RURAL AMERICA INITIATIVES

EIN: 460390273 501(c)(3) Community Improvement

RAPID CITY, SD

Total Revenue
$9,816,717
Total Expenses
$8,004,729
Total Assets
$14,387,373
Net Assets
$13,980,367
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1986
Legal Domicile
SD
Principal Officer
BRUCE LONG FOX
Phone
6053413339
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

RURAL AMERICA INITIATIVES, founded in 1986, is a community nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $9.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 16% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. The organization ran a surplus of $1.8M, a strong 18% operating margin.

Mission

RURAL AMERICA INITIATIVES IS A COMMUNITY-BASED, NON-PROFIT AGENCY SERVING AMERICAN INDIAN CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN AND AROUND WESTERN SOUTH DAKOTA WITH CULTURALLY SENSITIVE FAMILY SERVICES, COMPREHENSIVE CHILD DEVELOPMENT, PARENT SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY, REFERRALS, AND GROUP MENTORING.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $5,558,296 Revenue: $37,225

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...

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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.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,013,140

PREGNANCY PREVENTION PROGRAMS: ATEYAPI: THINKING ABOUT THE FUTURE IS A PROGRAM PROVIDING MENTORS TO TEACH SEXUAL ABSTINENCE AND LAKOTA CULTURE AT THE THREE HIGH SCHOOLS IN RAPID CITYATEYAPI: IT'S...

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PREGNANCY PREVENTION PROGRAMS: ATEYAPI: THINKING ABOUT THE FUTURE IS A PROGRAM PROVIDING MENTORS TO TEACH SEXUAL ABSTINENCE AND LAKOTA CULTURE AT THE THREE HIGH SCHOOLS IN RAPID CITYATEYAPI: IT'S YOUR GAME - KEEPING IT REAL IS A TEEN PREGNANCY PREVENTION EVIDENCE-BASED PROGRAM FOR AMERICAN INDIAN YOUTH.

Program 3
Expenses: $457,048

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...

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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.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $9,729,128
Program Service Revenue $37,225
Investment Income $50,364
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $9,816,717

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $4,685,046
Fundraising Expenses $129,993
Program Expenses $7,028,484
Other Expenses $3,319,683
TOTAL EXPENSES $8,004,729

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $9,816,717 $8,457,937 +0.2%
Expenses $8,004,729 $7,651,152 +0.0%
Net Income $1,811,988 $806,785 +1.2%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
7
Independent Members
7
Employees
167
Volunteers
130

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$124,399
Total Directors
7
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CAROL MARSHALL-COON CHAIRPERSON 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY KATI PECHOTA VICE CHAIRPERSON 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TAMMY VALDEZ TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHERINE LABONTE SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MONICA GARREAU SCHMIT BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DENISE MURPHY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHUCK ROBERTSON JR BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRUCE LONG FOX EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$123,880 $519 $124,399
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $9,816,717 $8,004,729 $14,387,373 $1,811,988
2023 $8,457,937 $7,651,152 $12,432,496 $806,785
2022 $8,051,028 $7,485,591 $11,691,117 $565,437
2021 $7,975,941 $6,398,207 $11,020,564 $1,577,734
2020 $6,507,896 $6,598,879 $9,839,197 $-90,983
2019 $6,712,743 $6,770,672 $10,675,941 $-57,929
2018 $8,545,830 $6,039,838 $9,651,088 $2,505,992
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