NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SOCIETY: Form 990, tax year 2025

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Organization: NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SOCIETY (EIN 53-0193519)
Tax period: 2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31
Filed: 2026-07-22
IRS object ID: 202622039349300962
Schema version: 2025v4.2
Source: Download XML · Original 990 at ProPublica

Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.

Return header
Form 990
Schedule A
Schedule B
Schedule D
Schedule F
Schedule G
Schedule I
Schedule J
Schedule M
Schedule O
Schedule R

Return header ReturnHeader

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Return	2026-07-22T16:00:35+00:00	ReturnTs
Tax Period End	2025-12-31	TaxPeriodEndDt

Preparer Firm PreparerFirmGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Preparer Firm EIN	135381590	PreparerFirmEIN

Preparer Firm Name PreparerFirmName

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1	BDO USA	BusinessNameLine1Txt

Preparer US Address PreparerUSAddress

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Address Line1	8401 GREENSBORO DR STE 800	AddressLine1Txt
City	MCLEAN	CityNm
State Abbreviation	VA	StateAbbreviationCd
ZIP	221023599	ZIPCd

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Return Type	990	ReturnTypeCd
Tax Period Begin	2025-01-01	TaxPeriodBeginDt

Filer Filer

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
EIN	530193519	EIN

Business Name BusinessName

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1	National Geographic Society	BusinessNameLine1Txt

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Business Name Control	NATI	BusinessNameControlTxt
Phone	2028577000	PhoneNum

US Address USAddress

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Address Line1	1600 M St NW	AddressLine1Txt
City	WASHINGTON	CityNm
State Abbreviation	DC	StateAbbreviationCd
ZIP	200364688	ZIPCd

Business Officer BusinessOfficerGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Person	Darien Wright	PersonNm
Person Title	CFO	PersonTitleTxt
Signature	2026-07-22	SignatureDt
Discuss With Paid Preparer	Yes (true)	DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd

Preparer Person PreparerPersonGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Preparer Person	TODD TERESCO	PreparerPersonNm
PTIN	P00247720	PTIN
Phone	7038930600	PhoneNum
Preparation	2026-07-22	PreparationDt

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Tax	2025	TaxYr
Build TS	2025-03-06 01:10:19Z	BuildTS

Form 990 IRS990

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Address Change	Yes (X)	AddressChangeInd

Principal Ofcr Business Name PrincipalOfcrBusinessName

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1	Jill Tiefenthaler	BusinessNameLine1Txt

US Address USAddress

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Address Line1	1600 M St NW	AddressLine1Txt
City	WASHINGTON	CityNm
State Abbreviation	DC	StateAbbreviationCd
ZIP	200364688	ZIPCd

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Gross Receipts	$832,506,487	GrossReceiptsAmt
Group Return For Affiliates	false	GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd
Organization501c3	Yes (X)	Organization501c3Ind
Website Address	NATIONALGEOGRAPHIC.org	WebsiteAddressTxt
Type Of Organization Corp	Yes (X)	TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd
Formation	1888	FormationYr
Legal Domicile State	DC	LegalDomicileStateCd
Activity Or Mission	THE PURPOSE OF THE SOCIETY SHALL BE TO INCREASE AND DIFFUSE GEOGRAPHIC KNOWLEDGE AND USE THE POWER OF SCIENCE, EXPLORATION, EDUCATION AND STORYTELLING TO ILLUMINATE AND PROTECT THE WONDER OF THE WORLD.	ActivityOrMissionDesc
Voting Members Governing Body	25	VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt
Voting Members Independent	24	VotingMembersIndependentCnt
Total Employee	753	TotalEmployeeCnt
Total Volunteers	24	TotalVolunteersCnt
Total Gross UBI	$150,000	TotalGrossUBIAmt
Net Unrelated Bus Txbl Incm	$150,000	NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt
PY Contributions Grants	$87,860,410	PYContributionsGrantsAmt
CY Contributions Grants	$189,719,280	CYContributionsGrantsAmt
PY Program Service Revenue	$4,595,752	PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt
CY Program Service Revenue	$5,108,023	CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt
PY Investment Income	$102,326,490	PYInvestmentIncomeAmt
CY Investment Income	$134,764,896	CYInvestmentIncomeAmt
PY Other Revenue	$14,521,866	PYOtherRevenueAmt
CY Other Revenue	$10,923,813	CYOtherRevenueAmt
PY Total Revenue	$209,304,518	PYTotalRevenueAmt
CY Total Revenue	$340,516,012	CYTotalRevenueAmt
PY Grants And Similar Paid	$31,410,378	PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt
CY Grants And Similar Paid	$29,945,699	CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt
CY Benefits Paid To Members	$0	CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt
PY Salaries Comp Emp Bnft Paid	$93,185,694	PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt
CY Salaries Comp Emp Bnft Paid	$93,621,693	CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt
PY Total Prof Fndrsng Expns	$5,107,330	PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt
CY Total Prof Fndrsng Expns	$1,739,313	CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt
CY Total Fundraising Expense	$11,047,181	CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt
PY Other Expenses	$90,818,810	PYOtherExpensesAmt
CY Other Expenses	$97,253,757	CYOtherExpensesAmt
PY Total Expenses	$220,522,212	PYTotalExpensesAmt
CY Total Expenses	$222,560,462	CYTotalExpensesAmt
PY Revenues Less Expenses	-$11,217,694	PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt
CY Revenues Less Expenses	$117,955,550	CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt
Total Assets BOY	$2,036,115,001	TotalAssetsBOYAmt
Total Assets EOY	$2,456,049,733	TotalAssetsEOYAmt
Total Liabilities BOY	$333,140,566	TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt
Total Liabilities EOY	$385,205,273	TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt
Net Assets Or Fund Balances BOY	$1,702,974,435	NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt
Net Assets Or Fund Balances EOY	$2,070,844,460	NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt
Info In Schedule O Part III	Yes (X)	InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd
Mission	TO INCREASE AND DIFFUSE GEOGRAPHIC KNOWLEDGE IN THE BROADEST SENSE, USING THE POWER OF SCIENCE, EXPLORATION, EDUCATION AND STORYTELLING TO ILLUMINATE AND PROTECT THE WONDER OF THE WORLD.	MissionDesc
Significant New Program Srvc	false	SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd
Significant Change	false	SignificantChangeInd
Expense	$90,942,200	ExpenseAmt
Grant	$7,930,288	GrantAmt
Revenue	$4,469,348	RevenueAmt
Desc	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 IN THE MEDIA. STORYTELLING AND OUTREACH PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS CONTINUED ON SCH. O	Desc

Prog Srvc Accom Acty2 ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Expense	$67,038,216	ExpenseAmt
Grant	$19,620,431	GrantAmt
Revenue	$332,546	RevenueAmt
Desc	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	Desc

Prog Srvc Accom Acty3 ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Expense	$25,772,267	ExpenseAmt
Grant	$2,390,962	GrantAmt
Revenue	$10,206	RevenueAmt
Desc	For more than 40 years, National Geographic's Education and Community Engagement division has extended the work of Explorers and educators into classrooms and communities around the world, inspiring meaningful and lasting change. We support educators, researchers and learners of all ages by expanding access to knowledge, developing learning resources and GIS modules, and creating opportunities for live engagement with National Geographic Explorers. Together, these efforts nurture creativity, curiosity, and resilience while helping people connect global challenges to local action. EDUCATION PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS CONT. ON SCH.O	Desc

Prog Srvc Accom Acty Other ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Expense	$4,018	ExpenseAmt
Grant	$4,018	GrantAmt
Revenue	$295,923	RevenueAmt
Desc	OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES	Desc

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total Other Prog Srvc Expense	$4,018	TotalOtherProgSrvcExpenseAmt
Total Other Prog Srvc Grant	$4,018	TotalOtherProgSrvcGrantAmt
Total Other Prog Srvc Revenue	$295,923	TotalOtherProgSrvcRevenueAmt
Total Program Service Expenses	$183,756,701	TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt
Described In Section501c3	Yes (true)	DescribedInSection501c3Ind
Schedule B Required	Yes (true)	ScheduleBRequiredInd
Political Campaign Acty	false	PoliticalCampaignActyInd
Lobbying Activities	false	LobbyingActivitiesInd
Subject To Proxy Tax	false	SubjectToProxyTaxInd
Donor Advised Fund	false	DonorAdvisedFundInd
Conservation Easements	false	ConservationEasementsInd
Collections Of Art	Yes (true)	CollectionsOfArtInd
Credit Counseling	false	CreditCounselingInd
Donor Rstr Or Quasi Endowments	Yes (true)	DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd
Report Land Building Equipment	Yes (true)	ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd
Report Investments Other Sec	Yes (true)	ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd
Report Program Related Invst	false	ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd
Report Other Assets	false	ReportOtherAssetsInd
Report Other Liabilities	Yes (true)	ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd
Include FIN48 Footnote	Yes (true)	IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd
Independent Audit Fincl Stmt	false	IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd
Consolidated Audit Fincl Stmt	Yes (true)	ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd
School Operating	false	SchoolOperatingInd
Foreign Office	Yes (true)	ForeignOfficeInd
Foreign Activities	Yes (true)	ForeignActivitiesInd
More Than5000 K To Org	Yes (true)	MoreThan5000KToOrgInd
More Than5000 K To Individuals	Yes (true)	MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd
Professional Fundraising	Yes (true)	ProfessionalFundraisingInd
Fundraising Activities	false	FundraisingActivitiesInd
Gaming Activities	false	GamingActivitiesInd
Operate Hospital	false	OperateHospitalInd
Grants To Organizations	Yes (true)	GrantsToOrganizationsInd
Grants To Individuals	Yes (true)	GrantsToIndividualsInd
Schedule J Required	Yes (true)	ScheduleJRequiredInd
Tax Exempt Bonds	false	TaxExemptBondsInd
Escrow Account	false	EscrowAccountInd
On Behalf Of Issuer	false	OnBehalfOfIssuerInd
Engaged In Excess Benefit Trans	false	EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd
PY Excess Benefit Trans	false	PYExcessBenefitTransInd
Loan Outstanding	false	LoanOutstandingInd
Grant To Related Person	false	GrantToRelatedPersonInd
Business Rln With Org Mem	false	BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd
Business Rln With Fam Mem	false	BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd
Business Rln With35 Ctrl Ent	false	BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd
Deductible Non Cash Contri	Yes (true)	DeductibleNonCashContriInd
Deductible Art Contribution	false	DeductibleArtContributionInd
Terminate Operations	false	TerminateOperationsInd
Partial Liquidation	false	PartialLiquidationInd
Disregarded Entity	Yes (true)	DisregardedEntityInd
Related Entity	Yes (true)	RelatedEntityInd
Related Organization Ctrl Ent	Yes (true)	RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd
Transaction With Control Ent	Yes (true)	TransactionWithControlEntInd
Trnsfr Exmpt Non Chrtbl Rltd Org	false	TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd
Activities Conducted Prtshp	false	ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd
Schedule O Required	Yes (true)	ScheduleORequiredInd
Info In Schedule O Part V	Yes (X)	InfoInScheduleOPartVInd
IRP Document	435	IRPDocumentCnt
IRP Document W2 G	0	IRPDocumentW2GCnt
Backup Wthld Compliance	Yes (true)	BackupWthldComplianceInd
Employee	753	EmployeeCnt
Employment Tax Returns Filed	Yes (true)	EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd
Unrelated Bus Incm Over Limit	Yes (true)	UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd
Form990 T Filed	false	Form990TFiledInd
Foreign Financial Account	Yes (true)	ForeignFinancialAccountInd
Foreign Country	BE	ForeignCountryCd
Prohibited Tax Shelter Trans	false	ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd
Taxable Party Notification	false	TaxablePartyNotificationInd
Nondeductible Contributions	false	NondeductibleContributionsInd
Quid Pro Quo Contributions	Yes (true)	QuidProQuoContributionsInd
Quid Pro Quo Contri Discl	Yes (true)	QuidProQuoContriDisclInd
Form8282 Property Disposed Of	false	Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd
Rcv Fnds To Pay Prsnl Bnft Cntrct	false	RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd
Pay Premiums Prsnl Bnft Cntrct	false	PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd
Indoor Tanning Services	false	IndoorTanningServicesInd
Subj To Tax Rmnrtn Ex Prcht Pymt	Yes (true)	SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd
Subject To Excs Tax Net Invst Inc	false	SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd
Info In Schedule O Part VI	Yes (X)	InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd
Governing Body Voting Members	25	GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt
Independent Voting Member	24	IndependentVotingMemberCnt
Family Or Business Rln	false	FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd
Delegation Of Mgmt Duties	false	DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd
Change To Org Documents	Yes (true)	ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd
Material Diversion Or Misuse	false	MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd
Members Or Stockholders	false	MembersOrStockholdersInd
Election Of Board Members	false	ElectionOfBoardMembersInd
Decisions Subject To Approva	false	DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd
Minutes Of Governing Body	Yes (true)	MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd
Minutes Of Committees	Yes (true)	MinutesOfCommitteesInd
Officer Mailing Address	false	OfficerMailingAddressInd
Local Chapters	false	LocalChaptersInd
Policies Reference Chapters	false	PoliciesReferenceChaptersInd
Form990 Provided To Gvrn Body	Yes (true)	Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd
Conflict Of Interest Policy	Yes (true)	ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd
Annual Disclosure Covered Prsn	Yes (true)	AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd
Regular Monitoring Enfrc	Yes (true)	RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd
Whistleblower Policy	Yes (true)	WhistleblowerPolicyInd
Document Retention Policy	Yes (true)	DocumentRetentionPolicyInd
Compensation Process CEO	Yes (true)	CompensationProcessCEOInd
Compensation Process Other	Yes (true)	CompensationProcessOtherInd
Investment In Joint Venture	false	InvestmentInJointVentureInd
Written Policy Or Procedure	false	WrittenPolicyOrProcedureInd
States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld	AL	StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd
States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld	AK	StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd
States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld	AZ	StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd
States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld	AR	StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd
States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld	CA	StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd
States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld	CO	StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd
States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld	CT	StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd
States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld	DE	StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd
States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld	FL	StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd
States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld	GA	StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd
States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld	HI	StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd
States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld	ID	StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd
States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld	IL	StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd
States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld	IN	StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd
States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld	IA	StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd
States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld	KS	StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd
States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld	KY	StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd
States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld	LA	StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd
States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld	ME	StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd
States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld	MD	StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd
States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld	MA	StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd
States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld	MI	StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd
States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld	MN	StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd
States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld	MS	StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd
States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld	MO	StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd
States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld	MT	StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd
States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld	NE	StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd
States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld	NV	StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd
States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld	NH	StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd
States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld	NJ	StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd
States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld	NM	StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd
States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld	NY	StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd
States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld	NC	StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd
States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld	ND	StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd
States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld	OH	StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd
States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld	OK	StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd
States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld	OR	StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd
States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld	PA	StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd
States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld	RI	StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd
States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld	SC	StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd
States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld	SD	StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd
States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld	TN	StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd
States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld	TX	StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd
States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld	UT	StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd
States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld	VT	StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd
States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld	VA	StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd
States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld	WA	StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd
States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld	WV	StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd
States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld	WI	StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd
States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld	WY	StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd
Upon Request	Yes (X)	UponRequestInd

