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Farallon Institute

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 26-0467490

Jan 01, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017 • Filed on Aug 06, 2018

Organization Profilewww.faralloninstitute.org

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101 H Street Suite QPetaluma, CA 94952

(707) 981-8033

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

68th percentile

0.15x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 68% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

48th percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 48% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

15th percentile

-17%

Higher net margin than 15% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

93rd percentile

$141,344

Higher top officer pay than 93% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 21.1% of source-year revenue.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

4th percentile

-42%

Faster asset growth than 4% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

36th percentile

-1.3%

Faster revenue growth than 36% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets68th percentile

Assets

Down

$137,380

Down $99,452 (-42%) from 2016

Net Assets

Down

$116,696

Down $112,348 (-49%) from 2016

Liabilities

Up

$20,684

Up $12,896 (+166%) from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue48th percentileNet Margin15th percentile

Revenue

Down

$670,737

Down $8,680 (-1.3%) from 2016

Expenses

Down

$783,085

Down $5,171 (-0.7%) from 2016

Net Income

Down

-$112,348

Down $3,509 (-3.2%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth4th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2012: $261,102Liabilities 2012: $10,860Net Assets 2012: $250,2422012Assets 2013: $269,165Liabilities 2013: $16,567Net Assets 2013: $252,5982013Assets 2014: $232,858Liabilities 2014: $33,366Net Assets 2014: $199,4922014Assets 2015: $360,078Liabilities 2015: $22,195Net Assets 2015: $337,8832015Assets 2016: $236,832Liabilities 2016: $7,788Net Assets 2016: $229,0442016Assets 2017: $137,380Liabilities 2017: $20,684Net Assets 2017: $116,6962017Assets 2018: $202,336Liabilities 2018: $15,159Net Assets 2018: $187,1772018Assets 2019: $204,491Liabilities 2019: $18,595Net Assets 2019: $185,8962019Assets 2021: $246,852Liabilities 2021: $41,289Net Assets 2021: $205,5632021Assets 2022: $337,258Liabilities 2022: $168,942Net Assets 2022: $168,3162022Assets 2024: $190,678Liabilities 2024: $36,535Net Assets 2024: $154,1432024

Highlighted filing

2017

Assets$137,380
Liabilities$20,684
Net Assets$116,696
Open 2017 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth36th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KExpenses 2012: $562,1232012Revenue 2013: $593,915Expenses 2013: $585,220Net Income 2013: $8,6952013Revenue 2014: $630,906Expenses 2014: $684,101Net Income 2014: -$53,1952014Revenue 2015: $925,729Expenses 2015: $787,338Net Income 2015: $138,3912015Revenue 2016: $679,417Expenses 2016: $788,256Net Income 2016: -$108,8392016Revenue 2017: $670,737Expenses 2017: $783,085Net Income 2017: -$112,3482017Revenue 2018: $875,511Expenses 2018: $805,030Net Income 2018: $70,4812018Revenue 2019: $785,032Expenses 2019: $786,313Net Income 2019: -$1,2812019Revenue 2021: $1,589,054Expenses 2021: $1,606,554Net Income 2021: -$17,5002021Revenue 2022: $1,713,480Expenses 2022: $1,750,727Net Income 2022: -$37,2472022Revenue 2024: $1,419,388Expenses 2024: $1,417,079Net Income 2024: $2,3092024

Highlighted filing

2017

Revenue$670,737
Expenses$783,085
Net Income-$112,348
Open 2017 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017
Signed
Aug 6, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.2
Gross Receipts
$670,737
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Scientific research organization dedicated to the understanding and preservation of healthy marine ecosystems.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Accounts Receivable$29,801$69,321▲ $39,520
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$158,569$37,206▼ $121,363
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$37,057$21,975▼ $15,082
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$7,859$5,310▼ $2,549
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$3,546$3,568▲ $22
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Total Assets$236,832$137,380▼ $99,452
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$7,788$20,684▲ $12,896
Total Liabilities$7,788$20,684▲ $12,896
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$81,840$61,930▼ $19,910
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$147,204$54,766▼ $92,438
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$229,044$116,696▼ $112,348
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$236,832$137,380▼ $99,452

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$5,310$12,441$17,751
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay93rd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
William Sydeman Ph DPresidentFT$131,029$10,315$141,344
Jeff DormanExecutive DirectorPT$44,376-$44,376

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Alec D MacCall Ph DDirector
Nathan Mantua Ph DDirector
Hope MilhollandSecretary
Catherine MadoniaTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$350,263
Program Service Revenue
$320,069
Investment Income
$405
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$350,263
Change in Net Assets
$-112,348
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$658,175
Other Expenses$124,910
Total Fundraising Expense$44,120
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$369,752$23,519$6,878$400,149
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$90,095$59,619$25,691$175,405
Payroll Taxes$36,184$4,152$2,289$42,625
Other Employee Benefits$35,241$2,647$2,108$39,996
Occupancy-$25,588-$25,588
Travel$19,893$706-$20,599
Fees for Services Accounting-$6,070-$6,070
Office Expenses$1,405$3,631-$5,036
Conferences and Meetings$1,787$1,570$63$3,420
Depreciation Depletion-$2,549-$2,549
Insurance-$2,443-$2,443
Other Expenses$243$1,988$1,740$1,983
All Other Expenses$26,490$-27,614$3,076$1,952
Total Functional Expenses$632,097$106,868$44,120$783,085
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Line 2: Description of Business or Family Relationship of Officers, Directors, Et

“President spouse of board member and son of another board member.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 11B: Form 990 Review Process

“A copy of the tax return is provided to the board for review and approval prior to filing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 15A: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management

“The compensation committee is comprised of an academic and a government scientist. They compare rates of pay for similar position in the academic and government environment, and reach a decision as to pay awarded the executive director.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 18: Explanation of Other Means Forms Available For Public Inspection

“All documents are available upon request.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available

“All documents are available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Farallon Institute
EIN
26-0467490
Phone
7079818033
Address
101 H Street Suite Q, Petaluma, CA 94952

Signing Officer

Name
William Sydeman Ph D
Title
President
Phone
7079818033
Signed
2018-08-06
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
William Sydeman Ph D
Formed
2007
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
12
Volunteers
4

Preparer

Firm
Boyle & Stoll CPAs
Address
3755 Brickway Blvd 100, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Preparer
Paul Scheinberg
Phone
7075711951
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1A copy of the tax return is provided to the board for review and approval prior to filing.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The compensation committee is comprised of an academic and a government scientist. They compare rates of pay for similar position in the academic and government environment, and reach a decision as to pay awarded the executive director.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3All documents are available upon request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4All documents are available upon request.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management
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2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$137,380
Liabilities
$20,684
Net assets
$116,696
Revenue
$670,737
Expenses
$783,085
Net income
-$112,348
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.19$0.04$0.15$1.42$1.42$0.00
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.34$0.17$0.17$1.71$1.75$0.04
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.25$0.04$0.21$1.59$1.61$0.02
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.20$0.02$0.19$0.79$0.79$0.00
2018Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.20$0.02$0.19$0.88$0.81$0.07
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.14$0.02$0.12$0.67$0.78$0.11
2016Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.24$0.01$0.23$0.68$0.79$0.11
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.36$0.02$0.34$0.93$0.79$0.14
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.23$0.03$0.20$0.63$0.68$0.05
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.27$0.02$0.25$0.59$0.59$0.01
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.26$0.01$0.25$0.56