Support the Friends of the Planetarium

Friends of Arlington's Planetarium also plans to continue hosting community events, such as our popular Sunday Science lecture series, Nights at the Planetarium, and more! We also plan to purchase new digital programming for community shows, sponsor planetarium training sessions for Arlington Public School (APS) teachers, and start a scholarship for APS students; our fundraising target for 2012 is $58,000. With your generous support, we'll be able to accomplish these goals. Please consider making a tax deductible donation to Friends of Arlington's Planetarium, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, today to support science education and outreach in the DC Metro area!

1. PayPal - Online

You can make a donation via  PayPal (see yellow "Donate" button, below). It is a secure, encrypted transaction. Friends of Arlington's Planetarium is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. All donations are tax deductible.

2. Check - Mail

You can even send your donations via check to our P.O Box!

  • Please make checks payable to "Friends of the Planetarium"
  • Please mail checks to P.O. Box 7029, Arlington, VA 22207

3. Become a Major Donor

Become a Major Donor! Donations of $1,000 or more will be listed on large wall plaques mounted at the entrance of Arlington's Planetarium. The categories of Major Donors are listed here. Potential major donors are urged to contact us for additional information, to arrange a meeting with members of the Board of Directors, or for a private tour of the Planetarium. 

Donations may be made by check, payable to the Friends of the Planetarium, delivered in person or by mail to the Treasurer of the Friends of the Arlington Planetarium, a non-profit organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. EIN: 27-2760025.

All donations are tax-deductible. The mailing address is:

Friends of the Planetarium
P.O. Box 7029
Arlington, VA 22207