The Friends of Arlington’s Planetarium was incorporated by the Commonwealth of Virginia, State Corporation Commission, on May 10, 2010. Here are our Articles of Incorporation and current Bylaws.
On June 2, 2010, the IRS assigned the following Employer Identification Number to the Friends: 27-2760025.
The Friends submitted an application to the IRS for Recognition of Exemption under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, Form 1023, on July 21, 2010. The IRS recognized the Friends as a tax exempt public charity on August 18, 2010. Here is the letter of determination.
Board of Directors
Members of the Board of Directors have the honor and responsibility of overseeing and representing the interests of all the Friends of Planetarium consistent with our mission of supporting the renovation and continued use of Arlington’s Planetarium in (a) providing curriculum-based instruction and educational services to students in the Arlington Public Schools, to students in private and parochial schools in Arlington, and to students in neighboring jurisdictions; (b) providing a range of science-related programs of interest to the general public; and (c) promoting and increasing awareness and utilization of the facility.
John Bartlett
Alex Berger, Corresponding Secretary
Dan Carroll
Maria Dittrich
James Gartner, Vice President
Ryan Hanna
Kate Hughes, Secretary
Carolyn Lange
Alice Monet, President
Kathi Overton
Ralph Perrino
Raphael Perrino
Theresa Schweser, At-Large-Member
Tom Wanat, Treasurer
Advisory Council
Members of the Advisory Council review the programs and the effectiveness of the planetarium, advise the Board of Directors of issues, needs and opportunities, and provide expert advice to Arlington Public Schools as needed.
Ray Anderson
Preston Caruthers
Paul Derby
Harold Geller
Maria Johnson
Alexis Joyce
Susan Lavrakas
Sylvia Monet
Brig Pari
Bill Readdy
Jessica Rosenberg
Samantha Spytek
George Wysor
Planetarium History
Arlington’s Planetarium is one of the distinctive aspects of Arlington’s science-aware community. In addition to weekend programs for the public, more than 20,000 students currently visit it each year. Many Arlington Public Schools alumni attribute their love of science and space to their immersive night-sky experience. Learn more …
Friends of the Planetarium Gallery
View images and video of events sponsored by Friends of the Planetarium, and read the stories of planetarium supporters.
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I went to the earthquake seminary this past Sunday on September 18, 2011. It was very informative, cool! I loved it, loved it, loved it. I hope there are more and more seminars and also opportunities to meet some really cool people.
We’re thrilled that you enjoyed the program so much, Karen! We plan to have many Sunday Science presentations in the future. Keep an eye on our Facebook fan page and Events page, and thank you for your wonderful support of Arlington’s Planetarium!