Oglala Lakota College
Oglala Lakota College
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About this organization
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
About
OLC's primary program is education. Provided approximately 1,250 students with opportunities for certificates, associate, bachelor and master degrees in a variety of fields. Research opportunities are also provided as part of the educational program.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit, as set forth in the filing, is “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”.
When discussing its purpose, they were characterized as: “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”.
- The state in which the non-profit is legally authorized to operate is SD, as reported.
- The filing confirms that the non-profit's address in 2020 was PIYA WICONI ROAD, KYLE, SD, 57752.
- The form of the non-profit reports 629 employees as of 2020.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Operates a school.
- Collects art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $3,788,796.
- The remuneration of the CEO of the organization is based on an independent review and approval process.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 13 independent voting members.
- The organization has a professional fund raiser.
- The organization was formed in 1971.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule J.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $17,354,585 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $833,607 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization pays grants to individuals.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.