Lakota Language Consortium Inc
- Assets
- $465.3k
- Revenue
- $625.4k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 3
- Location
- Bloomington, IN
- Founding
- 03/2005
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 20-1158601
Organization Overview
Lakota Language Consortium Inc, operating under the name Wilhelm Meya, is located in Bloomington, IN. The organization was established in 2005. According to its NTEE Classification (A33) the organization is classified as: Printing & Publishing, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Wilhelm Meya employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wilhelm Meya 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, Wilhelm Meya generated $625.4k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $653.2k during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 12.6% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PRESERVE, REVITALIZE, AND HELP PASS ON THE LAKOTA LANGUAGE FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
1. THE CONSORTIUM CONTINUED THE DEVELOPMENT OF ITS LEADING EDGE PHONE, TABLET, AND PC APP "OWOKSAPE." THE APP IS SIMILAR TO A DUOLINGO TYP APP AND IS BEING EXPANDED FOR ALL AGE GROUPS AND SPECIFIC LEVEL STUDENTS FOR THE SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT. PROGRESS WAS ALSO MADE FOR AN UPCOMING RELEASE OF THE LAKOTA DICTIONARY. LAKOTA SUMMER INSTITUTES AND LANGUAGE WEEKENDS FOR BOTH LEARNERS AND INSTRUCTORS WERE AGAIN HELD IN TWO LOCATIONS AS WELL AS VIRTUALLY.
1. THE CONSORTIUM CONTINUED THE DEVELOPMENT OF ITS LEADING EDGE PHONE, TABLET, AND PC APP "OWOKSAPE." THE APP IS SIMILAR TO A DUOLINGO TYP APP AND IS BEING EXPANDED FOR ALL AGE GROUPS AND SPECIFIC LEVEL STUDENTS FOR THE SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT. PROGRESS WAS ALSO MADE FOR AN UPCOMING RELEASE OF THE LAKOTA DICTIONARY. LAKOTA SUMMER INSTITUTES AND LANGUAGE WEEKENDS FOR BOTH LEARNERS AND INSTRUCTORS WERE AGAIN HELD IN TWO LOCATIONS AS WELL AS VIRTUALLY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Wilhelm Meya Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 30 | $137,293 |
Ben Black Bear Board Vice-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Travis Condon Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Joe Bendickson Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Iris Engle Chasing Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Kevin Locke Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $38,887 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $126,333 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $165,220 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $200,157 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| 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 | $259,797 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $625,392 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $500 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $175,887 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $44,103 |
| Payroll taxes | $13,455 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $320 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $316,507 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,338 |
| Office expenses | $4,933 |
| Information technology | $3,688 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $18,014 |
| Travel | $2,956 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $360 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $4,055 |
| Insurance | $4,173 |
| All other expenses | $17,968 |
| Total functional expenses | $653,150 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $13,892 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $124,824 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $216,075 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $82,147 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $22,231 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $6,139 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $465,308 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $24,121 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $9,000 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $29,300 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $340,310 |
| Total liabilities | $402,731 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $62,577 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $465,308 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Lakota Language Consortium Inc has recieved totaling $30,587.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Association Of Tribal Archives Libraries And Museums Oklahoma City, OK PURPOSE: To create a three-week program that brings together Lakota language learners and Lakota language teachers in an effort to restore the Lakota language and preserve culture. Impacted tribes are the Rosebud Sioux Tribe, Oglala Sioux Tribe, Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, and Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe. | $30,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $587 |
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