Books In Care Of Detail BooksInCareOfDetail

Business Name BusinessName

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1	Darien Wright	BusinessNameLine1Txt

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Phone	2028077000	PhoneNum

US Address USAddress

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Address Line1	1145 17TH ST NW	AddressLine1Txt
City	WASHINGTON	CityNm
State Abbreviation	DC	StateAbbreviationCd
ZIP	200364688	ZIPCd

Form990 Part VII Section A Form990PartVIISectionAGrp (43 entries)

TitleTitleTxt	Average Hours Per WeekAverageHoursPerWeekRt	Individual Trustee Or DirectorIndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd	OfficerOfficerInd	Reportable Comp From OrgReportableCompFromOrgAmt	Reportable Comp From Rltd OrgReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt	Other CompensationOtherCompensationAmt	Key EmployeeKeyEmployeeInd	Highest Compensated EmployeeHighestCompensatedEmployeeInd	Former Ofcr Director TrusteeFormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd
JILL TIEFENTHALER
CEO	45.0	Yes (X)	Yes (X)	$1,531,988	$0	$39,588
AFSANEH BESCHLOSS
TRUSTEE	4.0	Yes (X)		$0	$0	$0
ANGEL CABRERA
TRUSTEE	4.0	Yes (X)		$0	$0	$0
ANTHONY A WILLIAMS
TRUSTEE	4.0	Yes (X)		$0	$0	$0
BRENDAN P BECHTEL
TRUSTEE	4.0	Yes (X)		$0	$0	$0
CLAUDIA MADRAZO
TRUSTEE	4.0	Yes (X)		$0	$0	$0
DAMBISA MOYO
TRUSTEE	4.0	Yes (X)		$0	$0	$0
DAVID MARRIOTT
TRUSTEE	4.0	Yes (X)		$0	$0	$0
DEBORAH LEHR
TRUSTEE	4.0	Yes (X)		$0	$0	$0
DINA POWELL MCCORMICK
TRUSTEE	4.0	Yes (X)		$0	$0	$0
ELLEN R STOFAN
TRUSTEE	4.0	Yes (X)		$0	$0	$0
EVAN G GREENBERG
TRUSTEE	4.0	Yes (X)		$0	$0	$0
FREDERICK J RYAN JR
TRUSTEE	4.0	Yes (X)		$0	$0	$0
HENRY ELLENBOGEN
TRUSTEE	4.0	Yes (X)		$0	$0	$0
JEAN CASE
CHAIRMAN	4.0	Yes (X)		$0	$0	$0
JOHN K DELANEY
TRUSTEE	4.0	Yes (X)		$0	$0	$0
JOSEPH M DESIMONE
TRUSTEE	4.0	Yes (X)		$0	$0	$0
KATE BRANDT
TRUSTEE	4.0	Yes (X)		$0	$0	$0
KATHERINE BRADLEY
VICE CHAIRMAN	4.0	Yes (X)		$0	$0	$0
KEVIN J MARONI
VICE CHAIRMAN	4.0	Yes (X)		$0	$0	$0
MARK MOORE
TRUSTEE	4.0	Yes (X)		$0	$0	$0
NANCY PFUND
TRUSTEE	4.0	Yes (X)		$0	$0	$0
RAJIV SHAH
TRUSTEE	4.0	Yes (X)		$0	$0	$0
SANDESH KADUR
TRUSTEE	4.0	Yes (X)		$48,500	$0	$0
STRIVE MASIYIWA
TRUSTEE	4.0	Yes (X)		$0	$0	$0
ANGELA TAYLOR
FORMER INTERIM CFO	45.0		Yes (X)	$338,899	$0	$36,036
DARIEN WRIGHT
CFO & COO	45.0		Yes (X)	$665,546	$0	$14,166
SUMEET SEAM
CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER	45.0		Yes (X)	$631,612	$0	$38,728
CRYSTAL BROWN
CHIEF COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER	45.0			$593,153	$0	$1,597	Yes (X)
DEBORAH GRAYSON
CHIEF EDUCATION OFFICER	45.0			$429,468	$0	$21,954	Yes (X)
EMILY DUNHAM
CHIEF CAMPUS AND EXPERIENCES	45.0			$472,088	$0	$30,285	Yes (X)
IAN MILLER
CHIEF SCIENCE & INNOVATION OFFICER	45.0			$559,333	$0	$31,689	Yes (X)
JASON SOUTHERN
CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER	45.0			$391,676	$0	$37,459	Yes (X)
KARA RAMIREZ MULLINS
CHIEF ADVANCEMENT OFFICER	45.0			$639,317	$0	$37,466	Yes (X)
KIM WALDRON
CHIEF OF STAFF & PROGRAM ALIGNMENT	45.0			$433,248	$0	$31,226	Yes (X)
MARA DELL
CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER	45.0			$490,937	$0	$27,001	Yes (X)
SHANNON BARTLETT
CHIEF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & SOCIAL	45.0			$358,772	$0	$208,172	Yes (X)
ALEX MOEN
CHIEF EXPLORER & ENGAGEMENT OFFICER	45.0			$397,851	$0	$39,534		Yes (X)
ENRIC SALA
EXPLORER IN RESIDENCE	45.0			$450,380	$0	$22,574		Yes (X)
JOHN COOMBE
DIRECTOR, INVESTMENTS	45.0			$637,308	$0	$13,514		Yes (X)
KAITLIN YARNALL
CHIEF STORYTELLING OFFICER & SVP	45.0			$411,030	$0	$39,357		Yes (X)
KRISTI CRAIG
CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER	45.0			$1,307,860	$0	$38,862		Yes (X)
MICHAEL ULICA
FORMER PRESIDENT/COO/TREASURER	0.0			$334,476	$0	$0			Yes (X)

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total Reportable Comp From Org	$11,123,442	TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt
Tot Reportable Comp Rltd Org	$0	TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt
Total Other Compensation	$709,208	TotalOtherCompensationAmt
Indiv Rcvd Greater Than100 K	326	IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt
Former Ofcr Employees Listed	Yes (true)	FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd
Total Comp Greater Than150 K	Yes (true)	TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd
Compensation From Other Srcs	false	CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd

Contractor Compensation ContractorCompensationGrp (5 entries)

Address Line1ContractorAddress/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt	CityContractorAddress/USAddress/CityNm	State AbbreviationContractorAddress/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd	ZIPContractorAddress/USAddress/ZIPCd	ServicesServicesDesc	CompensationCompensationAmt
HITT CONTRACTING INC
2900 FAIRVIEW PARK DR	FALLS CHURCH	VA	22042	CONSTRUCTION	$91,702,678
EOS LIGHTMEDIA USA INC
166 VALLEY ST	PROVIDENCE	RI	02909	IT HARDWARE/SOFTWARE	$15,143,627
THE PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT GROUP LTD
7160 COLUMBIA GATEWAY DR	COLUMBIA	MD	21046	MARKETING/ADVERTISING	$5,954,532
WINMAR CONSTRUCTION INC
11800 SUNRISE VALLEY DR	RESTON	VA	20191	CONSTRUCTION/LANDSCAPING	$5,123,774
EPAM SYSTEMS INC
41 UNIVERSITY DR	NEWTON	PA	18940	CONSULTING	$5,102,204

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Cntrct Rcvd Greater Than100 K	190	CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt
All Other Contributions	$189,719,280	AllOtherContributionsAmt
Noncash Contributions	$3,628,676	NoncashContributionsAmt
Total Contributions	$189,719,280	TotalContributionsAmt

Program Service Revenue ProgramServiceRevenueGrp (4 entries)

DescDesc	BusinessBusinessCd	Total Revenue ColumnTotalRevenueColumnAmt	Related Or Exempt Func IncomeRelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt
STORYTELLING & OUTREACH	900004	$4,469,348	$4,469,348
EDUCATION	900004	$10,206	$10,206
SCIENCE & INNOVATION	900004	$332,546	$332,546
OTHER MISC. PROGRAMS	900004	$295,923	$295,923

Total Oth Program Service Rev TotalOthProgramServiceRevGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column	$0	TotalRevenueColumnAmt
Related Or Exempt Func Income	$0	RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt
Unrelated Business Revenue	$0	UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt
Exclusion	$0	ExclusionAmt

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total Program Service Revenue	$5,108,023	TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt

Investment Income InvestmentIncomeGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column	$58,509,739	TotalRevenueColumnAmt
Unrelated Business Revenue	$150,000	UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt
Exclusion	$58,359,739	ExclusionAmt

Royalties Revenue RoyaltiesRevenueGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column	$23,090,855	TotalRevenueColumnAmt
Exclusion	$23,090,855	ExclusionAmt

Gross Rents GrossRentsGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Real	$8,614,757	RealAmt

Less Rental Expenses LessRentalExpensesGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Real	$20,781,799	RealAmt

Rental Income Or Loss RentalIncomeOrLossGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Real	-$12,167,042	RealAmt
Personal	$0	PersonalAmt

Net Rental Income Or Loss NetRentalIncomeOrLossGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column	-$12,167,042	TotalRevenueColumnAmt
Exclusion	-$12,167,042	ExclusionAmt

Gross Amount Sales Assets GrossAmountSalesAssetsGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Securities	$547,463,833	SecuritiesAmt

Less Cost Oth Basis Sales Expnss LessCostOthBasisSalesExpnssGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Securities	$471,208,676	SecuritiesAmt

Gain Or Loss GainOrLossGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Securities	$76,255,157	SecuritiesAmt
Other	$0	OtherAmt

Net Gain Or Loss Investments NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column	$76,255,157	TotalRevenueColumnAmt
Exclusion	$76,255,157	ExclusionAmt

Net Incm From Fundraising Evt NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column	$0	TotalRevenueColumnAmt

Miscellaneous Revenue MiscellaneousRevenueGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column	$0	TotalRevenueColumnAmt
Related Or Exempt Func Income	$0	RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt
Unrelated Business Revenue	$0	UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt
Exclusion	$0	ExclusionAmt

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Other Revenue Total	$0	OtherRevenueTotalAmt

Total Revenue TotalRevenueGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column	$340,516,012	TotalRevenueColumnAmt
Related Or Exempt Func Income	$5,108,023	RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt
Unrelated Business Revenue	$150,000	UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt
Exclusion	$145,538,709	ExclusionAmt

Grants To Domestic Orgs GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total	$11,231,569	TotalAmt
Program Services	$11,231,569	ProgramServicesAmt

Grants To Domestic Individuals GrantsToDomesticIndividualsGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total	$5,356,333	TotalAmt
Program Services	$5,356,333	ProgramServicesAmt

