Makoce Agriculture Development
To develop indigenous agriculture and food systems designed to regenerate equitable healthy communities, economies, and our environment.
Makoce Agriculture Development at a glance
In short: Makoce Agriculture Development gave $60K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $60K), mostly in South Dakota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $60,000
- +695.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $60,000
- +695.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $60,000
- Total assets
- $4,099,067
- +6.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- South Dakota (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Makoce Agriculture Development funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Hochoka Kin Holdings LLC ($60K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2023) to $60K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $60K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hochoka Kin Holdings LLC Rapid City, SD | Assist in buffalo production start-up | $60,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,099,067 | $1,985,412 | $1,746,781 | $60,000 | 1 | $5,860 |
| 2023 | $3,843,785 | $1,662,961 | $1,352,586 | $7,546 | 1 | — |
| 2022 | $3,543,456 | $3,678,653 | $623,012 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $452,743 | $550,090 | $122,491 | — | — | — |
About Makoce Agriculture Development
Based on IRS filings
Makoce Agriculture Development is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Porcupine, SD. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $60K. Net investment income was $6K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Makoce Agriculture Development is led by Nicholas Hernandez, CEO on every filing since 2021; 2 of 7 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Nicholas Hernandez
CEO
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$63K (2021) → $108K (2024)
Jennifer Irving
President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Larissa Hill
Director of Finance
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$14K (2024)
Darrell Hernandez
Director
Board Vice President → Vice President, 2022
Vice President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Talia Little Bull
Secretary
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Tashina Banks Rama
Vice President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Whitney O'Rourke-Risse
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Charles Eagle Bull (2021–2022) — President
- Former: Diana Lessert (2021–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Erica Weston (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Lisa Iron Cloud (2021–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Rose Fraser (2021–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $108K, to Nicholas Hernandez (CEO). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Makoce Agriculture Development
How much does Makoce Agriculture Development give each year?
Makoce Agriculture Development gave $60K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $8K across 1 grant.
How large is Makoce Agriculture Development?
Makoce Agriculture Development reported $4.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.0M.
What is Makoce Agriculture Development?
Makoce Agriculture Development is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Porcupine, SD. It holds $4.1M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Makoce Agriculture Development operate?
Makoce Agriculture Development has awarded grants in South Dakota.
What is Makoce Agriculture Development's EIN?
Makoce Agriculture Development's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-4595782. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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