named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Annual Symposium
Online conference featuring interdisciplinary panels and presentations on topics related to women, mythology, and sacred knowledge
Member Library
Resource repository providing members access to recordings, publications, and scholarly materials
Publications
Produces volumes of conference proceedings highlighting international scholarly and artistic work in the field of women and mythology
Scholar Salons
Online presentations and discussions featuring scholars and artists presenting research on women, mythology, and the sacred feminine
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Professional Conference & Symposium Organization 1 activity
- Host and organize biennial conferences and symposia on women and mythologyOrganizes in-person and online conferences and symposia, including biennial events in the United States and off-year symposia, featuring interdisciplinary panels and speakers from diverse geographic and academic backgrounds. Recent events include the 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2025 conferences and symposia, with recordings initially available to participants and later to members.
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Membership Program Administration 1 activity
- Offer membership with tiered benefits and event registrationProvides annual membership that includes access to exclusive content, newsletters, discounts on events, and opportunities to participate in projects. Also offers tiered refunds for in-person event registrations based on cancellation timing, with a $50 processing fee.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Produce and distribute newsletters and digital communicationsProvides regular updates to subscribers and members through newsletters and free email notifications for new blog content via WordPress. These communications share information about events, projects, and developments in the field of women and mythology.
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Specialized Research Library Access 1 activity
- Provide member access to scholarly resources and digital libraryOffers a Member Library providing registered members access to recordings of symposia, presentations, digitized scholarly works, bibliographies, dissertations, and research materials, including digitized works of textile scholar Mary B. Kelly. The library is part of annual membership benefits and supports ongoing engagement with the field.
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Academic Research Dissemination 1 activity
- Support and disseminate scholarly and creative research on women and mythologySupports scholarly and creative work focused on the sacred feminine, women, and mythology through interdisciplinary conferences, publications, and online presentations. Publishes peer-reviewed conference proceedings, with three volumes released to date featuring work by over 60 international scholars and artists.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Award recognition to outstanding scholarly and creative work in the fieldRecognizes excellence in research and creative work on women and mythology through awards such as the Sarasvati Award for nonfiction, the Demeter Award for lifetime achievement, and the Kore Award for best dissertation. These awards highlight significant contributions to the field and have been conferred in recent years.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$77K
Contributions & grants$37K48%
Program service revenue$36K46%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$78K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$17K
balance sheet
Total assets$102K
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Net assets$102K
2 years on record · 2024–2025 · YoY revenue +67.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 2
- Joan Cichon — Board Member at Large
- Kathryn Henderson — Board Member at Large
relationships · 15
Who they work with
- ASWM Network — Member organization using the acronym ASWM, referring to itself as the Association for the Study of Women and Mythology.
- Advisory Board Partner — Volunteer advisory body providing guidance and expertise to the organization.
- Black Earth Institute Partner — Hosted at a retreat center associated with the Black Earth Institute, which unites art with spirituality, earth, and social justice.
- Board of Directors Partner — Volunteer leadership body responsible for guiding the organization.
- California Institute of Integral Studies Partner — Collaborates with faculty and programs related to women's spirituality.
- Catherine Donnelly Foundation Partner — Collaborates on adult education initiatives through shared committee membership.
- Cherry Hill Seminary Partner — Maintains advisory relationship through shared board membership.
- Dr. Apela Colorado Partner — Features Dr. Apela Colorado as a speaker in the 2026 symposium, discussing Indigenous knowledge recovery and protocols.
- Institute of Archaeomythology Partner — Co-presented the 2021 online symposium “Wisdom Across the Ages” in celebration of the centennial of Marija Gimbutas.
- Laura Inserra Partner — Features music by Sound Alchemist Laura Inserra during interludes of live panels.
- Laura Inserra Partner — Used music by Sound Alchemist Laura Inserra during interludes between live panels at the 2026 symposium.
- Leah Marie Dorion Partner — Collaborated with Métis artist Leah Marie Dorion to feature her artwork “Passing Water Forward” in the 2026 symposium.
- Leah Marie Dorion Partner — Collaborates with Métis artist Leah Marie Dorion, who contributed artwork for ASWM events.
- National Film Board of Canada Partner — Collaborated on the production of the Women and Spirituality Series.
- St. Thomas University Partner — Engages with Indigenous knowledge through shared affiliation with an Elder-in-Residence.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community-Based Knowledge Sharing to Strengthen Scholarly Workmethodology: community-based knowledge sharingBy creating structured spaces for the exchange of ideas and resources within a committed community, the organization enhances scholarship on women and mythology, because collective engagement sustains intellectual momentum and supports creative development.
- Dialogic Engagement to Explore Sacred Knowledge and Voicemethodology: dialogic-engagementBy centering symposium discussions around questions of who holds and gives voice to sacred knowledge, the organization deepens critical reflection, because dialogic formats provoke participants to examine power, authority, and representation in mythological scholarship.
- Digital Infrastructure for Preservation and Access to Specialized Scholarshipmethodology: digital_scholarship_preservationBy maintaining a digital resource library, online salons, and preserving out-of-print works, the organization ensures continuity and accessibility of niche scholarship, because long-term preservation and low-barrier access are essential for sustaining marginalized fields of study.
- Inclusive Dialogue to Ensure Equitable Scholarly Exchangemethodology: inclusive_dialogueBy promoting inclusivity and mutual respect—explicitly prohibiting proselytizing and welcoming diverse perspectives—the organization fosters equitable scholarly exchange, because safe and respectful environments enable marginalized voices to participate fully in knowledge production.
- Interdisciplinary and Intercultural Dialogue as a Mechanism for Advancing Scholarshipmethodology: interdisciplinary_collaborationBy fostering interdisciplinary and intercultural collaboration through respectful dialogue and shared research methodologies, the organization deepens understanding of women and mythology, because diverse epistemic traditions and collaborative inquiry generate richer, more inclusive knowledge.