GREATER FARALLONES ASSOCIATION

EIN: 943227237 501(c)(3) Animal-Related

SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Total Revenue
$4,566,548
Total Expenses
$4,556,830
Total Assets
$1,681,052
Net Assets
$798,630
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1995
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
THOM MASLOW
Phone
4155616625
Tax Period
2024-04-01 to 2025-03-31

GREATER FARALLONES ASSOCIATION, founded in 1995, is a community nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $4.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 27% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

GFA WORKS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH AND ON BEHALF OF THE GREATER FARALLONES AND CORDELL BANK NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARIES TO PRESERVE, MONITOR, RESEARCH, EDUCATE ABOUT AND ENHANCE THESE INVALUABLE MARINE RESOURCES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,955,838 Revenue: $1,861

KELP RESTORATION - RESPONDING TO A DRASTIC DECLINE IN VITAL BULL KELP HABITAT ALONG THE NORTH-CENTRAL CALIFORNIA COAST, THE GREATER FARALLONES KELP RESTORATION PROGRAM IS A LARGE-SCALE PROJECT...

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KELP RESTORATION - RESPONDING TO A DRASTIC DECLINE IN VITAL BULL KELP HABITAT ALONG THE NORTH-CENTRAL CALIFORNIA COAST, THE GREATER FARALLONES KELP RESTORATION PROGRAM IS A LARGE-SCALE PROJECT ESTABLISHING A NETWORK OF KELP FOREST OASES ALONG CALIFORNIA'S NORTH COAST THAT CAN PROVIDE HABITAT FOR INVERTEBRATES AND FISHES AND SUPPLY SPORES FOR SURROUNDING AREAS, FACILITATING BROAD-SCALE RECOVERY OF KELP FORESTS IN THE GREATER FARALLONES NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY. WE USE COMPREHENSIVE SCIENCE-INFORMED METHODS INCLUDING REDUCED GRAZING PRESSURE, KELP CULTURING AND OUTPLANTING, AND ECOLOGICAL MONITORING.

Program 2
Expenses: $806,121 Revenue: $2,091

CONSERVATION - THE GREATER FARALLONES ASSOCIATION'S CONSERVATION PROGRAM CONSERVES AND PROTECTS VULNERABLE WILDLIFE AND ECOSYSTEMS. PROMOTING NATURE-BASED SOLUTIONS, WE INCREASE THE RESILIENCE OF...

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CONSERVATION - THE GREATER FARALLONES ASSOCIATION'S CONSERVATION PROGRAM CONSERVES AND PROTECTS VULNERABLE WILDLIFE AND ECOSYSTEMS. PROMOTING NATURE-BASED SOLUTIONS, WE INCREASE THE RESILIENCE OF ECOLOGICALLY IMPORTANT COASTAL HABITATS TO CLIMATE CHANGE, SUPPORTING THE LONG-TERM HEALTH OF MIGRATING SHOREBIRDS AND COMPLEX WETLAND ECOSYSTEMS. OUR COASTAL RESILIENCE TEAM LEADS COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS TO BETTER MANAGE SEDIMENT ON CALIFORNIA BEACHES TO PROTECT HUMANS AND WILDLIFE. WE SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCE BOAT AND AIRCRAFT DISTURBANCES TO ENDANGERED WHALES AND KEY SEABIRD COLONIES. GREATER FARALLONES ASSOCIATION ALSO SUPPORTS THE NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC AGENCY BY PROVIDING TECHNICAL EXPERTISE TO PROTECT THE SANCTUARIES NATURAL RESOURCES.

Program 3
Expenses: $419,846 Revenue: $5,193

SCIENCE - THE GREATER FARALLONES ASSOCIATION RESEARCHES AND MONITORS COASTAL AND MARINE ECOSYSTEMS WITHIN THE NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARIES. THE BEACH WATCH PROGRAM TRAINS VOLUNTEERS TO CONDUCT MONTHLY...

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SCIENCE - THE GREATER FARALLONES ASSOCIATION RESEARCHES AND MONITORS COASTAL AND MARINE ECOSYSTEMS WITHIN THE NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARIES. THE BEACH WATCH PROGRAM TRAINS VOLUNTEERS TO CONDUCT MONTHLY SURVEYS ALONG 200+ MILES OF SHORELINE. WE ALSO ENGAGE STUDENTS IN INTERTIDAL FIELDWORK THROUGH THE LIMPETS PROGRAM AND ASSISTS THE SANCTUARIES IN MONITORING MARINE WILDLIFE, ZOOPLANKTON, AND OCEAN CONDITIONS. DATA COLLECTED BY OUR PROGRAMS SUPPORTS SCIENCE-BASED MANAGEMENT DECISIONS TO PROTECT THESE VITAL HABITATS.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $4,444,986
Program Service Revenue $112,800
Investment Income $5,261
Other Revenue $3,501
TOTAL REVENUE $4,566,548

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $2,256,836
Fundraising Expenses $338,364
Program Expenses $3,665,312
Other Expenses $2,299,994
TOTAL EXPENSES $4,556,830

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $4,566,548 $3,605,258 +0.3%
Expenses $4,556,830 $3,510,370 +0.3%
Net Income $9,718 $94,888 -0.9%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
12
Independent Members
12
Employees
39
Volunteers
175

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$151,810
Total Directors
12
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MONIKA KRACH EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40
Officer
$151,810 $0 $151,810
BRAD MCCREA DIRECTOR 3
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEBRA FOURNIER DIRECTOR 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
ED UEBER DIRECTOR 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
FRANCESCA KOE DIRECTOR 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
GEORGE BREWSTER DIRECTOR 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
HENRY D LINCOLN JR TREASURER 1
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFF LOOMANS PRESIDENT 1
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MANON BAZE DIRECTOR 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSAN KAWALA VICE PRESIDENT 1
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TERRY GOSILNER DIRECTOR 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
THOM MASLOW SECRETARY 1
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
VICTOR BELFOR DIRECTOR 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $4,566,548 $4,556,830 $1,681,052 $9,718
2024 $3,605,258 $3,510,370 $1,358,030 $94,888
2023 $2,215,402 $2,279,105 $1,491,548 $-63,703
2022 $2,215,401 $1,856,811 $1,113,722 $358,590
2021 $1,579,850 $1,754,472 $926,545 $-174,622
2021 $1,579,850 $1,754,472 $926,545 $-174,622
2020 $1,291,430 $1,528,986 $895,295 $-237,556
2019 $1,442,084 $1,173,615 $975,446 $268,469
2018 $1,335,601 $1,206,907 $719,078 $128,694
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