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One Spirit

EIN 26-3592983 · Rapid City, SD

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceGood78 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ASSIST THE LAKOTA PEOPLE IN PRESERVING AND REVITALIZING THE LAKOTA CULTURE, LANGUAGE, AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY WHILE MEETING THE BASIC NEEDS OF LAKOTA FAMILIES, CHILDREN AND ELDERS. ALSO ASSISTING WITH BASIC NEEDS SUCH AS FOOD, HEAT AND SHELTER.

Income
$1.5 million
Spending
$1.4 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
-13.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 91%
Employees
37
Volunteers
25

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 14% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 30% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    9 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $442,706 spent. CHARGING BUFFALO HOUSE - A MEAT PROCESSING PLANT TO PROCESS BUFFALO MEAT FOR THE FOOD PROGRAM. IT ALSO PROVIDES SERVICES TO LOCAL RANCHERS AND HUNTERS AND PROVIDES EMPLOYMENT FOR THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. THE BUFFALO MEAT PROVIDED TO THE FOOD PROGRAM IS MUCH HEALTHIER FOR THE RECIPIENTS.
  2. $285,711 spent. YOUTH PROGRAM- SUPPORT THE CONTINUATION OF THE LAKOTA CULTURAL TRADITIONS WHILE HELPING YOUTH DEVELOP THEIR TALENTS. PROVIDE LEARNING OPPORTUNITITES, AFFIRM POSITIVE SELF-CONCEPT AND PRESENT VISIONS OF THE FUTURE. THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES ENCOURAGING THE YOUTH IN DEVELOPMENT OF SCHOLASTIC ATHLETIC AND ARTISTIC TALENTS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDES MEALS FOR THE LOCAL YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES.
  3. $274,285 spent. BASIC NEEDS PROGRAM- PROVIDES FRESH FRUIT, VEGETABLES, AND MEAT TO PEOPLE OF THE RESERVATION. PROVIDE FIREWOOD FOR HEAT IN THE WINTER TO THE LAKOTA PEOPLE ON THE PINE RIDGE RESERVATION. SUPPORTS SOUP KITCHENS IN 2 RESERVATION COMMUNITIES. ALSO PROVIDES MEALS FOR YOUTH AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS AT THE YOUTH CENTER.
  4. $200,110 spent. OKINI PROGRAM - DIRECTED DONATION TO ASSIST FAMILIES WITH SPECIFIC NEEDS SUCH AS TUITION, SCHOOL CLOTHING AND NECESARY HOUSING REPAIRS. EMPLOYMENT TRAINING AND ASSISTANCE THAT PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOCAL YOUTH TO WORK OUTSIDE OF THEIR COMMUNITIES. CRAZY HORSE RIDE SPONSORSHIP WHICH IS A COMMEMORATION OF LOCAL HIST. WE ALSO WORK WITH AN EXCHANGE PROGRAM FOR LOCAL YOUTH TO LEARN ABOUT OTHER CULTURES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since March 2009.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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