The Buffalove Foundation
The Buffalove Foundation is a private foundation, based in Loveland, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $14K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $8K.
The Buffalove Foundation at a glance
In short: The Buffalove Foundation gave $8K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Wyoming. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $7,800
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $7,800
- Median grant
- $7,800
- Total assets
- $13,648
- -36.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Wyoming (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Buffalove Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Feedwyoming LLC ($8K).
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 26 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How The Buffalove Foundation gives
- Giving fell 30% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2022) to $14K (2020). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Feedwyoming LLC Laramie, WY | Program Support | $7,800 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13,648 | $5,628 | $9,300 | $7,800 | 1 | $7,800 | $732 |
| 2023 | $21,487 | $13,908 | $1,730 | — | — | — | $1,109 |
| 2022 | $23,532 | $12,977 | $19,860 | $3,000 | 1 | $3,000 | $1,423 |
| 2021 | $30,672 | $23,320 | $35,154 | $11,208 | 7 | $11,208 | $1,887 |
| 2020 | $37,083 | $29,240 | $17,397 | $13,500 | 17 | — | $1,565 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Buffalove Foundation reported a distributable amount of $732 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Buffalove Foundation is led by Nadar Masadeh, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Nadar Masadeh
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kathy Cueto
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Rob Broering
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
William Stone
Foundation Manager
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Linsey Case
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Diane Matheson (2020) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Buffalove Foundation
How much does The Buffalove Foundation give each year?
The Buffalove Foundation gave $8K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Buffalove Foundation?
The Buffalove Foundation reported $14K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $8K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $732 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Buffalove Foundation operate?
The Buffalove Foundation has awarded grants in Arizona, Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, North Dakota, Nebraska, Nevada, Ohio, Texas, Wyoming.
What is The Buffalove Foundation's EIN?
The Buffalove Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-2293667. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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