highlighting news, events, and work from Arizona's Tribal Communities related to domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, teen relationship violence, sex trafficking, and awareness for missing or murdered Indigenous relatives.
    • SWIWConnections newsletter publication
      Publishes SWIWConnections, a semi-annual newsletter that shares news, events, and updates from Arizona Tribal Communities on issues including domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, sex trafficking, and missing or murdered Indigenous relatives.
    • Technical assistance for tribal violence response
      Provides technical assistance to tribal programs and communities to improve responses to domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, sex trafficking, and teen relationship violence.
    • Training programs on gender-based violence and MMIW
      Offers training on domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, sex trafficking, teen relationship violence, and the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous relatives for tribal and community stakeholders.
    • Training programs on gender-based violence in tribal communities
      Offers training on domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, sex trafficking, teen relationship violence, and missing and murdered Indigenous relatives for tribal advocates, service providers, and community members.
  • Domestic Violence Shelter & Support Services 3 activities
    • On Eagles Wings domestic violence support program
      Provides direct domestic violence support services through the On Eagles Wings program in the Gila River Indian Community.
    • Operate domestic violence prevention and support programs
      Operates domestic violence prevention programs in the Hualapai Tribe community and provides support services through the On Eagles Wings program in the Gila River Indian Community, and the Tohdenasshai Committee Against Family Abuse in Kayenta, Arizona.
    • Tohdenasshai Committee Against Family Abuse
      Operates the Tohdenasshai Committee Against Family Abuse in Kayenta, Arizona, to address and respond to family abuse within the local community.
  • Violence Prevention Awareness & Advocacy 2 activities
    • Community education and awareness events
      Organizes and participates in events to raise public awareness about domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, teen relationship violence, sex trafficking, and missing or murdered Indigenous relatives.
    • Educate and raise awareness about violence against Indigenous women
      Conducts or participates in events to educate and raise awareness about domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, teen relationship violence, sex trafficking, and missing or murdered Indigenous relatives.
  • Uncategorized 5 activities
    • Domestic violence prevention program in Hualapai Tribe community
      Implements a domestic violence prevention program specifically within the Hualapai Tribe community to address and reduce incidents of intimate partner violence.
    • Governing board leadership to end violence against Indigenous women
      Operates a governing board composed entirely of Native women to guide organizational strategy and advocacy efforts aimed at ending violence against Indigenous women in Arizona.
    • Governing board leadership to end violence against Indigenous women
      Operates a governing board composed entirely of Native women focused on ending violence against Indigenous women in Arizona, providing strategic direction and advocacy leadership.
    • Video documentation of advocacy events
      Maintains a video gallery featuring recordings of key events such as the Young Women Are Sacred Conference, The Monument Quilt, and tribal domestic violence programs to preserve and share advocacy efforts.
    • Video gallery of advocacy events and programs
      Maintains a video gallery featuring events such as the Young Women Are Sacred Conference, The Monument Quilt, and the Fort Mojave Domestic Violence Program to document and share advocacy and community efforts.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$430K
Contributions & grants$430K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$315K
Program expenses80%
Admin / overhead20%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$207K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$141K
Cash$141K
Investments$0
Liabilities$4K
Net assets$137K
Liquid reserves5.4 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue +47.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
LEANNE GUY EXECUTIVE DI 40 $84K
board members · 4
  • CARRIE IMUS — V. PRESIDENT
  • GERALDINE LAUGHTER — SECRETARY
  • LORENA HALWOOD — TREASURER
  • MARY HOWE — PRESIDENT
relationships · 81

who they work with

  • A New Leaf Partner — Listed as a related Arizona DV/SA Program
  • A New Leaf Partner — Partner organization providing support services including basic needs, career development, and budgeting to promote lifelong independence
  • ASU Intimate Partner Homicide Research Study Partner — Listed as a related Arizona DV/SA Program
  • Against Abuse, Inc Partner — Listed as a related Arizona DV/SA Program
  • Ak-Chin Indian Community Partner — Lists a legal assistant/victim advocate from the Office of the Prosecutors.
  • Ak-Chin Indian Community Partner — SWIWC lists a victim advocate from the Ak-Chin Indian Community Office of the Prosecutors.
  • Amberley’s Place Partner — Listed as a related Arizona DV/SA Program
  • Arizona Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence (ACEDSV) Partner — Listed as a related Arizona DV/SA Program
  • Arizona Criminal Justice Commission Government — Listed as a related Arizona DV/SA Program
  • Arizona Department of Corrections Rehabilitation and Reentry Program Government — Listed as a related Arizona DV/SA Program
  • Arizona Department of Economic Security Domestic Violence Program Government — Listed as a related Arizona DV/SA Program
  • Arizona Department of Health Services Government — Listed as a related Arizona DV/SA Program
  • Arizona Judicial Branch Government — Listed as a related Arizona DV/SA Program
  • Arizona Legal Women and Youth Services (ALWAYS) Partner — Listed as a related Arizona DV/SA Program
  • Arizona Voice for Crime Victims Partner — Listed as a related Arizona DV/SA Program
  • Bloom365 Partner — Listed as a related Arizona DV/SA Program
  • CASA of Maricopa County Partner — Listed as a related Arizona DV/SA Program
  • Care 7 Program Partner — Listed as a related Arizona DV/SA Program
  • Catholic Charities Pathways Program Partner — Listed as a related Arizona DV/SA Program
  • Child Crisis Center Partner — Listed as a related Arizona DV/SA Program
  • Child Help Partner — Listed as a related Arizona DV/SA Program
  • Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility Partner — Listed as a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner-Sexual Assault Response Team (SANE–SART) resource in Chinle, Arizona.
  • Colorado River Indian Tribe Partner — Lists contact information for the tribe.
  • Colorado River Regional Crisis Center Partner — Listed as a related Arizona DV/SA Program
  • DomesticShelters.org Partner — Partner organization offering a searchable directory of domestic violence programs and shelters in the U.S. and Canada, along with tools and information for survivors and service providers
  • EMPACT Suicide Prevention Center Partner — Listed as a related Arizona DV/SA Program
  • Emerge! Center Against Domestic Abuse Partner — Listed as a related Arizona DV/SA Program
  • Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation Partner — Lists a Domestic Violence Victim Advocate from the Office of the Prosecutors.
  • Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation Partner — SWIWC lists a Domestic Violence Victim Advocate from the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation Office of the Prosecutors.
  • Fort Mojave Indian Tribe Partner — Lists contact information for the tribe.
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