Dakota Wicohan

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 12/2023, Dakota Wicohan employed 9 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 12/2023, Dakota Wicohan generated $706.9k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $794.2k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 6.6% per year over the past 9 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

2023

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)Compensation
Eileen O'keefe
Finance & Program Director
$39,428
Grace Goldtooth
Finance & Program Director
$21,554
Teresa Peterson
Chair
$300
Gabrielle Strong
Vice Chair
$100
Sharon Pazi
Treasurer
$500
Mary Erier Peters
Secretary
$1,520

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $113,282
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$581,179
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$694,461
Total Program Service Revenue$10,200
Investment income $1,315
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 $706,876

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