Civic Intelligence

Buffalo Field Campaign Inc

EIN 36-3964401 • 501(c)3 • West Yellowstone, MT

Profile

To protect the natural habitat of wild migratory buffalo and native wildlife, to stop the slaughter and harassment of america's last wild buffalo as well as to advocate for their lasting protection,and to work with people of all nations to honor the sacredness of the wild

PO Box 957West Yellowstone, MT 59758

www.buffalofieldcampaign.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

68th percentile

0.11x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 68% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Liabilities / Revenue

82nd percentile

0.31x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 82% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Net Margin

10th percentile

-37%

Higher net margin than 10% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

17th percentile

-13%

Faster asset growth than 17% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Revenue Growth

69th percentile

22%

Faster revenue growth than 69% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets68th percentile

Assets

Up

$794,313

Up $31,216 (+4.1%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$44,168

Down $30,561 (-41%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$750,145

Up $61,777 (+9.0%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue82nd percentileNet Margin10th percentile

Revenue

Up

$471,062

Up $139,030 (+42%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$409,285

Down $118,003 (-22%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$61,777

Up $257,033 (+132%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth17th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2010: $850,245Liabilities 2010: $292,749Net Assets 2010: $557,4962010Assets 2011: $845,135Liabilities 2011: $280,836Net Assets 2011: $564,2992011Assets 2012: $801,918Liabilities 2012: $269,515Net Assets 2012: $532,4032012Assets 2013: $933,462Liabilities 2013: $258,737Net Assets 2013: $674,7252013Assets 2014: $838,292Liabilities 2014: $245,456Net Assets 2014: $592,8362014Assets 2015: $836,710Liabilities 2015: $232,222Net Assets 2015: $604,4882015Assets 2016: $845,390Liabilities 2016: $219,548Net Assets 2016: $625,8422016Assets 2017: $837,330Liabilities 2017: $202,371Net Assets 2017: $634,9592017Assets 2018: $868,148Liabilities 2018: $183,536Net Assets 2018: $684,6122018Assets 2019: $1,064,712Liabilities 2019: $165,872Net Assets 2019: $898,8402019Assets 2020: $1,224,563Liabilities 2020: $143,828Net Assets 2020: $1,080,7352020Assets 2021: $1,132,539Liabilities 2021: $122,226Net Assets 2021: $1,010,3132021Assets 2022: $988,134Liabilities 2022: $104,510Net Assets 2022: $883,6242022Assets 2023: $763,097Liabilities 2023: $74,729Net Assets 2023: $688,3682023Assets 2024: $794,313Liabilities 2024: $44,168Net Assets 2024: $750,1452024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$794,313
Liabilities$44,168
Net Assets$750,145
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth69th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KExpenses 2010: $204,7822010Expenses 2011: $231,1812011Expenses 2012: $255,4622012Revenue 2013: $450,455Expenses 2013: $308,133Net Income 2013: $142,3222013Revenue 2014: $235,689Expenses 2014: $317,578Net Income 2014: -$81,8892014Revenue 2015: $321,085Expenses 2015: $309,276Net Income 2015: $11,8092015Revenue 2016: $377,660Expenses 2016: $356,306Net Income 2016: $21,3542016Revenue 2017: $339,505Expenses 2017: $332,323Net Income 2017: $7,1822017Revenue 2018: $390,019Expenses 2018: $340,366Net Income 2018: $49,6532018Revenue 2019: $598,263Expenses 2019: $384,035Net Income 2019: $214,2282019Revenue 2020: $561,365Expenses 2020: $379,470Net Income 2020: $181,8952020Revenue 2021: $280,969Expenses 2021: $353,441Net Income 2021: -$72,4722021Revenue 2022: $341,805Expenses 2022: $468,494Net Income 2022: -$126,6892022Revenue 2023: $332,032Expenses 2023: $527,288Net Income 2023: -$195,2562023Revenue 2024: $471,062Expenses 2024: $409,285Net Income 2024: $61,7772024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$471,062
Expenses$409,285
Net Income$61,777
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$794,313
Liabilities
$44,168
Net assets
$750,145
Revenue
$471,062
Expenses
$409,285
Net income
$61,777
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.79$0.04$0.75$0.47$0.41$0.06
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.76$0.07$0.69$0.33$0.53$0.20
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.99$0.10$0.88$0.34$0.47$0.13
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.13$0.12$1.01$0.28$0.35$0.07
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.22$0.14$1.08$0.56$0.38$0.18
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.06$0.17$0.90$0.60$0.38$0.21
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.87$0.18$0.68$0.39$0.34$0.05
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.84$0.20$0.63$0.34$0.33$0.01
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.85$0.22$0.63$0.38$0.36$0.02
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.84$0.23$0.60$0.32$0.31$0.01
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.84$0.25$0.59$0.24$0.32$0.08
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.93$0.26$0.67$0.45$0.31$0.14
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.80$0.27$0.53$0.26
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.85$0.28$0.56$0.23
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.85$0.29$0.56$0.20
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Apr 3, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.1
Gross Receipts
$511,341
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To protect the natural habitat of wild migratory buffalo and native wildlife, to stop the slaughter and harassment of america's last wild buffalo as well as to advocate for their lasting protection, and to work with people of all nations to honor the sacredness of the wild buffalo.

