Oglala Lakota College

Organization Overview

Oglala Lakota College is located in Kyle, SD. The organization was established in 1971. According to its NTEE Classification (B43) the organization is classified as: Universities, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 09/2021, Oglala Lakota College employed 510 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Oglala Lakota College is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 09/2021, Oglala Lakota College generated $53.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $46.5m during the year ending 09/2021. While expenses have increased by 5.7% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE MISSION WHICH EMANATES FROM THE CHARTER OF THE OGLALA SIOUX TRIBE IS TO EDUCATE STUDENTS FOR PROFESSIONAL AND VOCATIONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN LAKOTA COUNTRY. THE COLLEGE WILL GRADUATE WELL-ROUNDED STUDENTS GROUNDED IN WOLAKOLKICIYAPI-LEARNING LAKOTA WAYS OF LIFE IN THE COMMUNITY BY TEACHING LAKOTA CULTURE AND LANGUAGE AS PART OF PREPARING STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN A MULTICULTURAL WORLD. IN ACHIEVING THE MISSION, OGLALA LAKOTA COLLEGE HAS THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES: TRIBAL -PROVIDES THE LAKOTA WITH OUTSTANDING GRADUATES -PROMOTES THE STUDY AND PRACTICE OF TRIBAL SOVEREIGNTY -WORKS WITH TRIBAL ENTITIES TOWARD BUILDING OUR NATION -HELPS STUDENTS TO GAIN MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLES CULTURAL -UTILIZES LAKOTA CULTURAL VALUES IN ALL LEARNING FRAMEWORKS -CELEBRATES LAKOTA CULTURE INCLUDING SACRED SONGS AND CEREMONIES -RESEARCH, STUDY, FACILITATE, AND DISSEMINATE LAKOTA LANGUAGE, CULTURE AND PHILOSOPHY -PROVIDES LEADERSHIP TO MAINTAIN AND REVITALIZE LAKOTA CULTURE AND P

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

OLC'S PRIMARY PROGRAM IS EDUCATION. PROVIDED APPROXIMATELY 1,250 STUDENTS WITH OPPORTUNITIES FOR CERTIFICATES,ASSOCIATE, BACHELOR AND MASTER DEGREES IN A VARIETY OF FIELDS. RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ARE ALSO PROVIDED AS PART OF THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM.


OLC'S GOAL FOR THE HEADSTART PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE A FULL RANGE OF SERVICES TO MEET THE NEEDS OF LAKOTA CHILDREN FROM 0-5 AND THEIR FAMILIES ADDRESSING COGNITIVE,EMOTIONAL, PHYSICAL, NUTRITIONAL, MENTAL HEALTH, AND LAKOTA LANGUAGE AND CULTURE DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN AND THE DEVELOPMENT NEEDS OF FAMILIES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Thomas Shortbull
President
$158,818
Dawn Tobacco-Frank
Pres/vp Inst
$133,388
Julie Johnson
VP Business
$127,879
Charles Bush
Member
$8,159
Dennis Brewer
President
$4,602
Chastity Shot With Arrow
Member
$4,304

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Weathercraft Company
Construction
$109,000
Lakota Express
Prof Fundraisin
$847,578
Sod's Mechanical
Construction
$170,650
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $37,839,139
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$8,930,254
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$46,769,393
Total Program Service Revenue$2,613,179
Investment income $3,427,583
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $28,544
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $52,971,579

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 32 grants that Oglala Lakota College has recieved totaling $1,137,194.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
American Indian College Fund

Denver, CO

PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL/PROGRAM SUPPORT

$575,742
Theodore R & Vivian M Johnson Scholarship Foundation Inc

West Palm Beach, FL

PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL GRANT

$300,000
South Dakota Community Foundation

Pierre, SD

PURPOSE: Education

$75,790
Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation

Crazy Horse, SD

PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIP

$42,000
Synchrony Foundation

Stamford, CT

PURPOSE: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR SCHOLARSHIPS

$20,000
Ascendium Education Solutions Inc

Madison, WI

PURPOSE: Project Success Emergency Aid and Paid Internship Program

$18,883
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$53,432,891
Earnings$11,700,919
Net Contributions$3,874,496
Other Expense$273,921
Ending Balance$68,734,385

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$95,416,601
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$75,361,809
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$58,033,859
Oglala Lakota College
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$52,971,579
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$41,322,391
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$45,471,214

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