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Show your support for the world's premier public observatory with a contribution to Friends Of The Observatory (FOTO), the membership organization that supports Griffith Observatory. Since 1978 FOTO has worked to extend the scope and reach of the Observatory's programs, facilities and exhibits.

FOTO is pleased to present donors with the opportunity to give online. Donations can be made securely on this site and are tax deductible to the full extent of the law. Contributing is easy. Simply choose the way you'd like to help:


Join FOTO!		Make a Gift
A FOTO membership is a great way to get involved with one of Los Angeles's foremost scientific, educational and architectural treasures.		Make a gift! Make a donation to help continue FOTO's valuable work on educational programs, stewardship and public outreach. We welcome your one-time gift or monthly pledge.


"Grab A Seat" Campaign		Architectural Sponsorships
You can sponsor a seat in one of our two theaters for just $1000. Your donation will be noted with an engraved plate on the arm of the chair.		You can sponsor an architectural element or feature of Griffith Observatory! The Wormhole, Cosmic Connection, Center of Gravity, and many more.


Exhibit Sponsorships		Become a Volunteer
There are so many amazing opportunities to sponsor fascinating Griffith Observatory exhibits - click here to learn all about them!		We couldn't do it without you. FOTO volunteers enable us to connect to the community. As a member of the FOTO volunteer corps, you'll collaborate with staff and other volunteers as we work to increase membership in FOTO.

For more information about major gifts or corporate sponsorships call FOTO at 213-473-0879.

Or, if you prefer, you may email us at FOTOfriend@friendsoftheobservatory.org

Your gifts are among our most vital resources as we support Griffith Observatory's mission to inspire the future, one imagination at a time. Each time you contribute you help our community and the generations to come continue to "look up."


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Friends Of The Observatory (FOTO) is a non-profit membership organization established to support and promote Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles, California. Friends are people like you who value the Observatory for its importance to education, science and public astronomy.