Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation
Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation
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About this organization
Mission
The mission of Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation is to protect and preserve the culture, traditions, and living heritage of the North American Indians. The Foundation demonstrates its commitment to this endeavor by continuing the progress on the world's largest sculpture by carving a memorial of Lakota leader Crazy Horse; by providing educational and cultural programming and serving as a repository for Native American artifacts, arts and crafts through THE INDIAN MUSEUM OF NORTH AMERICA® and THE NATIVE AMERICAN EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL CENTER®; and by establishing and operating THE INDIAN UNIVERSITY OF NORTH AMERICA® and, when practical, a medical training center for American Indians. Charitable gifts received are devoted to further these purposes. https://crazyhorsememorial.org/dream
About
CRAZY HORSE MEMORIAL FOUNDATION IS FULFILLING ITS MISSION BY CARVING THE WORLD'S LARGEST SCULPTURE OF LAKOTA LEADER CRAZY HORSE(TASUNKE WITCO; C.1840-1877)RIDING HIS STEED OUT OF THE GRANITE OF THE BLACK HILLS (HE SAPA)GESTURING FORWARD AS HE PROCLAIMS, "MY LANDS ARE WHERE MY DEAD LIE BURIED." THE SCULPTURE IS TO BE A FITTING SYMBOL HONORING THE INDIGENOUS PEOPLES OF NORTH AMERICA AND FOR ALL HUMANITY. LAKOTA ELDERS CHOSE CRAZY HORSE AS THE NATIVE AMERICAN TO REPRESENT THEIR VISION BECAUSE CRAZY HORSE WAS A GREAT HERO. CRAZY HORSE IS REMEMBERED AND REVERED FOR HIS SKILL IN BATTLE, HIS CHARACTER AND LOYALTY, AND FOR HIS DEDICATION TO HIS PERSONAL VISION OF SERVICE TO HIS PEOPLE AND THE PRESERVATION OF THEIR VALUED CULTURE. THE COLOSSAL MOUNTAIN CARVING WILL BE 641 FEET LONG AND 563 FEET HIGH WHEN COMPLETE. CRAZY HORSE'S COMPLETED HEAD CURRENTLY STANDS 87 FEET AND 6 INCHES HIGH. COMPARISONS TO OTHER FAMOUS LANDMARKS PROVIDE PERSPECTIVE, FOR EXAMPLE, THE STATUE OF LIBERTY IS 305 FEET TALL, THE WASHINGTON MONUMENT IS 554 FEET AND 7 INCHES HIGH, AND THE GREAT PYRAMID OF GIZA IN EGYPT STANDS 455 FEET TALL. THE CURRENT PHASE OF THE WORK IS CARVING CRAZY HORSE'S HAND, HAIRLINE, RIGHT SHOULDER, AND PART OF THE HORSE'S MANE AND HEAD. THE MOUNTAIN CREW USES LABOR-INTENSIVE TECHNIQUES FOR THIS DELICATE PHASE OF CARVING. THE CHANGES ON THE MONUMENTAL SCULPTURE ARE BECOMING MORE AND MORE VISIBLE FROM THE VISITOR CENTER, WHICH IS ABOUT ONE MILE AWAY. CRAZY HORSE MEMORIAL IS AN ACTIVE MOUNTAIN CARVING SITE AND A MODERN WONDER OF THE WORLD. AT FIRST IT MAY SEEM THAT THE GREAT CARVING IS THE WHOLE POINT OF CRAZY HORSE MEMORIAL FOUNDATION. THE CARVING IS CERTAINLY CENTRAL AS A MARVEL OF LANDSCAPE, ART, AND ENGINEERING, BUT THE SHARED VISION TO HONOR AND PRESERVE THE CULTURE OF AMERICAN INDIANS INVOLVES FAR MORE. CRAZY HORSE MEMORIAL FOUNDATION IS NOT MERELY AN ENDURING TRIBUTE, BUT ALSO A LIVING MEMORIAL, EDUCATING ALL WHO ENCOUNTER IT. THE EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES OF CRAZY HORSE MEMORIAL FOUNDATION'S INDIAN MUSEUM OF NORTH AMERICA, NATIVE AMERICAN AND EDUCATIONAL CULTURAL CENTER, AND THE INDIAN UNIVERSITY OF NORTH AMERICA BRING TO REALITY THE MEMORIAL'S EDUCATIONAL AND HUMANITARIAN PURPOSE. THE INDIAN MUSEUM OF NORTH AMERICA IS HOME TO AN EXTRAORDINARY COLLECTION OF ART AND ARTIFACTS REFLECTING THE DIVERSE HISTORIES AND CONTEMPORARY CULTURES OF NATIVE AMERICANS THROUGHOUT NORTH AMERICA. THE MUSEUM WAS OFFICIALLY DEDICATED ON MAY 30, 1973, AND IT HAS GROWN SINCE ITS HUMBLE BEGINNINGS. EXHIBITS ARE CURRENTLY CHOSEN FROM OVER 11,000 ACCESSIONED PIECES OF ART AND ARTIFACTS REPRESENTING NATIVE CULTURES THROUGHOUT NORTH AMERICA. THE INDIAN MUSEUM OF NORTH AMERICA AND THE NATIVE AMERICAN AND EDUCATIONAL CULTURAL CENTER COME ALIVE WITH NATIVE ARTISTS, MUSIC, DANCE, AND NUMEROUS EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR VISITORS OF ALL AGES. NATIVE ARTISTS, NATIONAL AND LOCAL NATIVE PERFORMERS, AND LECTURERS OF VARIOUS BACKGROUNDS AND DISCIPLINES, OFFERED CULTURAL PROGRAMS DURING THE 2019 SUMMER SEASON. NATIVE AMERICAN ARTISTS AND PERFORMERS RANGED IN DISCIPLINES INCLUDING TRADITIONAL HAT MAKING, UNIQUE GLAZED CERAMICS, SCREEN PRINTING, AND A VARIETY OF SONGS AND DANCES. COUPLED WITH INTERPRETIVE TOURS OF THE MUSEUM AND CULTURAL CENTER, VISITORS IMMERSED THEMSELVES IN LESSONS TEACHING RESPECT FOR NATIVE HISTORY AND CONTEMPORARY PRACTICE, WHICH SERVED TO PROTECT THE LIVING HERITAGE OF NATIVE AMERICAN CULTURE. THE INDIAN UNIVERSITY OF NORTH AMERICA COMMENCED ITS FIRST ACADEMIC PROGRAM IN THE SUMMER OF 2010 IN A NEWLY CONSTRUCTED INSTRUCTIONAL AND RESIDENTIAL FACILITY. THE SUMMER PROGRAM ADVANCES THE EDUCATIONAL GOALS OF CRAZY HORSE MEMORIAL FOUNDATION BY SUPPORTING STUDENTS THROUGH THEIR FIRST SEMESTER OF COLLEGE IN A UNIQUE PROGRAM IMMERSED IN NATIVE CULTURE. AN UPPER-LEVEL SUMMER PROGRAM WAS ADDED IN 2014 FOR SELECT RETURNING STUDENTS. AS PART OF THE PROGRAM, ALL STUDENTS ARE OFFERED CREDIT-BEARING,PAID INTERNSHIPS AT THE MEMORIAL. FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS COMPLETE 12 CREDIT HOURS, AND THE UPPER LEVEL PROGRAM EXTENDS 3-6 CREDIT HOURS TO EACH STUDENT COMPLETING AN EXPERIENTIAL LEADERSHIP CLASS. CRAZY HORSE MEMORIAL FOUNDATION FUNDS THE STUDENT TUITION, BOOKS, STUDENT PAID INTERNSHIPS, FACULTY AND STAFF SALARIES, FACULTY FOOD AND LODGING, AND A MAJORITY OF THE STUDENT LODGING AND FOOD COSTS. SINCE ITS INCEPTION IN 2010, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH DAKOTA, 281 STUDENTS FROM OVER 40 DIFFERENT NATIVE NATIONS AND 20 STATES HAVE BEEN SERVED. THE OVER-ARCHING GOAL OF THE DISTINCTIVE SUMMER PROGRAMS IS TO ENGAGE ACCEPTED STUDENTS IN A NATIVE- FOCUSED ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE AND COMMUNITY DEMONSTRATING THE VITALITY OF THE NATIVE AMERICAN PEOPLE AND TO PROVIDE THE NECESSARY STUDENT SUPPORT TO INCREASE COLLEGE PERSISTENCE AND GRADUATION RATES OF NATIVE AMERICAN STUDENTS. THE UNIVERSITY CAN ACCOMMODATE