The Buffalo Nations Grasslands Alliance's mission is to ensure that the Native nations in the US portion of Northern Great Plans have the technical and financial resources to plan and act on the vision for their traditional lands and waters, which includes ensuring that: Grasslands and native wildlife are restored or enhanced. Tribal members thrive by sustainable stewarding and connective with natural resources & Fish and game departments have the capacity to deliver conservation impacts at scale.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Environment organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
CEO 75th to 90th percentile | $160k $172k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 5 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at BUFFALO NATIONS GRASSLANDS ALLIANCE equaled 36% of the organization's total expenses. The median for environment organizations is 11%.
Based on 4,942 environment organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Up 59%
from 2023
From $101k in 2023 to $160k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 59% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 17%.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about BUFFALO NATIONS GRASSLANDS ALLIANCE
What does the Chief Executive Officer of BUFFALO NATIONS GRASSLANDS ALLIANCE earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of BUFFALO NATIONS GRASSLANDS ALLIANCE received $160,242 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Environment organizations nationwide, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at BUFFALO NATIONS GRASSLANDS ALLIANCE compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Environment organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at BUFFALO NATIONS GRASSLANDS ALLIANCE falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at BUFFALO NATIONS GRASSLANDS ALLIANCE equaled 36% of the organization's total expenses. The median for environment organizations is 11%.
What are BUFFALO NATIONS GRASSLANDS ALLIANCE's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, BUFFALO NATIONS GRASSLANDS ALLIANCE reported $1.2M in total revenue and $440k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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