2024-11-14T10:27:27-05:00 2023-12-31 474306215 Mullins PC 7625 Wisconsin Avenue Bethesda MD 20814 990 2023-01-01 521257712 Friends of the National Arboretum FRIE 3501 New York Avenue NE Washington DC 20002 Michael Stevens Board Chair 2025448733 2024-11-14 true true John Mullins P01429307 2027706371 2024-11-14 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z Michael Stevens 2896337 false X www.fona.org X 1982 DC See Schedule O. 26 26 21 141 0 0 1898227 2261976 69975 201425 69198 92279 140183 249455 2177583 2805135 103610 0 1344748 1321140 0 339267 777922 1028442 2122670 2453192 54913 351943 3631875 4333419 256173 363311 3375702 3970108 See Schedule O. false false 697464 5038 Washington Youth Garden: The Washington Youth Garden serves as the hub for FONAs 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 2023, we grew and distributed over 8,000 pounds of produce to school families and hunger relief organizations. 506533 39005 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 designatedpurpose. 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.-Curators wish list, to raise funds and procure plant material specifically selected by the curators of the Arboretums collections. Evaluating opportunities to support repair of the Capitol Columns and fund their care in perpetuity. 188629 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. 112882 59567 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 relationshipswith 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. 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Other revenues not included on Form 990 (Part XI, line 2d) Direct event revenue: $86,028 Other expenses not included on Form 990 (Part XII, line 2d) Direct event expenses: $86,028 Footnote for uncertain tax position under FIN 48 (Part X) Management has evaluated FONAs tax positions and concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions that qualify for either recognition or disclosure in the financial statements. Dinner 292620 198180 94440 27505 53523 5000 292620 198180 94440 27505 53523 5000 86028 8412 true US National Arboretum 3501 New York Avenue NE Washington DC 20002 98096 Program Support 1 X false false false false false false false false false Craven Rand Executive Director 157500 4361 13448 175309 Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11 The Form 990 is completed by the outside accountants with the involvement of the Executive Director and the accountant. After the draft is reviewed by the Executive Director and accountant, it is presented to and reviewedby the Finance Committee of the Board, which can approve the Form on behalf of the Board, or require further adjustments to the Form before formally accepting the Form for submission to the IRS. Before filing, a copy of the 990 is reviewed by the entire Board of Directors. Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12c All Board members and key employees are asked to review and sign a copy of FONAs conflict of interest policy annually.If a potential or actual conflict of interest arises, any conflicted individual is provided an opportunity to disclose all material facts to the Executive Committee or governance body assigned with investigating the conflict. The individual does not participate in the resulting decision-making deliberations.After receiving information about an actual or potential conflict of interest, the Executive Committee or other assigned governance body has their responsibility to exercise due diligence to determine whether FONA can obtain, with reasonable efforts, a more advantageous transaction or arrangement from a person or entity that would not give rise to a conflict of interest. If not, the Executive Committee or governance body determines by a majority vote whether any related transaction or arrangement is in FONAs best interest, for its own benefit, and whether it is fair and reasonable.A written record of the proceedings that identifies the person(s) with the potential or actual conflict of interest, the nature of the conflict itself, the names of the members of the committee present for deliberations, and the date(s) and nature of the discussion and resolution(s) are kept. This record is included in the minutes of the next meeting of the Executive Committee or Board of Directors. CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15a The Executive Director is subject to an annual review by the Board Chair on behalf of the Board. The Board Chair presents the performance review to the full Board in executive session, and incorporates any comments from the board in the final review. Any adjustments in compensation are presented and established in the executive session. The Board Chair reviews performance with the Executive Director orally and in writing. Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19 FONAs governing documents and conflict of interest policy are provided by the Executive Director upon request. FONAs audited financial statements, tax return and related documents are posted on its website, www.fona.org, as well as made available on request. Not undergone required audits or steps for audit part XII line 3b FONAs Finance Committee is responsible for oversight of the audit, including selection of the independent accountant. This process has not changed from previous years. List of other fees for services expenses Part IX line 11g Financial Services: $13,780Photography: $3,144Grant Writer: $11,564Graphics Design: $7,930IT Consultant: $55,200Security: $29,516Professional Fees: $430,139Other: $2,280 General explanation attachment Mission Statement:The Friends of the National Arboretum (FONA) is an independent, non-profit organization established to enhance, through public and private sector resources, support for the U.S. National Arboretum. FONA provides valuable financial and volunteer support, especially for Arboretum internship programs, maintenance of the gardens andcollections, youth educational programs, and many other projects.