<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<Return xmlns="http://www.irs.gov/efile" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" returnVersion="2021v4.0">
  <ReturnHeader binaryAttachmentCnt="0">
    <ReturnTs>2022-04-18T14:13:04-05:00</ReturnTs>
    <TaxPeriodEndDt>2021-12-31</TaxPeriodEndDt>
    <PreparerFirmGrp>
      <PreparerFirmEIN>520783935</PreparerFirmEIN>
      <PreparerFirmName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>SMITH ELLIOTT KEARNS &amp; COMPANY LLC</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </PreparerFirmName>
      <PreparerUSAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>16 N GEORGE ST</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>YORK</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>PA</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>174011211</ZIPCd>
      </PreparerUSAddress>
    </PreparerFirmGrp>
    <ReturnTypeCd>990</ReturnTypeCd>
    <TaxPeriodBeginDt>2021-01-01</TaxPeriodBeginDt>
    <Filer>
      <EIN>475548657</EIN>
      <BusinessName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>NATIVE AMERICAN VETERANS ASSISTANCE</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </BusinessName>
      <BusinessNameControlTxt>NATI</BusinessNameControlTxt>
      <PhoneNum>6058381500</PhoneNum>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>PO BOX 5053</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>PINE RIDGE</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>SD</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>57770</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
    </Filer>
    <BusinessOfficerGrp>
      <PersonNm>CLAY RAMSEY</PersonNm>
      <PersonTitleTxt>PRES/EXECUTIVE DIREC</PersonTitleTxt>
      <PhoneNum>0060583815</PhoneNum>
      <SignatureDt>2022-04-18</SignatureDt>
    </BusinessOfficerGrp>
    <SigningOfficerGrp>
      <PersonFullName>
        <PersonFirstNm>CLAY</PersonFirstNm>
        <PersonLastNm>RAMSEY</PersonLastNm>
      </PersonFullName>
      <SSN>999009999</SSN>
    </SigningOfficerGrp>
    <PreparerPersonGrp>
      <PreparerPersonNm>KRISTA M GARDNER CPA</PreparerPersonNm>
      <PTIN>P02444368</PTIN>
      <PhoneNum>7179002021</PhoneNum>
      <PreparationDt>2022-04-18</PreparationDt>
    </PreparerPersonGrp>
    <TaxYr>2021</TaxYr>
    <BuildTS>2022-09-23 18:48:47Z</BuildTS>
  </ReturnHeader>
  <ReturnData documentCnt="8">
    <IRS990 documentId="RetDoc2" referenceDocumentId="RetDoc6">
      <PrincipalOfficerNm>CLAY RAMSEY</PrincipalOfficerNm>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>PO BOX 5053</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>PINE RIDGE</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>SD</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>57770</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
      <GrossReceiptsAmt>8561228</GrossReceiptsAmt>
      <GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>false</GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>
      <Organization501c3Ind>X</Organization501c3Ind>
      <WebsiteAddressTxt>NATIVEVETS.ORG</WebsiteAddressTxt>
      <TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>X</TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>
      <FormationYr>2015</FormationYr>
      <LegalDomicileStateCd>SD</LegalDomicileStateCd>
      <ActivityOrMissionDesc>PROVIDE RELIEF OF AND SOLUTIONS TO CHALLENGES FACED BY NATIVE AMERICAN VETERANS.</ActivityOrMissionDesc>
      <VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>6</VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>
      <VotingMembersIndependentCnt>4</VotingMembersIndependentCnt>
      <TotalEmployeeCnt>4</TotalEmployeeCnt>
      <TotalGrossUBIAmt>0</TotalGrossUBIAmt>
      <PYContributionsGrantsAmt>6542460</PYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <CYContributionsGrantsAmt>8558992</CYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>0</CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>2234</PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>2236</CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <PYOtherRevenueAmt>20218</PYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <CYOtherRevenueAmt>0</CYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <PYTotalRevenueAmt>6564912</PYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <CYTotalRevenueAmt>8561228</CYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>3833231</PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>5386009</CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>0</CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>
      <PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>501601</PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>479666</CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>0</CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>
      <CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>1308791</CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>
      <PYOtherExpensesAmt>897207</PYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <CYOtherExpensesAmt>1351025</CYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <PYTotalExpensesAmt>5232039</PYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <CYTotalExpensesAmt>7216700</CYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>1332873</PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>1344528</CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <TotalAssetsBOYAmt>2197164</TotalAssetsBOYAmt>
      <TotalAssetsEOYAmt>3554178</TotalAssetsEOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>58480</TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>93824</TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>2138684</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>3460354</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>
      <MissionDesc>TO BRING ATTENTION TO THE PLIGHT OF NATIVE AMERICAN VETERANS AND PROVIDE GOODS, EQUIPMENT, SERVICES AND FUNDS TO HELP RELIEVE THE CHALLENGES ENCOUNTERED BY NATIVE AMERICAN VETERANS.</MissionDesc>
      <SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>false</SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>
      <SignificantChangeInd>false</SignificantChangeInd>