Foreign Grants ForeignGrantsGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total	$13,357,797	TotalAmt
Program Services	$13,357,797	ProgramServicesAmt

Comp Current Ofcr Directors CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total	$8,367,366	TotalAmt
Program Services	$6,335,895	ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General	$1,861,600	ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising	$169,871	FundraisingAmt

Other Salaries And Wages OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total	$66,833,642	TotalAmt
Program Services	$50,607,438	ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General	$14,869,376	ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising	$1,356,828	FundraisingAmt

Pension Plan Contributions PensionPlanContributionsGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total	$2,543,026	TotalAmt
Program Services	$1,925,618	ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General	$565,781	ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising	$51,627	FundraisingAmt

Other Employee Benefits OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total	$9,608,848	TotalAmt
Program Services	$7,275,964	ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General	$2,137,809	ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising	$195,075	FundraisingAmt

Payroll Taxes PayrollTaxesGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total	$6,268,811	TotalAmt
Program Services	$4,746,838	ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General	$1,394,706	ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising	$127,267	FundraisingAmt

Fees For Services Legal FeesForServicesLegalGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total	$987,741	TotalAmt
Program Services	$0	ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General	$987,741	ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising	$0	FundraisingAmt

Fees For Services Accounting FeesForServicesAccountingGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total	$844,052	TotalAmt
Management And General	$844,052	ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Fees For Services Prof Fundraising FeesForServicesProfFundraising

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total	$1,739,313	TotalAmt
Fundraising	$1,739,313	FundraisingAmt

Fees For Srvc Invst Mgmnt Fees FeesForSrvcInvstMgmntFeesGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total	$17,224,552	TotalAmt
Program Services	$14,210,255	ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General	$2,153,069	ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising	$861,228	FundraisingAmt

Fees For Services Other FeesForServicesOtherGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total	$0	TotalAmt
Program Services	$0	ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General	$0	ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising	$0	FundraisingAmt

Advertising AdvertisingGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total	$23,916,388	TotalAmt
Program Services	$19,799,000	ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General	$58,000	ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising	$4,059,388	FundraisingAmt

Information Technology InformationTechnologyGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total	$17,485,013	TotalAmt
Program Services	$15,396,596	ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General	$801,204	ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising	$1,287,213	FundraisingAmt

Royalties RoyaltiesGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total	$166,437	TotalAmt
Program Services	$160,870	ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General	$109	ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising	$5,458	FundraisingAmt

Occupancy OccupancyGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total	$2,940,000	TotalAmt
Program Services	$2,587,000	ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General	$156,000	ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising	$197,000	FundraisingAmt

Travel TravelGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total	$9,489,623	TotalAmt
Program Services	$8,145,252	ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General	$632,541	ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising	$711,830	FundraisingAmt

Conferences Meetings ConferencesMeetingsGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total	$312,251	TotalAmt
Program Services	$240,127	ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General	$50,041	ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising	$22,083	FundraisingAmt

Interest InterestGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total	$1,675,808	TotalAmt
Program Services	$1,601,123	ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General	$74,685	ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Depreciation Depletion DepreciationDepletionGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total	$5,375,000	TotalAmt
Program Services	$4,224,000	ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General	$888,000	ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising	$263,000	FundraisingAmt

Insurance InsuranceGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total	$2,100,454	TotalAmt
Program Services	$1,818,588	ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General	$281,866	ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Other Expenses OtherExpensesGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Desc	OTHER	Desc
Total	$14,736,438	TotalAmt
Program Services	$14,736,438	ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General	$0	ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising	$0	FundraisingAmt

All Other Expenses AllOtherExpensesGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total	$0	TotalAmt
Program Services	$0	ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General	$0	ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising	$0	FundraisingAmt

Total Functional Expenses TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total	$222,560,462	TotalAmt
Program Services	$183,756,701	ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General	$27,756,580	ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising	$11,047,181	FundraisingAmt

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Joint Costs	Yes (X)	JointCostsInd

Total Joint Costs TotalJointCostsGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total	$17,912,731	TotalAmt
Program Services	$7,650,460	ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General	$7,168,570	ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising	$3,093,701	FundraisingAmt

Cash Non Interest Bearing CashNonInterestBearingGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
BOY	$125,546,677	BOYAmt
EOY	$234,494,424	EOYAmt

Pledges And Grants Receivable PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
BOY	$66,190,339	BOYAmt
EOY	$103,970,124	EOYAmt

Accounts Receivable AccountsReceivableGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
BOY	$10,313,741	BOYAmt
EOY	$9,274,319	EOYAmt

Receivables From Officers Etc ReceivablesFromOfficersEtcGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
BOY	$0	BOYAmt
EOY	$0	EOYAmt

Rcvbl From Disqualified Prsn RcvblFromDisqualifiedPrsnGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
BOY	$0	BOYAmt
EOY	$0	EOYAmt

Oth Notes Loans Receivable Net OthNotesLoansReceivableNetGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
BOY	$11,815,000	BOYAmt
EOY	$8,620,000	EOYAmt

Inventories For Sale Or Use InventoriesForSaleOrUseGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
BOY	$75,674	BOYAmt
EOY	$181,124	EOYAmt

Prepaid Expenses Defrd Charges PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
BOY	$7,234,236	BOYAmt
EOY	$9,398,445	EOYAmt

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Land Bldg Equip Cost Or Other Bss	$462,528,332	LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt
Land Bldg Equip Accum Deprec	$105,350,441	LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt

Land Bldg Equip Basis Net LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
BOY	$210,426,048	BOYAmt
EOY	$357,177,891	EOYAmt

Investments Pub Traded Sec InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
BOY	$531,795,000	BOYAmt
EOY	$469,820,000	EOYAmt

Investments Other Securities InvestmentsOtherSecuritiesGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
BOY	$1,052,785,795	BOYAmt
EOY	$1,244,163,511	EOYAmt

Investments Program Related InvestmentsProgramRelatedGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
BOY	$0	BOYAmt

Other Assets Total OtherAssetsTotalGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
BOY	$19,932,491	BOYAmt
EOY	$18,949,895	EOYAmt

Total Assets TotalAssetsGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
BOY	$2,036,115,001	BOYAmt
EOY	$2,456,049,733	EOYAmt

Accounts Payable Accr Expnss AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
BOY	$42,541,640	BOYAmt
EOY	$54,293,422	EOYAmt

Grants Payable GrantsPayableGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
BOY	$4,172,892	BOYAmt
EOY	$2,420,442	EOYAmt

Deferred Revenue DeferredRevenueGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
BOY	$1,594,565	BOYAmt
EOY	$1,602,907	EOYAmt

Loans From Officers Directors LoansFromOfficersDirectorsGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
BOY	$0	BOYAmt
EOY	$0	EOYAmt

Unsecured Notes Loans Payable UnsecuredNotesLoansPayableGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
BOY	$248,263,889	BOYAmt
EOY	$292,430,557	EOYAmt

Other Liabilities OtherLiabilitiesGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
BOY	$36,567,580	BOYAmt
EOY	$34,457,945	EOYAmt

Total Liabilities TotalLiabilitiesGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
BOY	$333,140,566	BOYAmt
EOY	$385,205,273	EOYAmt

No Donor Restriction Net Assets NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
BOY	$1,419,427,200	BOYAmt
EOY	$1,626,539,581	EOYAmt

Donor Restriction Net Assets DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
BOY	$283,547,235	BOYAmt
EOY	$444,304,879	EOYAmt

Total Net Assets Fund Balance TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
BOY	$1,702,974,435	BOYAmt
EOY	$2,070,844,460	EOYAmt

Tot Liab Net Assets Fund Balance TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
BOY	$2,036,115,001	BOYAmt
EOY	$2,456,049,733	EOYAmt

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Info In Schedule O Part XI	Yes (X)	InfoInScheduleOPartXIInd
Reconcilation Revenue Expnss	$117,955,550	ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt
Net Unrlzd Gains Losses Invst	$248,071,419	NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt
Other Changes In Net Assets	$1,843,056	OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt
Method Of Accounting Accrual	Yes (X)	MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd
Accountant Compile Or Review	false	AccountantCompileOrReviewInd
FS Audited	Yes (true)	FSAuditedInd
Audit Committee	Yes (true)	AuditCommitteeInd
Federal Grant Audit Required	false	FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd

Schedule A IRS990ScheduleA

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Public Organization170	Yes (X)	PublicOrganization170Ind

Gifts Grants Contri Rcvd170 GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years	$52,344,649	CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years	$74,952,274	CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years	$91,204,096	CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year	$87,860,410	CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year	$189,719,280	CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total	$496,080,709	TotalAmt

Tax Rev Levied Orgnztnl Bnft170 TaxRevLeviedOrgnztnlBnft170Grp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year	$0	CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total	$0	TotalAmt

Govt Furn Srvc Fclts Vl170 GovtFurnSrvcFcltsVl170Grp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year	$0	CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total	$0	TotalAmt

Total Calendar Year170 TotalCalendarYear170Grp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years	$52,344,649	CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years	$74,952,274	CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years	$91,204,096	CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year	$87,860,410	CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year	$189,719,280	CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total	$496,080,709	TotalAmt

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Substantial Contributors Tot	$84,351,273	SubstantialContributorsTotAmt
Public Support Total170	$411,729,436	PublicSupportTotal170Amt

Gross Investment Income170 GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years	$96,292,362	CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years	$98,188,558	CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years	$115,588,486	CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year	$99,686,802	CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year	$90,065,351	CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total	$499,821,559	TotalAmt

Unrelated Business Net Incm170 UnrelatedBusinessNetIncm170Grp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year	$51,159	CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year	$150,000	CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total	$201,159	TotalAmt

Other Income170 OtherIncome170Grp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years	$0	CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years	$0	CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years	$0	CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year	$0	CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year	$0	CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total	$0	TotalAmt

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total Support	$996,103,427	TotalSupportAmt
Gross Receipts Rltd Activities	$21,840,990	GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt
Public Support CY170	0.41334	PublicSupportCY170Pct
Public Support PY170	0.382	PublicSupportPY170Pct
Thirty Thr Pct Suprt Tests CY170	Yes (X)	ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind

Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB

Contributor Information ContributorInformationGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Contributor	RESTRICTED	ContributorNum

Contributor Business Name ContributorBusinessName

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1	RESTRICTED	BusinessNameLine1

Contributor US Address ContributorUSAddress

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Address Line1	RESTRICTED	AddressLine1
Address Line2	RESTRICTED	AddressLine2
City	RESTRICTED	City
State	RESTRICTED	State
ZIP Code	RESTRICTED	ZIPCode

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total Contributions	RESTRICTED	TotalContributionsAmt

Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Collection Used Pub Exhibition	Yes (X)	CollectionUsedPubExhibitionInd
Coll Used Scholarly Rsrch	Yes (X)	CollUsedScholarlyRsrchInd
Collection Used Preservation	Yes (X)	CollectionUsedPreservationInd
Solicited Assets Sale	false	SolicitedAssetsSaleInd

CY Endwmt Fund CYEndwmtFundGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance	$425,456,150	BeginningYearBalanceAmt
Contributions	-$99,625,199	ContributionsAmt
Investment Earnings Or Losses	$90,109,882	InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt
Grants Or Scholarships	$7,227,876	GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt
Other Expenditures	$1,843,427	OtherExpendituresAmt
Administrative Expenses	$337,756	AdministrativeExpensesAmt
End Year Balance	$406,531,774	EndYearBalanceAmt

CY Minus1 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance	$344,378,938	BeginningYearBalanceAmt
Contributions	$761,304	ContributionsAmt
Investment Earnings Or Losses	$89,113,956	InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt
Grants Or Scholarships	$6,733,965	GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt
Other Expenditures	$1,654,156	OtherExpendituresAmt
Administrative Expenses	$409,927	AdministrativeExpensesAmt
End Year Balance	$425,456,150	EndYearBalanceAmt

CY Minus2 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance	$282,764,247	BeginningYearBalanceAmt
Contributions	$40,038,471	ContributionsAmt
Investment Earnings Or Losses	$31,442,580	InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt
Grants Or Scholarships	$8,027,557	GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt
Other Expenditures	$1,505,815	OtherExpendituresAmt
Administrative Expenses	$332,988	AdministrativeExpensesAmt
End Year Balance	$344,378,938	EndYearBalanceAmt

CY Minus3 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance	$323,517,320	BeginningYearBalanceAmt
Contributions	$3,324,953	ContributionsAmt
Investment Earnings Or Losses	-$34,599,093	InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt
Grants Or Scholarships	$8,158,560	GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt
Other Expenditures	$954,674	OtherExpendituresAmt
Administrative Expenses	$365,699	AdministrativeExpensesAmt
End Year Balance	$282,764,247	EndYearBalanceAmt

CY Minus4 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance	$292,684,914	BeginningYearBalanceAmt
Contributions	$149,936	ContributionsAmt
Investment Earnings Or Losses	$39,381,597	InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt
Grants Or Scholarships	$7,715,115	GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt
Other Expenditures	$878,588	OtherExpendituresAmt
Administrative Expenses	$105,424	AdministrativeExpensesAmt
End Year Balance	$323,517,320	EndYearBalanceAmt

