Bear Project Inc is located in Pine Ridge, SD. The organization was established in 2018. According to its NTEE Classification (S20) the organization is classified as: Community & Neighborhood Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Bear Project Inc 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 12/2021, Bear Project Inc generated $243.6k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 2 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $156.8k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 11.3% per year over the past 2 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
THE BEAR PROJECT'S MISSION IS TO EMPOWER THE YOUTH, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITY TO MAKE POSITIVE CHOICES IMPROVING THE LIVES OF THOUSANDS OF NATIVE AMERICAN PEOPLE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SUPPORT YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIP ON THE PINE RIDGE INDIAN RESERVATION THROUGH PROGRAMS SUCH AS JOB SUPPORT, COLLEGE PREPARATION SUPPORT AND FULLFILLING BASIC NEEDS OF THE YOUTH IN THE COMMUNITY TO BE SUCCESSFUL.
PROVIDE YOUTH AND FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES THROUGH COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS AND CRISIS MANAGEMENT SUPPORT.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Yvonne Decory Co-Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $0 |
Eileen Janis Co-Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $0 |
Laticia Decory Director | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Paula Canty Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Teton Saltes Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Brian Sherman Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $243,557 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $243,557 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $243,557 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $149,936 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $1,037 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $1,832 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $731 |
Insurance | $706 |
All other expenses | $2,542 |
Total functional expenses | $156,784 |
Balance Sheet | |
---|---|
Cash—non-interest-bearing | $101,598 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $60,696 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $162,294 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $162,294 |
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 | $162,294 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Bear Project Inc has recieved totaling $44.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $44 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Spire Credit Union Falcon Heights, MN | $1,948,614,361 | $81,305,193 |
Serveminnesota Minneapolis, MN | $9,195,680 | $42,573,491 |
Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency Incorporated Virginia, MN | $33,957,216 | $39,136,123 |
Minnesota Valley Action Council Inc Mankato, MN | $12,018,161 | $29,353,976 |
Tri-Valley Opportunity Council Inc Crookston, MN | $15,068,505 | $26,983,244 |
United Community Action Partnership Inc Marshall, MN | $18,347,423 | $25,415,099 |
Des Moines Performing Arts Des Moines, IA | $53,428,793 | $29,638,099 |
Community Action Of Eastern Iowa Davenport, IA | $4,145,446 | $19,807,458 |
Mahube-Otwa Community Action Partnership Inc Detroit Lakes, MN | $6,691,451 | $20,228,935 |
Upper Des Moines Opportunity Inc Graettinger, IA | $5,376,639 | $17,208,548 |
Central Nebraska Community Action Partnership Inc Loup City, NE | $11,182,517 | $15,277,585 |
Community Action Agency Of Siouxland Sioux City, IA | $5,735,581 | $15,017,682 |