      <ExpenseAmt>5806983</ExpenseAmt>
      <GrantAmt>5386009</GrantAmt>
      <Desc>ASSISTANCE IN ALLEVIATING THE PROBLEMS AND CONDITIONS OF NATIVE AMERICAN VETERANS BY PREPARING EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AND CONDUCTING EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES TO ASSIST OTHER CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIAL WELFARE ORGANIZATIONS IN ASSISTING NATIVE AMERICAN VETERANS.</Desc>
      <TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>5806983</TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>
      <DescribedInSection501c3Ind referenceDocumentId="RetDoc7">true</DescribedInSection501c3Ind>
      <ScheduleBRequiredInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1">true</ScheduleBRequiredInd>
      <PoliticalCampaignActyInd>false</PoliticalCampaignActyInd>
      <LobbyingActivitiesInd>false</LobbyingActivitiesInd>
      <SubjectToProxyTaxInd>false</SubjectToProxyTaxInd>
      <DonorAdvisedFundInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">false</DonorAdvisedFundInd>
      <ConservationEasementsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">false</ConservationEasementsInd>
      <CollectionsOfArtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">false</CollectionsOfArtInd>
      <CreditCounselingInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">false</CreditCounselingInd>
      <DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">false</DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd>
      <ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">true</ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd>
      <ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">false</ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd>
      <ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">false</ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd>
      <ReportOtherAssetsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">false</ReportOtherAssetsInd>
      <ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">false</ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd>
      <IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">true</IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd>
      <IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">true</IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">false</ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <SchoolOperatingInd>false</SchoolOperatingInd>
      <ForeignOfficeInd>true</ForeignOfficeInd>
      <ForeignActivitiesInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc8">true</ForeignActivitiesInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToOrgInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc8">false</MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc8">false</MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>
      <ProfessionalFundraisingInd>false</ProfessionalFundraisingInd>
      <FundraisingActivitiesInd>false</FundraisingActivitiesInd>
      <GamingActivitiesInd>false</GamingActivitiesInd>
      <OperateHospitalInd>false</OperateHospitalInd>
      <GrantsToOrganizationsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc4">false</GrantsToOrganizationsInd>
      <GrantsToIndividualsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc4">true</GrantsToIndividualsInd>
      <ScheduleJRequiredInd>false</ScheduleJRequiredInd>
      <TaxExemptBondsInd>false</TaxExemptBondsInd>
      <EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>false</EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <PYExcessBenefitTransInd>false</PYExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <LoanOutstandingInd>false</LoanOutstandingInd>
      <GrantToRelatedPersonInd>false</GrantToRelatedPersonInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>false</BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>false</BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd>false</BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd>
      <DeductibleNonCashContriInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc5">true</DeductibleNonCashContriInd>
      <DeductibleArtContributionInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc5">false</DeductibleArtContributionInd>
      <TerminateOperationsInd>false</TerminateOperationsInd>
      <PartialLiquidationInd>false</PartialLiquidationInd>
      <DisregardedEntityInd>false</DisregardedEntityInd>
      <RelatedEntityInd>false</RelatedEntityInd>
      <RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>false</RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>
      <TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd>false</TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd>
      <ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd>false</ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd>
      <ScheduleORequiredInd>true</ScheduleORequiredInd>
      <IRPDocumentCnt>0</IRPDocumentCnt>
      <IRPDocumentW2GCnt>0</IRPDocumentW2GCnt>
      <EmployeeCnt>4</EmployeeCnt>
      <EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd>true</EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd>
      <UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>false</UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>
      <ForeignFinancialAccountInd>true</ForeignFinancialAccountInd>
      <ForeignCountryCd>RP</ForeignCountryCd>
      <ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>false</ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>
      <TaxablePartyNotificationInd>false</TaxablePartyNotificationInd>
      <NondeductibleContributionsInd>false</NondeductibleContributionsInd>
      <IndoorTanningServicesInd>false</IndoorTanningServicesInd>
      <SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd>false</SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd>
      <SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd>false</SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>
      <GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>6</GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>
      <IndependentVotingMemberCnt>4</IndependentVotingMemberCnt>