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Board Designated Balance EOY	0.5001	BoardDesignatedBalanceEOYPct
Prmnnt Endowment Balance EOY	0.1973	PrmnntEndowmentBalanceEOYPct
Term Endowment Balance EOY	0.3026	TermEndowmentBalanceEOYPct
Endowments Held Unrelated Org	false	EndowmentsHeldUnrelatedOrgInd
Endowments Held Related Org	false	EndowmentsHeldRelatedOrgInd

Land LandGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis	$2,906,296	OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Book Value	$2,906,296	BookValueAmt

Buildings BuildingsGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis	$148,182,817	OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation	$93,986,007	DepreciationAmt
Book Value	$54,196,810	BookValueAmt

Equipment EquipmentGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis	$22,400,163	OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation	$11,364,434	DepreciationAmt
Book Value	$11,035,729	BookValueAmt

Other Land Buildings OtherLandBuildingsGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis	$289,039,056	OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Book Value	$289,039,056	BookValueAmt

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total Book Value Land Buildings	$357,177,891	TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt

Closely Held Equity Interests CloselyHeldEquityInterestsGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Book Value	$591,610,000	BookValueAmt
Method Valuation	F	MethodValuationCd

Other Securities OtherSecuritiesGrp (9 entries)

DescDesc	Book ValueBookValueAmt	Method ValuationMethodValuationCd
Closely-held equity interests	$591,610,000	F
Financial derivatives
HEDGE FUNDS	$496,397,000	F
REAL EST.INVEST.TRUSTS	$221,000	F
MONEY MARKET FUNDS	$71,715,000	F
INVESTMENT - DEFERRED COMPENSATION	$2,724,735	C
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES	$270,000	F
FIXED-INCOME OBLIGATIONS	$79,094,000	F
OTHER DIRECT INVESTMENTS	$2,131,776	F

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total Book Value Securities	$1,244,163,511	TotalBookValueSecuritiesAmt

Other Liabilities Org OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp (6 entries)

DescDesc	AmtAmt
Federal Income Taxes
PENSION/POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS	$11,453,745
CHARITABLE GIFT ANNUITIES	$10,014,913
DEFERRED COMPENSATION	$2,724,735
DUE TO AFFILIATE	$1,942,866
REFUNDABLE ADVANCES	$8,321,686

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total Liability	$34,457,945	TotalLiabilityAmt
Footnote Text	Yes (X)	FootnoteTextInd
Other Revenue	$0	OtherRevenueAmt
Revenue Not Reported	$0	RevenueNotReportedAmt
Revenue Subtotal	$0	RevenueSubtotalAmt
Other Revenues Not Included	$0	OtherRevenuesNotIncludedAmt
Revenue Not Reported Fincl Stmt	$0	RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt
Total Revenue Per Form990	$0	TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt
Other Expenses Included	$0	OtherExpensesIncludedAmt
Expenses Not Reported	$0	ExpensesNotReportedAmt
Expenses Subtotal	$0	ExpensesSubtotalAmt
Other Expenses Not Included	$0	OtherExpensesNotIncludedAmt
Expenses Not Rpt Fincl Stmt	$0	ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt
Total Expenses Per Form990	$0	TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (3 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDesc	ExplanationExplanationTxt
Schedule D, Part III, Line 4 Collections of art - description of collections	THE SOCIETY'S IMAGE COLLECTION CONTAINS ILLUSTRATIONS, PHOTOGRAPHIC NEGATIVES AND DIGITAL FILES TAKEN OVER THE PAST 130+ YEARS BY PHOTOGRAPHERS ON ASSIGNMENT FOR THE SOCIETY. THE MUSEUM ALSO MAINTAINS ARTIFACTS DONATED TO OR COLLECTED BY THE SOCIETY OVER ITS 130+ YEAR HISTORY. A RARE BOOK COLLECTION OF APPROXIMATELY 1,300 VOLUMES COVERING TOPICS SUCH AS NATURAL HISTORY, POLAR HISTORY AND CLIMATE, AND THE HISTORY OF EARLY TRAVEL AND EXPLORATION IS MAINTAINED WITHIN THE SOCIETY'S RESEARCH AND REFERENCE LIBRARY. THIS COLLECTION IS MADE AVAILABLE TO SCHOLARS AND RESEARCHERS.
Schedule D, Part V, Line 4 Intended uses of endowment funds	FUND FOR EXPLORATION--TO BE USED TO SUPPORT RESEARCH, EXPLORATION AND CONSERVATION. BUFFET FUNDS--TO BE USED TO SUPPORT CONSERVATION IN AFRICA AND LATIN AMERICA, AS WELL AS PROGRAMS FOR BIG CATS. FOUNDATION FUNDS--TO BE USED TO SUPPORT GEOGRAPHY EDUCATION.
Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 FIN 48 (ASC 740) footnote	The Society recognizes the effect of income tax positions only if those positions are more likely than not to be sustained. Recognized uncertain income tax positions ($0 at December 31, 2025 and 2024) are measured at the largest amount that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized. Changes in recognition or measurement are reflected in the period in which the change in judgment occurred. The Society is generally no longer subject to income tax examinations by the U.S. federal, state, or local tax authorities for years ended December 31, 2021 and prior.

Schedule F IRS990ScheduleF

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Grant Records Maintained	Yes (true)	GrantRecordsMaintainedInd

Account Activities Outside US AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp (26 entries)

RegionRegionTxt	Type Of Activities ConductedTypeOfActivitiesConductedTxt	Region Total ExpendituresRegionTotalExpendituresAmt	OfficesOfficesCnt	EmployeeEmployeeCnt	Specific Services ProvidedSpecificServicesProvidedTxt
Central America and the Caribbean	Investments	$1,020,680
East Asia and the Pacific	Investments	$188,282,958
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland)	Investments	$211,153,888
Middle East and North Africa	Investments	$5,168,938
North America (Canada & Mexico only)	Investments	$27,654,968
Russia and Neighboring States	Investments	$118,875
South America	Investments	$10,301,386
South Asia	Investments	$20,812,559
Sub-Saharan Africa	Investments	$7,008,381
Central America and the Caribbean	Program Services	$4,104,159	0	0	ROYALTIES, FEES FOR SERVICE
East Asia and the Pacific	Program Services	$2,418,712	1	2	ROYALTIES, FEES FOR SERVICE
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland)	Program Services	$2,637,556	0	3	ROYALTIES, FEES FOR SERVICE
Middle East and North Africa	Program Services	$194,034	0	0	ROYALTIES, FEES FOR SERVICE
North America (Canada & Mexico only)	Program Services	$5,684,117	0	1	ROYALTIES, FEES FOR SERVICE
Russia and Neighboring States	Program Services	$1,115	0	0	ROYALTIES, FEES FOR SERVICE
South America	Program Services	$545,514	0	1	ROYALTIES, FEES FOR SERVICE
South Asia	Program Services	$846,961	0	0	ROYALTIES, FEES FOR SERVICE
Sub-Saharan Africa	Program Services	$1,039,110	0	1	ROYALTIES, FEES FOR SERVICE
Central America and the Caribbean	Grantmaking	$38,400
East Asia and the Pacific	Grantmaking	$741,307
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland)	Grantmaking	$2,734,138
Middle East and North Africa	Grantmaking	$267,077
North America (Canada & Mexico only)	Grantmaking	$747,977
South America	Grantmaking	$1,692,762
South Asia	Grantmaking	$476,573
Sub-Saharan Africa	Grantmaking	$6,051,268

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Subtotal Offices	1	SubtotalOfficesCnt
Subtotal Employees	7	SubtotalEmployeesCnt
Continuation Total Office	0	ContinuationTotalOfficeCnt
Continuation Total Employee	1	ContinuationTotalEmployeeCnt
Total Office	1	TotalOfficeCnt
Total Employee	8	TotalEmployeeCnt
Subtotal Spent	$487,107,840	SubtotalSpentAmt
Continuation Spent	$14,635,573	ContinuationSpentAmt
Total Spent	$501,743,413	TotalSpentAmt

Grants To Org Outside US GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp (52 entries)

RegionRegionTxt	Purpose Of GrantPurposeOfGrantTxt	Cash GrantCashGrantAmt	Manner Of Cash DisbursementMannerOfCashDisbursementTxt	Valuation Method UsedValuationMethodUsedDesc
Sub-Saharan Africa	RESEARCH GRANT	$99,996	WIRE	FMV
Sub-Saharan Africa	RESEARCH GRANT	$171,228	WIRE	FMV
Sub-Saharan Africa	RESEARCH GRANT	$241,860	WIRE	FMV
Sub-Saharan Africa	RESEARCH GRANT	$1,014,659	WIRE	FMV
Sub-Saharan Africa	STORYTELLING GRANT	$1,604,781	WIRE	FMV
Sub-Saharan Africa	RESEARCH GRANT	$200,000	WIRE	FMV
Sub-Saharan Africa	OKAVANGO WILDERNESS PROJECT	$2,160,867	WIRE	FMV
Sub-Saharan Africa	WAYFINDER AWARDS	$50,000	WIRE	FMV
Sub-Saharan Africa	WAYFINDER AWARDS	$50,000	WIRE	FMV
Sub-Saharan Africa	YOUNG EXPLORERS	$10,000	WIRE	FMV
Sub-Saharan Africa	WAYFINDER AWARDS	$50,000	WIRE	FMV
South Asia	STORYTELLING GRANT	$100,000	WIRE	FMV
South Asia	RESEARCH GRANT	$100,000	WIRE	FMV
South America	RESEARCH GRANT	$9,400	WIRE	FMV
South America	PERPETUAL PLANET	$26,800	WIRE	FMV
South America	RESEARCH GRANT	$120,000	WIRE	FMV
South America	RESEARCH GRANT	$217,550	WIRE	FMV
South America	RESEARCH GRANT	$120,000	WIRE	FMV
South America	PHOTO ARK	$350,000	WIRE	FMV
South America	PERPETUAL PLANET	$65,000	WIRE	FMV
South America	WAYFINDER AWARDS	$50,000	WIRE	FMV
South America	REWILDING	$184,312	WIRE	FMV
South America	RESEARCH GRANT	$120,000	WIRE	FMV
South America	WILDLIFE INTELLEGENCE PROJECT	$169,700	WIRE	FMV
South America	EDUCATION GRANT	$120,000	WIRE	FMV
North America (Canada & Mexico only)	RESEARCH GRANT	$200,000	WIRE	FMV
North America (Canada & Mexico only)	RESEARCH GRANT	$149,587	WIRE	FMV
North America (Canada & Mexico only)	EDUCATION GRANT	$32,000	WIRE	FMV
North America (Canada & Mexico only)	EDUCATION GRANT	$124,000	WIRE	FMV
Middle East and North Africa	RESEARCH GRANT	$125,000	WIRE	FMV
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland)	PRISTINE SEAS	$5,879	WIRE	FMV
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland)	RESEARCH GRANT	$40,000	WIRE	FMV
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland)	RESEARCH GRANT	$150,000	WIRE	FMV
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland)	PRISTINE SEAS	$35,127	WIRE	FMV
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland)	RESEARCH GRANT	$20,000	WIRE	FMV
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland)	WAYFINDER AWARDS	$50,000	WIRE	FMV
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland)	WAYFINDER AWARDS	$50,000	WIRE	FMV
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland)	RESEARCH GRANT	$500,000	WIRE	FMV
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland)	YOUNG EXPLORERS	$9,686	WIRE	FMV
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland)	RESEARCH GRANT	$50,000	WIRE	FMV
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland)	RESEARCH GRANT	$274,496	WIRE	FMV
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland)	RESEARCH GRANT	$20,000	WIRE	FMV
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland)	WORLD FRESHWATER	$568,431	WIRE	FMV
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland)	PERPETUAL PLANET	$15,593	WIRE	FMV
East Asia and the Pacific	RESEARCH GRANT	$19,760	WIRE	FMV
East Asia and the Pacific	RESEARCH GRANT	$100,000	WIRE	FMV
East Asia and the Pacific	RESEARCH GRANT	$10,245	WIRE	FMV
East Asia and the Pacific	WAYFINDER AWARDS	$50,600	WIRE	FMV
East Asia and the Pacific	PRISTINE SEAS	$166,701	WIRE	FMV
East Asia and the Pacific	PRISTINE SEAS	$25,000	WIRE	FMV
East Asia and the Pacific	RESEARCH GRANT	$20,000	WIRE	FMV
East Asia and the Pacific	RESEARCH GRANT	$10,000	WIRE	FMV

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total501c3 Org	52	Total501c3OrgCnt
Total Other Org	0	TotalOtherOrgCnt

Foreign Individuals Grants ForeignIndividualsGrantsGrp (8 entries)