UP TO 38 STUDENTS EACH SUMMER. EACH FALL, FOUNDATION STAFF RESEARCHES THE HIGHER EDUCATION STATUS OF STUDENTS WHO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED THE PROGRAM AND CONTINUED THEIR STUDIES AT 50 DIFFERENT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES. THE INDIAN UNIVERSITY OF NORTH AMERICA STUDENT SUCCESS COACHES CONTINUE TO PROVIDE GUIDANCE TO THE STUDENTS WHO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED A PROGRAM, REGARDLESS OF WHERE THE STUDENT PURSUES A DEGREE. NATIVE AMERICAN STUDENTS ARE AMONG THE MOST VULNERABLE IN OUR NATION'S EDUCATION SYSTEM. 35% OF NATIVE AMERICAN STUDENTS ARE RAISED IN IMPOVERISHMENT. NATIVE STUDENTS REPRESENT ONLY 1% OF THE U.S. UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT POPULATION AND LESS THAN 1% OF THE GRADUATE STUDENT POPULATION. ONLY 17% OF NATIVE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS CONTINUE THEIR EDUCATION, CITING FUNDING AND GEOGRAPHIC ISOLATION AS THEIR TOP REASONS FOR NOT ATTENDING COLLEGE. OF THOSE WHO ATTEND COLLEGE, GRADUATION RATES ARE 20% LOWER THAN WHITE STUDENTS. NATIVE AMERICANS, EXPECIALLY THOSE IN SOUTH DAKOTA, ARE A DISADVANTAGED POPULATION WITH FEW POSSESSING COLLEGE EDUCATIONS. THE INDIAN UNIVERSITY OF NORTH AMERICA AT CRAZY HORSE MEMORIAL IS A UNIVERSITY UNLIKE ANY OTHER COMMITTED TO PROTECTING AND PRESERVING THE CULTURE, TRADITIONS, AND LIVING HERITAGE OF THE INDIAN PEOPLE OF NORTH AMERICA. THE UNIVERSITY IS COMMITTED TO PARTNERSHIPS WHICH PROVIDE FRESH APPROACHES TO LEARNING, TO COMPREHENSIVE, STRONG STUDENT SUPPORT BEYOND WHAT IS FOUND IN TRADITIONAL MAIN STREAM HIGHER EDUCATION, AND TO DEVELOPING A NEW NATIVE NARRATIVE WHICH VALIDATES, EMPOWERS, AND INSPIRES THE STUDENTS WHO ATTEND. EACH YEAR, THE ADMINISTRATORS AND FACULTY CONDUCT RESEARCH TO ASSESS THE COLLEGE PERSISTENCE/COLLEGE GRADUATION RATE OF FORMER SUMMER POGRAM STUDENTS. THE COLLEGE PERSISTENCE/COLLEGE GRADUATION RATE OF RESPONDENTS HAVE RANGED FROM 75-87%. COLLEGE GRADUATES ARE EMPLOYED AS TEACHERS, NURSES, ATHLETIC TRAINERS, LAW ENFORCEMENT, COUNSELORS, MUSEUM PROFESSIONALS, A TELEVISION REPORTER, A DENTAL HYGIENIST, AND IN NUMEROUS PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS CAREERS. MANY SERVE NATIVE-LED ORGANIZATIONS ON AND OFF RESERVATIONS. CRAZY HORSE MEMORIAL FOUNDATION ACCEPTS NO GOVERNMENT FUNDING FOR ITS PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES. THE MEMORIAL IS SUSTAINED SOLEY THROUGH CONTRIBUTIONS AND ADMISSIONS TO THE MEMORIAL. CHARITABLE GIFTS ARE RECEIVED FROM INDIVIDUALS THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES AND THE WORLD, GIVING TESTIMONY TO THE FACT THAT CRAZY HORSE MEMORIAL FOUNDATION IS AN EDUCATIONAL AND HUMANITARIAN PUBLIC CHARITY OF INTERNATIONAL SCOPE. IT IS IMPORTANT FOR DONORS TO KNOW THAT THE FY2019 MOUNTAIN CARVING EXPENSES OF 2,454,492 ARE CAPITALIZED AND THEREFORE, REVEALED AS AN ASSET RATHER THAN A PROGRAM EXPENSE ON THE FORM 990, IN ACCORDANCE WITH IRS GUIDELINES AND GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES. AS