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Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (from the IRS e-File system), Tax Year 2024
Total Revenue
▼$11.5M
Program Spending
90%
of total expenses go to program services
Total Contributions
$10.3M
Total Expenses
▼$6.9M
Total Assets
$26.8M
Total Liabilities
▼$4.3M
Net Assets
$22.5M
Officer Compensation
→$275.8K
Other Salaries
$1.1M
Investment Income
$334.9K
Fundraising
▼N/A
Source: USAspending.gov · Searched by organization name
Total Federal Funding
$26.4M
Awards Found
39
Department of Commerce
$5M
THE INDIGENOUS HOMEBUILDING INDUSTRY CANNOT GROW AND PROVIDE MUCH-NEEDED HOUSING TO TRIBAL COMMUNITIES WITHOUT A SKILLED WORKFORCE. AS THE LEAD FOR THE BUILDING JOBS, BUILDING HOMES PROJECT, LAKOTA FUNDS - A NATIVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL INSTITUTION (CDFI) - WILL ADDRESS A SEVERE HOUSING SHORTAGE ON TRIBAL LANDS (ACROSS NINE RESERVATIONS) BY TRAINING INDIGENOUS PEOPLE IN CONSTRUCTION TRADES AND AS CERTIFIED APPRAISERS AND INSPECTORS. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY, LAKOTA FUNDS WILL IMPLEMENT A CERTIFIED APPRAISER PROGRAM, ADDRESSING A SIGNIFICANT BARRIER TO HOUSING CONSTRUCTION ON TRIBAL LANDS. TO SUPPORT THIS UNDERSERVED POPULATION, LAKOTA FUNDS WILL PROVIDE A VARIETY OF WRAPAROUND SERVICES DURING TRAINING.
Department of the Treasury
$2.6M
PURPOSE: TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT THROUGH INVESTMENT IN AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO NATIVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS (CDFIS). PLANNED ACTIVITIES: FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE MUST BE USED FOR FINANCIAL PRODUCTS, FINANCIAL SERVICES (REGULATED INSTITUTIONS ONLY), DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, LOAN LOSS RESERVES, AND CAPITAL RESERVES (REGULATED INSTITUTIONS ONLY), IN AN ELIGIBLE MARKET OR THE RECIPIENT’S APPROVED TARGET MARKET SERVING NATIVE COMMUNITIES. END GOALS: THE GOAL OF THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS FOR NATIVE CDFIS TO BUILD THEIR FINANCIAL CAPACITY TO LEND TO ELIGIBLE MARKETS AND/OR THEIR TARGET MARKETS, IN ORDER TO SERVE LOW INCOME PEOPLE, AND COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE NATION THAT LACK ADEQUATE ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE FINANCIAL PRODUCTS AND FINANCIAL SERVICES. BENEFICIARIES: PROFIT ORGANIZATION, PRIVATE NONPROFIT INSTITUTION/ORGANIZATION (INCLUDES INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND HOSPITALS), NATIVE AMERICAN ORGANIZATIONS (INCLUDES INDIAN GROUPS, COOPERATIVES, CORPORATIONS, PARTNERSHIPS, ASSOCIATIONS). SUBRECIPIENTS: THERE ARE NO SUBRECIPIENTS FOR THIS PROGRAM. BROADBAND: SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES RELATING TO BROADBAND USAGE ARE NOT KNOWN AT THE TIME OF AWARD. REASON/PURPOSE OF MODIFICATION: NOT APPLICABLE.
