Oceti Wakan-sacred Fireplace
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Oceti Wakan-sacred Fireplace is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Pine Ridge, South Dakota, registered in 1994, with $832,982 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 1958, Pine Ridge, SD, 57770 EIN 36-3900385 Since 1994
Revenue (FY2024)
$833K
▲ 19.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$876K
Net assets
$729K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
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. Not scored for Oceti Wakan-sacred Fireplace— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating10 mo reserves · -5% 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 Oceti Wakan-sacred Fireplace: 10 mo reserves · -5% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
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. Not scored for Oceti Wakan-sacred Fireplace— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 Oceti Wakan-sacred Fireplace: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 1958, Pine Ridge, SD, 57770
- City
- Pine Ridge
- State
- South Dakota
- Category
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $2,551 (FY2011) to $833K (FY2024) across 6 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $35KNet assets $729K
Operating margin
-5.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$765K
Total liabilities
$35K
Net assets
$729K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $832,982▲19.3% | $876,233▲12.1% | $729,417▼8.5% | $764,878▼32.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $698,127▼39.1% | $781,516▲47.6% | $797,052▼41.2% | $1,130,069▼16.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,146,447▲191% | $529,622▲89.4% | $1,356,083▲83.4% | $1,359,587▲83.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $393,688 | $279,693 | $739,258▲16.3% | $742,636▲12.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $0▼100% | $0▼100% | $635,601▲267% | $659,997▲281% | 990 |
| 2011 | $2,551 | $28,218 | $173,082 | $173,082 | 990EZ |
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.
Grants received · $178K total
9 grants to Oceti Wakan-sacred Fireplace totaling $178K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Arts and culture | 2022 | $30,000 |
| Tides Foundation | Healthy individuals and communities | 2022 | $15,000 |
| Tides Foundation | Healthy individuals and communities | 2022 | $15,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | Support for: - developing a video to introduce the program curriculum to participants - developing videos that go into detail on the workbook curriculum life skills for the young native american, teacher's manual, and parent's handbook within one month after receiving contribution - sending a video, brochure and contact information to all the tribal schools on reservations (approximately 40 reservations) in the central region of the us - expanding to more schools | 2021 | $25,000 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Arts and culture | 2021 | $25,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | Support for: - developing a video to introduce the program curriculum to participants - developing videos that go into detail on the workbook curriculum life skills for the young native american, teacher's manual, and parent's handbook within one month after receiving contribution - sending a video, brochure and contact information to all the tribal schools on reservations (approximately 40 reservations) in the central region of the us - expanding to more schools | 2021 | $25,000 |
| Great Plains Tribal Leaders Health Board | Tribal health | 2020 | $19,800 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2020 | $17,690 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2018 | $5,305 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Oceti Wakan-sacred Fireplace a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Oceti Wakan-sacred Fireplace is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-3900385, based in Pine Ridge, South Dakota. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Oceti Wakan-sacred Fireplace's EIN?
- Oceti Wakan-sacred Fireplace's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-3900385.
- How much revenue does Oceti Wakan-sacred Fireplace report?
- Oceti Wakan-sacred Fireplace reported $832,982 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Oceti Wakan-sacred Fireplace have?
- CharityIndex grades Oceti Wakan-sacred Fireplace B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Oceti Wakan-sacred Fireplace (EIN 36-3900385) 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.