Ndn Collective Inc
80% goes to programs $17 to raise $100 Strong reserves Declining revenue
Ndn Collective Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Rapid City, South Dakota, registered in 2018, with $12,635,459 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C, and it directs about 80% of spending to programs.
408 Knollwood Dr, Rapid City, SD, 57701 EIN 82-3776329 Since 2018
Revenue (FY2024)
$12.6M
▼ 41.6% vs prior year
Community median: $184K
Expenses (FY2024)
$49.7M
Net assets
$34.4M
Employees
117
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C
★★★★
Rated on 4 of 4 criteria.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →AProgram efficiency40% of the rating80% to programs · $17 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Ndn Collective Inc: 80% to programs · $17 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating8 mo reserves · -293% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Ndn Collective Inc: 8 mo reserves · -293% margin earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Ndn Collective Inc: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Ndn Collective Inc: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Build the collective power of indigenous peoples to exercise self-determination for an equitable world for all and mother earth.
What they do
Monetary gifts are provided for wealth building and investment to indigenous people on indigenous terms within the tri-state region of minnesota, north dakota and south dakota. typically, grants between $25,000 and $50,000 are awarded over one year.
Community action fund - frontline organizers and movements are supported in their work to defend, develop and decolonize. modest urgent response grants are provided to groups and individuals most impacted by local challenges, ensuring that resources and decision-making ability lies with those most affected by the results and most equipped to solve immediate challenges. typically, short-term six month grants up to $40,000 are awarded.president's partnership fund - strategic partnerships based on reciprocity, collective movement building and mutually meaningful goals can be identified by the president. peer funders and indigenous movement builders will be invited by the president. this fund resides within the president's office of the collective but be administered by the collective's foundation team.other grant programs - there may be other funds or grant programs that are time-bound, donor advised and/or nimble or flexible enough to carry out a specific purpose or project, i.e.; covid 19 response; get out the vote, he sapa community development fund, justice 40.regional deep dive grants provide sizable, multi-year support grants in four key regions of ndn focus and synergy, where eco-systems are emerging and benefit from deeper power building support and investment. these funds are administered by the foundation team and are directed by the ndn president/ceo and regional directors.
Contact & location
- Address
- 408 Knollwood Dr, Rapid City, SD, 57701
- City
- Rapid City
- State
- South Dakota
- Subcategory
- Nonprofit Management Support
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $2.2M (FY2018) to $12.6M (FY2024) across 7 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $15.3MNet assets $34.4M
Operating margin
-293.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$49.7M
Total liabilities
$15.3M
Net assets
$34.4M
Salaries & benefits
$12.6M
25% of expenses
Board members
8
8 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12,635,459▼41.6% | $49,651,725▼2.9% | $34,420,658▼51.7% | $49,672,156▼45.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $21,636,589▼69.5% | $51,136,295▲22.1% | $71,262,239▼29.2% | $90,847,440▼24.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $70,831,698▲20.6% | $41,872,003▲61.1% | $100,661,945▲40.4% | $119,873,304▲49.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $58,730,089▲21.9% | $25,997,735▲39.4% | $71,702,250▲80.4% | $80,445,041▲93.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $48,166,899▲324% | $18,656,026▲588% | $39,746,037▲288% | $41,493,213▲299% | 990 |
| 2019 | $11,369,310▲416% | $2,710,586▲334% | $10,239,090▲548% | $10,388,581▲525% | 990 |
| 2018 | $2,205,412 | $625,046 | $1,580,366 | $1,662,408 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Nicholas Tilsen — $230,367 (0.46% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholas Tilsen | President & Ceo | 40 | $230,367 |
| Gabrielle Strong | Vice President | 40 | $221,178 |
| Kimberly Pate | Managing Director, Ndn Fund | 4 | $206,444 |
| Tracey Zephier | General Counsel | 40 | $192,019 |
| Tina Kuckkahn | Managing Director, Ndn Foundation | 40 | $164,398 |
| Dawn Mackety | Director of Research & Evaluation | 40 | $154,818 |
| Korina Barry | Managing Director, Ndn Action | 40 | $152,481 |
| Robinson Burroughs | Managing Director, Ndn Holdings | 40 | $139,997 |
