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Dakota Indian Foundation

Supporting the social enhancement and cultural preservation of the Dakota Sioux Indian People

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28.02

209 North Main Street Chamberlain, SD 57325
tel: (605) 234-5472   Web Site
EIN: 23-7112391

Board Leadership
Ellen Durkin
President

CEO
Mike Mormile
Executive Director

 
 
  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 28.02 zero star
  Financial 0.00 zero star
  Accountability & Transparency 81.00 three stars
This rating was published 03/01/2020 and includes data from FY2019, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?

Dakota Indian Foundation was founded in 1971 because of the concern for the plight of the Dakota Sioux Indian and to find some means to assist them and preserve their history and culture. The Foundation grants funds to groups and organizations throughout the former Great Sioux Nation to support a wide variety of activities directly related to the social enhancement and cultural preservation of the Dakota Sioux Indian People, such as: the publication of texts which preserve and teach the language and culture; preschool tuition and post-High School scholarships; distribution of clothing, bedding and books on the reservations; and a facility to house, preserve and display examples of the Indian culture.

Dakota Indian Foundation was founded in 1971 because of the concern for the plight of the Dakota Sioux Indian and to find some means to assist them and preserve their history and culture. The Foundation grants funds to groups and organizations throughout the former Great Sioux Nation to support a wide variety of activities directly related to the social enhancement and cultural preservation of the Dakota Sioux Indian People, such as: the publication of texts which preserve and teach the language and culture; preschool tuition and post-High School scholarships; distribution of clothing, bedding and books on the reservations; and a facility to house, preserve and display examples of the Indian culture.

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Financial

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0.00

Accountability & Transparency

three stars

81.00

This rating was published 03/01/2020 and includes data from FY2019, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?
Overall Rating Chart
  Program Expenses
(Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs
and services it delivers)		 17.1%
  Administrative Expenses 33.1%
  Fundraising Expenses 49.6%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.52
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 0.65
  Program Expenses Growth -13.9%
  Liabilities to Assets 6.1%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Dakota Indian Foundation on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Dakota Indian Foundation on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
Information Provided on the Form 990  
  Independent Voting Board Members
  No Material diversion of assets
  Audited financials prepared by independent accountant
  Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From related parties
  Documents Board Meeting Minutes
  Provided copy of Form 990 to organization's governing body in advance of filing
  Conflict of Interest Policy
  Whistleblower Policy
  Records Retention and Destruction Policy
  CEO listed with salary
  Process for determining CEO compensation
  Board Listed / Board Members Not Compensated
Is the following information easily accessible on the charity's website?  
  Donor Privacy Policy
  Board Members Listed
  Audited Financials
  Form 990
  Key staff listed

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Dakota Indian Foundation (SD) 28.02 zero star
Native American Rights Fund (CO) 86.37 three stars
Adopt-A-Native-Elder Program (UT) 97.32 four stars
Native American Heritage Association (SD) 96.46 four stars
First Nations Development Institute (CO) 94.71 four stars

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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $437,696
   Federated Campaigns $0
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $0
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $0
Total Contributions $437,696
   Program Service Revenue $0
Total Primary Revenue $437,696
   Other Revenue $12,768
TOTAL REVENUE $450,464
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $91,365
   Administrative Expenses $196,910
   Fundraising Expenses $234,689
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $522,964
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $-72,500
   
Net Assets $357,366

Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.

Program Name Amount Spent % of Program Expenses
Education Scholarships $46,125 50.5%
Cultural Preservation Grants $43,740 47.9%

Ratings History

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2019-06 03/01/2020 28.02 zero star
2018-06 06/01/2019 28.02 zero star
2017-06 12/01/2018 27.44 zero star
2015-06 06/01/2016 27.44 zero star
 
CN 2.0
2015-06 02/01/2016 27.44 zero star
2014-06 09/01/2015 27.44 zero star
2013-06 12/20/2013 25.53 zero star
2012-06 06/01/2013 26.17 zero star
2011-06 12/01/2011 24.60 zero star
2010-06 11/01/2011 24.60 zero star
 
CN 1.0
2010-06 04/01/2011 59.57 one star
2009-06 04/01/2010 57.21 one star
2008-06 02/01/2009 57.50 one star
2006-06 12/01/2006 60.00 one star
2005-06 01/01/2006 52.81 zero star
2004-06 05/01/2005 54.18 zero star

The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

EIN 23-7112391
Name in IRS Master File DAKOTA INDIAN FOUNDATION INC
NTEE Code P84
NTEE Classification Ethnic, Immigrant Centers, Services
NTEE Type Human Services - Multipurpose and Other
Classification Educational Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities (29) Other religious activities
Foundation Status Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public   170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
Deductibility Contributions are deductible
Affiliation Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations).
Group Name [Not Applicable]
Ruling Date May, 1971
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Fiscal Year End June
IRS Forms 990
(provided courtesy of Foundation Center)		 (Log In or Register Now to View Forms 990!)
  • June, 2018
  • June, 2017
  • June, 2015
  • June, 2014
  • June, 2013
Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$16,466 3.14% Michael Normile Executive Director
Other Salaries of Note
$43,760 8.36% Kelly Larson Administrative Assistant

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Dakota Indian Foundation (SD) 28.02 zero star
First Nations Development Institute (CO) 94.71 four stars
American Indian Science and Engineering Society (NM) 91.35 four stars
Native American Heritage Association (SD) 96.46 four stars
Native American Rights Fund (CO) 86.37 three stars

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Charity Contact Info

Dakota Indian Foundation
209 North Main Street
Chamberlain, SD 57325
tel: (605) 234-5472
fax: (605) 734-5858
EIN: 23-7112391

Mail donations to:
P.O. Box 340
Chamberlain, SD 57325

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Board Leadership

Ellen Durkin
President

CEO

Mike Mormile
Executive Director

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