Southwest Folklife Alliance Inc

EIN: 510195434 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

Tucson, AZ

Total Revenue
$922,788
Total Expenses
$1,029,166
Total Assets
$1,708,870
Net Assets
$1,254,057
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1976
Legal Domicile
AZ
Principal Officer
Lynn Hourani
Phone
5206214046
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-06-30

Southwest Folklife Alliance Inc, founded in 1976, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $923K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 54% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $1.0M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 12% operating deficit.

Mission

We build more equitable and vibrant communities by celebrating the everyday expression of culture, heritage and diversity in the greater Southwest and US Mexico Border Corridor.(Continued on Schedule O)

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $916,545
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $2,422
Other Revenue $3,821
TOTAL REVENUE $922,788

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $6,500
Program Expenses $982,480
Other Expenses $1,022,666
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,029,166

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $922,788 $1,999,884 -0.5%
Expenses $1,029,166 $2,046,656 -0.5%
Net Income $-106,378 $-46,772 +1.3%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
8
Independent Members
8
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
15

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
7
$0
Total Directors
10
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Maribel Alvarez TreasurerInterim Executive Directo 8.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Lynn Hourani President 8.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Teresa Bravo Secretary 8.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Berlin Loa Vice President 8.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Robert Breunig Treasurer 8.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Alica Nunez Director 8.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jocelyn Retamoza-Gonzvar Managing DirectorDirector 40.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Estevan Azcona Director 8.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Eula Liane Hernandez Director 8.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Judd Ruggill Director 8.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Leia Maahs Executive Director 40.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $922,788 $1,029,166 $1,708,870 $-106,378
2024 $1,999,884 $2,046,656 $1,965,923 $-46,772
2023 $2,316,147 $2,540,667 $2,399,483 $-224,520
2022 $1,931,698 $1,775,391 $3,428,052 $156,307
2021 $2,548,159 $1,145,401 $2,781,473 $1,402,758
2020 $907,294 $689,776 $1,433,341 $217,518
2019 $1,770,714 $848,448 $1,185,747 $922,266
2018 $702,149 $737,458 $213,611 $-35,309
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