The primary purpose of the buffalo field campaign is to stop the slaughter of yellowstone's wild buffalo herd, and to protect the natural habitat of native wildlife in the greater yellowstone ecosystem by working with people of all nations to honor the sacredress of the wild buffalo. The secondary purpose of the buffalo field campaign is to promote awareness of and solutions to environmental, ecological, and human rights issues, and promote informed citizens participation in environmental, ecological and human rights issues through education and advocacy.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$637,707$624,239▼ $13,468
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$64,969$127,564▲ $62,595
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$3,562$13,558▲ $9,996
Accounts Receivable$1,962$1,962→ $0
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$763,097$794,313▲ $31,216
Other Assets Total$54,897$26,990▼ $27,907
Liabilities
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$68,373$43,484▼ $24,889
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$6,356$684▼ $5,672
Total Liabilities$74,729$44,168▼ $30,561
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$688,368$750,145▲ $61,777
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$688,368$750,145▲ $61,777
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$763,097$794,313▲ $31,216

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Land$415,000-$415,000
Buildings$204,733$184,387$389,120
Other Land Buildings$1,079$124,772$125,851
Equipment$3,427$8,473$11,900
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Michael MeaseChairmanPT$30,767$30,767
Justine SanchezPresidentPT$7,789$7,789

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Heidrun KubiessaChairman
James HoltChairman
Roman SanchezChairman
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$396,667
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$9,773
Other Revenue
$64,622
All Other Contributions
$396,667
Change in Net Assets
$61,777
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$218,939
Other Expenses$190,346
Total Fundraising Expense$57,302
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$125,550$14,675$22,827$163,052
Fees for Services Other$42,423$4,957$7,714$55,094
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$29,688$3,470$5,398$38,556
Occupancy$20,865$2,439$3,794$27,098
Payroll Taxes$13,345$1,560$2,426$17,331
Office Expenses$10,175$1,189$1,850$13,214
Insurance$8,043$940$1,462$10,445
Fees for Services Accounting$7,496$876$1,363$9,735
All Other Expenses$6,710$784$1,220$8,714
Depreciation Depletion$6,520$762$1,186$8,468
Other Expenses$4,997$584$909$6,490
Advertising$4,107$480$747$5,334
Interest$2,928$342$533$3,803
Travel$1,173$137$213$1,523
Total Functional Expenses$315,149$36,834$57,302$409,285
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$34,479
Fundraising Direct Expenses$2,314
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Buffalo Backbone$34,479$34,479$2,314$32,165
Total Events$34,479$34,479$2,314$32,165
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2

“Board members, justine and roman sanchez are married.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“A copy of the form 990 is provided to all members of the governing body before it is filed”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“Officers and directors review the conflict of interest policy annually during a board meeting. The officers and directors complete a conflict of interest disclosure questionaire and discuss any potential conflicts of interest that might exist. All officers and directors sign statements disclaiming any conflict of interest or fully describe any that do exist.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18

“The organization's form 990 and form 990-t are available for public inspection upon request.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Buffalo Field Campaign Inc
EIN
36-3964401
Phone
4066460070
Address
PO BOX 957, WEST YELLOWSTONE, MT 59758

Signing Officer

Name
Justine Sanchez
Title
President
Signed
2025-04-03
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Justine Sanchez
Formed
1994
Legal Domicile
Mt
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
10
Volunteers
8

Preparer

Firm
Aspire Cpas Pllc
Address
85 MILL TOWN LOOP 2B, BOZEMAN, MT 59718
Preparer
Carrie VanDyken
Phone
4065517274
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0BOARD MEMBERS, JUSTINE AND ROMAN SANCHEZ ARE MARRIED.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1A COPY OF THE FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY BEFORE IT IS FILED
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS REVIEW THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ANNUALLY DURING A BOARD MEETING. THE OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE QUESTIONAIRE AND DISCUSS ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST THAT MIGHT EXIST. ALL OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS SIGN STATEMENTS DISCLAIMING ANY CONFLICT OF INTEREST OR FULLY DESCRIBE ANY THAT DO EXIST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE ORGANIZATION'S FORM 990 AND FORM 990-T ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
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