Farallon Islands Foundation
Accepts applications
Farallon Islands Foundation is a private foundation in Berkeley, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $30,000 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $15,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$30,000
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $17,460 the year before.
100% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $33,000 | 1 | $581,160 |
| 2024 | $17,460 | 2 | $630,475 |
| 2025 | $30,000 | 2 | $0 |
How to apply
| Contact | James Edward Bartley 439 Vermont Ave, San Francisco, CA 94107 |
|---|---|
| What to submit | Specific project title, location, milestones, budget and objectives |
| Restrictions | Organization must be a 501c3, and the project must be consistent with our mission. See www.farallonislandsfoundation.org |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1 | $15,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Point Blue | For year round researchers on the Farallon Islands | $15,000 |
| Friends of South Georgia Island | To support Marion Island's effort to enhance habitat | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James Edward Bartley
- Robert A Lewis
- Jerry Daniel
Questions people ask
Does Farallon Islands Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Farallon Islands Foundation give?
$30,000 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Farallon Islands Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists James Edward Bartley (President), Robert A Lewis (Treasurer) and Jerry Daniel (Secretary).