EIN 53-0193519

National Geographic Society (NGS)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
671
Year formed
1888
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
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
$231,981,168
2023
Total expenses
$212,737,237
2023
Total assets
$1,872,730,796
2023
Num. employees
671
2023

Program areas at NGS

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.
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. We work to build an Explorer mindset - the attitudes, skills, and knowledge that NGS Explorers use to find solutions to the world's most challenging problems - by designing learning resources and other solutions, live interactions with Explorers, and Explorer-focused experiences that support Explorers' impact. We build strategic and impact partnerships, GIS modules, education-focused grants, and support research, knowledge creation, and skill development to diverse audiences. Continued on Sch. O Education Program Descriptions
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
In 2023, miscellaneous program activity included a continuing sustainability initiative and impact investing. Continued on Sch. O Other Miscellaneous Programs.

Grants made by NGS

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
University of California Santa BarbaraOcean Conservation$530,844
Zambia Carnivore ProgrammeWildlife Conservation$450,000
The Peregrine FundWildlife Conservation$430,212
...and 46 more grants made totalling $6,263,979

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
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$1,620,965
...and 187 more grants received totalling $11,801,319

Personnel at NGS

NameTitleCompensation
Jill TiefenthalerChief Executive Officer$1,351,593
Michael UlicaPresident and Chief Operating Officer and Treasurer$832,955
Darien WrightChief Financial Officer
Crystal BrownChief Communications , Marketing , and Brand Officer$573,984
Ian MillerChief Science and Innovation Officer$526,180
...and 18 more key personnel

Financials for NGS

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$91,204,096
Program services$3,223,305
Investment income and dividends$39,504,672
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$24,295,686
Net rental income$-6,445,020
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$80,198,429
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$231,981,168

Form 990s for NGS

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-05-10990View PDF
2022-122023-05-15990View PDF
2021-122022-05-12990View PDF
2020-122021-05-26990View PDF
2019-122021-01-28990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

Organizations like NGS

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Environmental Defense Fund (EDF)New York, NY$247,057,586
Natural Resources Defense CouncilNew York, NY$193,144,386
Rocky Mountain InstituteBoulder, CO$139,396,668
Eckerd ConnectsClearwater, FL$164,214,895
Conservation International (CI)Arlington, VA$235,131,545
Institute of International EducationNew York, NY$347,041,918
The Pew Charitable Trusts (Pew)Washington, DC$415,231,323
Tides CenterSan Francisco, CA$281,474,772
University of MaryBismarck, ND$95,710,757
Community InitiativesOakland, CA$59,435,734
Data update history
August 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 35 new grant, including a grant for $210,000 from Philip Stephenson Foundation
July 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
July 9, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
July 9, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 7 new vendors, including , , , , , , and
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $6,050 from Jewish Communal Fund
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsSocial advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsMedia and communications organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationEnvironment
Characteristics
Operates donor advised fundsLobbyingPartially liquidatedOperates internationallyNational levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online 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
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
022757
FTB Entity ID
1966196
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-11-06
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