Southwestern Association For Indian Arts Inc

Organization Overview

Southwestern Association For Indian Arts Inc, operating under the name Swaia, is located in Santa Fe, NM. The organization was established in 1971. According to its NTEE Classification (A23) the organization is classified as: Cultural & Ethnic Awareness, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Swaia employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Swaia is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Swaia generated $1.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 2.7% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

BRINGING NATIVE ARTS TO THE WORLD BY INSPIRING ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE, FOSTERING EDUCATION AND CREATING MEANINGFUL PARTNERSHIPS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE SANTA FE INDIAN MARKET IS THE LARGEST EXHIBITION OF INDIAN ART IN THE WORLD. THE ANNUAL MARKET PROMOTES INDIAN ART AND CULTURE THROUGH EXHIBITION AND SALES OF ART. OVER 175,000 PEOPLE ATTEND THE EVENT ANNUALLY. INDIAN MARKET HOSTS OVER 1,050 NATIVE ARTISTS FROM 49 STATES AND CANADA, INCLUDING ADULTS AND YOUTH, IN THE TWO-DAY WEEKEND EVENT.


SWAIA FELLOWSHIP AND AWARDS PROGRAMS HELP NATIVE ARTISTS TO REFINE AND PROMOTE EXCELLENCE IN THEIR ART WHILE ALSO PROMOTING NATIVE CULTURAL BELIEFS THAT INFLUENCE THEIR WORK. THE AWARDS PROGRAM GRANTS RIBBONS AND CASH PRIZES IN OVER 100 CATEGORIES OF ART, WITH THE "BEST OF SHOW" PRIZE BEING HIGHLY COVETED AND INSTRUMENTAL IN FORWARDING CAREERS OF RECEIPIENTS. IN 2021, MORE THAN 1100 ARTIST ENTRIES WERE RECEIVED FOR THE COMPETITION FOR ROUGHLY $43,000 IN AWARD MONIES. THE FELLOWSHIP AWARD PROGRAM GIVES SMALL GRANTS TO SEVEN ADULTS AND TWO YOUTH NATIVE ARTISTS WHO HAVE BEEN SELECTED THROUGH AN APPLICATION AND JURY PROCESS. THE FELLOWSHIP AWARD RECIPIENTS ALSO RECEIVE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO STUDY WITH ESTABLISHED SWAIA ARTISTS, PROMOTION IN SWAIA ADS, MAGAZINE ARTICLES AND PRESS STORIES, AND SPECIAL HONORING CEREMONIES.


WINTER INDIAN MARKET BRINGS 150 OF THE BEST OF THE INDIAN MARKET ARTISTS TO SANTA FE FOR A HOLIDAY WEEKEND EVENT JUST BEFORE THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY. SPECIAL PUBLIC EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND ENTERTAINMENT ARE GEARED TOWARD EXPANDING KNOWLEDGE AND EXPOSURE TO NATIVE ARTS AND CULTURE. IN 2021, OVER 2,400 PEOPLE ATTENDED THE TWO-DAY EVENT.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$138,015
Fundraising events$172,650
Related organizations$0
Government grants $155,562
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$446,861
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $45,373
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$913,088
Total Program Service Revenue$333,550
Investment income $53,408
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $460,160
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $42,671
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,802,877

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Southwestern Association For Indian Arts Inc has recieved totaling $7,714.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
La Liga

Santa Fe, NM

PURPOSE: AIRBNB-JAMIE SCHULZE

$7,714
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$173,825
Net Contributions$194,540
Ending Balance$368,365

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