Organizations Filed Purposes:
FRIENDS OF THE NATIONAL ZOO (FONZ) IS AN INDEPENDENT 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION WHICH IS THE DEDICATED PARTNER OF THE SMITHSONIAN NATIONAL ZOOLOGICAL PARK (NZP). FONZ PROVIDES INFORMATIVE, EDUCATIONAL, ENRICHING AND EXCITING EXPERIENCES THAT CONNECT PEOPLE WITH WILDLIFE AND EDUCATES REGARDING THE NEED FOR CONSERVATION AND PRESERVATION OF ENDANGERED SPECIES AND ENHANCED BIODIVERSITY. TOGETHER WITH THE ZOO, FONZ IS BUILDING A SOCIETY COMMITTED TO RESTORING AN ENDANGERED NATURAL WORLD. FONZ HAS BEEN PROVIDING SUPPORT TO PROGRAMS AT NZP SINCE 1958.
FONZ PROVIDES INFORMATIVE, EDUCATIONAL, AND ENRICHING EXPERIENCES THAT CONNECT PEOPLE WITH WILDLIFE AND THE MISSION OF SAVING SPECIES.
ZOO VISITOR SERVICES: THESE PROGRAMS AND GUEST SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO ENHANCE VISITOR EDUCATION OF NZP/SCBI'S SAVING SPECIES CONSERVATION MISSION AND ENJOYMENT IN THE PARK. THE PROGRAMS PROVIDE VISITORS WITH AMENITIES THAT FACILITATE AN INFORMATIVE AND ENJOYABLE EXPERIENCE IN THE ZOO. THESE SERVICES ARE CRITICAL TO THE OPERATION OF THE ZOO FOR VISITORS AND INCLUDE: INFORMATION AIDES; GROUNDS MAINTENANCE TEAMS; DINING; RETAIL; AND CONCESSIONS. THE ZOO HELPS VISITORS BETTER UNDERSTAND ANIMALS, OUR NATURAL WORLD AND CONSERVATION NEEDS AND PROVIDES A CONNECTION TO WILDLIFE AND ENDANGERED SPECIES.
MEMBERSHIP: THESE PROGRAMS helps the Smithsonians National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute save species through educational and fun experiences, the power of our members, and funding for critical work
EDUCATION AND VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS: THESE PROGRAMS PROVIDE FONZ MEMBERS AND THE PUBLIC AVENUES TO LEARN ABOUT THE CONSERVATION NEEDS OF SAVING ENDANGERED SPECIES BOTH THROUGH PUBLIC EDUCATION AND FEE-BASED EDUCATION PROGRAMS. VOLUNTEERS ASSIST THE ZOO WITH ANIMAL CARE, INTERFACE WITH THE PUBLIC WHILE PROVIDING INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, PROVIDE EXHIBIT INFORMATION, AND PERFORM DEMONSTRATIONS AND EDUCATE FONZ MEMBERS AND THE PUBLIC REGARDING THE LATEST INFORMATION ON ANIMAL CARE AND CONSERVATION SCIENCE.
Executives Listed on Filing
Total Salary includes financial earnings, benefits, and all related organization earnings listed on tax filing
| Name | Title | Hours Per Week | Total Salary |
|---|
| Lynn Mento | Executive Director | 40 | $288,000 |
| Craven Rand | COO | 40 | $207,000 |
| Katie Leon | Dir of Membership & Marketing | 40 | $184,200 |
| Virginia Newton | CFO | 40 | $184,200 |
| Kathleen Sizemore | Director of Human Resources | 40 | $145,560 |
| Rafford Seymour | Director of Guest Services | 40 | $112,951 |
| Dan Pierron | Assistant Director of Events | 40 | $108,855 |
| Michelle Staudenmeier | Assistant Director, Marketing | 40 | $106,925 |
| Ellen Markowitz | Asst Director, Business Intell | 40 | $100,182 |
| John Lettieri | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| Brian Sands | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Joyce Rogers | Director | 1 | $0 |
| John Mina | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Scott Miller | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Cynthia Mccabe | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Laura Liswood | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Barbara Lang | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Eric Koefoot | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Nora Gardner | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Maya Garcia | Director | 1 | $0 |
| David Mork | Immediate Past Chair | 1 | $0 |
| Cindy Lewin | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Larry Hanauer | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| David Bell | Vice Chair | 1 | $0 |
| Pete Smith | Chair | 1 | $0 |
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