      <FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>false</FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>
      <DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>false</DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>
      <ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>false</ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>
      <MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>false</MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>
      <MembersOrStockholdersInd>false</MembersOrStockholdersInd>
      <ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>false</ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>
      <DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>false</DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>
      <MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>true</MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>
      <MinutesOfCommitteesInd>true</MinutesOfCommitteesInd>
      <OfficerMailingAddressInd>false</OfficerMailingAddressInd>
      <LocalChaptersInd>false</LocalChaptersInd>
      <Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>true</Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>
      <ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>true</ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>
      <AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd>true</AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd>
      <RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd>true</RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd>
      <WhistleblowerPolicyInd>true</WhistleblowerPolicyInd>
      <DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>true</DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>
      <CompensationProcessCEOInd>false</CompensationProcessCEOInd>
      <CompensationProcessOtherInd>false</CompensationProcessOtherInd>
      <InvestmentInJointVentureInd>false</InvestmentInJointVentureInd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>AK</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>AL</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>AR</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>AZ</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>CA</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>CO</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>CT</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>DE</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>FL</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>GA</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>HI</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>IA</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>IA</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>IL</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>IN</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>KS</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>KY</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>LA</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>ME</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>MD</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>MA</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>MI</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>MO</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>MN</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>MT</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>NE</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>NV</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>NH</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>NJ</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>NM</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>NY</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>ND</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>NC</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>OH</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>OK</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>OR</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>PA</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>RI</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>OK</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>SC</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>SD</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>TN</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>TX</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>UT</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>VT</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>VA</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>WA</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>WV</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>WI</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>WY</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <UponRequestInd>X</UponRequestInd>
      <BooksInCareOfDetail>
        <PersonNm>TONYA BELILE</PersonNm>
        <PhoneNum>6058381500</PhoneNum>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>PO BOX 5053</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>PINE RIDGE</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>SD</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>57770</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
      </BooksInCareOfDetail>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>CLAY RAMSEY</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>PRES/EXECUTI</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>40.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>86502</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>WILL BURRITT</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>SECRETARY</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>40.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>62643</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>TONYA BELILE</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>3.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>CHARLES LITTLE SPOTTED HORSE</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>4.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>BRANDY MAXCY</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>TREASURER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>5.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>CHARLOTTE MOORE</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>3.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>149145</TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
