FRIENDS OF THE NATIONAL ARBORETUM INC

Financials

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)

3501 NEW YORK AVE NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002-1958

In care of

% CRAVEN RAND

Principal officer (990 for 2024)

Martha Van Dale, 3501 New York Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20002

Signed the 990

CRAVEN RAND, Executive Director

Phone

(202) 544-8733

Website

www.fona.org

Return prepared by

Mullins PC

Mission

See Schedule O.

Program accomplishments

• Washington Youth Garden: FONA operates the Washington Youth Garden, a one-acre urban farm on the USNA grounds. The Washington Youth Garden is open to the public daily as a living, interactive program space that welcomes thousands of visitors each year. As a working urban demonstration farm, FONA grows over 7,000 pounds of food a year, which is donated to the community. USNA supports the Washington Youth Garden by providing mulch, access to water, and use of the greenhouses. The Washington Youth Garden (WYG) serves as the home base for the following programs: School Garden support: Friends of the National Arboretum supports local teachers and schools in growing and maintaining sustainable gardens integrated in the school community that serve as an outdoor science classroom, a living nutrition lab, and a creative space to get in touch with nature. We offer a week-long Summer Institute for teachers, followed by in-depth assistance to a cohort of eight schools during the school year. We will also co-teach standards-aligned, garden-based lessons so that educators develop confidence in delivering interactive, outdoor lessons. High School Internships: Our Green Ambassadors paid high school internship program brings 12 Title 1 high school students to the Washington Youth Garden for a 6-weeks of skills, leadership and community development. Utilizing food as a gateway to understand our human connection with the land, interns master basic farming, carpentry and cooking, and develop their soft skills through teamwork, communication exercises, and other professional coaching. Funding for WYG comes primarily from grant awards and contracts received from foundations, and government agencies. Individual contributions are also solicited and received. All funding and contributions awarded to or received by WYG are classified by FONA as restricted funds and used only to support the WYG programs. FONA also sponsors a variety of programs for the community, including 5Ks, garden fairs, and nature hikes.
  Expenses $998,431 · grants $5,031
• 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 donors objective for each project or activity is fulfilled in a timely and cost-effective manner. For example, in recent years, FONA has collaborated with the Arboretum on the following projects and activities: -Updating the Arboretums Master Plan and identifying follow-on campaigns and related activities. -Cleanup and restoration as well as ongoing monitoring of Springhouse Run along with monitoring of Hickey Run, two crucial watercourses that traverse the Arboretum, emptying into the Anacostia River and ultimately into the Chesapeake Bay. -Completion of the Flowering Tree Walk, a universal access walkway providing magnificent views of the Arboretums great meadow and Capitol Columns. -Preservation and maintenance of the Arboretums heritage collections, which include the azalea, boxwood, and associated collections; and for general support of all the Arboretum gardens and collections, including funding for interpretive signage. -Funding support for many internships, including: those working in the azalea, boxwood, Asia valley, introduction garden, and other heritage collections and on research. -Luncheon and plant sales as well as promotional support for the annual Lahr Native Plant Symposium. -Evaluating opportunities to support repair of the Capitol Columns and fund their care in perpetuity.
  Expenses $589,497 · grants $118,918
• 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.
  Expenses $253,809
• 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 Arboretums 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 Arboretum. FONA 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, and weekly enewsletter with updates on Arboretum News, and other member benefits.
  Expenses $58,817

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

IRS record

EIN

52-1257712

Tax-exempt status

501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization

Foundation status

Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))

Donations deductible (Pub 78)

Public charity, 50% deduction limit

Exempt since

1982

Accounting year ends

December

Files

Form 990 or 990-EZ

Category (NTEE)

Environment (C114)

Assets (IRS master file)

$4,407,403

Income (IRS master file)

$3,183,511

Filing history

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 52-1257712).

Questions about FRIENDS OF THE NATIONAL ARBORETUM INC

What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF THE NATIONAL ARBORETUM INC?

The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF THE NATIONAL ARBORETUM INC is 52-1257712.

Is FRIENDS OF THE NATIONAL ARBORETUM INC tax-exempt?

Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1982.

Are donations to FRIENDS OF THE NATIONAL ARBORETUM INC tax-deductible?

Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).

Which annual return does FRIENDS OF THE NATIONAL ARBORETUM INC file?

Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.

When is the next return of FRIENDS OF THE NATIONAL ARBORETUM INC due?

The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.

When did FRIENDS OF THE NATIONAL ARBORETUM INC last file with the IRS?

The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.

Who is the principal officer of FRIENDS OF THE NATIONAL ARBORETUM INC?

The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Martha Van Dale.

Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF THE NATIONAL ARBORETUM INC?

The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 25 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $177,672 (Craven Rand, Executive Director).

How much revenue does FRIENDS OF THE NATIONAL ARBORETUM INC have?

On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $3,080,993, expenses of $2,938,067 and total assets of $4,407,403 at year end.

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