Skip to content
ProPublica Donate
ProPublica Donate

Farallon Institute

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Environmental Quality, Protection and Beautification / Research Institutes and/or Public Policy Analysis (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$2.1M (2023)

Expenses
$2.12M (2023)

Total Assets
$268k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$116k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings and Audits by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Audits are required to be submitted by nonprofit organizations that spend $750,000 or more in federal grant money in a fiscal year. "Single audits" look at the entire organization's finances and compliance, while other audits are program specific. Nonprofit Explorer has PDFs of audits for some nonprofits for fiscal year 2015 and later. Audit data is from the Federal Audit Clearinghouse.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,100,575
Expenses
$2,117,057
Net Income
-$16,482
Net Assets
$151,834
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,924,112
91.6%
Program Services $175,423
8.4%
Investment Income $1,040
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $294,160
13.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $869,830
41.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $268,012
Total Liabilities $116,178
Net Assets $151,834
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
William J Sydeman Phd (President) $163,818 $0 $16,061
Marisol Garcia Reyes (Principal Scientist) $124,038 $0 $7,846
Trond Kristiansen (Principal Scientist) $122,200 $0 $2,000
Chelle White Phd (Senior Scientist) $116,375 $0 $0
Jeffrey Dorman Phd (Executive Director) $108,767 $0 $2,000
Hope Millholland (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Catherine Madonia (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Alec D Maccall Phd (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nathan Mantua Phd (Director) $0 $0 $0

Document Links

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,713,480
Expenses
$1,750,727
Net Income
-$37,247
Net Assets
$168,316
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,622,013
94.7%
Program Services $91,125
5.3%
Investment Income $342
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $279,136
15.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $636,747
36.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $337,258
Total Liabilities $168,942
Net Assets $168,316
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Chelle White Ph D (Senior Scientist) $245,000 $0 $1,000
William J Sydeman Ph D (President) $155,395 $0 $14,138
Marisol Garcia Reyes (Principal Scientist) $111,979 $0 $6,418
Jeffrey Dorman Ph D (Executive Director) $104,000 $0 $1,000
Hope Millholland (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Catherine Madonia (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Alec D Mac Call Ph D (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nathan Mantua Ph D (Director) $0 $0 $0

Document Links

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,589,054
Expenses
$1,606,554
Net Income
-$17,500
Net Assets
$205,563
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,588,514
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $540
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $221,376
13.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $591,534
36.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $246,852
Total Liabilities $41,289
Net Assets $205,563
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Chelle White Ph D (Senior Scientist) $225,000 $0 $0
William J Sydeman Ph D (President) $145,342 $0 $10,634
Jeffrey Dorman Ph D (Executive Director) $65,400 $0 $0
Hope Millholland (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Catherine Madonia (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Alec D Mac Call Ph D (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nathan Mantua Ph D (Director) $0 $0 $0

Document Links

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,498,029
Expenses
$1,460,862
Net Income
$37,167
Net Assets
$223,063
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,497,471
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $558
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $211,600
14.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $563,858
38.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $318,094
Total Liabilities $95,031
Net Assets $223,063
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Chelle White Ph D (Senior Scientist) $155,833 $0 $0
William J Sydeman Ph D (President) $137,552 $0 $10,200
Jeffrey Dorman Ph D (Executive Director) $59,400 $0 $0
Hope Milholland (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Catherine Madonia (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Alec D Mac Call Ph D (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nathan Mantua Ph D (Director) $0 $0 $0

Document Links

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$785,032
Expenses
$786,313
Net Income
-$1,281
Net Assets
$185,896
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $348,109
44.3%
Program Services $436,562
55.6%
Investment Income $361
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $198,550
25.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $399,381
50.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $204,491
Total Liabilities $18,595
Net Assets $185,896
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
William Sydeman Ph D (President) $140,500 $0 $12,149
Jeff Dorman (Executive Dir.) $58,050 $0 $3,099
Hope Milholland (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Catherine Madonia (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Alec D Mac Call Ph D (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nathan Mantua Ph D (Director) $0 $0 $0

Document Links

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$875,511
Expenses
$805,030
Net Income
$70,481
Net Assets
$187,177
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $510,554
58.3%
Program Services $364,432
41.6%
Investment Income $525
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $188,460
23.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $408,654
50.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $202,336
Total Liabilities $15,159
Net Assets $187,177
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
William Sydeman Ph D (President) $135,000 $0 $0
Jeff Dorman (Executive Dir.) $53,460 $0 $0
Hope Milholland (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Catherine Madonia (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Alec D Mac Call Ph D (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nathan Mantua Ph D (Director) $0 $0 $0

Document Links

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$670,737
Expenses
$783,085
Net Income
-$112,348
Net Assets
$116,696
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $350,263
52.2%
Program Services $320,069
47.7%
Investment Income $405
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $175,405
22.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $400,149
51.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $137,380
Total Liabilities $20,684
Net Assets $116,696
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
William Sydeman Ph D (President) $131,029 $0 $10,315
Jeff Dorman (Executive Dir.) $44,376 $0 $0
Hope Milholland (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Catherine Madonia (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Alec D Mac Call Ph D (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nathan Mantua Ph D (Director) $0 $0 $0