Department of the Treasury
$2.3M
PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE GRANTS TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS (CDFIS) FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES 1) TO EXPAND LENDING, GRANT MAKING AND INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES IN LOW OR MODERATE INCOME COMMUNITIES AND TO BORROWERS THAT HAVE HISTORICALLY EXPERIENCED SIGNIFICANT UNMET CAPITAL AND FINANCIAL SERVICES NEEDS AND WERE DISPROPORTIONATELY IMPACTED BY THE COVID 19 PANDEMIC; AND 2) TO ENABLE CDFIS TO BUILD ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY AND ACQUIRE TECHNOLOGY, STAFF, AND OTHER TOOLS NECESSARY TO ACCOMPLISH THE ACTIVITIES UNDER A CDFI ERP AWARD. PLANNED ACTIVITIES: ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE FINANCIAL PRODUCTS, FINANCIAL SERVICES, DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, GRANTS, LOAN LOSS RESERVES AND CAPITAL RESERVES THAT MAY BE USED TO MITIGATE THE IMPACT OF THE COVID 19 PANDEMIC ON UNEMPLOYMENT, CHILDCARE, HEALTHCARE, MENTAL HEALTHCARE, AFFORDABLE HOUSING, AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE, SMALL BUSINESS, SMALL FARMS, BROADBAND INTERNET, AND FOOD SUFFICIENCY. IN ADDITION, TO SUPPORT CDFIS IN BUILDING THEIR CAPACITY TO RESPOND TO THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF COVID 19, CDFI ERP AWARDS MAY BE USED FOR COMPENSATION PERSONAL SERVICES; COMPENSATION FRINGE BENEFITS; PROFESSIONAL SERVICE COSTS; TRAVEL COSTS; TRAINING AND EDUCATION COSTS; EQUIPMENT; SUPPLIES. END GOALS: EXPANDED FINANCING FOR LOW TO MODERATE INCOME COMMUNITIES AND INDIVIDUALS THAT HAVE HISTORICALLY EXPERIENCED SIGNIFICANT UNMET CAPITAL AND FINANCIAL SERVICES NEEDS AND WERE DISPROPORTIONATELY IMPACTED BY THE COVID 19 PANDEMIC INCLUDING SPECIFIC DESIGNATED COVID IMPACTED CDFI ERP ELIGIBLE GEOGRAPHIES AS AREAS THAT MAY BENEFIT FROM CDFI ERP ASSISTANCE. BENEFICIARIES: CERTIFIED CDFIS WHICH MAY BE FOR PROFIT ORGANIZATION, PRIVATE NONPROFIT INSTITUTION/ORGANIZATION, AND OTHER PRIVATE INSTITUTION/ORGANIZATION, AS DEFINED IN 12 C.F.R. 1805, AND LOW AND MODERATE INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. SUBRECIPIENTS: THERE ARE NO SUBRECIPIENTS FOR THIS PROGRAM. BROADBAND: SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES RELATING TO BROADBAND USAGE ARE NOT KNOWN AT THE TIME OF AWARD. REASON/PURPOSE OF MODIFICATION: NOT APPLICABLE.
Department of Health and Human Services
$1.3M
REIGNITING LAKOTA ECONOMIC SOVEREIGNTY
Department of the Treasury
$1.3M
PURPOSE: TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT THROUGH INVESTMENT IN AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO NATIVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS (CDFIS). PLANNED ACTIVITIES: FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE MUST BE USED FOR FINANCIAL PRODUCTS, FINANCIAL SERVICES (REGULATED INSTITUTIONS ONLY), DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, LOAN LOSS RESERVES, AND CAPITAL RESERVES (REGULATED INSTITUTIONS ONLY), IN AN ELIGIBLE MARKET OR THE RECIPIENT’S APPROVED TARGET MARKET SERVING NATIVE COMMUNITIES. END GOALS: THE GOAL OF THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS FOR NATIVE CDFIS TO BUILD THEIR FINANCIAL CAPACITY TO LEND TO ELIGIBLE MARKETS AND/OR THEIR TARGET MARKETS, IN ORDER TO SERVE LOW INCOME PEOPLE, AND COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE NATION THAT LACK ADEQUATE ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE FINANCIAL PRODUCTS AND FINANCIAL SERVICES. BENEFICIARIES: PROFIT ORGANIZATION, PRIVATE NONPROFIT INSTITUTION/ORGANIZATION (INCLUDES INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND HOSPITALS), NATIVE AMERICAN ORGANIZATIONS (INCLUDES INDIAN GROUPS, COOPERATIVES, CORPORATIONS, PARTNERSHIPS, ASSOCIATIONS). SUBRECIPIENTS: THERE ARE NO SUBRECIPIENTS FOR THIS PROGRAM. BROADBAND: SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES RELATING TO BROADBAND USAGE ARE NOT KNOWN AT THE TIME OF AWARD. REASON/PURPOSE OF MODIFICATION: NOT APPLICABLE.
