Major support for a Native American music troupe touring South Dakota, the mid-west region and nationally. Distribution of donated clothing, bedding and books on all South Dakota Indian Reservations. Funding for the Foundation comes from voluntary contributions, testamentary bequests and interest on deposited funds. Mailing packages used to inform our patrons and friends are prepared locally, providing needed employment for American Indian people. The Foundation's financial records are audited annually by an Independent Certified Public Accounting firm.
Annual reports are available upon request.
The Foundation is governed by a Board of Trustees who are not paid for their services, but do receive expenses when necessary. The Board consists of nine business and professional people, two of whom are of Dakota Indian descent. The Board meets monthly and additionally when necessary. The Dakota Indian Foundation, Inc., is a voluntary, non-profit organization dedicated to serving the Dakota Sioux people. If you share our philosoply that American Indian people have a right to dignity, pride, hope and self determination, we need your support.