| Davis Price | Dir. of Climate Justice Initiative | 40 | $136,707 |
| Janene Yazzie | Director of Policy & Advocacy | 40 | $135,505 |
| Andrew Bentley | Director of Finance | 40 | $126,486 |
| Teresa Peterson | Associate Director, Ndn Foundation | 40 | $122,330 |
| Camille Kalama | Board Vice Chair | 1 | $15,000 |
| Dave Archambault II | Board Member | 1 | $15,000 |
| Edgar Villanueva | Board Treasurer | 1 | $15,000 |
| Judith Le Blanc | Board Chair | 1 | $15,000 |
| Kristine Archie | Board Member | 1 | $15,000 |
| Leroy Fairbanks | Board Member | 1 | $15,000 |
| Melina Laboucan-massimo | Board Member | 1 | $15,000 |
| Princess Daazhraii Johnson | Board Secretary | 1 | $15,000 |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Site Work Specialists Inc | Construction | $1,864,162 |
| C Eagle Construction | Construction | $626,271 |
| Bdo Fma | External Accounting & Advisory Services | $371,212 |
| Third Plateau Social Impact Strategies | Business/strategic Planning | $366,687 |
| Kauffman & Associates | Research & Evaluation | $317,175 |
Grants received · $44.8M total
108 grants to Ndn Collective Inc totaling $44.8M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common Counsel Foundation | Community action fund | 2024 | $750,000 |
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc | General operating support and project support | 2024 | $731,000 |
| Impactassets Inc | General support | 2024 | $597,000 |
| Minneapolis Foundation | Public affairs/society benefit | 2024 | $250,000 |
| The Seattle Foundation | To provide general support | 2024 | $100,000 |
| Greater Washington Community Foundation | General support | 2024 | $75,000 |
| The Seattle Foundation | To provide general support | 2024 | $50,000 |
| The Skoll Fund | Environment | 2024 | $25,682 |
| Tides Foundation | Equity, human rights, and economic empowerment | 2024 | $25,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $25,000 |
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc | General operating support and project support | 2023 | $1,159,000 |
| Impactassets Inc | He sapa retreat center. | 2023 | $528,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $395,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $338,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2023 | $287,950 |
Grants made · $10.3M in FY2024
72 grants totaling $10.3M in FY2024 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Ndn Collective Inc →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Calcef Innovations | Justice40 fund - project support | $1,000,000 |
| Kumano I Ke Ala O Makaweli | Justice40 fund - project support | $800,000 |
| Spruce Root Inc | Justice40 fund - project support | $540,000 |
| Native Conservancy | Justice40 fund - project support | $450,000 |
| Duk Duk Goose | Community self-determination - general support | $250,000 |
| Lower Sioux Indian Community | Community self-determination - general support | $250,000 |
| Waking Women Healing Institute Inc | Community self-determination - general support | $250,000 |
| Center Pole | Community self-determination - general support | $250,000 |
| Sage Foundation Inc | Community self-determination - general support | $250,000 |
| Hopi Utilities Corporation | Community self-determination - general support | $250,000 |
| Niamuck Land Trust Incorporated | Community self-determination - general support | $250,000 |
| Native American Community Board | Community self-determination - general support | $250,000 |
| Hopi Tutskwa Permaculture Institute Inc | Community self-determination - general support | $250,000 |
| Naatsiilid Initiative | Community self-determination - general support | $250,000 |
| Pueblo of Tesuque | Community self-determination - general support | $250,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Ndn Collective Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Ndn Collective Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 82-3776329, based in Rapid City, South Dakota. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Ndn Collective Inc's EIN?
- Ndn Collective Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 82-3776329.
- How much revenue does Ndn Collective Inc report?
- Ndn Collective Inc reported $12,635,459 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Ndn Collective Inc's spending goes to programs?
- Ndn Collective Inc spends about 80% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Ndn Collective Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Ndn Collective Inc C, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Ndn Collective Inc's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Ndn Collective Inc's latest Form 990 is $230,367, paid to Nicholas Tilsen (President & Ceo).
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Data for Ndn Collective Inc (EIN 82-3776329) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.