Dakota Wicohan
- Assets
- $623.8k
- Revenue
- $827.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 4
- Location
- Morton, MN
- Founding
- 05/2003
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 42-1552956
Organization Overview
Dakota Wicohan is located in Morton, MN. The organization was established in 2003. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Dakota Wicohan employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Dakota Wicohan 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 12/2021, Dakota Wicohan generated $827.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $505.9k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 1.8% per year over the past 7 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PRESERVING DAKOTA AS A LIVING LANGUAGE AND THROUGH IT TRANSMIT DAKOTA LIFE TO FUTURE GENERATIONS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LIFEWAY PROGRAMS - TO SUPPORT AND INSPIRE A NEW GENERATION OF DAKOTA ARTISTS. THE TAWOKAGA PROGRAM GIVES EMERGING AND MASTER ARTISTS OPPORTUNITIES TO EITHER DEVELOP OR TEACH THEIR RESPECTIVE ART SKILL. THIS INCLUDES BEADING, BRAIN TANNING, HORSE REGALIA AND QUILLING. THIS IN TURN INCREASES APPRECIATION OF DAKOTA ARTS IN THE COMMUNITY AND INSPIRES NEW ARTISTS TO GET INVOLVED. ARTS HAVE LONG BEEN A PART OF TRADITIONAL DAKOTA CULTURE AND THESE ART MAKING PRACTICES HAVE BEEN PASSED DOWN MANY GENERATIONS. DAKOTA WICOHAN CONTINUES THIS TRADITION WITH OPTIMISM.
YOUTH PROGRAMS - TO DEVELOP AND SUPPORT EMERGING LEADERSHIP THAT LEADS WITH WO'DAKOTA. YOUTH ARE PROVIDED WITH A PROVEN AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM THAT HELPS REVITALIZE THEIR TRADITIONAL CULTURE WHILE ALSO TEACHING A SUBSTANTIAL NUMBER OF LIFE SKILLS. YOUTHS PARTICIPATE IN LEADERSHIP BUILDING ACTIVITIES, SUICIDE PREVENTION EFFORTS, LANGUAGE CLASSES, FINANCIAL LITERACY CLASSES, TAKE CARE OF AND LEARN TO RIDES HORSES, LEARN TO SING TRADITIONAL DAKOTA SONGS, POST-SECONDARY COUNSELING AND ALSO LEAD A NATIVE AMERICAN 4H GROUP. OUR YOUTH ARE THE FUTURE LEADERS OF THE DAKOTA COMMUNITY AND IT IS CRITICAL THAT THEY BE MENTORED AND DEVELOPED WITH A FOUNDATION OF TRADITIONAL DAKOTA VALUES.
CURRICULUM PROJECT - DAKOTA HOMELANDS CURRICULUM PROJECT-THIS PROJECT MAKES AVAILABLE TO SCHOOLS AROUND THE REGION A HIGH-QUALITY TEN-LESSON CURRICULUM THAT INTRODUCES DAKOTA ENVIRONMENTAL TEACHINGS AND APPLIES THESE TEACHINGS TO MINNESOTA HISTORY. THROUGH THIS EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE, STUDENTS LEARN ABOUT AND INTEGRATE DAKOTA VALUES OF CARING FOR THE LAND AS A RELATIVE. TEACHERS ARE SUPPORTED THROUGH SPECIALIZED TRAINING TO APPROPRIATELY IMPLEMENT THE CURRICULUM. THE CURRICULUM IS ACCESSIBLE ONLINE WHERE PROJECT STAFF CAN MAKE UPDATES AND ADDITIONS AS MORE CLASSROOMS INTEGRATE THE CURRICULUM INTO THEIR 6TH GRADE CLASSROOMS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
O'keefe Eileen Finance And Program Direct | Officer | 40 | $65,677 |
Strong Gabrielle Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $400 |
Luna Evelyn Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $400 |
Peters Mary Erler Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $300 |
Minkel Darin Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $200 |
Dr Teresa Peterson Director | Trustee | 2 | $200 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $223,558 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $588,172 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $811,730 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $14,750 |
| Investment income | $191 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $827,271 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $72,867 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $19,361 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $122,999 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $3,716 |
| Other employee benefits | $7,302 |
| Payroll taxes | $15,901 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $23,347 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $120,360 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,697 |
| Office expenses | $52,224 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $15,516 |
| Travel | $5,587 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $510 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $15,423 |
| Insurance | $5,528 |
| All other expenses | $6,620 |
| Total functional expenses | $505,864 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $232,337 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $343,715 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $3,954 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $43,808 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $623,814 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $14,413 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $18,434 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $32,847 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $114,014 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $476,953 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $623,814 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 19 grants that Dakota Wicohan has recieved totaling $658,578.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Novo Foundation Kingston, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
Organization Name not Listed PURPOSE: COMMUNITY SELF-DETERMINATION | | $100,000 |
Headwaters Foundation For Justice Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $40,000 |
Mcknight Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE EXPANSION OF THE TAWOKAGA (MAKING BEAUTIFUL THINGS) ART PROGRAM TO SUPPORT MORE INDIGENOUS ARTISTS IN OUR COMMUNITY | $35,000 |
Mcknight Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE EXPANSION OF THE TAWOKAGA (MAKING BEAUTIFUL THINGS) ART PROGRAM TO SUPPORT MORE INDIGENOUS ARTISTS IN OUR COMMUNITY | $35,000 |
Mcknight Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE EXPANSION OF THE TAWOKAGA (MAKING BEAUTIFUL THINGS) ART PROGRAM TO SUPPORT MORE INDIGENOUS ARTISTS IN OUR COMMUNITY | $35,000 |
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|---|---|---|
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South Metro Human Services St Paul, MN | $24,939,611 | $41,757,961 |
Parents In Community Action Minneapolis, MN | $14,134,015 | $37,230,373 |
Innovative Services Inc Green Bay, WI | $4,761,789 | $25,201,501 |
Lutheran Social Services Of South Dakota Sioux Falls, SD | $22,221,819 | $25,937,236 |
Project For Pride In Living Inc Minneapolis, MN | $29,922,760 | $30,071,909 |
Inter-Lakes Community Action Partnership Inc Madison, SD | $10,023,464 | $21,798,461 |
Catholic Charities Of The Diocese Of St Cloud St Cloud, MN | $15,523,133 | $20,074,695 |