Lni, operating under the name Lakota Nation Invitational, is located in Rapid City, SD. The organization was established in 2013. According to its NTEE Classification (A23) the organization is classified as: Cultural & Ethnic Awareness, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lakota Nation Invitational 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 12/2022, Lakota Nation Invitational generated $522.4k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $548.9k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 9.4% per year over the past 8 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO EDUCATE YOUTH ON NATIVE AMERICAN CULTURE AND FACILITATE AN ANNUAL EVENT WHICH SHOWCASES THE TALENTS OF NATIVE AMERICAN AND NON-NATIVE AMERICAN STUDENTS AND ALLOWS THEM AN AVENUE TO COME TOGETHER AS A COMMUNITY WITH OTHER SCHOOLS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ORGANIZATION SHOWCASES NATIVE AMERICAN AND NON-NATIVE AMERICAN YOUTH AT A COMPETITIVE LEVEL, SHARING THE NATIVE AMERICAN CULTURE WITH ATTENDEES AND EACH OTHER. EVENTS OCCUR THROUGHOUT THE YEAR INCLUDING BASKETBALL, VOLLEYBALL, WRESTLING, TRACK, CROSS COUNTRY, AND GOLF ATHLETIC COMPETITIONS. CONCURRENT WITH THE ATHLETIC COMPETITIONS, THE ORGANIZATION ALSO HOSTS ARCHERY, ART SHOW, HAND GAMES, KNOWLEDGE BOWL, CHESS, POETRY SLAM, BUSINESS PLAN, AND LAKOTA LANGUAGE BOWL COMPETITIONS. THESE EVENTS HELP KEEP THE CULTURE AND TRADITIONS ALIVE IN YOUTH TODAY. YOUTH ARE DRAWN TOGETHER THROUGH COMPETITION AND THE LOVE OF CULTURE AND SPORTS. THEY TAKE PRIDE IN THEMSELVES, THEIR SCHOOLS, THEIR CULTURE, AND THEIR COMMUNITIES. PARTICIPANTS ARE FROM MULTIPLE STATES AND TRIBES IN ELEMENTARY THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL GRADES. DURING 2022, 220 TEAMS FROM 38 SCHOOLS PARTICIPATED WITH AN ESTIMATED 2,500 PARTICIPANTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Chuck Wilson Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $6,350 |
Bryan Brewer Director | Trustee | 3 | $5,200 |
Danielle Walking Eagle Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $4,950 |
Keith Ferguson Director | Trustee | 2 | $4,950 |
Silas Blaine Sr Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $4,600 |
Jay Claymore Director | Trustee | 2 | $4,200 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $21,514 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $116,841 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $22,692 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $138,355 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $319,333 |
Investment income | $2,820 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $61,848 |
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 | $522,356 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $6,500 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $49,200 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $18,050 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $1,746 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $34,893 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $554 |
Fees for services: Other | $160,987 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,137 |
Office expenses | $5,146 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $64,757 |
Travel | $86,967 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,133 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $1,486 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $548,876 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $173,625 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $83,519 |
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 | $832 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $5,002 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $94,769 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $357,747 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $159,090 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $4,800 |
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 | $163,890 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $193,857 |
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 | $357,747 |