Friends of the National Arboretum Employee Directory
Non-profit OrganizationsDistrict of Columbia, United States11-50 Employees
Friends of the National Arboretum (FONA) is a nonprofit organization that serves as the primary nonprofit partner to the U.S. National Arboretum, a relationship it has sustained for more than forty years. It provides funding for the arboretum's core operations, youth education programs, and infrastructure improvements. FONA also works to connect people with plants and science through public events, advocacy, strategic collaboration, and communications. The organization is based in Washington, D.C., and operates as a small to mid-sized nonprofit. Its activities engage the public and arboretum collaborators, supporting outreach and partnerships that advance the arboretum's mission.