Type Of AssistanceTypeOfAssistanceTxt	RegionRegionTxt	RecipientRecipientCnt	Cash GrantCashGrantAmt	Manner Of Cash DisbursementMannerOfCashDisbursementTxt	Valuation Method UsedValuationMethodUsedDesc
GRANTS	Central America and the Caribbean	3	$38,400	WIRE	FMV
GRANTS	East Asia and the Pacific	11	$339,001	WIRE	FMV
GRANTS	Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland)	18	$944,926	WIRE	FMV
GRANTS	Middle East and North Africa	5	$142,077	WIRE	FMV
GRANTS	North America (Canada & Mexico only)	6	$242,390	WIRE	FMV
GRANTS	South America	5	$140,000	WIRE	FMV
GRANTS	South Asia	3	$276,573	WIRE	FMV
GRANTS	Sub-Saharan Africa	11	$397,877	WIRE	FMV

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Transfer To Foreign Corp	Yes (true)	TransferToForeignCorpInd
Interest In Foreign Trust	false	InterestInForeignTrustInd
Foreign Corp Ownership	false	ForeignCorpOwnershipInd
Passive Foreign Investmest Co	Yes (true)	PassiveForeignInvestmestCoInd
Foreign Partnership	Yes (true)	ForeignPartnershipInd
Boycott Countries	false	BoycottCountriesInd

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (5 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDesc	ExplanationExplanationTxt
Schedule F, Part I, Line 2 Procedures for monitoring use of grant funds	THE NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SOCIETY FUNDS GRANTS ACROSS THE FIELDS OF CONSERVATION, GRANT FUNDS EDUCATION, RESEARCH, STORYTELLING AND TECHNOLOGY. GRANT PROPOSALS ARE REVIEWED BY NATIONAL GEOGRAPHI C STAFF EXPERTS, AN EXTERNAL PANEL OF GLOBAL SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS AND AN EXECUTIVE COMMI TTEE WHO RECOMENDS GRANTS FOR APPROVAL. WHEN OUTSIDE EXPERTISE IS REQUIRED TO MEET THE IMPACT OBJECTIVES OF A SPECIFIC PROGRAM, WE OFTEN AWARD GRANTS OUTSIDE OF THE GRANTS COMMITTEE PROCESS. ANY GRANTS AWARDED OUTSIDE OF THE GRANTS COMMITTEE PIPELINE ARE CONSIDERED "EXTERNAL PROJECT FUNDING." SUCH GRANTS ARE SUBJECT TO AN INTERNAL REVIEW PROCESS THAT EVALUATES THE EXPERTISE OF THE GRANTEE, THE METHODOLOGY FOR EXECUTING THE WORK, AND THE OVERALL CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAMMATIC OBJECTIVES. ONCE THE GRANTEE IS SELECTED, THE ENTIRE PROJECT - INCLUDING GRANT FUNDING - IS SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL BY THE NGS SENIOR TEAM THROUGH THE "SPEND APPROVAL PROCESS." GRANTS APPROVED THROUGH THIS PROCESS ARE SUBJECT TO REPORTING REQUIREMENTS ABOVE AND BEYOND THOSE REQUIRED OF STANDARD GRANTEES. THE GRANT RECIPENTS ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN A GRANT AGREEMENT AND SUBMIT REPORTING INCLUDING A FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING OF FUNDS SPENT TO ENSURE THAT THE GRANT FUNDS ARE PROPERLY USED AND ACCOUNTED FOR. THE FOLLOWING IS A DETAILED DESCRIPTION: WHEN A NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SOCIETY GRANT APPLICATION HAS BEEN APPROVED, PAYMENT IS ISSUED ONCE THE SOCIETY HAS RECEIVED THE FOLLOWING COMPLETED, SIGNED DOCUMENTS FROM THE GRANTEE: 1) APPROPRIATE TAX FORM. ALL GRANTEES WHO ARENOT US CITIZEN SARE REQUIRED TO SIGN AND SUBMIT THE APPROPRIATE TAX FORM (FORM W-8) FOR WORKCONDUCTED WHOLLY OUTSIDE THE US. 2) GRANT AGREEMENT. ALL GRANTEES MUST COMPLETE AND SIGN A GRANT AGREEMENT, WHICH INCLUDES DUE DATES FOR RESEARCH REPORTS AND FINANCIAL REPORTS (GENERALLY DUE WITHIN SIX MONTHS OF COMPLETION OF THE FIELD WORK.) BY SIGNING THE GRANTAGREEMENT, THE GRANTEE AGREES TO SUBMIT A FINAL NARRATIVE REPORT AND A FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING OF THE GRANT MONIES SPENT BEFORE THE INDICATED SUBMISSION DEADLINE. GRANTEES ALSO CERTIFY TO PARAGRAPHS 16 & 17 (COPIED BELOW) THAT THEY WILL NOT PROMOTE TERRORISM AND WILL COMPLY WITH FOREIGN TRADE CONTROLS: 17. CERTIFICATION. BY COUNTERSIGNING THIS AGREEMENT, YOU CERTIFY THAT YOUR ORGANIZATION DOES NOT AND WILL NOT PROMOTE OR ENGAGE IN VIOLENCE OR TERRORISM, NOR WILL YOUR ORGANIZATION MAKE SUB-GRANTS OR OTHER PAYMENTS TO ANY ENTITY THAT ENGAGES IN SUCH ACTIVITIES. 17 U.S. FOREIGN TRADE CONTROLS. BY COUNTERSIGNING THIS AGREEMENT, I OR GRANTEE ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I AM AWARE OF, AND AGREE TO COMPLY FULLY WITH, U.S. FOREIGN TRADE CONTROLS THAT GOVERN TRAVEL TO, AND TRANSACTIONS WITH, COUNTRIES SUCH AS CUBA, IRAN, SUDAN, SYRIA, NORTH KOREA, CRIMEA TERRITORY, AND OTHER U.S.-SANCTIONED COUNTRIES, INCLUDING ANY SUCH CONTROLS THAT MAY BE IMPOSED IN THE FUTURE DURING THE PERIOD OF THE GRANT.SPECIFICALLY, I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I AM AWARE OF AND AGREE TO COMPLY WITH THE REGULATIONS OF THE U.S. DEPARTMENTOF THE TREASURY GOVERNING TRAVEL TO AND TRADE WITH COUNTRIES SUBJECT TO U.S. ECONOMIC SANCTIONS (31 CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS PARTS 500-598) AND ALSO WITH THE EXPORT ADMINISTRATION REGULATIONS OF THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (15 CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS PARTS 730-774). I ALSO AGREE THAT, BEFORE ANY FUNDS ARE DISBURSED UNDER THIS GRANT, I WILL PROVIDE THE SOCIETY WITH COPIES OF ANY AUTHORIZATIONS FROM THE U.S. TREASURY DEPARTMENT'S OFFICE OF FOREIGN ASSETS CONTROL ("OFAC") NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE GRANT, OR COPIES OF CORRESPONDENCE FROM OFAC CONFIRMING THAT NO SPECIFIC AUTHORIZATIONS ARE NECESSARY. I ALSO REPRESENT AND WARRANT TO THE SOCIETY THAT IN SEEKING AUTHORIZATIONS FROM OFAC AND/OR CONFIRMATION THAT NO SUCH AUTHORIZATIONS ARE NECESSARY, I FULLY DISCLOSED THE NATURE OF THE GRANT AND ITS PARTICIPANTS AND IDENTIFIED THE SOCIETY AS A SOURCE OF FUNDING. I ALSO AGREE THAT I WILL KEEP ALL NECESSARY RECORDS TO SHOW THAT I HAVE COMPLIED WITH U.S. FOREIGN TRADE CONTROLS. FINALLY, I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I HAVE BEEN ADVISED BY THE SOCIETY TO CONSULT WITH MY OWN LEGAL COUNSEL IN CONNECTION WITH MY OBLIGATIONS UNDER U.S. FOREIGN TRADE CONTROLS.GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT A CERTIFICATION RELATED TO ETHICAL ISSUES AND THAT THE GRANTEE IS INCOMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE ANTI-CORRUPTION LAWS;THEY ALSO CERTIFY THAT THEY HAVE THE PROPER PERMITS TO UNDERTAKE THE PROPOSED FIELD RESEARCH IN THE COUNTRY IN WHICH IT WILL BE CONDUCTED AND THAT NO IMPROPER PAYMENTS OF ANY VALUE HAVE BEEN MADE DURING THE PROCESS OF OBTAINING SUCH PERMITS.ADDITIONALLY, GRANTEES AFFILIATED WITH GOVERNMENT AGENCIES OR PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS ARE SCREENED IN ORDER TO IDENTIFY AND AVOID POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST INVOLVING THE GRANTEE'S OFFICIAL JOB DUTIES AND THE SOCIETY. THE SOCIETY'S FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SYSTEM ALSO REVIEWS FOR COMPLIANCE WITH FINANCIAL SANCTIONS LIST (THE SON LIST) COMPLIED AND MAINTAINED BY THE U.S. TREASURY UPON NEW VENDOR SET-UP AND PRIOR TO EACH PAYMENT. ONCE PAYMENT IS ISSUED, IF GRANTEES WOULD LIKE TO ALTER THEIR PROPOSED BUDGET IN ANY WAY THEY MUST SUBMIT THEIR REQUEST TO THE PROGRAM OFFICER. THE REQUEST IS APPROVED OR DENIED AND A RECORD OF THE CHANGE IS ADDED TO THE GRANT FILE. THE GRANTEE MUST SUBMIT THEIR FINAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING BEFORE THE DEADLINE INDICATED IN THEIR GRANT AGREEMENT UNLESS AN EXTENSION HAS BEEN REQUESTED IN WRITING AND APPROVED BY THE PROGRAM OFFICER. THE FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING PROVIDES A BREAKDOWN OF THE ACTUAL COSTS OF THE PROJECT AND IS EXPECTED TO PARALLEL THE COSTS PROJECTED IN THE ORIGINAL GRANT APPLICATION BUDGET; ALL DISCREPANCIES MUST BE EXPLAINED. IF THERE ARE UN-EXPENDED GRANT MONIES THEY MUST BE RETURNED TOTHE SOCIETY. THE REPORTS COORDINATOR REVIEWS THE FINAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING FOR COMPLETENESS AND THEN CIRCULATES BOTH REPORTS TO THE PROGRAM OFFICERS FINAL REVIEW AND APPROVAL. ONCE THE REPORTS ARE APPROVED, THE GRANT IS CLOSED. AN ELECTRONIC COPY OF THE GRANT FILE IS RETAINED, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SOCIETY'S DOCUMENT RETENTION POLICY, BY THE GRANT OPERATIONS STAFF, WHICH IS THE OFFICIAL REPOSITORY FOR ALL GRANTS RELATED DOCUMENTATION
Schedule F, Part I, Line 3 Method used to account for expenditures on org's financial statements	CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN-Accrual; EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC-Accrual; EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND AND GREENLAND)-Accrual; MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA-Accrual; NORTH AMERICA (CANADA & MEXICO ONLY)-Accrual; RUSSIA AND NEIGHBORING STATES-Accrual; SOUTH AMERICA-Accrual; SOUTH ASIA-Accrual; SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA-Accrual
Schedule F, Part II, Line 1 Method used to account for expenditures on org's financial statements	EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC-Accrual; EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND AND GREENLAND)-Accrual; MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA-Accrual; NORTH AMERICA (CANADA & MEXICO ONLY)-Accrual; SOUTH AMERICA-Accrual; SOUTH ASIA-Accrual; SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA-Accrual
Schedule F, Part III Method used to account for expenditures on org's financial statements	CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN -Accrual EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC -Accrual EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND AND GREENLAND) -Accrual MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA -Accrual NORTH AMERICA (CANADA & MEXICO ONLY) -Accrual SOUTH AMERICA -Accrual SOUTH ASIA -Accrual SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA -Accrual
Schedule F, Part V SCHEDULE F, PART V	PART I INVESTMENTS ARE VALUED AT YEAR-END BOOK VALUE. PART I PROGRAM SERVICES ARE CALCULATED ON THE CASH BASIS. GRANTS IN PARTS I, II, & III ARE VALUED ON THE ACCRUAL BASIS.

