Public Charity

FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN - HE SAPA

FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN - HE SAPA is a nonprofit organization categorized as Public Charity based in RAPID CITY, SD. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $877K, expenses of $1.1M, total assets of $970K. Imperigo tracks 9 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $3.5M.

EIN: 882636267 RAPID CITY, SD Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$877K
Total Expenses$1.1M
Total Assets$970K
Grant Records9
Funding Total$3.5M
Filing Years2022–2025

Mission

FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN - HE SAPA HAS A MISSION OF IMPACTING GENERATIONAL CHANGE BY EMPOWERING YOUTH WHO ARE FACING THE GREATEST OBSTACLES THROUGH RELATIONSHIPS AND PROFESSIONAL MENTORS 12+ YEARS, NO MATTER WHAT. 92% GO ON TO ENROLL IN POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION, SERVE OUR COUNTRY, OR ENTER THE WORKFORCE. 83% GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL OR EARN A GED, 93% AVOID JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM INVOLVEMENT, AND 98% WAIT TO PARENT UNTIL AFTER THEIR TEEN YEARS.

Officers & Directors

VICE CHAIR Jade Herman
CHAIR Lila Mehlhaff
DIRECTOR Marie High Bear
SECRETARY Mike Franke
DIRECTOR Tim Doyle
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Walt Swan Jr

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Top Grant Purposes

CHAPTER SUPPORT
$3,235,374 4 grants
HEALTH
$175,000 2 grants
COMMUNITY WELFARE
$64,000 1 grant
GENERAL SUPPORT
$22,000 1 grant
MENTORING PROGRAM
$6,500 1 grant

Financial Trends

Year Revenue Expenses Assets
2025 $877K $1.1M $970K
2024 $746K $1.1M $1.2M
2023 $1.3M $810K $1.5M
2022 $995K $8K $987K

Between 2022 and 2025, reported annual revenue declined from $995K to $877K (-12%), with total assets most recently reported at $970K.

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