A RESULT, PROGRAM EXPENSES AS A PERCENTAGE OF TOTAL EXPENSES IN FY2019 ARE 64% ON THE FORM 990. WITH THE MOUNTAIN CARVING EXPENSES ADDED, THE PERCENTAGE IS 74%. CONSIDERING THE ACCRUAL METHOD OF ACCOUNTING USED BY CRAZY HORSE MEMORIAL, THE 990 SHOWS IT COST 23 CENTS TO RAISE A DOLAR IN FY2019. WHEN COMPUTING EXPENSE AGAINST ACTUAL CHARITABLE GIFTS RECEIVED IN FY2019, THE COST TO RAISE A DOLLAR WAS 19 CENTS. CRAZY HORSE MEMORIAL FOUNDATION IS GOVERNED BY A BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND LED BY AN EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT TEAM COMPRISED OF TWO CEOS AND A PRESIDENT/COO. EACH HAS DISTINCTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES, MANY OF WHICH ARE ATTRIBUTED TO THE MOUNTAIN CARVING, MUSEUMS, AND UNIVERISTY IN ADDTION TO MANAGEMENT AND FUNDRAISING.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
In the filing, the mission of the non-profit is noted as “The mission of crazy horse memorial foundation is to protect and preserve the culture, tradition, and living heritage of the north american indians. since its founding in 1948 by sculptor korczak ziolkowski, through an invitation from chief henry standing bear, the foundation has demonstrated its commitment to fulfilling the mission through three major projects- by carving the world's largest sculpture to honor the indigenous peoples of north america; by establishing and operating the indian museum of north america and the native american educational and cultural center; and by developing and managing the indian university of north america, and when practical, a medical training center. each is explained below.”.
When referring to its responsibilities, they were outlined as: “Our mission is explained in sch.o.in addition to the program costs included in the 990, we have invested over 49m in the mountain carving and native american art/artifacts displayed in the indian museum of north america.”.
- The state in which the non-profit is legally registered to operate is SD, as per legal records.
- The filing documents the non-profit's address in 2020 as 12151 AVE OF THE CHIEFS, CUSTER, SD, 577309506.
- According to the non-profit's form, they have 137 employees on their payroll as of 2020.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate 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 $2,890,942.
- The CEO remuneration plan within the organization is subject to review and approval by an independent source.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 22 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1948.
- 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 $3,495,738 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $1,048,846 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 has a business related family member transaction.
- The organization has a business related organization transaction.
- The organization has grants to organizations.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.