Rural America Initiatives
- Assets
- $12.4m
- Revenue
- $8.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 147
- Location
- Rapid City, SD
- Founding
- 03/1987
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 46-0390273
Organization Overview
Rural America Initiatives is located in Rapid City, SD. The organization was established in 1987. According to its NTEE Classification (S32) the organization is classified as: Rural Economic Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Rural America Initiatives employed 147 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Rural America Initiatives 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, Rural America Initiatives generated $8.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $7.7m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 4.9% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
IMPROVE HEALTH & EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO URBAN NATIVE AMERICANS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
HEADSTART-THE ORGANIZATION IS THE GRANTEE WITH THE AMERICAN INDIAN PROGRAMS BRANCH OF HEADSTART AND OPERATES TWO CENTERS IN RAPID CITY AND TWO CENTERS IN CROW CREEK. THE PURPOSE IS TO OPERATE A HEADSTART PROGRAM FOR NATIVE AMERICAN CHILDREN 4 TO 5 YEARS OF AGE, AND THEIR PARENTS, HELPING WITH THE TRANSITION OF MOVING FROM THE RESERVATION; AS WELL AS AN EARLY HEADSTART PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN 0 TO 3, AND THEIR PARENTS.
ATEYAPI YES PROGRAM(YOUTH ENGAGED IN SPORTS)-THE ATEYAPI YES PROGRAM WILL USE THE SOCIAL COGNITIVE THEORY (SCT) AS THE THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK. THIS IS A THEORETICAL PERSPECTIVE IN WHICH LEARNING BY OBSERVING OTHERS IS THE FOCUS OF STUDY. BASIC ASSUMPTIONS APPLIED TO COACHING ARE: 1. COACHES NEED TO HELP LEARNERS BELIEVE IN THEIR PERSONAL ABILITIES IN ORDER TO LEARN AND DEVELOP A NEW BEHAVIOR. 2. THEY CAN REINFORCE LEARNING BY A POSITIVE RESPONSE TO A YOUTH'S PERFORMING A BEHAVIOR AND CAN PROVIDE ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS CONDUCIVE FOR IMPROVED SELF-EFFICACY BY PROVIDING APPROPRIATE SUPPORT AND MATERIALS. ATEYAPI YES COACHES WILL SERVE AS POSITIVE ROLE MODELS; NOT ONLY TO DEMONSTRATE CONSISTENT SPORTS SKILLS, AND GOOD NUTRITIONAL PRACTICES, BUT TO APPLY LAKOTA CULTURAL VALUES IN DAILY LIFE.EACH COACH WILL BE STATIONED IN ONE OF THE RCAS (EAST, NORTH, SOUTH, OR WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL.) THEY WILL FACILITATE AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES THREE HOURS IN LENGTH, FOUR NIGHTS PER SCHOOL WEEK. THESE SESSIONS WILL INCLUDE A HEALTHY SNACK, TRANSPORTATION, IF NEEDED, TO SPORT OR EXERCISE LOCATION, SIXTY MINUTES OF MODERATE OR VIGOROUS EXERCISE, THIRTY MINUTES IN NUTRITION EDUCATION INCLUDING A TALKING CIRCLE, AND TRANSPORTATION HOME. FRIDAYS, SCHOOL HOLIDAYS, AND SUMMER SESSIONS WILL BE OPPORTUNITIES FOR SPECIAL EVENTS, FOR EXAMPLE HIKING AT ONE OF THE SACRED SITES. YOUTH WILL SELF-LOG THEIR PHYSICAL AND NUTRITIONAL ACTIVITIES ON WEEKENDS AND REPORT TO THEIR COACH.
ANA LANGUAGE - PRESERVATION OF THE LAKOTA LANGUAGE WHICH IS RAPIDLY DIMINISHING. MANY NATIVE AMERICAN PARENTS HAVE LOST THE ABILITY TO TEACH THEIR CHILDREN THE LAKOTA LANGUAGE. THE LANGUAGE, WHEN IT IS TAUGHT, IS PRESENTED LIKE A "FOREIGN LANGUAGE". NO SYSTEM EXISTS FOR CHILDREN IN RAPID CITY TO LEARN THEIR NATIVE LANGUAGE AT A YOUNG AGE, IN A NATURAL WAY. OUR PROJECT IS AN ATTEMPT TO REMEDY THESE CIRCUMSTANCES.
ATEYAPI TEEN PREGNANCY - COMMITTED TO HELPING NATIVE AMERICAN TEENS ABSTAIN FROM SEX UNTIL MARRIAGE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Chuck Robertson Jr Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Katherine Labonte Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Tammy Valdez Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mary Kati Pechota Vice Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Denise Murphy Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jacquie Arpan Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Scull Construction Service Inc Construction | 12/30/23 | $248,631 |
Williams & Associates Architecture | 12/30/23 | $162,922 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $5,809,481 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,538,822 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $425,192 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $8,348,303 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $24,011 |
| Investment income | $85,623 |
| 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 | $8,457,937 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| 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. | $122,297 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $122,297 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $3,680,858 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $69,026 |
| Other employee benefits | $51,054 |
| Payroll taxes | $331,852 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $117,065 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $472,770 |
| Advertising and promotion | $88,647 |
| Office expenses | $287,367 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $189,057 |
| Travel | $67,505 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $407,574 |
| Insurance | $194,299 |
| All other expenses | $62,017 |
| Total functional expenses | $7,651,152 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,719,525 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $922,958 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $13,433 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $125,605 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $8,537,279 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $73,291 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $40,405 |
| Total assets | $12,432,496 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $264,117 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $264,117 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $10,016,514 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,151,865 |
| 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 | $12,432,496 |