Southeastern Writing Center Associated Inc.

“SWCA offers numerous scholarships for exemplary writing center work and to support its members' attendance at professional conferences, including our own annual conference. The organization also offers a biannual research grant. No scholarship or grant exceeds $500. The organization also sponsors events (up to $800 per year) for each of the states in its regions: Alabama, Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Mississippi, and Florida. State representatives for the organization propose the events and the Board votes on the amount of money to fund the events.”

“Expenses for the annual conference (food, supplies, facilities, and travel) in the amount of $17,167. Although this event is a fundraiser for the organization, it furthers the primary mission that qualifies for exemption. Other significant expenses include PayPal fees ($1951) and awards ($1009).”