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The Foundation Center's Washington, DC Learning Center

The Foundation Center - Washington, DC, conveniently located near Farragut Square in downtown Washington, includes a multi-functional training facility, ideal for foundations, other nonprofit organizations, or any group looking for space in which to host meetings, conferences, seminars, and computer-based training programs.

Adjacent to the Center's library, the learning center includes a meeting room, a computer laboratory, and a large registration and reception area. The facility is wheelchair accessible and fully compliant with all other Americans with Disabilities Act specifications.

Availability
9:00 AM-5:00 PM, Monday-Friday, subject to Foundation Center's program schedule. Facilities are NOT available for consecutive days.

Meeting Room
The meeting room accommodates 45 people in theater style. The room is equipped with a projector, screen, instructor's computer, microphone, and VCR.

Computer Laboratory
The computer lab seats up to 16 trainees and one instructor and is fully equipped to handle a wide range of technologically sophisticated presentations and training programs. Each of the high-speed DELL computers runs Windows XP and is equipped with high speed Internet access and integrated sound and video cards. Each terminal is complemented by a 17-inch flat-screen monitor, providing versatility and convenience to the individual user. Like the large meeting room, the computer lab is equipped with a ceiling-mounted projector for easy display of program materials on a screen and the same comprehensive package of audio-visual equipment and accessories.

Registration and Reception Area
Rental of the meeting room or computer lab includes access to an adjacent registration and reception area. Light and spacious, it offers a pleasant and comfortable atmosphere for receiving program participants and offering refreshment breaks. Registration and refreshment tables are available, as are coat closets.

Rental Rates

Meeting Room
Room Set-up Options
Style Seats
Theater (current configuration) 45
Tablet Arm Chairs* 20
Classroom (tables and chairs)* 20
Board room (one large table)* 20

* Alternate set-ups will be the responsibility of the client.

Rates

Nonprofit

For-profit
Full day $300 $600
Half day $200 $400

Audio-visual Equipment and Resources
Ceiling projector
Screen
Microphone
Easel
VCR/DVD
Instructor's computer

Computer Laboratory
Style Seats
Classroom 16

Rates

Nonprofit

For-profit
Full day $750 $1,000
Half day $500 $750

Audio-visual Equipment and Resources
Multi-functional DELL Computers with Flat Screens
Ceiling projector
Screen
Microphone
Easel
VCR/DVD
High speed Internet access
Instructor's computer

Download Rental Request Form (PDF) »

Library Hours
Monday, Wednesday,
Thursday, Friday
10:00am-5:00pm

Tuesday
10:00am-8:00pm

Location
Foundation Center-
Washington, DC
1627 K Street, NW
Third Floor
Washington, DC
20006-1708
202-331-1400

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