Farallon Foundation
Farallon Foundation is a private foundation based in Pleasanton, California. In 2024, it reported 160 grants totaling $575,630 to charitable organizations, including organizations working in education, environmental protection, housing, health, and recovery from substance use disorder.
Farallon Foundation at a glance
In short: Farallon Foundation gave $576K across 160 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), top state Washington. 30% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $575,630
- -1.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 160
- +18.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,598
- -16.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $8,015,170
- +10.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (48 of 160, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Washington (43% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Farallon Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2776 Trailside Circle, Pleasanton, CA 94588
Phone: (425) 765-5551
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Farallon Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Seattle Childrens Hospital ($70K). Together the top 10 received $311K.
Grant Size Distribution
745 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 738 grants of 745 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Washington received 43% of grant dollars and California received 24%. New York received 7%, Florida 5%, and Wyoming 4%. The largest listed grants also included recipients in Ohio, including Kenyon College, which received $25,000.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 160 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Farallon Foundation open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 48 of 160 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 51% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+7%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 79% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $492K (2020) to $583K (2023). In 2024 it made 160 grants totaling $576K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle Childrens Hospital Seattle, WA | Medical Purposes | $70,000 |
| Arboretum Foundation Seattle, WA | Environment Protection | $55,000 |
| Recovery Beyond Bellevue, WA | For Recovery From Substance Use Disorder | $51,500 |
| Schwab Charitable Fund Orlando, FL | Charitable Purposes | $27,900 |
| Grand Teton National Park Jackson, WY | Educational | $25,000 |
| Kenyon College Mount Vernon, OH | Educational | $25,000 |
| Season of Sharing Fd San Francisco, CA | Preventing Homelessness | $20,000 |
| Acres of Diamonds Duvall, WA | Homeless Families | $15,000 |
| East Palo Alto Tennis Palo Alto, CA | Educational Purposes | $12,000 |
| Monterey Bay Aquarium Monterey, CA | Educational Purposes | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,015,170 | $1,050,996 | $634,160 | $575,630 | 160 | $592,909 | $495,407 | $746,751 |
| 2023 | $7,254,995 | $571,125 | $690,664 | $582,612 | 135 | $603,950 | $410,559 | $647,100 |
| 2022 | $7,295,350 | $586,856 | $689,435 | $579,671 | 143 | $601,213 | $404,695 | $643,594 |
| 2021 | $7,346,074 | $1,410,576 | $628,302 | $536,147 | 139 | $550,843 | $421,668 | $631,198 |
| 2020 | $6,479,242 | $1,325,638 | $595,250 | $491,808 | 168 | — | $494,106 | $491,679 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Farallon Foundation reported a distributable amount of $747K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations whose work spans education, environmental protection, homelessness services, mental health, food access, youth services, and religious purposes.
Grantee descriptions illustrate this range. The Arboretum Foundation says it promotes, protects, and enhances the Washington Park Arboretum. Acres of Diamonds describes its work as providing transitional housing and long-term support for mothers and children experiencing homelessness. Northern Light School says it provides high-quality education for children from varied socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. Aldea says it provides mental health, child welfare, and support services. 18 Reasons says it helps its community build confidence and creativity around buying, cooking, and eating good food. Youth Eastside Services describes its work supporting young people and families facing challenges such as emotional distress, substance abuse, and violence.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 160 grants totaling $575,630. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $70,000, with a median of $1,000.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $70,000 to Seattle Childrens Hospital for medical purposes, $55,000 to the Arboretum Foundation for environmental protection, and $51,500 to Recovery Beyond for recovery from substance use disorder. Other large grants included $27,900 to Schwab Charitable Fund for charitable purposes, $25,000 each to Grand Teton National Park and Kenyon College for educational purposes, and $20,000 to Season of Sharing Fd for preventing homelessness.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Debra Perry as Director, Hugh Ditzler as Manager, and Hugh Ditzler III as Director.
Farallon Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Debra Perry
Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hugh Ditzler III
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hugh Ditzler
Manager
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Farallon Foundation
How much does Farallon Foundation give each year?
Farallon Foundation gave $576K across 160 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $583K across 135 grants.
What is Farallon Foundation's typical grant size?
Farallon Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $3,598, across 160 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Farallon Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Farallon Foundation give grants?
Farallon Foundation's top state is Washington, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (24%) and New York (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (24 grants), Seattle, WA (13 grants), San Francisco, CA (13 grants) and San Diego, CA (13 grants).
Does Farallon Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 160 grants with a stated purpose on Farallon Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational" (37 grants) and "Educational Purposes" (31 grants).
Who are Farallon Foundation's largest grantees?
Farallon Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Seattle Childrens Hospital ($70,000), Arboretum Foundation ($55,000) and Recovery Beyond ($51,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Farallon Foundation?
Farallon Foundation reported $8.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $593K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $747K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Farallon Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations whose work spans education, environmental protection, homelessness services, mental health, food access, youth services, and religious purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Farallon Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Farallon Foundation's EIN?
Farallon Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7216373. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Farallon Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Farallon Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/farallon-foundation-morg_2db26b4cb8d04de08ecd0bb987275691
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