Department of Health and Human Services
$1.2M
CREATING A CLEAR PATH TO NATIVE HOMEOWNERSHIP IN SOUTH DAKOTA
Department of Health and Human Services
$1.2M
BUILDING NATIVE INDUSTRY INSTITUTE-AN INITIATIVE TO INCREASE BUSINESS SKILLS OF EMERGING AND EXISTING NATIVE ENTREPRENEURS ON THE PINE RIDGE RESERVAT
Department of Health and Human Services
$765.8K
COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (CED)
Department of Health and Human Services
$572.5K
OYATE WOABLEZA OTIPI - "A PLACE OF UNDERSTANDING OF THE PEOPLE"
Department of Housing and Urban Development
$250K
RESIDENT/OPPORT/SUPPORT SERVIC
Department of Housing and Urban Development
$237.5K
EDI SPECIAL PROJECTS
Department of Agriculture
$112K
RURAL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE NATIVE AMERICAN GRANTS
Department of Health and Human Services
$101.6K
ASSETS FOR INDEPENDENCE DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM
Department of Agriculture
$100K
RURAL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE NATIVE AMERICAN GRANTS
Department of Agriculture
$99.9K
RURAL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE NATIVE AMERICAN GRANTS
Department of Agriculture
$99.5K
RURAL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE NATIVE AMERICAN GRANTS
Department of Agriculture
$71K
LAKOTA FUNDS GOOD FOODS FARMERS MARKET START-UP, A FOOD DESERT PROJECT ON THE PINE RIDGE RESERVATION, WILL HELP 20 AGRICULTURAL PRODUCERS INCREASE T
Department of Health and Human Services
$42.4K
ASSETS FOR INDEPENDENCE DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM
Department of Health and Human Services
$38.8K
ASSETS FOR INDEPENDENCE (AFI) PROGRAM
Department of Agriculture
$29K
SEC. 6022 RMAP-RURAL MICRO DEVELOP ORGANIZATIONS GRANTS (DISC)
Department of the Treasury
$28K
VITA COALITION OF NATIVE AMERICAN ORGANIZATIONS
Source: Federal Audit Clearinghouse (fac.gov)
Total Audits
5
Clean Audits
4
Material Weakness
Yes
Noncompliance Issues
No
| Year | Status | Financial Report | Federal Expenditure | Low Risk | Accepted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $4.7M | Yes | 2026-04-30 |
| 2024 | Material Weakness | Unmodified (Clean) | $5.4M | No | 2025-06-24 |
| 2023 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $3M | No | 2024-09-05 |
| 2021 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $2.1M | No | 2022-07-07 |
| 2016 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $969.6K | Yes | 2017-06-25 |
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$4.7M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$5.4M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$3M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$2.1M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$969.6K
Tax Year 2024 · Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990
Individuals serving as officers, directors, or trustees of the organization.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other |
|---|
Source: IRS Publication 78, Auto-Revocation List & e-Postcard Data
Tax-deductible contributions: Yes
Deductibility code: PC
Sources: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (XML) & ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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| Year | Revenue | Contributions | Expenses | Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024IRS e-File | $11.5M | $10.3M | $6.9M | $26.8M | $22.5M |
| 2023 | $6.2M | $5.3M | $3M | $22.3M | $14.4M |
