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EIN 38-3553177 · Pine Ridge, SD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood88 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

RESPONDING TO IMMEDIATE NEEDS, WE PROVIDE RESOURCES THAT IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR MEMBERS OF THE OGLALA LAKOTA NATION AND CREATE MEANINGFUL OPPORTUNITIES TO BUILD UNDERSTANDING FOR OUR VOLUNTEERS.

Income
$1.6 million
Spending
$1.5 million
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
10.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 66%
Employees
26
Volunteers
533
Highest pay
$72,019, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 88 out of 100. Higher than 75% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a 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.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • 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, 2025, 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 (3)
  1. $902,075 spent. RE-MEMBERS VOLUNTEER PROGRAM WAS ENRICHED BY 533 DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS FROM ACROSS THE UNITED STATES AND AROUND THE WORLD. THEY LEARNED FROM, AND SERVED ALONGSIDE ENROLLED TRIBAL MEMBERS, DIRECTLY IMPACTING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE ACROSS THE RESERVATION. FOR THE 2025 SEASON: 8,500 HOURS OF STAFF AND VOLUNTEER LABOR. 225 BEDS DELIVERED. 55 SETS OF ACCESS SETS/DECKS BUILT. 54 OUTHOUSES INSTALLED. 35 HOME ACCESS RAMPS CONSTRUCTED. 14 MOBILE HOME SKIRTING INSTALLATIONS. WE HOSTED MORE THAN A DOZEN COMMUNITY DINNERS DURING THE SUMMER SEASON. OUR STAFF INCLUDES NINE MEMBERS OF THE TRIBAL COMMUNITY, AND FIVE CULTURAL IMMERSION PRESENTERS, WHO SHARE THEIR WISDOM WITH OUR VOLUNTEERS DAILY.
  2. $205,748 spent. OUR WINTER HEATING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM PROVIDES EMERGENCY SUPPORT TO FAMILIES TO HELP WITH UNMET NEEDS DURING THE HARSH WINTER MONTHS. OUR STAFF CUTS, SPLIT, AND DELIVERS FIREWOOD DAILY, OFTEN IN CHALLENGING CONDITIONS. DURING SPRING AND FALL, VOLUNTEERS ALSO HELP AT THE WOODPILE. DURING THE 2024-25 WINTER SEASON: 700 LOADS OF FIREWOOD WERE DELIVERED. 141 HOUSEHOLDS RECEIVED ONE-TIME UTILITY ASSISTANCE. 21,000 GALLONS OF HOME HEATING OIL AND PROPANE WERE PURCHASED. OUR TRUCKS TRAVELED MORE THAN 17,500 MILES IN SUPPORT OF THE PROGRAM.
  3. $83,616 spent. RE-MEMBERS GARDEN PROGRAM CONTINUES TO GROW. WE CULTIVATED, HARVESTED, AND DISTRIBUTED MORE THAN 2,000 POUNDS OF FRESH, ORGANIC PRODUCE IN 2025. THANKS TO GENEROUS DONORS, OUR CUSTOM-BUILT VEGGIE WAGON TRAVELED TO SEVEN COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE RESERVATION, DISTRIBUTING HOT MEALS AND FRESH PRODUCE, AND WAS USED FOR EMERGENCY FOOD SUPPORT EFFORTS DURING THE SNAP BENEFIT SHUTDOWN. WE ALSO ADDED NEW INFRASTRUCTURE TO SUPPORT OUR GARDENS, INCLUDING A SOLAR WELL, AND FIVE HYDRANTS, BRINGING RELIABLE IRRIGATION TO OUR FOUR HIGH TUNNELS AND MULTI-ACRE IN-GROUND GARDENS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 2025.

    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 September 2001.

    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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