      <FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>false</FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>
      <TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>false</TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>
      <CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>false</CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>
      <ContractorCompensationGrp>
        <ContractorName>
          <BusinessName>
            <BusinessNameLine1Txt>FENSKE MEDIA CORPORATION</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
          </BusinessName>
        </ContractorName>
        <ContractorAddress>
          <USAddress>
            <AddressLine1Txt>3635 HOMESTEAD ST</AddressLine1Txt>
            <CityNm>RAPID CITY</CityNm>
            <StateAbbreviationCd>SD</StateAbbreviationCd>
            <ZIPCd>577038101</ZIPCd>
          </USAddress>
        </ContractorAddress>
        <ServicesDesc>PRINTING &amp; MAIL</ServicesDesc>
        <CompensationAmt>600898</CompensationAmt>
      </ContractorCompensationGrp>
      <CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>1</CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>
      <AllOtherContributionsAmt>8558992</AllOtherContributionsAmt>
      <NoncashContributionsAmt>5161010</NoncashContributionsAmt>
      <TotalContributionsAmt>8558992</TotalContributionsAmt>
      <InvestmentIncomeGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>2236</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>2236</ExclusionAmt>
      </InvestmentIncomeGrp>
      <TotalRevenueGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>8561228</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>2236</ExclusionAmt>
      </TotalRevenueGrp>
      <GrantsToDomesticIndividualsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>5386009</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>5386009</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </GrantsToDomesticIndividualsGrp>
      <CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>149145</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>76512</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>32961</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>39672</FundraisingAmt>
      </CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp>
      <OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>278352</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>6815</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>29049</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>242488</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp>
      <OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>26234</TotalAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>26234</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp>
      <PayrollTaxesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>25935</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>6109</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>4546</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>15280</FundraisingAmt>
      </PayrollTaxesGrp>
      <FeesForServicesAccountingGrp>
        <TotalAmt>28780</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>28780</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </FeesForServicesAccountingGrp>
      <OfficeExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>926138</TotalAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>926138</FundraisingAmt>
      </OfficeExpensesGrp>
      <OccupancyGrp>
        <TotalAmt>47843</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>6537</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>5137</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>36169</FundraisingAmt>
      </OccupancyGrp>
      <TravelGrp>
        <TotalAmt>17099</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>16758</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>341</FundraisingAmt>
      </TravelGrp>
      <DepreciationDepletionGrp>
        <TotalAmt>25793</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>24630</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>388</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>775</FundraisingAmt>
      </DepreciationDepletionGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>PROGRAM SUPPLIES EXPENSE</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>275760</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>275760</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>29612</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>7853</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>65</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>21694</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>7216700</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>5806983</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>100926</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>1308791</FundraisingAmt>
      </TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
      <CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
        <BOYAmt>330028</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>401955</EOYAmt>
      </CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
      <SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp>
        <BOYAmt>1603123</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>3005334</EOYAmt>
      </SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp>
      <PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp>
        <BOYAmt>6569</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>3472</EOYAmt>
      </PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp>
      <PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>3026</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>6121</EOYAmt>
      </PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp>
