Friends of the National Arboretum
Friends of the National Arboretum at a glance
In short: Friends of the National Arboretum gave $124K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $124K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $123,949
- +26.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $123,949
- +26.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $123,949
- Total assets
- $4,407,403
- +1.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Friends of the National Arboretum funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was US National Arboretum ($124K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Friends of the National Arboretum gives
- Giving grew 1050% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2021) to $124K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $124K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| US National Arboretum Washington, DC | Program Support | $123,949 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,407,403 | $3,080,993 | $2,938,067 | $123,949 | 1 | $221,734 |
| 2023 | $4,333,419 | $2,805,135 | $2,453,192 | $98,096 | 1 | $92,279 |
| 2022 | $3,631,875 | $2,177,583 | $2,122,670 | — | — | $69,198 |
| 2021 | $4,172,863 | $2,644,655 | $1,807,807 | $10,777 | 1 | $155,945 |
| 2020 | $3,406,501 | $1,568,120 | $1,425,731 | $17,347 | 1 | $137,397 |
About Friends of the National Arboretum
Based on IRS filings
Friends of the National Arboretum is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $124K. Net investment income was $222K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Friends of the National Arboretum is led by Craven Rand, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 2 of 25 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Craven Rand
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$160K (2020) → $178K (2024)
Martha Van Dale
Board Chair
Treasurer → Vice Chair, 2021
Vice Chair → Board Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Catherine Kerkam
Director Philanthropycommunication
Director of Philanthropy & Communications → Director Philanthropycommunicati, 2023
Director Philanthropycommunicati → Director Philanthropycommunication, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$109K (2022) → $130K (2024)
Anne MacMillan
Director
Director → Member, 2022
Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Shea
Director
Director → Member, 2022
Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bill Matuszeski
Director
Director → Member, 2022
Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chandler Goule
Director
Director → Member, 2022
Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth M Dugan
Director
Director → Member, 2022
Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Hatcher
Director
Director → Member, 2022
Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lucy S Rhame
Director
Director → Member, 2022
Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Stevens
Director
Chair → Board Chair, 2023
Board Chair → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peggy Strand
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert A Bartlett Jr.
Director
Director → Member, 2022
Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tuckie Westfall
Director
Director → Member, 2022
Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Zandra Chestnut
Director
Director → Member, 2022
Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Louis Slade
Director
Director → Member, 2022
Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Catherine Robbins
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Michael
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Keith Sellars
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Pflieger
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vaughn Perry
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melinda Peters
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Virginia Kromm
Vice Chair
Director → Treasurer, 2021
Treasurer → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy A Titus
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Dillard
Secretary
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: John F Cooney (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Mark Buscaino (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Nzinga Tull (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Paul Meyer (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Grant Leslie (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: Lynne Church (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: Pamela Raymont-Simpson (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: Scot Medbury (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: Tim Petri (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: Margaret Strand (2021–2022) — Member
- Former: Ann Wrobleski (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Charles Findlay (2020) — Director
- Former: Linda A Findlay (2020) — Director
- Former: Lou Slade (2020) — Director
- Former: Nancy Bryson (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $178K, to Craven Rand (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Friends of the National Arboretum
How much does Friends of the National Arboretum give each year?
Friends of the National Arboretum gave $124K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $98K across 1 grant.
How large is Friends of the National Arboretum?
Friends of the National Arboretum reported $4.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.1M.
What is Friends of the National Arboretum?
Friends of the National Arboretum is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Washington, DC. It holds $4.4M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Friends of the National Arboretum operate?
Friends of the National Arboretum has awarded grants in District of Columbia.
What is Friends of the National Arboretum's EIN?
Friends of the National Arboretum's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1257712. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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