Tanka Fund
- Assets
- $1.5m
- Revenue
- $1.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 6
- Location
- Rapid City, SD
- Founding
- 09/2019
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 82-5315136
Organization Overview
Tanka Fund is located in Rapid City, SD. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (D30) the organization is classified as: Wildlife Preservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Tanka Fund employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Tanka Fund 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, Tanka Fund generated $1.7m in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.9m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 63.7% per year over the past 5 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.
Since 2020, Tanka Fund has awarded 15 individual grants totaling $256,308. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO RETURN BUFFALO TO NATIVE AMERICAN LANDS, LIVES, AND ECONOMIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: TANKA FUND PROCURES EXPERT ASSISTANCE TO ADVISE NATIVE BUFFALO RANCHERS ON RANCH PLANNING, IMPLEMENTING AND SUSTAINING BEST RANCHING PRACTICES, AND OBTAINING CERTIFICATIONS THAT ALLOW THEM TO PARTICIPATE IN VALUE-ADDED BISON MARKETS.
REGRANTING: TANKA FUND PROVIDES FUNDING DIRECTLY TO NATIVE RANCHERS TO ESTABLISH NEW BUFFALO RANCHES OR TO SUPPORT, EXPAND AND SUSTAIN EXISTING RANCH OPERATIONS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Trudy Ecoffey Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $95,825 |
Dawn Sherman Director | Trustee | 30 | $62,040 |
Ron Brown Otter Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $60,000 |
Wayne Frederick Director | Trustee | 0 | $25,000 |
Electa Hare President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Nick Hernandez Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $226,451 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,447,301 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $327,000 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,673,752 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $3,313 |
| 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 | $1,677,065 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $75,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $563,300 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $244,365 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $37,777 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $210,157 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $48,176 |
| Payroll taxes | $23,038 |
| Fees for services: Management | $40,000 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $40,544 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $70,548 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $97,041 |
| Advertising and promotion | $266,062 |
| Office expenses | $33,336 |
| Information technology | $26,624 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $12,261 |
| Travel | $92,995 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $6,181 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $6,637 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,883,129 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,241,020 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $134,805 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $925 |
| 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 | $159,650 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,536,400 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $34,720 |
| 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 | $34,720 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,381,931 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $119,749 |
| 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 | $1,536,400 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Tanka Fund has awarded $75,000 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
ONE SPIRIT PURPOSE: MEAT PROCESSING SYSTEM UPGRADE | $25,000 |
KNIFE CHIEF BUFFALO NATION S PURPOSE: BUFFALO HABITAT INFRASTRUCTURE | $25,000 |
NATIVE WISE LLC PURPOSE: Growth & Development | $25,000 |