Cheyenne River Youth Project Inc

Organization Overview

Cheyenne River Youth Project Inc is located in Eagle Butte, SD. The organization was established in 2012. According to its NTEE Classification (O50) the organization is classified as: Youth Development Programs, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Cheyenne River Youth Project Inc employed 27 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Cheyenne River Youth Project Inc 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 06/2021, Cheyenne River Youth Project Inc generated $4.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 24.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.9m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 8.2% 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

TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING INNOVATIVE YOUTH PROGRAMMING AND FAMILY SERVICES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, INCLUDING MANY ACTIVITIES FOR YOUTH ON THE RESERVATION. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: DAILY ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITIES ENCOURAGING CREATIVITY, PROVIDING A HEALTHY OUTLET FOR CHILDREN, AND HELPING THEM DISCOVER THEIR TALENTS. DAILY WELLNESS ACTIVITIES INCORPORATE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY WITH RECREATION AND MENTORSHIP. VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF TEACH CHILDREN ABOUT INDIGENOUS WILDLIFE AND PLANT LIFE AND TO APPRECIATE GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP. VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF PREPARE ACTIVITIES THAT HELP CHILDREN WORK OFF EXCESS ENERGY AND ENCOURAGE THEM TO RECONNECT WITH THE OUTDOORS. DAILY LITERACY ACTIVITIES INCLUDE A LIBRARY HOUR DURING WHICH CHILDREN CAN CHOOSE TO READ A BOOK QUIETLY OR WORK WITH A VOLUNTEER OR STAFF ON READING AND COMPREHENSION SKILLS. DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS, THE SUMMER READING PROGRAM HELPS KEEP CHILDREN'S READING SKILLS ACTIVE. MAIN UNIVERSITY IS AN INITIATIVE DESIGNED TO ENHANCE THE CHILDREN'S CURRENT EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION IN SCHOOL WITH A SERIES OF VOLUNTEER-INSTRUCTED CLASSES ON A VARIETY OF SUBJECTS. CHILDREN ARE TAUGHT GARDENING SKILLS IN THE WINYAN TOKA WIN GARDEN AND ARE INVOLVED IN EVERY ASPECT OF THE GARDEN FROM PLANTING AND WEEDING TO WATERING AND HARVESTING. CHILDREN ALSO PARTICIPATE IN WEEKLY CLASSES THAT ADDRESS VARIOUS TOPICS SUCH AS PROPER TECHNIQUES AND TRADITIONAL AGRICULTURAL METHODS. COKATA WICONI (CENTER OF LIFE) TEEN CENTER ADDRESSES THE ISSUES OF GANG VIOLENCE, DRUG USE, AND ALCOHOL DEPENDENCY, AND HELPS KIDS DEVELOP VALUABLE LIFE SKILLS. PROGRAM ACTIVITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:ARTS - TEENS DEVELOP THEIR ARTISTIC TALENTS THROUGH A RANGE OF PROJECTS INCLUDING PAINTING MURALS ON THE TEEN CENTER CEILING TILES AND ON PUBLIC TRASH CANS USED THROUGHOUT EAGLE BUTTE; CREATING BANNERS, MURALS, AND PARADE FLOATS; AND STAGING A TEEN ART SHOW THAT SHOWCASES THEIR WORK. THE PROJECT ALSO HOLDS A YEARLY POWWOW AT THE DANCE STUDIO AND USES THE STUDIO AS A PRACTICE AREA FOR ACTING WORKSHOPS.LITERACY - THE PROJECT HAS A BEAUTIFUL LIBRARY STOCKED WITH BOOKS TO ENCOURAGE, EDUCATE, AND INSPIRE TEENS. AS PART OF THE ORAL HISTORY INITIATIVE, TEEN PARTICIPANTS RECORD AND TRANSCRIBE ONE-ON-ONE INTERVIEWS WITH ELDERS IN THE COMMUNITY WHO HAVE STORIES OF STRENGTH AND SURVIVAL TO SHARE. THE STORIES ARE ARCHIVED IN THE LIBRARY FOR NEW GENERATIONS OF COKATA WICONI VISITORS TO REFERENCE.WELLNESS - THE PROJECT OFFERS OPEN GYM EVERY AFTERNOON WHERE YOUNG PEOPLE CAN UTILIZE THE BASKETBALL COURT AND FITNESS EQUIPMENT. THE PROJECT SPONSORS MIDNIGHT BASKETBALL ON FRIDAYS FROM 10 P.M. TO 2 A.M. DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS WHERE TEENS CAN PLAY BASKETBALL OR HANG OUT WITH FRIENDS IN A SUPERVISED, CONTROLLED AREA. PASSION FOR FASHION - THIS PROGRAM HELPS GIRLS TO DISCOVER THEIR OWN PERSONAL STYLE, WHILE WORKING ON THEIR SELF-ESTEEM AND INDIVIDUAL GOALS. EVERY MARCH, THE PROJECT HOLDS A "DRESS DRIVE" DURING WHICH FRIENDS FROM ALL OVER THE UNITED STATES SEND THEIR GENTLY-USED EVENING AND FORMAL WEAR, AS WELL AS ACCESSORIES, TO CHEYENNE RIVER. YOUNG LADIES BENEFIT FROM THAT GENEROSITY, AND ENJOY AN EVENING OF FUN, FASHION TIPS, AND ENGAGEMENT WITH POSITIVE FEMALE ROLE MODELS FROM THE COMMUNITY.


FAMILIES CAN PURCHASE ANNUAL MEMBERSHIPS WHICH ALLOW ACCESS TO EMERGENCY HYGIENE AND HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS. FAMILIES MAY QUALIFY FOR CLEANING SUPPLIES, FURNITURE, CLOTHING, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, AND DIAPERS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Julie Garreau
Executive Director
$93,020
Jeffrey Meyer
Treasurer/secretary
$0
Jeremy Patterson
President
$0
Karla Abbott
Vice President
$0
Peggy Gallipo
Director
$0
Kibbe Brown
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $384,931
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$4,471,350
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $552,443
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$4,856,281
Total Program Service Revenue$9,823
Investment income $2,141
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $9,012
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$23,809
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $37,993
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $4,891,646

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Cheyenne River Youth Project Inc has recieved totaling $30,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
$15,000
J R Albert Foundation Inc

Naperville, IL

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING

$15,000
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