Greater Farallones Association

Organization Overview

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.

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.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Deb Self
Executive Dir.
$133,542
Monika Krach
Deputy Director
$92,566
Jeff Loomans
President
$0
Erica Mattson
Vice President
$0
George Brewster
Treasurer
$0
Thom Maslow
Secretary
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
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

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