Greater Farallones Association is located in San Francisco, CA. The organization was established in 1996. According to its NTEE Classification (D30) the organization is classified as: Wildlife Preservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. As of 03/2023, Greater Farallones Association employed 29 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Greater Farallones Association 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 03/2023, Greater Farallones Association generated $2.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.3m during the year ending 03/2023. While expenses have increased by 9.3% per year over the past 8 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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GFA IS THE PRIMARY NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION WORKING WITH THE GREATER FARALLONES AND CORDELL BANK NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARIES TO RESEARCH AND CONSERVE 5,000 SQUARE MILES OF OCEANS AND COASTAL ECOSYSTEMS, AND TO BUILD PUBLIC SUPPORT FOR MARINE SANCTUARIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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HABITAT CONSERVATION: WORKING WITH THE SANCTUARIES, GFA RESTORES OCEAN ECOSYSTEMS AND BUILDS RESILIENCE TO CLIMATE CHANGE. FOCUS AREAS INCLUDE KELP FOREST RESTORATION, WHALE CONSERVATION, AND ADDRESSING SEA-LEVEL RISE IMPACTS ON COASTAL HABITATS. GFA ALSO LEADS COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS TO BETTER MANAGE SEDIMENT ON CALIFORNIA BEACHES TO PROTECT HUMANS AND WILDLIFE.
ECOSYSTEM MONITORING: IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SANCTUARIES, GFA MONITORS THE HEALTH OF COASTAL AND OCEAN ECOSYSTEMS. THROUGH THE 30-YEAR-OLD BEACH WATCH PROGRAM, HIGHLY TRAINED VOLUNTEERS MONITOR WILDLIFE POPULATIONS ALONG 200 MILES OF BEACHES MONTHLY. IN ADDITION, GFA ENGAGES HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN SCIENTIFIC FIELDWORK IN INTERTIDAL AREAS. GFA ALSO ASSISTS THE SANCTUARIES IN MONITORING MARINE WILDLIFE AND OCEAN CONDITIONS THROUGH DEEP-SEA RESEARCH. DATA GATHERED AND ANALYZED BY GFA STAFF HELP RESOURCE MANAGERS MAKE THE BEST SCIENCE-BASED DECISIONS TO PROTECT THE SANCTUARIES.
EDUCATION AND OUTREACH: GFA ENGAGES THOUSANDS OF YOUTH AND ADULTS EACH YEAR, CONNECTING COMMUNITIES AND STUDENTS FROM TO THEIR LOCAL OCEAN ENVIRONMENT. GFA SUPPORTS THE SANCTUARIES VISITOR CENTER, CARING FOR ANIMALS IN SALTWATER AQUARIA AND PROVIDING INSPIRING FIELD TRIPS ALONG THE COAST. GFA DELIVERS INQUIRY-BASED LESSONS THAT INSPIRE WONDER AND SPARK AN INTEREST IN SCIENCE, NATURE, AND OCEAN STEWARDSHIP. A KEY FOCUS IN DETERMINING STUDENT AUDIENCES IS REACHING UNDERSERVED STUDENTS AND ENCOURAGING A RACIALLY DIVERSE NEXT GENERATION OF MARINE STEWARDS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Deb Self Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $133,542 |
Monika Krach Deputy Director | 40 | $92,566 | |
Jeff Loomans President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Erica Mattson Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
George Brewster Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Thom Maslow Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $889,615 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $577,155 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,466,770 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $734,327 |
Investment income | $11,797 |
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 | $608 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,215,402 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
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. | $265,875 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $29,934 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,206,547 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $138,057 |
Payroll taxes | $118,061 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $865 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $114,122 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $249,658 |
Advertising and promotion | $6,767 |
Office expenses | $87,947 |
Information technology | $16,715 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $9,731 |
Travel | $47,375 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,802 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,090 |
Insurance | $9,208 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $2,279,105 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $201,482 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $881,580 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $85,493 |
Accounts receivable, net | $189,782 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $3,835 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $97,761 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $31,615 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,491,548 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $318,358 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $479,186 |
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 | $797,544 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $366,431 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $327,573 |
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 | $1,491,548 |