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St. Joseph's Indian School
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March 16, 2013
2 people found this review helpful
REgardless of whether they are religious or not, if they want more donors they need to be more trnasparent with a 3rd party audit for how much money (percent) goes to the people they are helping.
Old data suggests that they are very self serving with 34-55% going to the people they want to help. This nobel group needs to make significant improvements.
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No
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No
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No
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2013
15 people found this review helpful
March 7, 2013
15 people found this review helpful
A few days ago, I received an extravagant packet from this organization, including return address stickers, notepads, a dreamcatcher keychain, and more. Never having heard of nor received an solicitations from this organization before, I considered making a donation until I started checking them out. The only info I could find was from the American Institute of Philanthropy (AIP) (http://www.charitywatch.org/articles/not-accountable-not-commandment.html), which had info only from audited statements of 2004. These showed that St. Joseph's Indian School used roughly 34% of its budget on programs that directly benefited those whom it purports to help. Based on this info, AIP awarded them an F rating, noting that the majority of the organization's donations are used for fund-raising.
Armed with this knowledge, my decision to donate or not became quite easy, because I refuse to contribute to any organization that uses such a paltry portion of its donations to actually help people.
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No
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No
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2013
7 people found this review helpful
January 11, 2013
7 people found this review helpful
Less than 55% of this charity's money is returned in services. They do not regularly disclose their financial statements. It is impossible to be removed from their mailing list (after 18 months of asking!).
To me they are clearly a direct marketing machine that primarily feeds the administrative staff of the charity and not the children they contend to support. Find another place to put your money.
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Unlikely
How likely is it that you would recommend that a friend donate to this group?
No
How likely are you to donate to this group again?
No
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
11 people found this review helpful
July 12, 2012
11 people found this review helpful
We have been donating to St. Joe's for about 30 years. The staff is extraordinary...really giving of themselves to make the kids there stronger. We visit a minimum of once a year, most often twice and we feel priviledged to be able to see how well the kids are cared for. They accept very little federal money, so they need all of us to help donate...it does take a village...every little bit helps.
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Definitely
How likely is it that you would recommend that a friend donate to this group?
Definitely
How likely are you to donate to this group again?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
3 people found this review helpful
April 20, 2012
3 people found this review helpful
This charity rocks!! They deal with poor kids and that's great
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Definitely
How much of an impact do you think this organization has?
Life-changing
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
6 people found this review helpful
April 15, 2012
6 people found this review helpful
I did some research and found that South Dakota has 7 of the 10 poorest counties in the US! ( http://www.onjinjinkta.com/native/reservationindex.html ) Note: Since they're a religious organization (St Joseph's) they're not evaluated by 'Charity Navigator' ( http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?keyword_list=st+joseph%27s+indian+school&Submit2=GO&bay=search.results ) I carefully select what organizations I donate to and feel that this one deserves my contribution.
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Was your donation impactful?
Definitely
How likely is it that you would recommend that a friend donate to this group?
Definitely
How likely are you to donate to this group again?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
10 people found this review helpful
November 19, 2010
10 people found this review helpful
I have been a supporter of St. Joseph's Indian School for 3 years now; I always receive a thank you for my donation, along with updates on the children, and the community. I receive invitations to important functions in SD as well as MD and greetings throughout the year. They really make you feel as though you are truly making a difference for them. USPS has different sized shipping boxes for one price, I frequently send items to SD that are easily purchased at your local value store like individual hygiene items, blankets, sheets, clothes, toys, etc. etc.. I am a thrifty shopper and many have been the times that I have found name brand clearance items; at high end stores to fill a box. If you truly want to feel as though you are making a difference in a child’s life or a community; St. Joseph’s Indian School is the place for you!
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Gratefulness, and appreciation; with feedback from the children.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Supply them with enough to counsel more of the community, and Nation.
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