OCETI WAKAN (SACRED FIREPLACE)
Data sourced from IRS 990 public filings
OCETI WAKAN (SACRED FIREPLACE) The mission is the preservation of Lakota culture language and the healing of its people. This is done through the publication of books and CDs on the language and culture.
Local (City/County Level)
Racial/Ethnic Minorities
Indigenous/Native-Led
Education & Awareness
Policy Advocacy & Legislative Reform
Early Childhood Education (Pre-K)
Religion
Education Policy & Reform
Annual Revenue
$832,982
Known Funders
8
Grants Received
11
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $832,982 | $876,233 | $764,878 |
| 2023 | $698,127 | $781,516 | $1,130,069 |
| 2022 | $1,146,447 | $529,622 | $1,359,587 |
| 2021 | — | $169,721 | $822,640 |
| 2020 | — | — | $659,997 |
Top Funders
WK Kellogg Foundation
Battle Creek, MI
$100,000 (2022)
WAYFARER FOUNDATION
HIGHLAND PARK, IL
$75,635 (2021)
$30,000 (2022)
SANTA FE NATURAL TOBACCO COMPANY
WINSTONSALEM, NC
$25,000 (2023)
The Chicago Community Trust
Chicago, IL
$25,000 (2021)
$25,000 (2021)
SANTA FE NATURAL TOBACCO COMPANY
WINSTONSALEM, NC
$15,000 (2024)
TIDES FOUNDATION
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
$15,000 (2022)
WAYFARER FOUNDATION
HIGHLAND PARK, IL
$10,500 (2023)
MARTHA F WELLS FAMILY FOUNDATION
WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, PA
$5,000 (2024)
Key Personnel
From 2024 IRS 990 filing
C
Cynthia L Catches
President
Officer
J
Justes Scott
Vice President
Officer
M
Mini Sak
Secretary
Officer
S
Shannon Long
Treasurer
Officer
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