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EIN 36-3900385

Oceti Wakan

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
19
City
Pine Ridge
State
South Dakota
Year formed
1989
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A33: Printing, Publishing
Description
Oceti Wakan preserves Lakota culture, language, and heals the people through publishing books and CDs on language and culture. They developed a curriculum on prevention and wellness to give children healing practices. In addition to general assistance programs, they also have an Xmas program.
Also known as...
Oceti Wakan Sacred Fireplace; Sacred Fireplace
Total revenues
$698,127
2023
Total expenses
$781,516
2023
Total assets
$1,130,069
2023
Num. employees
19
2023

Program areas at Oceti Wakan

ANA Curriculum Development
Sundance
Curriculum development and contract services

Who funds Oceti Wakan

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF)Provide General Operating Support To Help the Organization Advance Their Mission To Preserve Lakota Culture, Language and the Healing of Its People$100,000
Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Company FoundationProject Title: Wolakota - Life Skills for Teens$25,000
Wayfarer FoundationGeneral Operating Support$10,500
...and 1 more grant received

Financials for Oceti Wakan

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$685,497
Program services$4,500
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$-1,425
Miscellaneous revenues$9,555
Total revenues$698,127

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Data update history
July 3, 2025
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $5,000 from Martha F Wells Family Foundation
January 15, 2025
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $10,500 from Wayfarer Foundation
January 11, 2025
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Company Foundation
December 3, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
November 27, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMedia and communications organizationsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Partially liquidatedReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO 8ox 1958
Pine Ridge, SD 57770
County
Oglala Lakota County, SD
Website URL
ocetiwakan.org/ 
Phone
(202) 374-8252
IRS details
EIN
36-3900385
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1989
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A33: Printing, Publishing
NAICS code, primary
5111: Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers
Parent/child status
Independent
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