To return buffalo to Native American lands, lives, and economies.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$744K
-51.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$97K
+29.3% YoY
Grant Count
4
+33.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$24K
-3.0% YoY
About Tanka Fund
Based on IRS filings
Tanka Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in RAPID CITY, SD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $744K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $97K. Net investment income was $2K.
Focus Areas
Ready to take the next step with Tanka Fund?
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $743,578 | $1,536,400 | $1,714,211 |
| Revenue | $1,120,704 | $1,677,065 | $2,116,071 |
| Expenses | $1,965,809 | $1,883,129 | $1,103,745 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,528 | $3,313 | $2,572 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dawn Sherman | Director | 30 | $122,747 |
| Ron Brown Otter | Vice President | 4 | $5,250 |
| Wayne Frederick | Director | 4 | $20,000 |
| Electa Hare | President | 4 | — |
| Nick Hernandez | Treasurer | 6 | — |
| Erin Axelrod | Director | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Related Funders
Similar funders by location and focus area
Realtor Association of the Sioux Empire
SIOUX FALLS, SD
Assets
$2.3M
Grants
1
Total Given
$50K
Protector Project Inc
TEA, SD
Assets
$19
Grants
0
Total Given
—
East River Electric Power
MADISON, SD
Assets
$1.0B
Grants
5
Total Given
$36K
Sanford Group Return
SIOUX FALLS, SD
Assets
$4.3B
Grants
166
Total Given
$25.9M
A Coe & Dorothy Frankhauser Trust
SIOUX FALLS, SD
Assets
—
Grants
9
Total Given
$64K
Ride Therapy Project
SUMMERSET, SD
Assets
—
Grants
1
Total Given
$2K
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
What could you do with Tanka Fund on Grantable?
- Assess strategic fit with your organization
- Draft a tailored letter of inquiry
- Find open RFPs from this funder
- Monitor for new funding opportunities