Friends of the National Zoo
Mission
Since 1958 the Friends of the National Zoo (FONZ) has been providing support to the Smithsonian's National Zoo. Since then FONZ has raised millions of dollars to support the critical work of the National Zoo and the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute – including species preservation, animal care, Zoo-based events and volunteer Zoo staff. We are committed with the Smithsonian's National Zoo mission to save species – for us and generations to come.
Ruling year
1972
Executive Director
Lynn Mento
Main address
Smithsonian's National Zoo P.O. Box 37012, MRC 5516
Washington, DC 20013 USA
EIN
52-0853312
NTEE code
Zoo, Zoological Society (D50)
Protection of Endangered Species (D31)
Natural History, Natural Science Museums (A56)
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What we aim to solve
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Scientific research
To help the Zoo achieve its goals, FONZ supports scientific research programs around the world, breeding and reintroduction programs for endangered species, future scientist training programs, and public education. Providing education programs each year to more than a million individuals, FONZ reaches out to inner-city youth, children confined to hospitals, and senior citizens in retirement homes. Our programs include educational classes for children and adults, day and overnight camps, exhibit interpreter programs, teen volunteer programs, and many resources for educators.
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Friends of the National Zoo
Board of directorsas of 12/28/2016
Karen Silberman
Pete Smith
Smith Compensation Consulting
Bryan Sivak
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
Enoh Ebong
U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA)
David Bell
Deloitte and Touche LLP
Ann Bissell
Associated Designers
Michael Caplin
Tysons Partnership
Maureen Lemire
Earth Touch
Carin Rosenberg Levine
Hitched and Hitched Maids
David Mork
Congressman Peter Roskam
Larry Hanauer
Cindy Lewin
Scott Miller
John Mina
Mark Rothman
Brian Sands
Leigh Warner
Dennis Kelly
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