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The Friends of the National World War II Memorial strives every day to fulfill its mission: teaching the lessons of the past to unite future generations. With a dedicated staff and an engaged Board of Directors, Friends is committed to providing high-quality commemorative and educational programming, both in person and online. These programs continue to make a lasting impact by honoring the legacy of World War II and fostering a new “Greatest Generation” dedicated to service, leadership, and remembrance.
In partnership with the National Park Service, Friends is also devoted to the ongoing repair, maintenance, and preservation of the National World War II Memorial in Washington, DC. This collaboration ensures that the Memorial remains a dignified and lasting tribute to those who served and sacrificed, inspiring visitors today and in the future.
Through the unwavering support of our donors, trusted partners, and hardworking team, we look forward to continuing our important work in education, commemoration, and preservation for years to come.
Together, we honor the past, engage the present, and build a stronger future.
~ Jane Droppa, Chair, Friends of the National World War II Memorial
Friends of the National World War II Memorial is deeply committed to transparency and accountability. We carefully manage our resources to maximize the funding that goes toward our in-person and online educational and commemorative programming. Donors receive updates and communications from Friends and can opt-out at any time. 88% of Friends’ spending is directed to nationwide public program activities, while 10% is utilized for fundraising and 2% goes toward finance and administration. We communicate with our supporters by postal mail and other channels to educate the public and advance the spirit of unity and community which was present during World War II, as well as to generate income and maintain our membership base. As a result, in accordance with the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) guidelines, our direct mail costs are divided between fundraising and public education to highlight WWII and its veterans and the time in our history when Americans on the home front were united in support of our service members' efforts on the battlefront to defeat authoritarianism, fascism, and racism and to bring freedom to millions around the globe.
