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Buffalo River Stewardship Foundation Ltd

To promote private land conservation in the buffalo national river watershed through the acquisition of conservation easements which restrict the use and development of the land in order …

Buffalo River Foundation

Environment Ponca, AR EIN: 710768200 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
67/100 · methodology

About Buffalo River Stewardship Foundation Ltd

Buffalo River Foundation is a non-profit conservation land trust in Arkansas. Learn what we do, who we are, and how you can help conserve the Buffalo River Watershed.

Headquarters
Ponca, AR
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
C32
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2017

Mission

To promote private land conservation in the buffalo national river watershed through the acquisition of conservation easements which restrict the use and development of the land in order to protect water quality by conserving riparian areas, conserving wildlife habitat, preserving historical and cultural properties and places, and maintaining the character and recreational user experience of the national park by protecting view sheds from development.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in United States
Program spending This charity: 100%
Peer average: 72%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 36.85%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 67
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 64.2% of total expenses ($39,600 of $61,659).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.92
Program$0.92
100% to programs beats the peer average (72%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Buffalo River Stewardship Foundation Ltd has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024. See the filings
  • GiveRadar's profile for Buffalo River Stewardship Foundation Ltd draws on its financial disclosures and its governance, in line with the typical environment charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Buffalo River Stewardship Foundation Ltd is a registered environment nonprofit based in Ponca, AR, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Its EIN is 710768200. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 67/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $107K in annual revenue. 46 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Buffalo River Stewardship Foundation Ltd's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 710768200. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Buffalo River Stewardship Foundation Ltd has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 67 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 90/100.

Buffalo River Stewardship Foundation Ltd is located in Ponca, AR, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Buffalo River Stewardship Foundation Ltd has $107K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 72% for environment charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Buffalo River Stewardship Foundation Ltd is classified as an Environment organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $107K in annual revenue. The organization has 46 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Buffalo River Stewardship Foundation Ltd. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, Buffalo River Stewardship Foundation Ltd holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 100% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 72%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Buffalo River Foundation is a non-profit conservation land trust in Arkansas. Learn what we do, who we are, and how you can help conserve the Buffalo River Watershed. Buffalo River Stewardship Foundation Ltd is classified as an environment organization registered in United States.

Among environment charities registered in United States: It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 72%. Its annual revenue of $107K is below the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to Buffalo River Stewardship Foundation Ltd are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Buffalo River Stewardship Foundation Ltd is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 710768200, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
100% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
2

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

RO
Ross N•••••
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (11)

Source: Public filings

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
Environment this charity 30,143
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 46 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 9
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 46 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
Not available · 2
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Founding date
    Year founded not on file

Methodology

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Quick facts about Buffalo River Stewardship Foundation Ltd

What is Buffalo River Stewardship Foundation Ltd?
Buffalo River Stewardship Foundation Ltd is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Ponca, United States. Buffalo River Foundation is a non-profit conservation land trust in Arkansas. Learn what we do, who we are, and how you can help conserve the Buffalo River Watershed.
Who leads Buffalo River Stewardship Foundation Ltd?
Ross Noland serves as Executive Director.
Where is Buffalo River Stewardship Foundation Ltd located?
Headquartered in Ponca, AR, United States.
What is Buffalo River Stewardship Foundation Ltd's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
Is Buffalo River Stewardship Foundation Ltd trustworthy?
Buffalo River Stewardship Foundation Ltd has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Buffalo River Stewardship Foundation Ltd's registration number?
IRS EIN: 710768200.
What is Buffalo River Stewardship Foundation Ltd's website?
http://www.buffaloriverfoundation.org