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Diamond Willow Ministries

EIN 46-0463077 · Fort Thompson, SD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong94 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

A CHRISTIAN ORGANIZATION FOCUSING ON DEVELOPING HEALTHY CHRISTIAN INDIVIDUALS BY MEETING CURRENT PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS.

Income
$3.2 million
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
14.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
34

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 14.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 65% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 111% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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

Strong: 94 out of 100. Higher than 58% 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

    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.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $617,404 spent. YOUTH PROGRAM - MENTORING AND TEACHING YOUTH POSTIVE CHRISTIAN LIFESTYLE AND VALUES. WEEKLY PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO TEACH AND REINFORCE POSITIVE LIFE CHOICES. AGE GRADED SUMMER CAMPS (CANTEMAWASTE YOUTH CAMPS) PROVIDE INTENSIVE WEEK LONG LEARNING & MENTORING PROGRAMS. DAILY PROGRAMMING THROUGH THE TOKATA YOUTH CENTER AFTER SCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAM, PROVIDING DAILY HEALTHY MEALS AND SNACKS, PROVIDING TUTORING AND HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE, TEACHING CHRISTIAN LIFESTYLES AND VALUES, AND DEVELOPING THE YOUTH FOR FUTURE LEADERSHIP ROLES. ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS THAT ALLOW THE YOUTH A SAFE, POSITIVE PLACE TO INTERACT WITH PEERS AND ADULTS.
  2. $228,012 spent. COMMUNITY SUPPORT AND DEVELOPMENT - PROGRAM DESIGNED TO TEACH AND ENCOURAGE PEOPLE TO DEVELOP HEALTHLY CHRISTIAN LIFESTYLES, DEVELOPING POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS, INTERPERSONAL SKILLS AND OTHER LIFE SKILLS. IT IS ALSO A GOAL TO PRESERVE THE CULTURE OF THE NATIVE PEOPLE. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH COMMUNITY MEETINGS AND SMALL GROUP MEETINGS WHERE CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES AND CHARACTER ARE TAUGHT. ALSO BY SUPPORTING COMMUNITY EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES. PROVIDE HEALTHY MEALS AT COMMUNITY EVENTS, AND SUPPORTING VARIOUS YOUTH EVENTS.
  3. $103,026 spent. COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE - THE PROGRAM FOCUSES ON PROVIDING INDIVIDUAL ASSISTANCE TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD TO FAMILIES THROUGH THE FOOD PANTRY; ASSISTING INDIVIDUALS WITH WINTER HEATING ASSISTANCE; ASSISTING WITH WINTER CLOTHING AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES AND CLOTHING; AND A VARIETY OF OTHER PHYSICAL NEEDS. SPENDING TIME WITH INDIVIDUALS DURING VARIOUS LIFE SITUATIONS INCLUDING FUNERALS, WEDDINGS, BIRTHS, JOBS, ETC.

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 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 December 2024.

    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 December 2001.

    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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