Farallon Institute is located in Petaluma, CA. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (C05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Farallon Institute employed 15 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Farallon Institute is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Farallon Institute generated $2.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.1m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 11.6% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2021, Farallon Institute has awarded 12 individual grants totaling $832,535. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO THE UNDERSTANDING AND PRESERVATION OF HEALTHY MARINE ECOSYSTEMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CONDUCTED VARIOUS RESEARCH PROJECTS SUBJECT TO ECOLOGICAL CHANGES, SPECIFICALLY IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST. PROJECTS INCLUDED STUDIES ON MARINE BIRDS, PLANKTON IN THE GULF OF ALASKA, AND ANALYSIS OF ECOSYSTEMS INFORMATION IN SUPPORT OF THE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA COASTAL AREA. PROJECTS FUNDED BY FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, AND CHARITABLE FOUNDATION GRANTS. ALL RESULTS OF THE INSTITUTE'S PROJECTS ARE HELD IN THE PUBLIC DOMAIN FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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William J Sydeman PHD President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $163,818 |
Hope Millholland Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Catherine Madonia Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Alec D Maccall PHD Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Nathan Mantua PHD Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jeffrey Dorman PHD Executive Director | Officer | 32 | $108,767 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $1,830,830 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $93,282 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,924,112 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $175,423 |
Investment income | $1,040 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,100,575 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $416,081 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $294,160 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $97,696 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $869,830 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $64,968 |
Payroll taxes | $75,394 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $28,000 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $1,107 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $27,644 |
Travel | $32,208 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,417 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,957 |
Insurance | $3,005 |
All other expenses | $3,509 |
Total functional expenses | $2,117,057 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $116,226 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $13,924 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $122,766 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $11,996 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,100 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $268,012 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $116,178 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $116,178 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $135,026 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $16,808 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $268,012 |
Over the last fiscal year, Farallon Institute has awarded $416,081 in support to 4 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON PURPOSE: RESEARCH: MULTI-SENSOR IMPROVED SEA SURFACE TEMPERATURE (SST)-CONTINUE GHRSST PARTNERSHIP AND IMPROVING ARCTIC DATA | $196,291 |
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO-BOULDER PURPOSE: RESEARCH: MULTI-SENSOR IMPROVED SEA SURFACE TEMPERATURE (SST)-CONTINUE GHRSST PARTNERSHIP AND IMPROVING ARCTIC DATA | $95,321 |
THE UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND OFFICEOF SPONSORED & COST ACCTG PURPOSE: RESEARCH: MULTI-SENSOR IMPROVED SEA SURFACE TEMPERATURE (SST)-CONTINUE GHRSST PARTNERSHIP AND IMPROVING ARCTIC DATA | $40,012 |
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI OFFICE OF RESEARCH & ADMINISTRATION PURPOSE: RESEARCH: MULTI-SENSOR IMPROVED SEA SURFACE TEMPERATURE (SST)-CONTINUE GHRSST PARTNERSHIP AND IMPROVING ARCTIC DATA | $84,457 |