Felton Institute is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Alameda, California, registered in 1945, with $66,751,497 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 81% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2023)
$66.8M
▲ 8.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$66.2M
Net assets
$10.3M
Employees
801
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Felton Institute: 81% to programs · $1 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Felton Institute: 2 mo reserves · +1% margin earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Felton Institute: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Felton Institute: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Felton institute responds to human needs with cutting edge social services and treatments.
The children, youth, family (cyf) and tay division:the cyf and tay division provides comprehensive services to low-income at-risk children, youth, and families, to help give them a sound foundation for lifelong development, family economic success and hope for a successful future. the program delivers a wide variety of social and mental health services to infants, toddlers, children, and their parents, with a focus on low-income and at-risk families.
Senior services division:the senior services division's mission is to provide citywide services and workforce opportunities for aging adults to help them remain in community and age with dignity, security, and maintain a high-quality of life. programs range from vocational services to clinical delivery to ensure the aging population has a voice.
Justice services division:the justice services division is focused on those who have been justice-impacted with lived experience through incarceration, advocacy, and reentry. our program support services range from street outreach and linkage services to case management for adults dealing with substance abuse and young adult court.
Revenue grew from $19.1M (FY2014) to $66.8M (FY2023) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
0.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$35.5M
Total liabilities
$25.2M
Net assets
$10.3M
Salaries & benefits
$47.0M
71% of expenses
Board members
11
11 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $66,751,497▲8.6% | $66,157,056▲12.6% | $10,280,429▲6.2% | $35,460,902▲13.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $61,450,579▲48.5% | $58,749,492▲43.3% | $9,682,582▲38.7% | $31,140,767▲74.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $41,389,498▲2.2% | $41,006,159▲14.7% | $6,981,495▲5.8% | $17,837,214▼8.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $40,502,671▲26.9% | $35,764,907▲10.7% | $6,598,237▲202% | $19,462,618▲19.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $31,924,280▲18.0% | $32,315,319▲20.4% | $2,187,438▼15.7% | $16,253,778▲5.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $27,045,510▲13.5% | $26,850,591▲13.7% | $2,596,109▲28.9% | $15,397,400▲73.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $23,838,044▲7.9% | $23,617,737▲7.4% | $2,014,157▲12.3% | $8,897,058▲18.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $22,102,590▲15.8% | $21,989,224▲16.3% | $1,793,850▲6.7% | $7,542,456▲11.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $19,078,921▼0.2% | $18,901,483▼0.3% | $1,680,484▲11.8% | $6,758,250▲6.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $19,123,019 | $18,964,239 | $1,503,046 | $6,348,653 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Highest-paid: Al Gilbert — $387,648 (0.59% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Gilbert | Ceo | 37.5 | $387,648 |
| Gregory Tarasoff | Psychiatrist | 37.5 | $372,008 |
| Michelle Clarke | Medical Director | 37.5 | $302,960 |
| Marvin Davis | Cfo | 37.5 | $275,123 |
| Yohana Quiroz | Coo | 37.5 | $253,708 |
| Marie-florence Mai-chi Tieu | Psychriatic Nurse Practitioner | 37.5 | $218,068 |
| Meghan Ryan | Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner | 37.5 | $210,250 |
| Liz Dalmacio | Chief Human Resource Officer | 37.5 | $203,294 |
| Vanessa Simmons | Nurse Practitioner | 37.5 | $192,665 |
| Clifford Nalls | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Daniel Costello | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Deborah Wafer | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Dr George Woods | Chair | 2 | — |
| Dr Oliver T Brooks | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Elihu Harris | Board Member (start 1/24) | 2 | — |
| Kathy Neal | Secretary | 2 | — |
| Peter Rojo | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Sarah Vinson | Board Member (start 9/23) | 2 | — |
| Susan Bobulsky | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Tamara Steele | Vice Chair | 2 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| A1 Protective Services Inc | Security Patrols | $485,540 |
| Childcare Careers | Staffing Agency | $209,862 |
| Ami Network | Staffing Agency | $193,400 |
| Gaston Consulting - Financial Mgmt Servi | Financial Svs | $189,000 |
| Adp | Payroll Processig | $182,379 |
46 grants to Felton Institute totaling $20.7M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low Income Investment Fund | Renovation, repair & expansion | 2024 | $3,000,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $7,422 |
| National Council On Aging Inc | Support | 2023 | $898,876 |
| Low Income Investment Fund | Renovation & repair | 2023 | $469,430 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2023 | $12,450 |
| Low Income Investment Fund | Renovation & repair | 2022 | $2,100,000 |
| National Council On Aging Inc | Support | 2022 | $997,691 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2022 | $9,250 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $6,090 |
| National Council On Aging Inc | Support | 2021 | $850,208 |
| Low Income Investment Fund | Capital fund | 2021 | $192,399 |
| Tides Center | Quality education | 2021 | $65,000 |
| Local Initiatives Support Corporation | See part iv | 2021 | $20,975 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $19,110 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $19,110 |
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Data for Felton Institute (EIN 94-1156530) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.