| 2022 | $1.8M | $1.2M | $1.8M | $17.7M | $11.2M |
| 2021 | $4.1M | $3.5M | $1.2M |
Sources: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer & IRS e-File Index
| Tax Year | Form Type | Source | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 990 | IRS e-File | PDF not yet published by IRSView Filing → |
| 2023 | 990 | DataIRS e-File | |
| 2022 | 990 | DataIRS e-File |
Financial data: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Leadership & compensation: IRS e-Filed Form 990, Part VII (Tax Year 2024)
Federal grants: USAspending.gov (live)
Organization info: IRS Business Master File
Tax-deductibility: IRS Publication 78
| Total |
|---|
| Tawney Brunsch | Executive Di | 45 | $126.2K | $0 | $16.4K | $142.6K |
| Lavonne Randall | Finance Dire | 40 | $97.7K | $0 | $15.6K | $113.3K |
| Warren Cross | Secretary/tr | 3 | $3,400 | $0 | $0 | $3,400 |
| Andrea Eagle Bull | Vice Chair | 3 | $2,900 | $0 | $0 | $2,900 |
| Elsie Meeks | Board Chairm | 3 | $1,800 | $0 | $0 | $1,800 |
Tawney Brunsch
Executive Di
$142.6K
Hrs/Wk
45
Compensation
$126.2K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$16.4K
Lavonne Randall
Finance Dire
$113.3K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$97.7K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$15.6K
Warren Cross
Secretary/tr
$3,400
Hrs/Wk
3
Compensation
$3,400
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Andrea Eagle Bull
Vice Chair
$2,900
Hrs/Wk
3
Compensation
$2,900
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Elsie Meeks
Board Chairm
$1,800
Hrs/Wk
3
Compensation
$1,800
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Members of the governing board. Board members often serve without compensation.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carol Ferguson | Director | 3 | $3,400 | $0 | $0 | $3,400 |
| Donalee Fischer | Director | 3 | $2,900 | $0 | $0 | $2,900 |
| Kevin Yellowbird Steele | Director | 3 | $2,600 | $0 | $0 | $2,600 |
| Marla Thunder Bull | Director | 3 | $3,100 | $0 | $0 | $3,100 |
Carol Ferguson
Director
$3,400
Hrs/Wk
3
Compensation
$3,400
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Donalee Fischer
Director
$2,900
Hrs/Wk
3
Compensation
$2,900
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Kevin Yellowbird Steele
Director
$2,600
Hrs/Wk
3
Compensation
$2,600
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
| $17M |
| $11.2M |
| 2020 | $4.2M | $3.7M | $1.5M | $12.8M | $8.3M |
| 2019 | $1.2M | $617.8K | $1.3M | $8M | $5.6M |
| 2018 | $3.4M | $3.1M | $1.3M | $8.3M | $5.8M |
| 2017 | $1.1M | $848.2K | $1.1M | $5.9M | $3.7M |
| 2016 | $1.3M | $1M | $1.2M | $6.1M | $3.7M |
| 2015 | $1.4M | $1.1M | $1.1M | $5.9M | $3.6M |
| 2014 | $1.9M | $1.6M | $1.3M | $5.5M | $3.3M |
| 2013 | $1M | $780.8K | $1.5M | $4.9M | $2.8M |
| 2012 | $802.4K | $617.6K | $1.7M | $5.2M | $3.5M |
| 2011 | $1.6M | $1.4M | $1.4M | $5.9M | $4.4M |
| 2021 | 990 | Data |
| 2020 | 990 | Data | PDF not yet published by IRS |
| 2019 | 990 | Data |
| 2018 | 990 | Data |
| 2017 | 990 | Data |
| 2016 | 990 | Data |
| 2015 | 990 | Data |
| 2014 | 990 | Data |
| 2013 | 990 | Data |
| 2012 | 990 | Data |
| 2011 | 990 | Data |
| 2010 | 990 | — |
| 2009 | 990 | — |
| 2008 | 990 | — |
| 2007 | 990 | — |
| 2006 | 990 | — |
| 2005 | 990 | — |
| 2004 | 990 | — |
| 2002 | 990 | — |
| 2001 | 990 | — |
Marla Thunder Bull
Director
$3,100
Hrs/Wk
3
Compensation
$3,100
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0