Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation
Non-profit OrganizationsSouth Dakota, United States51-200 Employees
The Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation is a nonprofit organization based in South Dakota that oversees the ongoing construction of the Crazy Horse Memorial, a monument intended to honor Crazy Horse and Lakota culture. Its mission includes educational and cultural programming to promote harmony and reconciliation among people and nations. It also functions as a repository for Native American artifacts and arts through The Indian Museum of North America and The Native American Educational & Cultural Center, and plans to establish The Indian University of North America and, when practicable, a medical training center for American Indians. The foundation engages with communities through cultural initiatives and partnerships in the region, such as a 2024 collaboration with Hill City Arts Council to present Small Towns Big Art. It is described as a mid-sized nonprofit with a presence in South Dakota. Recent developments noted include an Educator of the Year award in 2024, reflecting recognition of its educational programming.