      <LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt>162978</LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt>
      <LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt>25682</LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt>
      <LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp>
        <BOYAmt>29428</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>137296</EOYAmt>
      </LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp>
      <OtherAssetsTotalGrp>
        <BOYAmt>224990</BOYAmt>
      </OtherAssetsTotalGrp>
      <TotalAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>2197164</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>3554178</EOYAmt>
      </TotalAssetsGrp>
      <AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
        <BOYAmt>58480</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>93824</EOYAmt>
      </AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
      <TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>58480</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>93824</EOYAmt>
      </TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
      <OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind>X</OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind>
      <NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>2138684</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>3460354</EOYAmt>
      </NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
      <TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>2138684</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>3460354</EOYAmt>
      </TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>2197164</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>3554178</EOYAmt>
      </TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartXIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartXIInd>
      <ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>1344528</ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>
      <OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt>-22858</OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt>
      <MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd>X</MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd>
      <AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>false</AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>
      <FSAuditedInd>true</FSAuditedInd>
      <FSAuditedBasisGrp>
        <SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd>X</SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd>
      </FSAuditedBasisGrp>
      <AuditCommitteeInd>true</AuditCommitteeInd>
      <FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>false</FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>
    </IRS990>
    <IRS990ScheduleA documentId="RetDoc7">
      <PublicOrganization170Ind>X</PublicOrganization170Ind>
      <GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>353281</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>1192073</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>3029027</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>6542460</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>8558992</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>19675833</TotalAmt>
      </GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp>
      <TotalCalendarYear170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>353281</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>1192073</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>3029027</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>6542460</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>8558992</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>19675833</TotalAmt>
      </TotalCalendarYear170Grp>
      <PublicSupportTotal170Amt>19675833</PublicSupportTotal170Amt>
      <GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>16</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>1000</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>2234</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>2236</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>5486</TotalAmt>
      </GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp>
      <UnrelatedBusinessNetIncm170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>1236</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>1236</TotalAmt>
      </UnrelatedBusinessNetIncm170Grp>
      <OtherIncome170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>23681</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>20218</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>43899</TotalAmt>
      </OtherIncome170Grp>
      <TotalSupportAmt>19726454</TotalSupportAmt>
      <GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt>20218</GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt>
      <PublicSupportCY170Pct>0.99740</PublicSupportCY170Pct>
      <ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind>X</ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind>
      <Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>PART II, LINE 10</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>CUMULATIVE MISC. INCOME 43,899</ExplanationTxt>
      </Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleA>
    <IRS990ScheduleB documentId="RetDoc1">
      <ContributorInformationGrp>
        <ContributorNum>RESTRICTED</ContributorNum>
        <ContributorBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1>RESTRICTED</BusinessNameLine1>
        </ContributorBusinessName>
        <ContributorUSAddress>
          <AddressLine1>RESTRICTED</AddressLine1>
          <AddressLine2>RESTRICTED</AddressLine2>
          <City>RESTRICTED</City>
          <State>RESTRICTED</State>
          <ZIPCode>RESTRICTED</ZIPCode>
        </ContributorUSAddress>
        <TotalContributionsAmt>RESTRICTED</TotalContributionsAmt>
      </ContributorInformationGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleB>
    <IRS990ScheduleD documentId="RetDoc3">
      <EquipmentGrp>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>162978</OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <DepreciationAmt>25682</DepreciationAmt>
