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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: February 2025 Expires: February 2027

South Dakota Military Heritage Alliance

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards

1600 W Russell St
Sioux Falls, SD, 57104-1330

Standards For Charity Accountability

Governance

  1. Board Oversight
  2. Board Size
  3. Board Meetings
  4. Board Compensation
  5. Conflict of Interest

Measuring Effectiveness

  1. Effectiveness Policy
  2. Effectiveness Report

Finances

  1. Program Expenses
  2. Fundraising Expenses
  3. Accumulating Funds
  4. Audit Report
  5. Detailed Expense Breakdown
  6. Accurate Expense Reporting
  7. Budget Plan

Fundraising & Info

  1. Truthful Materials
  2. Annual Report
  3. Website Disclosures
  4. Donor Privacy
  5. Cause Marketing Disclosures
  6. Complaints

South Dakota Military Heritage Alliance meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
The Alliance is committed to uniting the military, veteran, and civilian communities through a holistic organization offering services, hospitality, and entertainment that celebrates military heritage in an environment welcoming to all, and with a dedication to benefiting military and veteran individuals, families, and organizations. 

Year, State Incorporated:
2018, SD

The Alliance provides the place for active military, veterans, 1st Responders and the community at large to gather, seek assistance, and celebrate America. 

For the year ended December 31, 2023, South Dakota Military Heritage Alliance's program expenses were:

Programs $870,970
Total Program Expenses $870,970

Chief Executive
Brian Phelps, Executive Director

Chair of the Board
Stacy Kooistra, Community Volunteer

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation

Board Size
7

Paid Staff Size
18

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Grant proposals, Internet, Planned giving arrangements, Membership appeals, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.)

% of Related Contributions on Fundraising: 1.55%

This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.

The following information is based on South Dakota Military Heritage Alliance's unaudited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023.

Source of Funds
Contributions and Grants $741,833
Program Service Revenue $359,021
Investment Income $31,306
Other $21,773
Total Income $1,153,933

Programs: 98% Fundraising: 1% Administrative: 0%

Total Income $1,153,933
Total expenses: $885,220
  Program expenses $870,970
  Fundraising expenses $11,500
  Administrative expenses $2,750
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $268,713
Beginning Net Assets $10,223,466
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $10,492,179
Total Liabilities $700,668
Total Assets $11,192,847

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