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Oceti Wakan-Sacred Fireplace

PINE RIDGE, SD

Website

Total revenue

$833K

Total expenses

$876K

Net assets

$729K

Grants received

$537K

11 grants

EIN

363900385

Tax year

2024

Mission

The mission is the preservation of Lakota culture language and the healing of its people. This is done through the publication of books and CDs on the language and culture.

Programs

3 programs

Curriculum Development & Contract Services

Expenses: $339K

NCS

Expenses: $4KGrants: $4K

General aid & assistance to the community thru food and clothing.

Expenses: $18K

Financials

FY 2024

Revenue

Contributions & grants$676K
Program service revenue—
Investment income—
Other revenue$157K
Total revenue$833K

Expenses

Grants paid—
Salaries & benefits$577K
Fundraising—
Other expenses$299K
Total expenses$876K
Total assets$765K
Net assets$729K

People

4 listed

NameRoleCompensation

Cynthia L Catches

President

Board

$70K

40 hrs/wk

Justes Scott

Vice President

Board

$70K

40 hrs/wk

Mini Sak

Secretary

Board

—

5 hrs/wk

Shannon Long

Treasurer

Board

—

5 hrs/wk

Grants received

Showing 11 of 11

FromAmountPurposeYear
SANTA FE NATURAL TOBACCO COMPANY
$15K
ENHANCING THE HEALTH & WELLBEING OF THE LAKOTA/DAKOTA NATION
2024
SANTA FE NATURAL TOBACCO COMPANY
$25K
PROJECT TITLE: WOLAKOTA - LIFE SKILLS FOR TEENS
2023
WK Kellogg Foundation
$100K
provide general operating support to help the organization advance their mission to preserve Lakota culture, language and the healing of its people
2022
GS DONOR ADVISED PHILANTHROPY FUND
$30K
ARTS AND CULTURE
2022
TIDES FOUNDATION
$15K
HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES
2022
TIDES FOUNDATION
$15K
HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES
2022
WK Kellogg Foundation
$250K
provide general operating support to help the organization advance their mission to preserve Lakota culture, language and the healing of its people
2021
The Chicago Community Trust
$25K
Support for: - developing a video to introduce the program curriculum to participants - developing videos that go into detail on the Workbook curriculum Life Skills for the Young Native American, Teacher's Manual, and Parent's Handbook within one month after receiving contribution - sending a video, brochure and contact information to all the tribal schools on reservations (approximately 40 reservations) in the central region of the US - expanding to more schools
2021
The Chicago Community Trust
$25K
Support for: - developing a video to introduce the program curriculum to participants - developing videos that go into detail on the Workbook curriculum Life Skills for the Young Native American, Teacher's Manual, and Parent's Handbook within one month after receiving contribution - sending a video, brochure and contact information to all the tribal schools on reservations (approximately 40 reservations) in the central region of the US - expanding to more schools
2021
GREAT PLAINS TRIBAL LEADERS HEALTH
$20K
TRIBAL HEALTH
2020
PAYPAL CHARITABLE GIVING FUND
$18K
General Support
2020

Funded by

$537K from 7 funders · 11 grants · 2020–2024

WK Kellogg Foundation

$350K · 2 grants · 2021–2022

The Chicago Community Trust

$50K · 2 grants · 2021

Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Company

$40K · 2 grants · 2023–2024

Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund

$30K · 1 grant · 2022

Tides Foundation

$30K · 2 grants · 2022

Great Plains Tribal Leaders Health

$20K · 1 grant · 2020

Paypal Charitable Giving Fund

$18K · 1 grant · 2020

Details

EIN363900385
Subsection03
Ruling date1994-07
Formed1989
Employees20
Volunteers12
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