        <BookValueAmt>137296</BookValueAmt>
      </EquipmentGrp>
      <TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt>137296</TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt>
      <FootnoteTextInd>X</FootnoteTextInd>
      <TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>8561228</TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>
      <RevenueSubtotalAmt>8561228</RevenueSubtotalAmt>
      <TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt>8561228</TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt>
      <TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>7239558</TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>
      <LossesReportedAmt>22858</LossesReportedAmt>
      <ExpensesNotReportedAmt>22858</ExpensesNotReportedAmt>
      <ExpensesSubtotalAmt>7216700</ExpensesSubtotalAmt>
      <TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt>7216700</TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>SCHEDULE D, PAGE 3, PART X</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>FEDERAL INCOME TAXES THE ORGANIZATION IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT IS EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AND APPLICABLE STATE REGULATIONS. ACCORDINGLY, NO PROVISION FOR FEDERAL OR STATE INCOME TAXES HAS BEEN RECORDED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE ORGANIZATION WOULD RECOGNIZE ANY INTEREST AND PENALITIES RELATED TO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS AS INTEREST EXPENSE. THE ORGANIZATION FILES VARIOUS FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME TAX RETURNS. THE ORGANIZATION FIRST FILED IN 2016; THEREFORE, ALL FILED YEARS ARE STILL SUBJECT TO FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME TAX EXAMINATIONS BY TAX AUTHORITIES.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleD>
    <IRS990ScheduleF documentId="RetDoc8">
      <GrantRecordsMaintainedInd>false</GrantRecordsMaintainedInd>
      <AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp>
        <RegionTxt>PHILIPPINES</RegionTxt>
        <OfficesCnt>1</OfficesCnt>
        <EmployeeCnt>26</EmployeeCnt>
        <TypeOfActivitiesConductedTxt>THE ORGANIZATION USE</TypeOfActivitiesConductedTxt>
        <SpecificServicesProvidedTxt>N/A</SpecificServicesProvidedTxt>
        <RegionTotalExpendituresAmt>434612</RegionTotalExpendituresAmt>
      </AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp>
      <SubtotalOfficesCnt>1</SubtotalOfficesCnt>
      <SubtotalEmployeesCnt>26</SubtotalEmployeesCnt>
      <TotalOfficeCnt>1</TotalOfficeCnt>
      <TotalEmployeeCnt>26</TotalEmployeeCnt>
      <SubtotalSpentAmt>434612</SubtotalSpentAmt>
      <TotalSpentAmt>434612</TotalSpentAmt>
      <TransferToForeignCorpInd>false</TransferToForeignCorpInd>
      <InterestInForeignTrustInd>false</InterestInForeignTrustInd>
      <ForeignCorpOwnershipInd>false</ForeignCorpOwnershipInd>
      <PassiveForeignInvestmestCoInd>false</PassiveForeignInvestmestCoInd>
      <ForeignPartnershipInd>false</ForeignPartnershipInd>
      <BoycottCountriesInd>false</BoycottCountriesInd>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>SCHEDULE F, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 3</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>PHILIPPINES 434,612 0</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>SCHEDULE F, PAGE 5, PART V</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>EXPENDITURES ARE ACCOUNTED FOR ON THE ACCRUAL METHOD OF ACCOUNTING.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleF>
    <IRS990ScheduleI documentId="RetDoc4">
      <GrantRecordsMaintainedInd>false</GrantRecordsMaintainedInd>
      <GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp>
        <GrantTypeTxt>PROVISION OF SUPPLIES TO</GrantTypeTxt>
        <NonCashAssistanceAmt>5386009</NonCashAssistanceAmt>
        <ValuationMethodUsedDesc>FMV</ValuationMethodUsedDesc>
        <NonCashAssistanceDesc>MATTRESSES, ETC</NonCashAssistanceDesc>
      </GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleI>
    <IRS990ScheduleM documentId="RetDoc5">
      <OtherNonCashContriTableGrp>
        <NonCashCheckboxInd>X</NonCashCheckboxInd>
        <ContributionCnt>2</ContributionCnt>
        <NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt>5161010</NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt>
      </OtherNonCashContriTableGrp>
      <AnyPropertyThatMustBeHeldInd>false</AnyPropertyThatMustBeHeldInd>
      <ReviewProcessUnusualNCGiftsInd>false</ReviewProcessUnusualNCGiftsInd>
      <ThirdPartiesUsedInd>false</ThirdPartiesUsedInd>
    </IRS990ScheduleM>
    <IRS990ScheduleO documentId="RetDoc6">
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART V, LINE 4B</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>PHILIPPINES</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THERE IS A 4-PERSON COMMITTEE THAT REVIEWS MONTHLY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND OVERSEES DAILY OPERATIONS. THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THIS COMMITTEE PRIOR TO THE FILING OF THE TAX RETURN.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>IN CONNECTION WITH ANY ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, AN INTERESTED PERSON MUST DISCLOSE THE EXISTENCE OF THE FINANCIAL INTEREST AND BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCLOSE ALL MATERIAL FACTS TO THE DIRECTORS AND MEMBERS OF COMMITTEES WITH GOVERNING BOARD DELEGATED POWERS CONSIDERING THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 17</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>ILLINOIS, INDIANA, KANSAS, KENTUCKY, LOUISIANA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MISSOURI, MINNESOTA, MONTANA, NEBRASKA, NEVADA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW MEXICO, NEW YORK, NORTH DAKOTA, NORTH CAROLINA, OHIO, OKLAHOMA, OREGON, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, OKLAHOMA, SOUTH CAROLINA, SOUTH DAKOTA, TENNESSEE, TEXAS, UTAH, VERMONT, VIRGINIA, WASHINGTON, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, WYOMING</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>LOSS ON EXCHANGE OF VEHICLES -22,858</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleO>
  </ReturnData>
</Return>
