The main thrust of Friends of the Estuary is environmental education and the development of environmental leaders of tomorrow to address the most severe environmental problems in the Estuary. For the past several years we've focussed on building the next generation of environmental stewards though support of the Honey Hive Project.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$21K
+12.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$193K
Grant Count
1
Avg Grant Size
$193K
About Friends of the San Francisco Estuary
Based on IRS filings
Friends of the San Francisco Estuary is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in OAKLAND, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $21K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grants totaling $193K. Net investment income was $1.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $20,681 | $18,455 |
| Revenue | $200,154 | $100,008 |
| Expenses | $197,928 | $100,964 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1 | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Association of Bay Area Governments ($193,333).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Association of Bay Area Governments San Francisco, CA | Provide funds for the ABAG Honey Hive Project. | $193,333 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Avalon | President | 2 | — |
| Charles Batts | Secretary | 2 | — |
| Michael Monroe | Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Barbara Salzman | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Arthur Feinstein | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Jane Lavelle | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Paula Trigueros | Board Member | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Friends of the San Francisco Estuary?
Friends of the San Francisco Estuary is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in OAKLAND, CA. It holds $21K in total assets as of 2025.
How large is Friends of the San Francisco Estuary?
As of 2025, Friends of the San Francisco Estuary holds $21K in total assets with $200K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $193K in 2025.
Where does Friends of the San Francisco Estuary operate?
Friends of the San Francisco Estuary has awarded grants in California.
What size grants does Friends of the San Francisco Estuary award?
In 2025, Friends of the San Francisco Estuary awarded 1 grants totaling $193K — an average of about $193K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Friends of the San Francisco Estuary's EIN?
Friends of the San Francisco Estuary's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-0265026. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
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