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EIN 26-0467490

Farallon Institute

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
15
City
Petaluma
State
California
Year formed
2007
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
C05: Environment Research Institutes and Public Policy Analysis
Description
Farallon Institute conducts various research projects subject to ecological changes in the Pacific Northwest. They study marine birds, plankton in the Gulf of Alaska, and analyze ecosystems information in support of the Northern California coast. Their mission is to be a scientific research organization dedicated to the understanding and preservation of healthy marine ecosystems, located in Petaluma, CA.
Total revenues
$2,100,575
2023
Total expenses
$2,117,057
2023
Total assets
$268,012
2023
Num. employees
15
2023

Program areas at Farallon Institute

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.

Grants made by Farallon Institute

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Regents of the University of ColoradoResearch: Multi-Sensor Improved Sea Surface Temperature (Sst)-Continue GHRSST Partnership and Improving Arctic Data$95,321
University of Miami (UM)Research: Multi-Sensor Improved Sea Surface Temperature (Sst)-Continue GHRSST Partnership and Improving Arctic Data$84,457

Who funds Farallon Institute

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Earth & Space Research (ESR)Scientific Research$134,600
Prince William Sound Science & Technology InstituteArctic Cod$65,597
New York Community TrustFor Program Support.$31,250
...and 1 more grant received

Personnel at Farallon Institute

NameTitleCompensation
William SydemanPresident and Chief Scientist$163,818
Brian HooverPrincipal Scientist
Jeffrey DormanExecutive Director$108,767
Julie ThayerPrincipal Scientist
Marisol Garcia ReyesPast Principal Scientist$124,038
...and 3 more key personnel

Financials for Farallon Institute

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,924,112
Program services$175,423
Investment income and dividends$1,040
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$2,100,575

Form 990s for Farallon Institute

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-04-16990View PDF
2022-122023-05-09990View PDF
2021-122022-09-22990View PDF
2020-122021-11-11990View PDF
2019-122020-08-20990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s
Data update history
November 3, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
September 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $65,597 from Prince William Sound Science & Technology Institute
May 19, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
August 19, 2023
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $28,483 from National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Nonprofit Types
Research centersEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
Science and technologyEnvironmentPublic policy
Characteristics
Conducts researchReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
101 H St Q
Petaluma, CA 94952
Metro area
Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA
County
Sonoma County, CA
Website URL
faralloninstitute.org/ 
Phone
(707) 981-8033
Facebook page
FarallonInstitute 
IRS details
EIN
26-0467490
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2007
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C05: Environment Research Institutes and Public Policy Analysis
NAICS code, primary
5417: Scientific Research and Development Services
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0137571
FTB Entity ID
3009646
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-01-15
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