Schedule G IRS990ScheduleG

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Mail Solicitations	Yes (X)	MailSolicitationsInd
Email Solicitations	Yes (X)	EmailSolicitationsInd
In Person Solicitations	Yes (X)	InPersonSolicitationsInd
Solicitation Of Non Govt Grants	Yes (X)	SolicitationOfNonGovtGrantsInd
Solicitation Of Govt Grants	Yes (X)	SolicitationOfGovtGrantsInd
Special Fundraising Events	Yes (X)	SpecialFundraisingEventsInd
Agrmt Prof Fundraising Acty	Yes (true)	AgrmtProfFundraisingActyInd

Fundraiser Activity Info FundraiserActivityInfoGrp (7 entries)

Address Line1USAddress/AddressLine1Txt	CityUSAddress/CityNm	State AbbreviationUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCd	ZIPUSAddress/ZIPCd	ActivityActivityTxt	Fundraiser Control Of FundsFundraiserControlOfFundsInd	Gross ReceiptsGrossReceiptsAmt	Retained By ContractorRetainedByContractorAmt	Net To OrganizationNetToOrganizationAmt
SJ CONSULTING LLC
14 ALLIGATOR COVE	SANTA ROSA BEACH	FL	32459	FUNDRAISING CONSULTANT	false	$1,162,246	$74,363	$1,087,883
NEXT CHAPTER CREATIVE LLC
609 CHESTNUT HILL MEWS	GAITHERSBURG	MD	20878	FUNDRAISING CONSULTANT	false	$245,826	$25,900	$219,926
COMMUNITY COUNSELING
Service CO LLC PO Box 824885	PHILADELPHIA	PA	191824485	FUNDRAISING CONSULTANT	false	$172,995,720	$360,745	$172,634,975
DATA AXLE INC
PO Box 959819	ST LOUIS	MO	63195	FUNDRAISING CONSULTANT	false	$1,070,709	$695,181	$375,528
DIGILANT INC
177 HUNTINGTON AVE	BOSTON	MA	02115	FUNDRAISING CONSULTANT	false	$232,687	$465,974	-$233,287
STEVEN YENZER
19529 GALLATIN CT	MONTGOMERY VILLAGE	MD	20886	FUNDRAISING CONSULTANT	false	$131,049	$19,550	$111,499
BRENNA HOLMES ADVISORY CONSULTING LLC
1025 1ST ST SE UNIT 309	WASHINGTON	DC	20003	FUNDRAISING CONSULTANT	false	$489,805	$97,600	$392,205

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total Gross Receipts	$176,328,042	TotalGrossReceiptsAmt
Total Retained By Contractors	$1,739,313	TotalRetainedByContractorsAmt
Total Net To Organization	$174,588,729	TotalNetToOrganizationAmt
Licensed States	AL	LicensedStatesCd
Licensed States	AK	LicensedStatesCd
Licensed States	AZ	LicensedStatesCd
Licensed States	AR	LicensedStatesCd
Licensed States	CA	LicensedStatesCd
Licensed States	CO	LicensedStatesCd
Licensed States	CT	LicensedStatesCd
Licensed States	DE	LicensedStatesCd
Licensed States	FL	LicensedStatesCd
Licensed States	GA	LicensedStatesCd
Licensed States	HI	LicensedStatesCd
Licensed States	ID	LicensedStatesCd
Licensed States	IL	LicensedStatesCd
Licensed States	IN	LicensedStatesCd
Licensed States	IA	LicensedStatesCd
Licensed States	KS	LicensedStatesCd
Licensed States	KY	LicensedStatesCd
Licensed States	LA	LicensedStatesCd
Licensed States	ME	LicensedStatesCd
Licensed States	MD	LicensedStatesCd
Licensed States	MA	LicensedStatesCd
Licensed States	MI	LicensedStatesCd
Licensed States	MN	LicensedStatesCd
Licensed States	MS	LicensedStatesCd
Licensed States	MO	LicensedStatesCd
Licensed States	MT	LicensedStatesCd
Licensed States	NE	LicensedStatesCd
Licensed States	NV	LicensedStatesCd
Licensed States	NH	LicensedStatesCd
Licensed States	NJ	LicensedStatesCd
Licensed States	NM	LicensedStatesCd
Licensed States	NY	LicensedStatesCd
Licensed States	NC	LicensedStatesCd
Licensed States	ND	LicensedStatesCd
Licensed States	OH	LicensedStatesCd
Licensed States	OK	LicensedStatesCd
Licensed States	OR	LicensedStatesCd
Licensed States	PA	LicensedStatesCd
Licensed States	RI	LicensedStatesCd
Licensed States	SC	LicensedStatesCd
Licensed States	SD	LicensedStatesCd
Licensed States	TN	LicensedStatesCd
Licensed States	TX	LicensedStatesCd
Licensed States	UT	LicensedStatesCd
Licensed States	VT	LicensedStatesCd
Licensed States	VA	LicensedStatesCd
Licensed States	WA	LicensedStatesCd
Licensed States	WV	LicensedStatesCd
Licensed States	WI	LicensedStatesCd
Licensed States	WY	LicensedStatesCd

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Form And Line Reference	Schedule G, Part I, Line 2b(v) payment of fees or payment of expenses	FormAndLineReferenceDesc
Explanation	NEXT CHAPTER CREATIVE LLC-COPYWRITING;DATA AXLE INC-MAILING LIST SERVICES;DIGILANT INC-PAID AD SUPPORT;STEVEN YENZER-COPYWRITING;BRENNA HOLMES ADVISORY CONSULTING LLC-DIGITAL MARKETING CONSULTANT;	ExplanationTxt

Schedule I IRS990ScheduleI

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Grant Records Maintained	Yes (true)	GrantRecordsMaintainedInd

Recipient Table RecipientTable (62 entries)

Recipient EINRecipientEIN	IRC SectionIRCSectionDesc	Cash GrantCashGrantAmt	Purpose Of GrantPurposeOfGrantTxt	Address Line1USAddress/AddressLine1Txt	CityUSAddress/CityNm	State AbbreviationUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCd	ZIPUSAddress/ZIPCd
Alaska Whale Foundation
911712495	501(C)(3)	$349,663	Ocean Conservation
Aurora Lights
541942427	501(C)(3)	$43,682	Education Grant	130 Disc Pl	Morgantown	WV	26508
Black Outside Inc
833447384	501(C)(3)	$78,000	Education Grant
Blue Grass Community Foundation
616053466	501(C)(3)	$570,042	Education Grant
Bluebird Education Network Inc
010819395	501(C)(3)	$10,000	Education Grant
CH Luger Studio LLC
923661063	501(C)(3)	$50,000	Wayfinder Award
California Institute of Technology
951643307	501(C)(3)	$196,450	Research Grant
California State University Bakersfield
320291662	501(C)(3)	$93,060	Education Grant
Callie Veelenturf For Nature Fdn
333640025	501(C)(3)	$175,000	Research Grant	87 Union St	Norfolk	MA	02056
Centre for Wildlife Studies Inc
843990793	501(C)(3)	$22,500	Research Grant
Chesapeake Bay Foundation
526065757	501(C)(3)	$61,877	Education Grant
Children's Environmental Literacy Foundation
364540146	501(C)(3)	$31,113	Education Grant
Civic Design Center
311743508	501(C)(3)	$5,000	Education Grant
Claws Conservancy
475208674	501(C)(3)	$25,000	Wildlife Conservation
Connecting the Grizzly LLC
990998732	501(C)(3)	$100,000	Wildlife Conservation
Consortium of Okla Geographers
731310147	501(C)(3)	$57,176	Education Grant
Earth Charter Indiana
161673591	501(C)(3)	$25,000	Education Grant
Education for Sharing Inc
800934649	501(C)(3)	$99,926	Education Grant
Clean Memphis Inc
263337830	501(C)(3)	$20,423	Education Grant
Conservation X Labs Inc
474066524	501(C)(3)	$126,000	Research Grant
Dakota Science Center
450431027	501(C)(3)	$42,500	Education Grant
Education Recreation Inc
472367617	501(C)(3)	$100,000	Education Grant
First Antioch Ministries
274836373	501(C)(3)	$30,000	Education Grant
Friends of the Osa
810621147	501(C)(3)	$17,000	Perpetual Planet - Rainforest Expeditions
Girl Plus Environment
861528869	501(C)(3)	$75,000	Education Grant
Global Fishing Watch Inc
815461345	501(C)(3)	$75,500	Ocean Conservation
Gorilla Rehabilitation and Conservation Education (GRACE) Center Inc
462308758	501(C)(3)	$25,000	Wildlife Conservation
Iowa State University of Science and Technology
421309259	501(C)(3)	$5,000	Education Grant
Girl Scout Council of the Nations Capital
540732966	501(C)(3)	$40,845	Education Grant
Lyne LLC
030359407		$13,184	Ocean Conservation
Great Plains Conservation Foundation
455494919	501(C)(3)	$400,000	Wildlife Conservation
Nebraska Children and Families Foundation
911829974	501(C)(3)	$45,000	Education Grant
Ocean Discovery League Inc
841827384	501(C)(3)	$100,000	Ocean Conservation
Oregon State University
611730890	501(C)(3)	$314,037	Wildlife Intelligence Project
Polynesian Voyaging Society
237302232	501(C)(3)	$500,000	Oceans Expeditions
ReWild
844630660	501(C)(3)	$200,000	Ocean Conservation
Power of Preservation Foundation
455089596	501(C)(3)	$1,631,000	Research Grant
Science Communication Lab Inc
472404616	501(C)(3)	$100,000	Research Grant
School of Leadership Afghanistan
800967564	501(C)(3)	$100,000	Education Grant
SR3 SeaLife
451491069	501(C)(3)	$35,000	Ocean Conservation
Standpipe Hill Foundation
332769791	501(C)(3)	$48,000	Education Grant
Strong TIES
473868079	501(C)(3)	$15,422	Education Grant
Texas Womans University
756002618	501(C)(3)	$65,136	Education Grant
The International Snow Leopard Trust
911144119	501(C)(3)	$15,000	Wildlife Conservation
Texas State University
746002248	501(C)(3)	$65,137	Education Grant
The Wild Bird Foundation of America
831279703	501(C)(3)	$250,000	Wildlife Conservation
The Wilderness Project Foundation
831279703	501(C)(3)	$800,000	Wind River Tribal Buffalo Initiative
Trubel & Co
883957547		$46,000	Education Grant
The Peregrine Fund Inc
231969973	501(C)(3)	$265,741	Wildlife Conservation
Wildstar Academy
871939663	501(C)(3)	$250,000	Storytelling Grant
Wind River Tribal Buffalo Initiative
881968510	501(C)(3)	$100,000	Wildlife Conservation
University of Hawaii Foundation
990085260	501(C)(3)	$215,796	Ocean Conservation
University of Mississippi
646001159	501(C)(3)	$95,000	Education Grant
The Regents Of The University Of California Davis
946036494	501(C)(3)	$266,784	Wildlife Intelligence Project
The Regents Of The University Of California San Diego
956006144	501(C)(3)	$9,000	Ocean Conservation
Walter Anderson Museum of Art
510173731	501(C)(3)	$95,000	Education Grant
Wildaid Inc
203644441	501(C)(3)	$120,000	Ocean Conservation
Wildlife Conservation Network
300108469	501(C)(3)	$157,000	Wildlife Conservation
University of Hawaii
996000354	501(C)(3)	$141,622	Ocean Conservation
Zambian Carnivore Programme
465506153	501(C)(3)	$225,000	Wildlife Conservation
Vermont Afterschool
320399970	501(C)(3)	$21,953	Education Grant
Wildpath LLC
882453137	501(C)(3)	$1,975,000	Storytelling Grant

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Total501c3 Org	60	Total501c3OrgCnt
Total Other Org	2	TotalOtherOrgCnt

Grants Other Asst To Indiv In US GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Grant Type	GRANTS	GrantTypeTxt
Recipient	56	RecipientCnt
Cash Grant	$5,356,333	CashGrantAmt

