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Nonprofit · EIN 87-2038807

OCETI SAKOWIN COMMUNITY ACADEMY

Tax-exempt · RAPID CITY, SD 57701

Financials

$90K$2K2021$1.2M$519K2022$856K$614K2023$1.4M$1.1M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of OCETI SAKOWIN COMMUNITY ACADEMY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$1,445,644$1,066,204$379,440$1,379,753$0$1,379,753
June 30, 2024990$855,852$614,266$241,586$1,004,714$4,401$1,000,313
June 30, 2023990$1,189,283$518,835$670,448$758,727$0$758,727
June 30, 2022990-EZ$90,006$1,727$88,279$88,279–$88,279
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,445,625
of which government grants
$207,979
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$19
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$90,895
Other salaries and wages
$377,851
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$507,254
Professional fundraising fees
$53,603
Accounting fees
$11,058
Occupancy
$227,212
Travel
$16,303
Depreciation
$6,324
Program services (functional)
$921,200
Management and general (functional)
$91,401
Fundraising (functional)
$53,603

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,004,714
Total assets, end of year
$1,379,753
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$1,379,753
Land, buildings and equipment
$139,402
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,379,753
Gross receipts
$1,445,644
Employees
14
Volunteers
0
Year formed
2021
State of legal domicile
SD

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Mary BowmanExecutive Director
Officer
40$90,895
Nick TilsenDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Dave ArchambaultDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Deb BordeauxDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Bino GarciaPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Sarah WhiteVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Robin ZephierSecretary
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Mary BowmanExecutive Director
Trustee or director, Officer
40$43,759
Nick TilsenDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Dave ArchambaultDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Deb BordeauxDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Bino GarciaPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Sarah WhiteVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Robin ZephierSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Nick TilsenDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Dave ArchambaultDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Deb BordeauxDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Jackie SwansonDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Bino GarciaPresident
Officer
2$0
Sarah WhiteVice President
Officer
2$0
Robin ZephierSecretary
Officer
2$0
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2022: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Sarah WhiteVice President2$0
Bino GarciaPresident2$0
Deborah BordeauxDirector2$0
Robin ZephierSecretary2$0
Nick TilsenDirector2$0
Dave ArchambaultDirector2$0
Jackie SwansonDirector2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
408 KNOLLWOOD DR, RAPID CITY, SD 57701-0600
In care of
% MARY BOWMAN
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Mary Bowman, 301 Country Rd, Rapid City, SD 57701
Signed the 990
Mary Bowman, Executive Director
Phone
(605) 791-3998
Return prepared by
Sage Creek Accounting Services

Mission

Through the work of the Academy, students in the Rapid City area will have an inclusive and diverse education that is driven by rigorous academics while grounded in the thought and philosophy of the Oceti Sakowin. The students will have a deep sense of belonging, higher engagement and motivation, which will lead to improved academic outcomes, holistic wellness, strong cultural identities and confidence knowing who they are and where they came from.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • The Academy is grounded in the thought and philosophy of people who walked this land first, the Oceti Sakowin. Culture and language of the Oceti Sakowin is seen, heard, and practiced throughout the Academy. Through the work of the Academy, all students will thrive in an educational system that is unlike any other in the area. During SY25, there were approximately 60 students. Our expectations is to add a class year as these students continue on in their schooling.
    Expenses $921,200

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
87-2038807
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
School
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2022
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,379,753
Income (IRS master file)
$1,445,644

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$1,445,644$1,066,204$1,379,753IRS
990June 2024$855,852$614,266$1,004,714IRS
990June 2023$1,189,283$518,835$758,727XML
990-EZJune 2022$90,006$1,727$88,279XML

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 87-2038807).

Questions about OCETI SAKOWIN COMMUNITY ACADEMY

What is the EIN of OCETI SAKOWIN COMMUNITY ACADEMY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of OCETI SAKOWIN COMMUNITY ACADEMY is 87-2038807.
Is OCETI SAKOWIN COMMUNITY ACADEMY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
Are donations to OCETI SAKOWIN COMMUNITY ACADEMY tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does OCETI SAKOWIN COMMUNITY ACADEMY file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of OCETI SAKOWIN COMMUNITY ACADEMY due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did OCETI SAKOWIN COMMUNITY ACADEMY last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of OCETI SAKOWIN COMMUNITY ACADEMY?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Mary Bowman.
Who are the officers and directors of OCETI SAKOWIN COMMUNITY ACADEMY?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $90,895 (Mary Bowman, Executive Director).
How much revenue does OCETI SAKOWIN COMMUNITY ACADEMY have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,445,644, expenses of $1,066,204 and total assets of $1,379,753 at year end.

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