Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation

“Monique ziolkowski caleb ziolkowski director director family relationship monique ziolkowski vaughn ziolkowski director director family relationship vaughn ziolkowski caleb ziolkowski director director family relationship”

“The form 990 is prepared by a licensed cpa. Management provides a copy of the completed form 990 to the audit committee of the board in a timely manner to allow the committee the opportunity to conduct an in-depth review before it is filed. The cfo and ceo consult with the audit committee on the contents of the 990. The audit committee reports its findings to the board of directors. All board members receive the 990 prior to filing with the irs.”

“The conflict of interest policy covers the board of directors and other key employees. The policy and the accompanying annual disclosure forms are reviewed annually by the board of directors. At the beginning of each meeting, the chairman of the board inquires if any member has a conflict of interest with the agenda and if so what the conflict is. If there is a conflict of interest, the board will decide whether to proceed with the item and if so, the member with the conflict is excluded from voting. All board members are also required to disclose to the board chairman any potential conflict of interest that may arise outside of scheduled meetings. Finally, in september of each year, all board members complete and sign a written conflict of interest disclosure.”

“The compensation of the ceo is based on a yearly performance review performed by the compensation & personnel committee and reported to the executive committee, which is composed of independent board members. The executive committee also reviews salaries for comparable positions on a national level of other nonprofit and governmental organizations. A salary recommendation is then submitted to the board of directors for final approval.”

“The compensation process for employees of the foundation, to include the cfo, cmo, and cdo, is that the compensation and personnel committee annually approves a percentage range for an overall increase in compensation. This range is based on a review of the proposed budget for the upcoming year and their knowledge of other organizations in the area. This is subject to approval by the executive committee and the board of directors.”

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“The organization makes their governing documents available to the public upon request. After receiving the request, items will either be mailed or be available for pick up. The form 990 is also made public to the world at www.guidestar.org for anyone who sets up a free account.”

“The foundation was created by korczak ziolkowski in 1948. His family grew up sharing his dream and helping him on the mountain and in the visitor center. Korczak instilled in his family the knowledge and skills necessary to complete his work, as well as a strong belief in crazy horse. Since his death in 1982, his wife ruth (who passed away in 2014) and many of his children and grandchildren continue to make his dream a reality. Although their involvement in the foundation is significant, they support the independent board members and management and staff who guide and direct the foundation's mission. Specifically, three family members who currently hold board of director positions (noted with "" in their title) also hold key roles as employees of crazy horse memorial foundation. Their compensation is determined by independent management with reference to salary studies for comparable positions.”

“The mission of crazy horse memorial foundation is to protect and preserve the cultures, traditions, and living heritage of the north american indians. Crazy horse memorial remains committed to the promise sculptor korczak ziolkowski made to chief henry standing bear and other native elders in response to their invitation to carve and maintain a monument celebrating native american culture. Today, crazy horse memorial stands as a beacon to the world with hundreds of thousands of people visiting each year. The iconic monument raises interest and welcomes all to visit, learn, and be inspired by the culture, traditions, and wisdom of native americans. Since its founding in 1948, crazy horse memorial foundation has demonstrated its commitment to fulfilling the mission through four major projects - the world's largest sculpture in progress of lakota leader crazy horse, the indian museum of north america, the native american and educational cultural center, and crazy horse memorial university, and when practical, a medical training center.”

“The colossal mountain carving of crazy horse (tasunke witco c.1840-1877) riding his steed out of the granite of the black hills (he sapa) gesturing forward as he proclaims, "my lands are where my dead lie buried," will be approximately 641 feet long and 563 feet high when complete. Crazy horse's completed face currently stands 87 feet and 6 inches high. Comparisons to other famous landmarks provide perspective; for example, the statue of liberty is 305 feet tall, the washington monument is 554 feet and 7 inches high, and the great pyramid of giza in egypt stands 455 feet tall. Current carving efforts focus on the horse's mane, the top of crazy horse's head, and the right shoulder. The left hand has been largely finished, along with much of the left forearm, as well as tremendous progress along the whole length of the left arm on the backside of the carving. The horse's mane will take time given its sheer magnitude - roughly 32,000 square feet of surface area to be carved. A large tower crane has been installed, facilitating carving. The mountain crew uses labor-intensive techniques for this delicate phase of carving. Many of the ongoing changes on the monumental sculpture are visible from the visitor center, which is about one mile away. Crazy horse memorial is an active mountain carving site and a modern wonder of the world. At first it may seem that the great carving is the whole point of crazy horse memorial foundation. The carving is certainly central as a marvel of landscape, art, and engineering, but the shared vision to honor and preserve the culture of american indians involves even more. Crazy horse memorial foundation is even more than an enduring tribute; it is a living memorial, educating all who encounter it. The educational and cultural programs and activities of crazy horse memorial foundation's indian museum of north america, native american and educational cultural center, and crazy horse memorial university exemplify the memorial's educational and humanitarian purpose. The indian museum of north america is home to an extraordinary collection of art and artifacts reflecting the diverse histories and contemporary cultures of native americans throughout north america. The museum was officially dedicated on may 30, 1973, and it has grown since its humble beginnings. Exhibits are currently chosen from over 14,000 accessioned pieces of art and artifacts representing hundreds of native cultures throughout north america. The indian museum of north america's cultural programs come alive through its exhibits, native artists, music, dance, and numerous educational opportunities for visitors of all ages. Native artists, national and local native performers, and lecturers of various backgrounds and disciplines offered cultural programs during the 2025 summer season. The visiting public can actually experience three museums of crazy horse memorial. The mountain carving gallery and the ziolkowski family life museum compliment the indian musuem of north america sharing the full story of the memorial. Crazy horse memorial is committed to the past, present, and future of native nations. The commitment to the future is specifically realized by the establishment of crazy horse memorial university, which was rebranded in 2025 from the indian university of north america. The overarching goals of crazy horse memorial university include engaging students in a native- focused academic experience and community demonstrating the vitality of the native american people and providing the necessary student support to increase college persistence and college completion rates of native american students. Then university's first academic program commenced in the summer of 2010 in a newly constructed instructional and residential facility. The university is a place where higher education, internship experiences, and post-secondary skills and resources are provided to native youth guiding them in successfully completing their educational goals”

“Campground rental expense 88,918 inventory cost of sales 452 cost of fundraising 30,603 campground rental expense -88,918 inventory cost of sales -452 cost of fundraising -30,603”