Buffalo River Watershed Alliance
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Buffalo River Watershed Alliance is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Parthenon, Arkansas, registered in 2014, with $27,425 in FY2022 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
603 Nc 8629, Parthenon, AR, 72666 EIN 46-2956839 Since 2014
Revenue (FY2022)
$27K
▼ 56.9% vs prior year
Environment median: $250K
Expenses (FY2022)
$45K
Net assets
$96K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
F
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Buffalo River Watershed Alliance— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating26 mo reserves · -64% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Buffalo River Watershed Alliance: 26 mo reserves · -64% margin earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Buffalo River Watershed Alliance— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FTransparency10% of the rating0 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Buffalo River Watershed Alliance: 0 of 5 disclosure signals earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 603 Nc 8629, Parthenon, AR, 72666
- City
- Parthenon
- State
- Arkansas
- Category
- Environment
- Subcategory
- Environmental Programs
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $72K (FY2016) to $27K (FY2022) across 6 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2022)
Liabilities $0Net assets $96K
Operating margin
-63.8%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$96K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$96K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $27,425▼56.9% | $44,911▲43.9% | $96,421▼15.4% | $96,421▼25.2% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $63,675▲79.6% | $31,213▲1.8% | $113,907▲39.9% | $128,907▲58.3% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $35,459▼48.3% | $30,647▼59.9% | $81,445▲6.3% | $81,445▲6.3% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $68,568▼46.6% | $76,335▼40.7% | $76,633▼9.2% | $76,633▼23.7% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $128,327▲78.7% | $128,675▲82.7% | $84,400▲259% | $100,400▲183% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $71,815 | $70,417 | $23,488 | $35,488 | 990EZ |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $27K total
10 grants to Buffalo River Watershed Alliance totaling $27K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas Community Foundation Inc | To support protection of the buffalo national river, its watershed and its ecosystem | 2018 | $5,000 |
| Arkansas Community Foundation Inc | In honor of teresa turk's birthday | 2018 | $250 |
| Arkansas Community Foundation Inc | Education of public policy makers of how waters flow so that an understanding of contamination risk can be understood | 2018 | $170 |
| Arkansas Community Foundation Inc | To complete the matching grant challenge for general operating support | 2016 | $5,000 |
| Arkansas Community Foundation Inc | General operating support | 2016 | $5,000 |
| Arkansas Community Foundation Inc | For legal and protection of the buffalo national river watershed | 2016 | $2,500 |
| Arkansas Community Foundation Inc | Environmental education | 2016 | $650 |
| Arkansas Community Foundation Inc | Conference fees | 2016 | $250 |
| Arkansas Community Foundation Inc | General operating support and support of the legal fund | 2014 | $5,000 |
| Arkansas Community Foundation Inc | General operating support | 2014 | $3,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Buffalo River Watershed Alliance a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Buffalo River Watershed Alliance is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 46-2956839, based in Parthenon, Arkansas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Buffalo River Watershed Alliance's EIN?
- Buffalo River Watershed Alliance's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 46-2956839.
- How much revenue does Buffalo River Watershed Alliance report?
- Buffalo River Watershed Alliance reported $27,425 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2022 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Buffalo River Watershed Alliance have?
- CharityIndex grades Buffalo River Watershed Alliance F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Buffalo River Watershed Alliance (EIN 46-2956839) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.