Coup Council
To retain Lakota culture and build our collective power to bring justice and healing in the heart of Oceti Sakowin territory.
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Sponsored eight (8) workshops in a Cultural Series including designing and sewing traditional ribbon skirts and shirts. Created the Wotakuye Fund for Healing Justice & Mutual Aid was created for individuals directly impacted by police violence and other violent crime. Hired first executive director. Held community leadership trainings with Dakota Rural Action on policy,power and community organizing.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.
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Mission
To retain Lakota culture and build our collective power to bring justice and healing in the heart of Oceti Sakowin territory.
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· vs. 6 similar social services in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Coup Council has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 93% of similar organizations. See the sources
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- Its integrity score of 74 places it in the top 25% of the 15,199 social services charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
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- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyCoup Council is a registered social services nonprofit based in Rapid City, SD, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2018 and has been operating for 8 years. Its EIN is 825006521. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 74/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $366K in annual revenue. 29 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Coup Council's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 825006521. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Coup Council has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 74 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 83% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for social services charities in United States is 90/100.
Coup Council is located in Rapid City, SD, United States. The organization was established in 2018 and has been active for 8 years.
Based on official tax filings, Coup Council has $366K in annual revenue. It allocates 83% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 69% for social services charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Coup Council is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $366K in annual revenue. The organization has 29 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Coup Council. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, Coup Council holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 83% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 69%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Sponsored eight (8) workshops in a Cultural Series including designing and sewing traditional ribbon skirts and shirts. Created the Wotakuye Fund for Healing Justice & Mutual Aid was created for individuals directly impacted by police violence and other violent crime. Hired first executive director. Held community leadership trainings with Dakota Rural Action on policy,power and community organizing.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. Coup Council is classified as a social services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2018.
Among social services charities registered in United States: It allocates 83% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 69%. Its annual revenue of $366K is below the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to Coup Council are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Coup Council is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 825006521, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
COUP COUNCIL is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (10)
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10 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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7 articles found
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Haiti welcomes new prime minister, Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, after council ousts Conille - Miami Herald
IKO Urges Karen EAOs to Unite Against the Military Council - Karen News
KNLA Commander-in-Chief: Discussing with Military Council Means Supporting Coup - Karen News
Gabon coup council to swear in its leader as president - The Guardian
Army’s participation in transitional govt is better that separate military council: Ibrahim - Sudan Tribune
SAC-M: ‘Nothing of significance’ to come from UN Special Envoy’s meeting with Junta leader - Special Advisory Council for Myanmar
Burma’s Military Coup Council Violates Thai Air Space to Attack and Kill Villagers - Karen News
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 29 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 29 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2018
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Quick facts about Coup Council
- What is Coup Council?
- Coup Council is a social services supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Rapid City, United States. Sponsored eight (8) workshops in a Cultural Series including designing and sewing traditional ribbon skirts and shirts. Created the Wotakuye Fund for Healing Justice & Mutual Aid was created for individuals directly impacted by police violence and other violent crime. Hired first executive director. Held community leadership trainings with Dakota Rural Action on policy,power and community organizing.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.
- When was Coup Council founded?
- Coup Council was founded in 2018.
- Who leads Coup Council?
- Chantelle Blue Arm serves as Board President.
- Where is Coup Council located?
- Headquartered in Rapid City, SD, United States.
- What is Coup Council's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 83% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Coup Council trustworthy?
- Coup Council has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Coup Council's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 825006521.
- What is Coup Council's website?
- http://www.coupcouncil.org