Your gift of time or financial support helps FONZ and the Smithsonian's National Zoo to fulfill our mission to provide leadership in animal care, science, education, and sustainability. Here's how you can contribute.
Support wildlife conservation by making a tax-deductible donation to Friends of the National Zoo (FONZ). As thanks for your donation, you will receive a 2009 calendar for your computer desktop. New wallpaper featuring your favorite Zoo animals will be posted online every month for you to download. Your gift will be well spent. Eighty-five percent of FONZ's budget directly supports Zoo renewal, wildlife education, and conservation programs.
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You can support the Zoo by giving at work, donating stock, establishing a life income gift, designating FONZ as the beneficiary of your estate, joining FONZ, volunteering at the Zoo, and in other ways. Get all the details.
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Donate to Elephant Trails Support our Cheetah Conservation Program Help Provide Enrichment for Our Animals Support the Golden Lion Tamarin Conservation Program |
Support the Giant Panda Conservation Fund Support the Tiger Conservation Fund Support Neighborhood Nestwatch | |
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Give at Work No giving campaign at your employer? Contact us at 202.633.3044, and we can work with you to establish a giving campaign at your employer. Your employer may match your workplace contribution and other gifts to FONZ—even your membership donation or volunteer time! Contributions of retired or part-time employees and employees' spouses may even be eligible. See whether your company has contributed matching funds to FONZ, or ask your human resources office for matching gift forms and eligibility requirements. more Donate Stock and Avoid Capital Gains Tax You benefit doubly from this type of gift because no capital gains need ever be paid on the gifted securities and you enjoy a nice tax deduction for the amount of your gift. |
Establish a Life Income Gift Life Income Gifts are a wonderful way to ensure a lifetime income for you and your beneficiaries, while supporting the important work of FONZ today. With Life Income Gifts, you receive an income tax deduction for the gift and reduce capital gains tax on the donated appreciated securities. Annuities are not affected by stock market fluctuations and may offer a higher rate of return than you currently receive. Designate FONZ as a Beneficiary of Your Estate You can designate FONZ as the beneficiary of your life insurance, IRA, or your will to provide support to FONZ after your lifetime. These gifts generally avoid probate and may also reduce income or estate taxes. Get great benefits, and discover a world of adventure and fun while helping FONZ support the Zoo's international conservation efforts. more Zoo volunteers offer invaluable support. They learn, help the Zoo with education and conservation activities, and have fun. more |
Friends of the National Zoo is proud to have been awarded a four-star rating from Charity Navigator. This top rating indicates that FONZ demonstrates strong fiscal management—supporters can be confident in our efforts to maximize the impact of donations.