SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO THE UNDERSTANDING AND PRESERVATION OF HEALTHY MARINE ECOSYSTEMS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$191K
-28.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$111K
-73.2% YoY
Grant Count
3
-25.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$37K
-64.3% YoY
About Farallon Institute
Based on IRS filings
Farallon Institute is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in PETALUMA, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $191K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $111K. Net investment income was $609.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $190,678 | $268,012 | $337,258 |
| Revenue | $1,419,388 | $2,100,575 | $1,713,480 |
| Expenses | $1,417,079 | $2,117,057 | $1,750,727 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $609 | $1,040 | $342 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include University of Washington ($56,916), University of Miami Office of Research & Administration ($47,302), The University of Rhode Island Office of Sponsored & Cost Acctg ($7,138).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON SEATTLE, WA | RESEARCH: MULTI-SENSOR IMPROVED SEA SURFACE TEMPERATURE (SST)-CONTINUE GHRSST PARTNERSHIP AND IMPROVING ARCTIC DATA | $56,916 |
| THE UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND OFFICE OF SPONSORED & COST ACCTG KINGSTON, RI | RESEARCH: MULTI-SENSOR IMPROVED SEA SURFACE TEMPERATURE (SST)-CONTINUE GHRSST PARTNERSHIP AND IMPROVING ARCTIC DATA | $7,138 |
| UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI OFFICE OF RESEARCH & ADMINISTRATION CORAL GABLES, FL | RESEARCH: MULTI-SENSOR IMPROVED SEA SURFACE TEMPERATURE (SST)-CONTINUE GHRSST PARTNERSHIP AND IMPROVING ARCTIC DATA | $47,302 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAM J SYDEMAN PHD | PRESIDENT | 40 | $145,950 |
| HOPE MILLHOLLAND | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| CATHERINE MADONIA | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| ALEC D MACCALL PHD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| NATHAN MANTUA PHD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JEFFREY DORMAN PHD | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 32 | $92,869 |
| MARISOL GARCIA REYES | PRINCIPAL SCIENTIST | 40 | $106,407 |
| TROND KRISTIANSEN | PRINCIPAL SCIENTIST | 40 | $119,850 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Farallon Institute?
Farallon Institute is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in PETALUMA, CA. It holds $191K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Farallon Institute?
As of 2024, Farallon Institute holds $191K in total assets with $1.4M in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $111K in 2024.
Where does Farallon Institute operate?
Farallon Institute has awarded grants in Colorado, Florida, Rhode Island, Washington.
What size grants does Farallon Institute award?
In 2024, Farallon Institute awarded 3 grants totaling $111K — an average of about $37K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Farallon Institute's EIN?
Farallon Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0467490. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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