THE FIF MISSION STATEMENT
To support islands, including their conservation, research, maintenance, restoration, public education and acquisition.

THE FIF VISION STATEMENT AND GOALS
Because FIF has financial limitations, we do not want to offer replacement funding for activities that have been previously, or are regularly, funded by governmental entities, such as the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service or the National Park Service. Nor do we want to supplement previously funded activities from private or non-profit sectors, such as the Point Reyes Bird Observatory.

However, we are willing to supplement the activities of these and similar entities so that our funds are going for original or expansion projects.

Specifically, we would consider bequests that would upgrade existing facilities in need of improvement. Or the purchase of equipment that would facilitate management or research on islands.

We would entertain proposals to restore islands to their original flora and fauna, such as predator eradication programs by the Island Conservation and Ecology Group. This would include both identification and removal projects for all non-native species.

We would also entertain the acquisition of islands, on a limited basis and subject to our funding limitations, as well as projects having to do with public education.

While our name implies that we only support the Farallon Islands, this is not correct. We will entertain proposals from any project having to do with islands, but not the mainland, subject to Board approval. As an unbreakable foundation, our goals are to invest at up to 10% interest, make annual grants at 5%, and double our capital every 14 years, more or less with additional contributions.