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Form And Line Reference	Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 Procedures for monitoring use of grant funds	FormAndLineReferenceDesc
Explanation	The National Geographic Society FUNDS GRANTS ACROSS THE FIELDS OF CONSERVATION, EDUCATION, RESEARCH, STORYTELLING AND TECHNOLOGY. GRANT PROPOSALS ARE REVIEWED BY NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC STAFF EXPERTS, AN EXTERNAL PANEL OF GLOBAL SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS AND AN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WHO RECOMMENDS GRANTS FOR APPROVAL. When outside expertise is required to meet the impact objectives of a specific program, we often award grants outside of the grants committee process. Any grants awarded outside of the grants committee pipeline are considered "External Project Funding." Such grants are subject to an internal review process that evaluates the expertise of the grantee, the methodology for executing the work, and the overall contribution to programmatic objectives. Once the grantee is selected, the entire project - including grant funding - is submitted for approval by the NGS senior team through the "Spend Approval Process." Grants approved through this process are subject to reporting requirements above and beyond the required of standard grantees. THE GRANT RECIPIENTS ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN A GRANT AGREEMENT AND SUBMIT REPORTING INCLUDING A FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING OF FUNDS SPENT TO ENSURE THAT THE GRANT FUNDS ARE PROPERLY USED AND ACCOUNTED FOR. THE FOLLOWING IS A DETAILED DESCRIPTION: WHEN A NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SOCIETY GRANT APPLICATION HAS BEEN APPROVED, PAYMENT IS ISSUED ONCE THE SOCIETY HAS RECEIVED THE FOLLOWING COMPLETED, SIGNED DOCUMENTS FROM THE GRANTEE: 1) APPROPRIATE TAX FORM. ALL GRANTEES WHO ARE NOT US CITIZENS ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN AND SUBMIT THE APPROPRIATE TAX FORM (FORM W-8) FOR WORK CONDUCTED WHOLLY OUTSIDE THE US. 2) GRANT AGREEMENT. ALL GRANTEES MUST COMPLETE AND SIGN A GRANT AGREEMENT, WHICH INCLUDES DUE DATES FOR RESEARCH REPORTS AND FINANCIAL REPORTS (GENERALLY DUE WITHIN SIX MONTHS OF COMPLETION OF THE FIELD WORK.) BY SIGNING THE GRANT AGREEMENT, THE GRANTEE AGREES TO SUBMIT A FINAL NARRATIVE REPORT AND A FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING OF THE GRANT MONIES SPENT BEFORE THE INDICATED SUBMISSION DEADLINE. GRANTEES ALSO CERTIFY IN PARAGRAPHS 16 & 17 (COPIED BELOW) THAT THEY WILL NOT PROMOTE TERRORISM AND WILL COMPLY WITH FOREIGN TRADE CONTROLS: 17. CERTIFICATION. BY COUNTERSIGNING THIS AGREEMENT, YOU CERTIFY THAT YOUR ORGANIZATION DOES NOT AND WILL NOT PROMOTE OR ENGAGE IN VIOLENCE OR TERRORISM, NOR WILL YOUR ORGANIZATION MAKE SUB-GRANTS OR OTHER PAYMENTS TO ANY ENTITY THAT ENGAGES IN SUCH ACTIVITIES. 17 U.S. FOREIGN TRADE CONTROLS. BY COUNTERSIGNING THIS AGREEMENT, I OR GRANTEE ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I AM AWARE OF, AND AGREE TO COMPLY FULLY WITH, U.S. FOREIGN TRADE CONTROLS THAT GOVERN TRAVEL TO AND TRANSACTIONS WITH, COUNTRIES SUCH AS CUBA, IRAN, SUDAN, SYRIA, NORTH KOREA, CRIMEA TERRITORY, AND OTHER U.S.-SANCTIONED COUNTRIES, INCLUDING ANY SUCH CONTROLS THAT MAY BE IMPOSED IN THE FUTURE DURING THE PERIOD OF THE GRANT. SPECIFICALLY, I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I AM AWARE OF AND AGREE TO COMPLY WITH THE REGULATIONS OF THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY GOVERNING TRAVEL TO AND TRADE WITH COUNTRIES SUBJECT TO U.S. ECONOMIC SANCTIONS (31 CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS PARTS 500-598) AND ALSO WITH THE EXPORT ADMINISTRATION REGULATIONS OF THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (15 CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS PARTS 730-774). I ALSO AGREE THAT, BEFORE ANY FUNDS ARE DISBURSED UNDER THIS GRANT, I WILL PROVIDE THE SOCIETY WITH COPIES OF ANY AUTHORIZATIONS FROM THE U.S. TREASURY DEPARTMENT'S OFFICE OF FOREIGN ASSETS CONTROL ("OFAC") NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE GRANT, OR COPIES OF CORRESPONDENCE FROM OFAC CONFIRMING THAT NO SPECIFIC AUTHORIZATIONS ARE NECESSARY. I ALSO REPRESENT AND WARRANT TO THE SOCIETY THAT IN SEEKING AUTHORIZATIONS FROM OFAC AND/OR CONFIRMING THAT NO SUCH AUTHORIZATIONS ARE NECESSARY, I FULLY DISCLOSED THE NATURE OF THE GRANT AND ITS PARTICIPANTS AND IDENTIFIED THE SOCIETY AS A SOURCE OF FUNDING. I ALSO AGREE THAT I WILL KEEP ALL NECESSARY RECORDS TO SHOW THAT I HAVE COMPLIED WITH U.S. FOREIGN TRADE CONTROLS. FINALLY, I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I HAVE BEEN ADVISED BY THE SOCIETY TO CONSULT WITH MY OWN LEGAL COUNSEL IN CONNECTION WITH MY OBLIGATIONS UNDER U.S. FOREIGN TRADE CONTROLS. GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT A CERTIFICATION RELATED TO ETHICAL ISSUES AND THAT THE GRANTEE IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE ANTI-CORRUPTION LAWS; THEY ALSO CERTIFY THAT THEY HAVE THE PROPER PERMITS TO UNDERTAKE THE PROPOSED FIELD RESEARCH IN THE COUNTRY IN WHICH IT WILL BE CONDUCTED AND THAT NO IMPROPER PAYMENTS OF ANY VALUE HAVE BEEN MADE DURING THE PROCESS OF OBTAINING SUCH PERMITS. ADDITIONALLY, GRANTEES AFFILIATED WITH GOVERNMENT AGENCIES OR PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS ARE SCREENED IN ORDER TO IDENTIFY AND AVOID POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST INVOLVING THE GRANTEE'S OFFICIAL JOB DUTIES AND THE SOCIETY. THE SOCIETY'S FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SYSTEM ALSO REVIEWS FOR COMPLIANCE WITH FINANCIAL SANCTIONS LIST (THE SDN LIST) COMPILED AND MAINTAINED BY THE U.S. TREASURY UPON NEW VENDOR SET-UP AND PRIOR TO EACH PAYMENT. ONCE PAYMENT IS ISSUED, IF GRANTEES WOULD LIKE TO ALTER THEIR PROPOSED BUDGET IN ANY WAY THEY MUST SUBMIT THEIR REQUEST TO THE PROGRAM OFFICER. THE REQUEST IS APPROVED OR DENIED AND A RECORD OF THE CHANGE IS ADDED TO THE GRANT FILE. THE GRANTEE MUST SUBMIT THEIR FINAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING BEFORE THE DEADLINE INDICATED IN THEIR GRANT AGREEMENT UNLESS AN EXTENSION HAS BEEN REQUESTED IN WRITING AND APPROVED BY THE PROGRAM OFFICER. THE FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING PROVIDES A BREAKDOWN OF THE ACTUAL COSTS OF THE PROJECT AND IS EXPECTED TO PARALLEL THE COSTS PROJECTED IN THE ORIGINAL GRANT APPLICATION BUDGET; ALL DISCREPANCIES MUST BE EXPLAINED. IF THERE ARE UN-EXPENDED GRANT MONIES THEY MUST BE RETURNED TO THE SOCIETY. THE REPORTS COORDINATOR REVIEWS THE FINAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING FOR COMPLETENESS AND THEN CIRCULATES BOTH REPORTS TO THE PROGRAM OFFICER FINAL REVIEW AND APPROVAL. ONCE THE REPORTS ARE APPROVED, THE GRANT IS CLOSED. AN ELECTRONIC COPY OF THE GRANT FILE IS RETAINED, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE Society's document retention policy, BY THE GRANT OPERATIONS STAFF, WHICH IS THE OFFICIAL REPOSITORY FOR ALL GRANTS RELATED DOCUMENTATION.	ExplanationTxt

Schedule J IRS990ScheduleJ

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Travel For Companions	Yes (X)	TravelForCompanionsInd
Written Policy Ref T And E Expnss	Yes (true)	WrittenPolicyRefTAndEExpnssInd
Substantiation Required	Yes (true)	SubstantiationRequiredInd
Compensation Committee	Yes (X)	CompensationCommitteeInd
Independent Consultant	Yes (X)	IndependentConsultantInd
Form990 Of Other Organizations	Yes (X)	Form990OfOtherOrganizationsInd
Compensation Survey	Yes (X)	CompensationSurveyInd
Board Or Committee Approval	Yes (X)	BoardOrCommitteeApprovalInd
Severance Payment	Yes (true)	SeverancePaymentInd
Supplemental Nonqual Rtr Plan	false	SupplementalNonqualRtrPlanInd
Equity Based Comp Arrngm	false	EquityBasedCompArrngmInd
Comp Based On Revenue Of Flng Org	false	CompBasedOnRevenueOfFlngOrgInd
Comp Bsd On Rev Related Orgs	false	CompBsdOnRevRelatedOrgsInd
Comp Bsd Net Earns Flng Org	false	CompBsdNetEarnsFlngOrgInd
Comp Bsd Net Earns Rltd Orgs	false	CompBsdNetEarnsRltdOrgsInd
Any Non Fixed Payments	false	AnyNonFixedPaymentsInd
Initial Contract Exception	false	InitialContractExceptionInd

Rltd Org Officer Trst Key Empl RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp (19 entries)

TitleTitleTxt	Base Compensation Filing OrgBaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt	Compensation Based On Rltd OrgsCompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmt	Bonus Filing OrganizationBonusFilingOrganizationAmount	Bonus Related OrganizationsBonusRelatedOrganizationsAmt	Other Compensation Filing OrgOtherCompensationFilingOrgAmt	Other Compensation Rltd OrgsOtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmt	Deferred Compensation Flng OrgDeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt	Deferred Comp Rltd OrgsDeferredCompRltdOrgsAmt	Nontaxable Benefits Filing OrgNontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt	Nontaxable Benefits Rltd OrgsNontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmt	Total Compensation Filing OrgTotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt	Total Compensation Rltd OrgsTotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmt	Comp Report Prior990 Filing OrgCompReportPrior990FilingOrgAmt	Comp Report Prior990 Rltd OrgsCompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt
JILL TIEFENTHALER
CEO	$1,147,701	$0	$372,803	$0	$11,484	$0	$11,750	$0	$27,838	$0	$1,571,576	$0	$0	$0
MICHAEL ULICA
FORMER PRESIDENT/COO/TREASURER	$0	$0	$0	$0	$334,476	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$334,476	$0	$334,476	$0
SUMEET SEAM
CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER	$618,288	$0	$10,000	$0	$3,324	$0	$11,750	$0	$26,978	$0	$670,340	$0	$0	$0
ANGELA TAYLOR
FORMER INTERIM CFO	$337,741	$0	$0	$0	$1,158	$0	$10,009	$0	$26,027	$0	$374,935	$0	$0	$0
DARIEN WRIGHT
CFO & COO	$658,989	$0	$0	$0	$6,557	$0	$11,750	$0	$2,416	$0	$679,712	$0	$0	$0
SHANNON BARTLETT
CHIEF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & SOCIAL	$165,239	$0	$1,000	$0	$192,533	$0	$195,080	$0	$13,092	$0	$566,944	$0	$0	$0
CRYSTAL BROWN
CHIEF COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER	$70,708	$0	$0	$0	$522,445	$0	$1,328	$0	$269	$0	$594,750	$0	$590,590	$0
MARA DELL
CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER	$483,688	$0	$0	$0	$7,249	$0	$11,750	$0	$15,251	$0	$517,938	$0	$0	$0
EMILY DUNHAM
CHIEF CAMPUS AND EXPERIENCES	$417,120	$0	$54,000	$0	$968	$0	$11,750	$0	$18,535	$0	$502,373	$0	$0	$0
DEBORAH GRAYSON
CHIEF EDUCATION OFFICER	$425,299	$0	$0	$0	$4,169	$0	$11,750	$0	$10,204	$0	$451,422	$0	$0	$0
IAN MILLER
CHIEF SCIENCE & INNOVATION OFFICER	$557,397	$0	$0	$0	$1,936	$0	$11,750	$0	$19,939	$0	$591,022	$0	$0	$0
KARA RAMIREZ MULLINS
CHIEF ADVANCEMENT OFFICER	$635,899	$0	$0	$0	$3,418	$0	$11,750	$0	$25,716	$0	$676,783	$0	$0	$0
JASON SOUTHERN
CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER	$389,606	$0	$0	$0	$2,070	$0	$11,250	$0	$26,209	$0	$429,135	$0	$0	$0
KIM WALDRON
CHIEF OF STAFF & PROGRAM ALIGNMENT	$421,011	$0	$0	$0	$12,237	$0	$11,750	$0	$19,476	$0	$464,474	$0	$0	$0
JOHN COOMBE
DIRECTOR, INVESTMENTS	$368,358	$0	$268,125	$0	$825	$0	$11,750	$0	$1,764	$0	$650,822	$0	$0	$0
KRISTI CRAIG
CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER	$655,243	$0	$646,000	$0	$6,617	$0	$11,750	$0	$27,112	$0	$1,346,722	$0	$0	$0
ALEX MOEN
CHIEF EXPLORER & ENGAGEMENT OFFICER	$391,880	$0	$0	$0	$5,971	$0	$11,725	$0	$27,809	$0	$437,385	$0	$0	$0
ENRIC SALA
EXPLORER IN RESIDENCE	$446,005	$0	$0	$0	$4,375	$0	$11,750	$0	$10,824	$0	$472,954	$0	$0	$0
KAITLIN YARNALL
CHIEF STORYTELLING OFFICER & SVP	$410,086	$0	$0	$0	$944	$0	$11,492	$0	$27,865	$0	$450,387	$0	$0	$0

