EIN 53-0193519

National Geographic Society (NGS)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
662
Year formed
1888
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
The National Geographic Society is scientific and educational organization that pushes the boundaries of exploration to further our understanding of our planet and empower us all to generate solutions for a more sustainable future.
Total revenues
$157,560,446
2022
Total expenses
$188,921,145
2022
Total assets
$1,790,673,716
2022
Num. employees
662
2022

Program areas at NGS

Science Innovation The Science Innovation team oversees the Society's grantmaking efforts in science, conservation and technology, develops and manages major programs, and establishes programmatic partnerships with like-minded non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Science Innovation Program descriptions continued on Sch. O
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC'S EDUCATION DIVISION AMPLIFIES AND EXTENDS THE WORK OF EXPLORERS INTO CLASSROOMS, COMMUNITIES, AND WITH YOUNG PEOPLE TO ILLUMINATE AND PROTECT THE WONDER OF OUR WORLD BY OFFERING A SUITE OF PROGRAMS AND EXPERIENCES FOR EDUCATORS AND YOUTH INCLUDING EXTERNSHIPS, ONLINE COURSES, AND LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES. WE ALSO PROVIDE CLASSROOM MATERIALS THROUGH THE FREE EDUCATIONAL WEBSITE NATGEOED.ORG AS WELL AS FUND EDUCATORS THROUGH OUR GRANTS PROGRAM. Continued on Sch. O Education Program Descriptions
STORYTELLING AND OUTREACH The Storytelling team oversees the Society's grant making efforts in photography, journalism, film, immersive media, podcasts and other media. Its programs also support capacity building, ambitious media projects for impact and efforts to amplify voices historically underrepresented in the media. Storytelling and Outreach program descriptions continued on Sch. O.
In 2022, miscellaneous program activity included an impact investing directive, continuing sustainability initiatives, and a reading room and library. Continued on Sch. O Other Miscellaneous Programs.

Grants made by NGS

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
University of TulsaAzimuth Grant$389,568
Wildlife Conservation NetworkAzimuth Grant$349,259
Regents of the University of California / University of CaliforniaExternal Project Funding$208,609
...and 47 more grants made totalling $4,503,971

Who funds National Geographic Society (NGS)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The BPB and HBB FoundationTo Support the Base Camp Project Fund and the Base Camp Maintenance Fund.$2,000,000
Inclusive Capital Partners FoundationPristine Seas Fund$1,666,667
Wal-Mart FoundationNature$1,500,000
...and 194 more grants received totalling $10,796,588

Personnel at NGS

NameTitleCompensation
Gary E KnellChief Executive Officer President$112,000
Jill TiefenthalerChief Executive Officer$1,327,097
Michael UlicaPresident Chief Financial Officer$837,263
Crystal BrownChief Communications Officer$523,370
Ian MillerChief Science Innovation Officer$527,879
...and 16 more key personnel

Financials for NGS

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$74,952,274
Program services$4,506,060
Investment income and dividends$16,621,823
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$18,601,011
Net rental income$-4,116,276
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$46,995,554
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$157,560,446

Form 990s for NGS

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-05-15990View PDF
2021-122022-05-12990View PDF
2020-122021-05-26990View PDF
2019-122021-01-28990View PDF
2018-122019-07-23990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
February 3, 2024
Received grants
Identified 38 new grant, including a grant for $2,000,000 from The BPB and HBB Foundation
October 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 12 new grant, including a grant for $246,500 from The Chicago Community Trust
July 23, 2023
Received grants
Identified 84 new grant, including a grant for $760,000 from Paul G. Allen Family Foundation
July 12, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 7, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsMedia and communications organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationEnvironment
Characteristics
Operates donor advised fundsLobbyingPartially liquidatedOperates internationallyNational levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportGala fundraisersTax deductible donations
General information
Address
1145 17th St NW
Washington, DC 20036
Metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
County
District of Columbia, DC
Website URL
nationalgeographic.org/society/ 
Phone
(202) 857-7000
Facebook page
InsideNatGeo 
IRS details
EIN
53-0193519
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1888
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C60: Environmental Education
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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