Our Foundation

The Foundation of the State Arboretum of Virginia (FOSA) is the official fund-raising, membership, and gift receiving organization for the State Arboretum of Virginia and Blandy Experimental Farm.  FOSA is a 501 (c) (3) and is a university-related foundation. FOSA has about 700 member units.  In 2012, 100 active volunteers amassed over 4,800 volunteer hours  by helping in the gardens, at events, and in our gift shop under the arch. Staff Board of Directors Please call or email Martha Bjelland to learn of exciting gift opportunities at the State Arboretum and Blandy Experimental Farm.   Contact Koy Mislowsky to learn more about our thriving volunteer program. To become a FOSA member, make a donation or an online payment for an upcoming event or program, please click on the link below. Join the Foundation   Online Payments Make a Donation Attend an Event/Program You may also call Ali Robbins for general information on membership, programs,  and to make a donation or payment by telephone. Learn more about FOSA: Visit our Arbor Vitae archive