Tribal Workers Charitable
Tribal Workers Charitable is a private foundation based in Bismarck, North Dakota. It supports tribal students through scholarships for post-secondary education and offers GED incentives.
Tribal Workers Charitable at a glance
In short: Tribal Workers Charitable gave $91K across 45 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in South Dakota. 69% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $90,500
- -56.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 45
- -52.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,011
- -7.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $1,093,141
- +0.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 69% first-time grantees (31 of 45, 2024)
- Primary geography
- South Dakota (89% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Tribal Workers Charitable
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. It creates the application forms for its scholarship and GED incentive programs.
- Review Cycle
- Deadlines vary depending on available funds. The deadline during 2024 was December 31, 2024.
- Deadline
- Deadlines vary depending on available funds.
- Contact
Application contact: Randal Kelly
Mailing address: 1720 Burnt Boat Dr 101 PO Box 1095, Bismarck, ND 58502
Phone: (701) 323-7814
Email: kellyinsurance@midconetwork.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Tribal Workers Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Brooke Burnette ($3K). Together the top 10 received $25K.
Grant Size Distribution
259 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 259 grants of 259 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
For 2024, the reported share of grant dollars by recipient state was South Dakota 89%, Kansas 6%, Minnesota 3%, and North Dakota 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 45 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Tribal Workers Charitable open to new grantees?
69%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 31 of 45 grantees (69%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 27% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 151% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $54K (2020) to $208K (2023). In 2024 it made 45 grants totaling $91K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brooke Burnette Brookings, SD | Education | $2,500 |
| Colbe Scott White River, SD | Education | $2,500 |
| Darien Quick Bear Rosebud, SD | Education | $2,500 |
| Gordon Runs After Jr Eagle Butte, SD | Education | $2,500 |
| Jalynn Eagle Fort Thompson, SD | Education | $2,500 |
| Katana Woods Eagle Butte, SD | Education | $2,500 |
| Maria Aberle Rapid City, SD | Education | $2,500 |
| Mark Little Elk Bemidji, MN | Education | $2,500 |
| Michelle Graham New Town, ND | Education | $2,500 |
| Ryan Crawford Rapid City, SD | Education | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,093,141 | $99,452 | $108,435 | $90,500 | 45 | $90,500 | $86,600 | $59,776 |
| 2023 | $1,089,128 | $235,757 | $219,885 | $207,500 | 95 | $207,500 | $13,247 | $54,160 |
| 2022 | $1,075,946 | $272,054 | $206,947 | $194,000 | 92 | $194,000 | $136,066 | $49,515 |
| 2020 | $946,914 | $339,044 | $71,454 | $54,000 | 27 | — | $37,268 | $48,332 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Tribal Workers Charitable reported a distributable amount of $60K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated charitable activity is providing scholarships to qualified students who are members of specified Sioux tribes in South Dakota or tribal students attending qualified tribal colleges in South Dakota. Its website describes scholarships for eligible students pursuing certificates or associate, bachelor’s, or master’s degrees.
The scholarship program is open to tribal students at Oglala College or Sinte Gleska University, and members of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe, Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe, Lower Brule Sioux Tribe, Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate, or Standing Rock Sioux Tribe. The foundation says it wishes to expand eligibility to other tribes in the future. It also offers GED incentives.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 45 grants totaling $90,500. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $2,500, with a median of $2,500. Examples of $2,500 awards for education went to Brooke Burnette of Brookings, South Dakota; Darien Quick Bear of Rosebud, South Dakota; Mark Little Elk of Bemidji, Minnesota; and Michelle Graham of New Town, North Dakota.
The foundation creates its own application forms. Scholarship applicants are asked for proof of tribal membership, a letter of recommendation, a one-page essay about their intended course of study, and contact information. GED incentive applicants are asked for proof of tribal membership, a copy of their GED certificate, contact information, and a photograph. Eligibility is restricted to applicants from specified tribes, as indicated on the scholarship application. The website reports that 2026 submissions are closed and that recipients have been notified; 32 scholarships were available for that offering. The website also describes fifty $500 GED credits offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jim Wike as chairman; Lakota Vogel as vice chairman; Tom Allen as treasurer and secretary; and Dave Archambault Sr., Troy Blake, Mike McKnight, and Arnold Williams as directors.
Tribal Workers Charitable is led by Jim Wike, Chairman on every filing since 2022; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jim Wike
Chairman
On filings since 2022
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Arnold Williams
Director
On filings since 2022
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dave Archambault Sr.
Director
On filings since 2022
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike McKnight
Director
On filings since 2022
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Troy Blake
Director
On filings since 2022
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lakota Vogel
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2022
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Allen
Treasurer & Secretary
Treasurer → Treasurer & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Randal Kelly (2022) — Chair
- Former: James Wike (2020) — Chair
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Tribal Workers Charitable
How much does Tribal Workers Charitable give each year?
Tribal Workers Charitable gave $91K across 45 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $208K across 95 grants.
What is Tribal Workers Charitable's typical grant size?
Tribal Workers Charitable's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $2,011, across 45 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Tribal Workers Charitable that year got $2K on average.
Where does Tribal Workers Charitable give grants?
Tribal Workers Charitable gives mostly in South Dakota: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Kansas (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pine Ridge, SD (7 grants), Rapid City, SD (6 grants), Eagle Butte, SD (5 grants) and Kyle, SD (4 grants).
Does Tribal Workers Charitable give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 45 grants with a stated purpose on Tribal Workers Charitable's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (34 grants) and "Ged" (11 grants).
Who are Tribal Workers Charitable's largest grantees?
Tribal Workers Charitable's largest 2024 grantees include Brooke Burnette ($2,500), Colbe Scott ($2,500) and Darien Quick Bear ($2,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 8% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Tribal Workers Charitable?
Tribal Workers Charitable reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $91K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $60K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Tribal Workers Charitable fund?
The foundation’s stated charitable activity is providing scholarships to qualified students who are members of specified Sioux tribes in South Dakota or tribal students attending qualified tribal colleges in South Dakota. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Tribal Workers Charitable?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Tribal Workers Charitable's EIN?
Tribal Workers Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1536206. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Tribal Workers Charitable accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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