St Francis Mission

EIN: 466000411 501(c)(3) Religion

St Francis, SD

Total Revenue
$1,881,539
Total Expenses
$2,489,167
Total Assets
$8,825,112
Net Assets
$8,472,817
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1911
Legal Domicile
SD
Principal Officer
Rodney Bordeaux
Phone
6057472361
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

St Francis Mission, founded in 1911, is a community nonprofit in the Religion sector that reported $1.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 22% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $2.5M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 32% operating deficit.

Mission

To serve the Sicangu Lakota people of the Rosebud Reservation by addressing their spiritual and physical needs. To empower in friendship a positive community rooted in Lakota and Catholic values through faith, education and healing. We envision a vital and self-sufficient community where values flourish in harmony.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,260,889 Revenue: $11,167

Socio - Pastoral and Youth Activities We provide Religious Education and Sacramental Preparation to the youth and adults through classes in four elementary schools and classes held in our facilities...

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Socio - Pastoral and Youth Activities We provide Religious Education and Sacramental Preparation to the youth and adults through classes in four elementary schools and classes held in our facilities for the adults. We have Youth Groups that works with our communities and coordinates with the Rosebud Sioux Tribe in activities that inspire youth and young adults in social and cultural activities, suicide prevention, and assist with Catholic Body, Mind and Souls camps in the summer to teach Catholic faith and prayer while incorporating Lakota values and spirituality. Our ministry will be working to develop stronger families through Sunday services, going to homes and meeting with families and the elderly. Oftentimes spirituality/mass is taken to those homebound.We work to impart a strong spiritual community and work to build a society free from drugs and alcohol, by hosting a Recovery Center working through AA, NA, and a family program working through alcohol and drug addiction.

Program 2
Expenses: $394,520

Program Maintenance and Support - Maintenance support related to the physical structures of the Mission. Our staff maintains and cares for our Buechel Memorial Lakota Museum where over 2000 Lakota...

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Program Maintenance and Support - Maintenance support related to the physical structures of the Mission. Our staff maintains and cares for our Buechel Memorial Lakota Museum where over 2000 Lakota artifacts, and over 10,000 historic photos are housed. In addition caring for four Catholics parishes including the historic St. Charles Church built in 1916-21. These churches are in four different communities and are the center for community gatherings.

Program 3
Expenses: $21,735

Community Services and Cultural Development. St Francis Mission owns and operates our Buechel Memorial Lakota Museum. We display artifacts and crafts from local artisans. We entertain guests from all...

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Community Services and Cultural Development. St Francis Mission owns and operates our Buechel Memorial Lakota Museum. We display artifacts and crafts from local artisans. We entertain guests from all parts of the United States and other countries of the world. The Museum is beginning to work with the Rosebud Sioux Tribe to house many of their artifacts and is recognized as housing and caring for one of the largest artifacts of the Lakota Sioux people in the country. These artifacts date back to the late 1880s and up to current times as our history continues to evolve. Our service to the communities is done through having our facilities available for their use whether it is spiritual, cultural or for entertainment. We continue to provide for their needs.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,650,303
Program Service Revenue $11,167
Investment Income $90,257
Other Revenue $129,812
TOTAL REVENUE $1,881,539

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,165,231
Fundraising Expenses $429,384
Program Expenses $1,677,144
Other Expenses $1,254,936
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,489,167

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,881,539 $2,403,048 -0.2%
Expenses $2,489,167 $2,478,543 +0.0%
Net Income $-607,628 $-75,495 +7.0%
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Governance

Voting Members
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
34
Volunteers
70

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
$157,174
Total Directors
11
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Rodney Bordeaux President 035.00
Officer
$81,137 $4,802 $85,939
Harold Compton Chief Operating Officer 035.00
Officer
$71,235 $0 $71,235
David Emery Board Chair 002.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Dick Schneider Vice President 002.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Fr Ron Garry Director 002.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Fr Nicky Santos SJ Director 002.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Roger Johnsen Director 002.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Eric Emery Treasurer/Secretary 002.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Eugene S Iron Shell Jr Director 002.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ann Valandra Director 002.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
James Erler Director 002.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Br Pat Douglas SJ Director 002.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Fr Brad Held SJ Director 002.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
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
2025 $1,881,539 $2,489,167 $8,825,112 $-607,628
2024 $2,403,048 $2,478,543 $9,126,517 $-75,495
2023 $1,951,024 $2,666,816 $8,936,052 $-715,792
2022 $2,525,007 $2,309,148 $9,263,119 $215,859
2021 $2,002,060 $2,162,778 $9,676,600 $-160,718
2020 $2,715,520 $2,325,493 $9,295,560 $390,027
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