COUP Council

EIN: 825006521 501(c)(3) Civil Rights & Advocacy

Rapid City, SD

Total Revenue
$366,183
Total Expenses
$416,640
Total Assets
$426,103
Net Assets
$426,103
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2018
Legal Domicile
SD
Principal Officer
Chantelle Blue Arm
Phone
6052231235
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

COUP Council, founded in 2018, is a small nonprofit in the Civil Rights & Advocacy sector that reported $366K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 134% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $417K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 14% operating deficit.

Mission

To retain Lakota culture and build our collective power to bring justice and healing in the heart of Oceti Sakowin territory.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $346,702 Revenue: $8,313

Created the Wotakuye Fund for Healing Justice & Mutual Aid for individuals directly impacted by police violence and other violent crime. Sponsored "water for relatives" campaign to provide free, cold...

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Created the Wotakuye Fund for Healing Justice & Mutual Aid for individuals directly impacted by police violence and other violent crime. Sponsored "water for relatives" campaign to provide free, cold water on hot summer days to the unhoused relatives that often congregate in our commercial office space areas. Housed 16 people in COUP owned residential complex. Co-sponsorship of Traditional Birth Work Gathering in summer 2024. Engaged in comprehensive, state-wide civic engagement effort Native Vote South Dakota for the general election.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $357,837
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $33
Other Revenue $8,313
TOTAL REVENUE $366,183

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,500
Salaries & Benefits $151,605
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $346,702
Other Expenses $263,535
TOTAL EXPENSES $416,640

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $366,183 $156,277 +1.3%
Expenses $416,640 $317,101 +0.3%
Net Income $-50,457 $-160,824 -0.7%
Key Indicators
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
1
Volunteers
30

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
$124,140
Total Directors
6
$49,015
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Candi Brings Plenty Vice Chair 7.00
Officer Director
$19,636 $0 $19,636
Marlene Poor Bear Secretary 7.00
Officer Director
$3,708 $0 $3,708
Jean Roach Treasurer 7.00
Officer Director
$18,796 $0 $18,796
Chantelle Blue Arm Chair 5.00
Officer Director
$3,000 $0 $3,000
Natalie Jordan Zaragoza Director 7.00
Director
$2,000 $0 $2,000
Santanah Brave Youth Representative 7.00
Director
$1,875 $0 $1,875
Natalie Stites Means Executive Director 40.00
Officer
$79,000 $0 $79,000
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 $366,183 $416,640 $426,103 $-50,457
2024 $366,183 $416,640 $426,103 $-50,457
2022 $761,908 $228,153 $640,159 $533,755
2020 $1,254,490 $1,166,929 $88,118 $87,561
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