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Oglala Lakota College

The mission which emanates from the charter of the oglala sioux tribe is to educate students for professional and vocational employment opportunities in lakota country. The college will …

Education Kyle, SD EIN: 237135915 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About Oglala Lakota College

Invest in your success and the future of the Lakota nation by pursuing an affordable college degree at Oglala Lakota College.

Founded
Headquarters
Kyle, SD
Foundation type
School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii))
NTEE code
B43Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1971

Mission

The mission which emanates from the charter of the oglala sioux tribe is to educate students for professional and vocational employment opportunities in lakota country. The college will graduate well-rounded students grounded in wolakolkiciyapi-learning lakota ways of life in the community by teaching lakota culture and language as part of preparing students to participate in a multicultural world. In achieving the mission, oglala lakota college has the following purposes: tribal -provides the lakota with outstanding graduates -promotes the study and practice of tribal sovereignty -works with tribal entities toward building our nation -helps students to gain meaningful employment and healthy lifestyles cultural -utilizes lakota cultural values in all learning frameworks -celebrates lakota culture including sacred songs and ceremonies -research, study, facilitate, and disseminate lakota language, culture and philosophy -provides leadership to maintain and revitalize lakota culture and p

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B43Z
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 83%
Peer average: 83%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.32%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 77
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.83
Program$0.83
83% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Oglala Lakota College has a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.

  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 94% of the 88,739 education charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • Established in 1971, it predates 84% of the education charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 82% of the 195,586 education charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Oglala Lakota College is a registered education nonprofit based in Kyle, SD, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1971 and has been operating for 55 years. Its EIN is 237135915. 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 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $50M in annual revenue. 85 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Oglala Lakota College's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 237135915. 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.

Oglala Lakota College has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. 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 77 ('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 education charities in United States is 90/100.

Oglala Lakota College is located in Kyle, SD, United States. The organization was established in 1971 and has been active for 55 years.

Based on official tax filings, Oglala Lakota College has $50M in annual revenue. It allocates 83% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 83% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Oglala Lakota College is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $50M in annual revenue. The organization has 85 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Oglala Lakota College. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Oglala Lakota College 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 83%). 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.

Invest in your success and the future of the Lakota nation by pursuing an affordable college degree at Oglala Lakota College. Oglala Lakota College is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1971.

Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 83% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 83%. Its annual revenue of $50M is well above the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Oglala Lakota College are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Oglala Lakota College is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 237135915, 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.

Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
83% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
427

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

DA
Dawn T••••••••••••
Pres Instruction

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$49.6M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$43.3M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$53.8M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$53.0M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$39.9M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education this charity 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

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 - 85 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 85 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1971
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Oglala Lakota College

What is Oglala Lakota College?
Oglala Lakota College is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Kyle, United States. Invest in your success and the future of the Lakota nation by pursuing an affordable college degree at Oglala Lakota College.
When was Oglala Lakota College founded?
Oglala Lakota College was founded in 1971.
Who leads Oglala Lakota College?
Dawn Tobacco-Frank serves as Pres Instruction.
Where is Oglala Lakota College located?
Headquartered in Kyle, SD, United States.
What is Oglala Lakota College's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 83% of expenses go to program services.
Is Oglala Lakota College trustworthy?
Oglala Lakota College has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 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 Oglala Lakota College's registration number?
IRS EIN: 237135915.
What is Oglala Lakota College's website?
http://www.olc.edu