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
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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
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Hochoka Kin Holdings LLC ($66,958), Knife Chief Buffalo Nation Society ($10,000), Native Wise LLC ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Knife Chief Buffalo Nation Society Porcupine, SD | Buffalo Habitat Infrastructure | $10,000 |
| Native Wise LLC Sawyer, MN | Growth & Development | $10,000 |
| One Spirit Rapid City, SD | Buffalo Habitat Infrastructure | $10,000 |
| Hochoka Kin Holdings LLC Rapid City, SD | Meat Processing System | $66,958 |
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tanka Fund?
Tanka Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in RAPID CITY, SD. It holds $744K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Tanka Fund?
As of 2024, Tanka Fund holds $744K in total assets with $1.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $97K in 2024.
Where does Tanka Fund operate?
Tanka Fund has awarded grants in Alabama, Minnesota, South Dakota.
What size grants does Tanka Fund award?
In 2024, Tanka Fund awarded 4 grants totaling $97K — an average of about $24K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Tanka Fund's EIN?
Tanka Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-5315136. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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