Document Links

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$679,417
Expenses
$788,256
Net Income
-$108,839
Net Assets
$229,044
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $279,740
41.2%
Program Services $399,133
58.7%
Investment Income $544
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $168,958
21.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $366,777
46.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $236,832
Total Liabilities $7,788
Net Assets $229,044
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
William Sydeman Ph D (President) $127,208 $0 $9,781
Jeff Dorman (Executive Dir.) $41,750 $0 $0
Alec D Mac Call Ph D (Director) $10,000 $0 $0
Hope Milholland (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Catherine Madonia (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Nathan Mantua Ph D (Director) $0 $0 $0

Document Links

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$925,729
Expenses
$787,338
Net Income
$138,391
Net Assets
$337,883
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $915,923
98.9%
Program Services $9,507
1.0%
Investment Income $299
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $165,488
21.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $360,078
Total Liabilities $22,195
Net Assets $337,883
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
William Sydeman Ph D (President) $124,490 $0 $0
Jeff Dorman (Executive Dir.) $40,998 $0 $0
Hope Milholland (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Catherine Madonia (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Alec D Mac Call Ph D (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nathan Mantua Ph D (Director) $0 $0 $0

Document Links

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$630,906
Expenses
$684,101
Net Income
-$53,195
Net Assets
$199,492
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $626,042
99.2%
Program Services $4,665
0.7%
Investment Income $199
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $120,864
17.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $332,784
48.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $232,858
Total Liabilities $33,366
Net Assets $199,492
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
William Sydeman Ph D (Pres & Exec Dir) $120,864 $0 $0
Hope Milholland (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Catherine Madonia (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Alec D Mac Call Ph D (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nathan Mantua Ph D (Director) $0 $0 $0

Document Links

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$593,915
Expenses
$585,220
Net Income
$8,695
Net Assets
$252,598
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $590,551
99.4%
Program Services $3,085
0.5%
Investment Income $279
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $115,104
19.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $195,982
33.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $269,165
Total Liabilities $16,567
Net Assets $252,598
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
William Sydeman Ph D (Pres & Exec Dir) $115,104 $0 $0
Hope Milholland (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Catherine Madonia (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Alec D Mac Call Ph D (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nathan Mantua Ph D (Director) $0 $0 $0

Document Links

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$621,999
Expenses
$562,123
Net Income
$59,876
Net Assets
$250,242
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $616,711
99.1%
Program Services $5,052
0.8%
Investment Income $236
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $115,104
20.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $206,072
36.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $261,102
Total Liabilities $10,860
Net Assets $250,242

Document Links

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$528,229
Expenses
$458,143
Net Income
$70,086
Net Assets
$190,366
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $527,381
99.8%
Program Services $417
0.1%
Investment Income $431
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $115,104
25.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $84,420
18.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $222,657
Total Liabilities $32,291
Net Assets $190,366

Document Links

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

About This Data

Nonprofit Explorer includes summary data for nonprofit tax returns and full Form 990 documents, in both PDF and digital formats.

The summary data contains information processed by the IRS during the 2012-2019 calendar years; this generally consists of filings for the 2011-2018 fiscal years, but may include older records. This data release includes only a subset of what can be found in the full Form 990s.

In addition to the raw summary data, we link to PDFs and digital copies of full Form 990 documents wherever possible. This consists of separate releases by the IRS of Form 990 documents processed by the agency, which we update regularly.

We also link to copies of audits nonprofit organizations that spent $750,000 or more in Federal grant money in a single fiscal year since 2016. These audits are copied from the Federal Audit Clearinghouse.

Which Organizations Are Here?

Every organization that has been recognized as tax exempt by the IRS has to file Form 990 every year, unless they make less than $200,000 in revenue and have less than $500,000 in assets, in which case they have to file form 990-EZ. Organizations making less than $50,000 don’t have to file either form but do have to let the IRS they’re still in business via a Form 990N "e-Postcard."

Nonprofit Explorer has organizations claiming tax exemption in each of the 27 subsections of the 501(c) section of the tax code, and which have filed a Form 990, Form 990EZ or Form 990PF. Taxable trusts and private foundations that are required to file a form 990PF are also included. Small organizations filing a Form 990N "e-Postcard" are not included in this data.

Types of Nonprofits

There are 27 nonprofit designations based on the numbered subsections of section 501(c) of the tax code. See the list »

Get the Data

For those interested in acquiring the original data from the source, here’s where our data comes from:

  • Raw filing data. Includes EINs and summary financials as structured data.
  • Exempt Organization profiles. Includes organization names, addresses, etc. You can merge this with the raw filing data using EIN numbers.
  • Form 990 documents. Prior to 2017, these documents were obtained and processed by Public.Resource.org and ProPublica. Bulk PDF downloads since 2017 are available from the IRS.
  • Form 990 documents as XML files. Includes complete filing data (financial details, names of officers, tax schedules, etc.) in machine-readable format. Only available for electronically filed documents. Electronic data released prior to October 2021 is also available through Amazon Web Services.
  • Audits. PDFs of single or program-specific audits for nonprofit organizations that spent $750,000 or more in Federal grant money in a single fiscal year. Available for fiscal year 2015 and later.

API

The data powering this website is available programmatically, via an API. Read the API documentation »