Friends Of The National Arboretum Inc

Organization Overview

Friends Of The National Arboretum Inc is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1982. According to its NTEE Classification (C11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Friends Of The National Arboretum Inc employed 20 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends Of The National Arboretum Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Friends Of The National Arboretum Inc generated $2.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.8m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 8.3% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO ENHANCE AND SUPPORT THE U.S. NATIONAL ARBORETUM IN WASHINGTON DC. SEE PART III, LINE 1

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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WASHINGTON YOUTH GARDEN: THE WASHINGTON YOUTH GARDEN SERVES AS THE HUB FOR FONA'S YOUTH AND SCHOOL OUTREACH PROGRAMS, TARGETING TITLE 1 SCHOOLS IN WARDS 5, 7, AND 8 OF WASHINGTON, DC. THE MISSION OF OUR YOUTH PROGRAMS IS TO NURTURE CURIOUS MINDS AND HEALTHY BODIES BY CONNECTING YOUTH TO FOOD, THE LAND, AND EACH OTHER. THE WYG UNIQUELY COMBINES EFFICIENT FOOD PRODUCTION, PRODUCE DISTRIBUTION, A WELCOMING VISITOR EXPERIENCE FOCUSED ON CHILDREN, YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS, TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND SUPPORT FOR SCHOOL GARDENS AT TITLE 1 SCHOOLS. WE INTENTIONALLY ORIENT OUR EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND PRODUCE DISTRIBUTION TO BLACK, LOW-INCOME CHILDREN AND YOUTH BECAUSE OF THE DOCUMENTED DISPARITIES IN ACCESS TO AND CONSUMPTION OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLES IN THE DC REGION, THE LOCATION OF THE GARDEN, AND THE HISTORIC PURPOSE FOR THE SPACE. OVER 156 DIFFERENT CROPS ARE GROWN AT THE WYG. IN 2021, WE GREW AND DISTRIBUTED 5,745 POUNDS OF PRODUCE TO SCHOOL FAMILIES AND HUNGER RELIEF ORGANIZATIONS.


MEMBERSHIP AND OUTREACH: FONA RUNS AN ACTIVE OUTREACH PROGRAM DESIGNED TO BROADEN AND EXPAND THE VISIBILITY OF, AND TO PROVIDE PUBLIC SUPPORT FOR, THE ARBORETUM LOCALLY, NATIONALLY, AND INTERNATIONALLY, AS WELL AS TO INCREASE THE ARBORETUM'S VISITOR BASE. FOR EXAMPLE, FONA HOSTS NUMEROUS PUBLIC PROGRAMS SUCH AS FOREST BATHING, YOGA CLASSES, FAMILY PROGRAMS, AND COMMUNITY EVENTS. FONA ALSO PARTNERS WITH OTHER ARBORETUM STAKEHOLDERS, INTEREST GROUPS, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS FOR THE BETTERMENT OF THE ARBORETUMFONA STAFF AND BOARD MEMBERS CONTINUALLY REACH OUT TO THE MEDIA, GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS, COMMUNITY LEADERS, AND INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS, AND MAINTAIN ONGOING RELATIONSHIPS WITH THESE AND OTHER KEY DECISION-MAKERS AND INFLUENTIAL ORGANIZATIONS AND CITIZENS. FONA ALSO MAINTAINS AN ACTIVE PUBLIC PRESENCE VIA ITS WEBSITE AND THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA SUCH AS FACEBOOK AND INSTAGRAM. IN ADDITION, FONA RUNS A MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM TO RECRUIT AND SERVE 1,000+ MEMBERS AND SUPPORTERS EACH YEAR WITH MEMBER EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES, VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES, A QUARTERLY PRINTED NEWSLETTER AND WEEKLY ENEWSLETTER WITH UPDATES ON ARBORETUM NEWS, AND OTHER MEMBER BENEFITS.


PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES: FONA HOLDS NUMEROUS TEMPORARY AND PERMANENTLY RESTRICTED FUNDS GIVEN FOR VARIOUS PURPOSES TO BENEFIT THE U.S. NATIONAL ARBORETUM. EVERY YEAR, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE ARBORETUM LEADERSHIP AND STAFF, FONA RELEASES FUNDS FROM THESE RESTRICTED ASSETS OR GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS TO THE ARBORETUM TO ACHIEVE A DESIGNATED PURPOSE. FONA THEN WORKS WITH THE ARBORETUM STAFF, OFTEN OVER A MULTI-YEAR PERIOD, TO ENSURE THAT THE DONOR'S OBJECTIVE FOR EACH PROJECT OR ACTIVITY IS FULFILLED IN A TIMELY AND COST-EFFECTIVE MANNER.SEE SCHEDULE O FOR CONTINUATION


ANNUAL GARDEN FAIR AND PLANT SALE EVENT: THE GARDEN FAIR IS HELD IN EARLY SPRING AND TYPICALLY ATTRACTS 10,000 PEOPLE TO THE GROUNDS OF THE ARBORETUM. TRADITIONALLY, THE NATIONAL ARBORETUM CURATORS SERVE AS PLANT EXPERTS PROVIDING ADVICE FOR NOVICE AS WELL AS EXPERIENCED GARDENERS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Craven Rand
Executive Director
$172,427
Martha Dale
Vice Chair
$0
Virginia Kromm
Treasurer
$0
John Cooney
Secretary
$0
Michael Stevens
Chair
$0
Jennifer Hatcher
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$7,071
Membership dues$52,119
Fundraising events$120,212
Related organizations$0
Government grants $628,019
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,491,099
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $59,727
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,298,520
Total Program Service Revenue$20,792
Investment income $104,241
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $190,445
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $51,704
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$31,012
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,644,655

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Friends Of The National Arboretum Inc has recieved totaling $2,500.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Jean T And Heyward G Pelham Foundation

Wilmington, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED

$2,500
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$2,371,545
Earnings$195,261
Ending Balance$2,566,806

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