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Great Plains Tribal Leaders Health Board

EIN 46-0420063 · Rapid City, SD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE GREAT PLAINS TRIBAL LEADERS' HEALTH BOARD IS COMMITTED TO IMPROVING HEALTH OUTCOMES IN INDIAN COUNTRY. THROUGH ADVOCACY, PUBLIC HEALTH EDUCATION, DIRECT CARE, AND EPIDEMIOLOGICAL SUPPORT THEY PROVIDE TRIBAL NATIONS AND TRIBAL CITIZENS THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF THE PEOPLE.

Income
$127.1 million
Spending
$80.2 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
15 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 68%
Employees
442
Volunteers
18
Highest pay
$360,332, medical director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 94% of charities in its peer group (mental health, over $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 15.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 42% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 37% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 17% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 5% of charities in its peer group (mental health, over $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    18 of 18 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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 September 30, 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 (5)
  1. $53.9 million spent. HEALTH CENTERS: THE OYATE HEALTH CENTER IS A TRIBALLY-OWNED AND OPERATED WALK-IN PRIMARY CARE CLINIC LOCATED IN RAPID CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA. THE FACILITY IS UNDER THE MANAGEMENT OF THE GREAT PLAINS TRIBAL LEADERS HEALTH BOARD.
  2. $4.3 million spent. EPIDEMIOLOGY: THE GREAT PLAINS TRIBAL EPIDEMIOLOGY CENTER (GPTEC) IS ONE OF 12 EPIDEMIOLOGY CENTERS ACROSS THE NATION FUNDED BY THE INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE DIVISION OF EPIDEMIOLOGY AND DISEASE PREVENTION. GPTEC'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE LEADERSHIP, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, SUPPORT, AND ADVOCACY TO TRIBAL NATIONS AND COMMUNITIES IN THE GREAT PLAINS IN ORDER TO ELIMINATE THE DISPARITIES IN HEALTH THAT CURRENTLY EXIST FOR TRIBAL PEOPLE IN THE AREA.
  3. $4.0 million spent. COMMUNITY HEALTH PROGRAMS: SERVING AS A LIAISON BETWEEN THE GREAT PLAINS TRIBES AND THE VARIOUS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DIVISIONS, INCLUDING THE GREAT PLAINS AREA INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE, THE GREAT PLAINS TRIBAL LEADERS HEALTH BOARD WORKS TO REDUCE PUBLIC HEALTH DISPARITIES AND IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS OF THE AMERICAN INDIAN PEOPLES WHO ARE MEMBERS OF THE 18 GREAT PLAINS TRIBAL NATIONS AND COMMUNITIES.
  4. $3.0 million spent. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH & RECOVERY: THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROGRAMS FOCUS ON REDUCING BEHAVIORS THAT LEAD TO ADVERSE OUTCOMES THROUGH EDUCATION, OUTREACH, AND SUPPORT. THE VISION IS TO INTEGRATE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH WITHIN THE STRUCTURE OF HEALTH SERVICES, FOSTER COLLABORATIVE SUPPORT BETWEEN TRIBES FOR HEALTH AND WELLNESS THAT IS HOLISTIC, AND MEET THE PHYSICAL, MENTAL, EMOTIONAL, AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS OF TRIBAL COMMUNITIES, FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS.
  5. $2.8 million spent. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES IN FYE ENDED 09/30/24 INCLUDE: MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH. MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH (MCH) DEPARTMENT IS COMMITTED TO SERVING THE NEEDS OF MOTHERS, CHILDREN, AND FATHERS IN THE GREAT PLAINS REGION. THE DEPARTMENT'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF THE AMERICAN INDIAN FAMILIES IN GREAT PLAINS TRIBAL COMMUNITIES THROUGH DIRECT SERVICE, RESEARCH, EPIDEMIOLOGY, AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. MCH PROVIDES BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT, HOME VISITS, AND THE PROMOTION OF MALE INVOLVEMENT FOR MOTHERS AND INFANTS, INCLUDING DURING THE PRENATAL STAGE. TRAINING AND EDUCATION: THE TRAINING AND EDUCATION DEPARTMENT (ED) IS DESIGNED TO WORK WITH THE REPRESENTATIVE TRIBES AND COLLABORATIVE PARTNERS TO IDENTIFY TRAINING AND RESOURCE NEEDS AS REQUESTED. PROGRAMS PROVIDE TRAINING, EDUCATION, AND SUPPORT SERVICES DESIGNED TO ENCOURAGE SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND IMPROVE HEALTHCARE. COVID-19 RESPONSE AND TESTING.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

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

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since June 1993.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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