BUFFALO NATIONS GRASSLANDS ALLIANCE

EIN: 863303913 501(c)(3) Environment

Lower Brule, SD

Total Revenue
$1,338,397
Total Expenses
$1,548,982
Total Assets
$1,644,869
Net Assets
$1,604,327
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2021
Legal Domicile
SD
Principal Officer
Shaun Grassel
Phone
6057303208
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

BUFFALO NATIONS GRASSLANDS ALLIANCE, founded in 2021, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $1.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue grew 16% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $1.5M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 16% operating deficit.

Mission

The Buffalo Nations Grasslands Alliance's mission is to ensure that the Native nations in the US portion of the Northern Great Plains have the technical and financial resources to plan and act on the vision for their traditional lands and waters.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,330,707
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $7,690
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $1,338,397

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $667,148
Salaries & Benefits $569,988
Fundraising Expenses $11,111
Program Expenses $1,320,674
Other Expenses $311,846
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,548,982

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $1,338,397 $1,154,185 +0.2%
Expenses $1,548,982 $439,679 +2.5%
Net Income $-210,585 $714,506 -1.3%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
5
Independent Members
5
Employees
7
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy
✗ Whistleblower Policy
✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
✗ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✗ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✗ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
1
$129,283
Total Directors
5
$0
Key Employees
1
$129,283
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Marvin Grassrope Board President 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Monica Rattling Hawk Terkeldsen Board Member 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Rachel Hanisch Board Vice President 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jennifer Martel Board Treasurer 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Shaun Grassel CEO 40.00
Officer Key Emp
$129,283 $0 $129,283
Adriann Killsnight Board Member 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $1,338,397 $1,548,982 $1,644,869 $-210,585
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $987,482 $112,064 $1,103,052 $875,418
2022 $225,000 $13 $224,987 $224,987
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