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Mni Wichoni Health Circle

EIN 81-4411144 · Fort Yates, ND

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak48 out of 100GovernanceStrong94 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Only 46% of its spending went to programs.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

TO PROMOTE HOLISTIC COMMUNITY WELLNESS BY UPLIFTING INDIGENOUS ANCESTRAL KNOWLEDGE SYSTEMS WHILE INTEGRATING CONTEMPORARY PRACTICES TO BUILD SPIRITUAL, EMOTIONAL, PHYSICAL, AND MENTAL BALANCE. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES PURPOSEFUL CARE THAT MODELS, TEACHES, AND NURTURES PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITY AT EVERY STAGE AND IN EVERY ROLE IN THE CIRCLE OF LIFE.

Income
$209,288
Spending
$475,378
Spent on programs
46%
Reserves
7.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
10
Highest pay
$43,461, former exec

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

Weak: 48 out of 100. Higher than 20% of charities in its peer group (health care, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 127% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 72% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    46% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 94 out of 100. Higher than 81% of charities in its peer group (health care, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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.

  • 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. $60,848 spent. PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO BUILD BRIDGES THROUGH MULTIGENERATIONAL LEARNING ENGAGEMENTS. INCLUDES ANCESTRAL HEALING PRACTICES; WOMANHOOD & TWO-SPIRIT COMING OF AGE CEREMONIES; TWO-SPIRIT LBGTQIA SUPPORT; SOCIAL INTERACTIONS & WELLNESS SUPPORT; AND CRAFTING, SEWING & BEADING SUPPORT.
  2. $91,724 spent. CIRCLE OF LIFE OFFERS BIRTH SUPPORT CIRCLES; INDIGENOUS DOULA & INDIGENOUS BIRTH KEEPER SUPPORTS; FAMILY PLANNING, SUPPORT & HEALING; BABY WELCOMING & BIRTH CEREMONIES; INTERGENERATIONAL CARE COMMUNITY; AND END-OF-LIFE INDIGENOUS DOULA SUPPORTS & TRADITIONAL CEREMONIES.
  3. $63,819 spent. THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, CULTURAL REVITALIZATION AND HOLISTIC WELLNESS THROUGH LAND-BASED ACTIVITIES.

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 November 6, 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 July 2019.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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