You and your family (up to 8 people) may utilize the benefits of your FOTO membership
Members Only advance online reservations for the Samuel Oschin Planetarium show (must be made at least 72 hours in advance)
One Year Subscription to the Quarterly Update
One Year Subscription to the Observer
Acknowledgement of your support for Griffith Observatory on the FOTO website
Email updates on Astronomical Events and other important news
Email Invitations to special lectures and events
Your own personalized membership card
The fair market value is $41.00; your deductible contribution is $4.00
Star ($100)
All of the preceding Planet benefits, plus:
“Speed of Light Access” line for entering Samuel Oschin Planetarium theater & other special events
Priority Invitation to exclusive Members Only Events
The fair market value is $41.00; your deductible contribution is $59.00
Supernova ($250)
All of the preceding Star benefits, plus:
Priority registration for astronomy travel programs
Invitation for two to a special FOTO event
The fair market value is $41.00; your deductible contribution is $209.00
Galaxy ($500)
All of the preceding Supernova benefits, plus:
1 Pre-arranged privately guided Observatory Renovation Tour exploring the changes, restoration, exhibit and show design for you and up to 5 guests
The fair market value is $41.00; your deductible contribution is $459.00
Celestial Circle ($1,000)
All of the preceding Galaxy benefits, plus:
Complimentary Planet Membership for the recipient of your choice
Invitation for you and a guest to a luncheon with the Observatory Director
The fair market value is $156.00; your deductible contribution is $844.00
Copernicus Society ($2,500)
All of the preceding Celestial Circle benefits, plus:
An invitation to meet a leading scientist at a FOTO sponsored dinner
1 Pre-arranged, after hours, private telescope viewing for up 10 guests at Griffith Observatory
The fair market value is $431.00; your deductible contribution is $2,069.00
Galileo Society ($5,000)
All of the preceding Copernicus Society benefits, plus:
1 Pre-arranged telescope party with a trained demonstrator at your home or other location in Los Angeles County for you and your guests
The fair market value is $631.00; your deductible contribution is $4,369.00
Newton Society ($10,000 and above)
All of the preceding Galileo Society benefits, plus:
A seat will be named in your honor in either the Samuel Oschin Planetarium or the Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon theater. (for a period of 3 years)
The fair market value is $964.00; your deductible contribution is $9,036.00
Member Benefits are subject to change or substitution without notice.
Matching Gifts: Many employers match their employee's contributions. Please check with your Human Resources department and obtain a matching gift application. Submit it with your membership form and you may have doubled your gift!
Friends Of The Observatory is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation. Our tax ID# is 95-3374645. The portion of any contribution equal to the value of the membership benefits provided by FOTO is not tax-deductible. The value of such benefits will be noted in FOTO’s acknowledgement of your contribution.