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (3 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDesc	ExplanationExplanationTxt
Schedule J, Part I, Line 1a Travel for companions	THE SOCIETY PAYS FOR COMPANION TRAVEL FOR CERTAIN EXECUTIVES, ONLY WHEN THERE IS A BUSINESS PURPOSE TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION AND ADHERES TO THE SOCIETY'S TRAVEL POLICIES. THE SOCIETY PAID FOR FIVE SUCH COMPANION TRIPS IN 2025. COMPANION TRAVEL NOT MEETING THIS CRITERIA ARE DEEMED TAXABLE UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE GUIDELINES. THE SOCIETY PAID FOR AND TAXED ONE SUCH COMPANION TRIP IN 2025, IN ADDITION TO 6 TAXABLE SENIOR EXECUTIVE SPOUSAL TRIPS .
Schedule J, Part I, Line 4a Severance or change-of-control payment	THE FOLLOWING FORMER OFFICERS, KEY EMPLOYEES, AND HIGHLY COMPENSATED EMPLOYEES RECEIVED SEVERANCE PAYMENTS IN 2025: C. BROWN--$522,445 M. ULICA--$334,476 (ALL OF THE ABOVE PAYMENTS WERE ACCRUED IN 2024) IN ADDITIONAL, 2025 SEVERANCE OF $172,206 WAS PAID TO S. BARTLETT. IN ADDITION, THE FOLLOWING NEW SEVERANCE AMOUNTS TO A FORMER KEY EMPLOYEE WAS ACCRUED AT YEAR END: S. BARTLETT--$188,872
Schedule J, Part II NONTAXABLE BENEFITS	COMPONENTS OF BENEFITS AND DEFERRED COMPENSATION PROVIDED TO CERTAIN EXECUTIVED: LIFE INSURANCE, PARKING, 401(K), 457(B), DENTAL & MEDICAL INSURANCE,LONG TERM DISABILITY AND, TRAVEL/ACCIDENT INSURANCE. BELOW IS A SUMMARY OF ALL OFFICERS OR KEY EMPLOYEES WHO HAD A SEVERANCE CLAUSE IN THEIR RESPECTIVE EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS IN 2025. THESE SEVERANCE AMOUNTS ARE SOLELY CONTINGENT UPON AN EMPLOYEE'S INVOLUNTARY TERMINATION WITHOUT CAUSE FROM THE SOCIETY. AS SUCH, THESE AMOUNTS WERE NOT ACCRUED OR FUNDED IN ANY WAY AND WERE CONSIDERED UNLIKELY TO OCCUR IN 2025. NONE OF THESE AMOUNTS HAVE BEEN INCLUDED IN COLUMN D. JILL TIEFENTHALER - 1 TIMES BASE SALARY.

Schedule M IRS990ScheduleM

Securities Publicly Traded SecuritiesPubliclyTradedGrp

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Contribution	34	ContributionCnt
Noncash Contributions Rpt F990	$1,955,799	NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt
Method Of Determining Revenues	Market value	MethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt

Other Non Cash Contri Table OtherNonCashContriTableGrp (3 entries)

Non Cash CheckboxNonCashCheckboxInd	DescDesc	ContributionContributionCnt	Noncash Contributions Rpt F990NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt	Method Of Determining RevenuesMethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt
Yes (X)	COMPLEMETARY SOFTWARE ACCOUNTS	3	$460,931	Market value
Yes (X)	DISPLAY MONITORS, PROJECTORS, LENSES, CAMERA & RELATED DEVICES	1	$911,946	Market value
Yes (X)	ENVIRONMENTAL DNA (eDNA) TOOLS & RELATED SERVICES	1	$300,000	Market value

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Form8283 Received	0	Form8283ReceivedCnt
Any Property That Must Be Held	false	AnyPropertyThatMustBeHeldInd
Review Process Unusual NC Gifts	Yes (true)	ReviewProcessUnusualNCGiftsInd
Third Parties Used	false	ThirdPartiesUsedInd

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Form And Line Reference	Schedule M, Part I Explanations of reporting method for number of contributions	FormAndLineReferenceDesc
Explanation	Securities - Publicly traded - # OF CONTRIBUTIONS Other - COMPLEMETARY SOFTWARE ACCOUNTS # OF CONTRIBUTIONS Other - DISPLAY MONITORS, PROJECTORS, LENSES, CAMERA & RELATED DEVICES # OF CONTRIBUTIONS Other - ENVIRONMENTAL DNA (eDNA) TOOLS & RELATED SERVICES # OF CONTRIBUTIONS	ExplanationTxt

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (16 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDesc	ExplanationExplanationTxt
Form 990, Part III, Line 4a STORYTELLING AND OUTREACH PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS CONTINUED	The Impact Story Lab is an award-winning creative unit within the National Geographic Society that combines world-class storytelling with social and behavioral science to drive positive change. Our interdisciplinary team has three bodies of work. We produce media to support the goals of our institutional goals. We create all video for the new Museum of Exploration. And we collaborate with National Geographic Explorers to produce media to help accomplish the goals of their programs. The Impact Story Lab also has a "science of storytelling" component in which we conduct research, publish our findings, and host workshops to advance the field of impact storytelling. In 2025 our projects included several short films, multiple productions for the Museum, and full media coverage of several Perpetual Planet Ocean Expeditions. Africa Refocused, a collaboration between Nature Environment Wildlife Filmmaking (NEWF) and the National Geographic Society, helps African storytellers, scientists and conservationists participate in global conversations about African nature, wildlife and environment. Traditionally, the voices of Africans were absent in these conversations and working with National Geographic Explorers Noel and Pragna Kok, this initiative has started addressing this imbalance through capacity sharing and a fellowship program and production of innovative content in different genres. In 2025, NEWF added 77 new Africa Refocused Fellows, bringing the total to 371 from 35 out of the 54 African countries (and 46 countries globally). NEWF also completed more than 60 labs and exchanges, finished the production of 13 short films, and has over 10 films and series in production. NEWF also engaged 40 youths from the communities they work in through the YES internship programme. Other accomplishments included the production and distribution of Wild Hope: Rhino Ops, expanded global industry presence at industry events such as Jackson Wild, Santiago Wild Sunnyside of the Doc and World Congress of Science and Factual Producers, strengthened South x South collaborations, and the successful rollout of a residency model that deepened skill development and peer mentorship. The programme also secured critical sustainability milestones, including five-year permits within iSimangaliso Wetland Park and expanded wildlife access agreements within iSimangaliso and Bayala. National Geographic Photo Camp provides a meaningful introduction to photography for young people around the world and aims to inspire the next generation of storytellers, and support them in sharing their experiences and perspectives. Founded in 2003 by Explorer in Residence and photographer Kirsten Elstner, the National Geographic Society has hosted 177 in-person and virtual Photo Camps in 49 countries. In 2025 across 18 workshops and 2 exhibitions, students explored storytelling through photography, writing, and conversation. By way of instruction and guidance from world-class National Geographic Explorers and photographers, students build their technical skills, grow in confidence, and develop deep connections with each other. The Out of Eden Walk is a years-long journalistic expedition through which National Geographic explorer Paul Salopek is walking the globe, retracing the pathways of human origins from Africa to South America. This 21,000-mile odyssey is an exercise in slow journalism, allowing Paul to report the major stories of our time holistically by slowing down to walking speed to share the full context and voices of local people behind the headlines of the stories of our time. The Out of Eden Walk is a global storytelling initiative for education and cross-cultural engagement that promotes journalistic education and people-to-people connectivity via the ethos of slow journalism. Over the course of 2025, the Out of Eden Walk published 23 articles online and one feature length article in National Geographic Magazine. Salopek chronicled his reflections and discoveries as he completed a historic walk through Asia, as well as his intercontinental ocean crossing and first impressions of North America. In 2025, the World Freshwater Initiative focused on creating awareness on the World Freshwater Initiative's World Water Map Insights Edition, which was launched in late 2024. This was done through presentations in different freshwater aligned forums, to professional groups and at international conferences. Multiple media appearances and mentions also helped to increase awareness about this resource. In 2025, the Initiative also awarded 7 level I and 3 level II grants to storytellers with fieldwork in 12 countries around the world. WonderLab, led by Explorer and photographer Anand Varma, is a physical space based in Berkeley, California where Anand is creating innovative storytelling techniques that push the boundaries of how we understand the wonders of our world. In 2025, Anand's photography was shared on a massive scale: his image of a newly hatched chick was featured on the cover of the "Pictures of the Year" issue of National Geographic Magazine and his video of hummingbirds took over two enormous screens above Times Square in New York City to promote bird conservation. His photography was recognized by the prestigious Royal Photographic Society Award for scientific imaging and his work featured in the National Geographic series Photographer was nominated for a Documentary Emmy Award. He was interviewed by the nationally broadcast radio show Science Friday and presented a keynote address at the Dubai Future Forum, a gathering of the world's foremost scientists, technologists, and policymakers. A critical component of Anand's work at WonderLab is empowering students to pursue their own sense of wonder. He hosted 10 fieldtrips in 2025 which served 250 students and he designed a camera kit for classrooms that was pilot-tested in 5 schools around the country. With WonderLab, Anand and the National Geographic Society are continuing to demonstrate how science coupled with stunning visual storytelling sparks curiosity and creates a deeper connection to our natural world. The Second Assistant program is a cohort-based program that provides training, mentorship, connections and pathways for emerging photographers to expand their skills in the field of technical photography. The Second Assistant program is run in partnership with National Geographic magazine, a critical partner in developing a unique curriculum for photographers, providing editorial assignment opportunities for our Second Assistants to join, and in matching Second Assistants to assignments and mentors based on their skills and potential areas for growth. In 2024, 10 storytelling Explorers from 6 countries were selected for the program cohort. In November 2024, this group came together for a 5 day training at WonderLab with intensive demonstration and application of advanced camera and lighting systems. This cohort will continue their learning journey in 2025 and 2026 as fieldwork opportunities are matched through NGM assignments and NGS grants and programs for Explorers to expand and apply their professional and technical skills across sessions led by other National Geographic Explorers and Photographers and industry professionals. Field Ready is a mentorship and training program to support emerging filmmakers as they advance in their careers, and to bridge the gap of skills, network, and experience with unscripted filmmaking. Field Ready is a joint program of the National Geographic Society and National Geographic Content that will offer one-on-one mentorship by some of the most seasoned natural history production companies for emerging talent to explore large-scale unscripted filmmaking. Alongside this mentorship opportunity, this program includes training and discussion series. These sessions aim to help participants meet industry leaders, participate in specialized workshops that will help navigate the unique world of factual production. Field Ready also facilitates introductions to production companies that partner with National Geographic and fellow storytellers interested in these fields of filmmaking, and guidance on making the most of opportunities for employment and on-the-job learning. In 2025, 10 storytelling Explorers from 7 countries were selected for the program cohort. In May 2026, this group will come together for a 5 day boot camp at Disney - London office for production-related workshops, networking, training, and pitching.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4a STORYTELLING AND OUTREACH PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS CONTINUED	Special Collections shares the story of National Geographic Society's past and present by expertly managing its unique archival, media, and information resources. We seek to create a more inclusive narrative by inspiring users to engage with and build on these materials. Our distinctive collections chronicle 138 years of the Society's history and impact through historical documents, maps, oral histories, audio and video recordings, photographs, artwork, artifacts, and digital assets. Our dedicated staff of archivists, librarians, digital asset managers and subject matter experts collect, organize, preserve, manage, and make accessible the wide range of materials that make up the Society's Special Collections. In 2025, Special Collections increased its support of the Museum of Exploration, contributing more than 20,000 assets to create exceptional content and enrich gallery spaces with authentic items representing our legacy. The team responded to 1,223 reference and research inquiries and supported more than 400,000 self-service interactions from Society staff and our partners at Disney and Cengage; digitized more than 11,000 items from the archives; and ingested 3.2 million newly-created digital assets submitted by our grantees and staff. The National Geographic Storytellers Collective offers Explorer-led Storytelling for Impact workshops globally to nonprofits, universities, and corporations. These live, in-person, small-group workshops also provide skill-building for select groups of regional Explorers annually, while also growing the capacity of young Explorers. Ten workshop themes are available with all centering on an Explorer Story that illustrates storytelling for impact. Each client workshop is customized for their goals and delivered on-site. The experiential, outcome-based learning helps participants develop stories for a range of storytelling skills from public speaking to storytelling in various visual and digital medias. Since our launch in 2023, we have conducted 185 workshop days, led by 30+ National Geographic Explorers, reaching 3500 people in over 20 countries, achieving an average Net Promoter Score of 90. The Geography & Mapping Group provides geospatial expertise and cartographic support to our Explorers, programs, and staff. We work with our most influential programs and partners to promote innovation, increase impact, and keep National Geographic at the forefront of applied geography and cartography. We provide our Explorers, programs, and staff with consulting, mapping services, and access to geospatial technology to enhance the effectiveness and impact of mission driven work. In 2025 we provided ongoing support to our new Museum of Explorations and to our major Zenith and Azimuth level programs (Pristine Seas, Out of Eden Walk, and Perpetual Planet Expeditions) with award winning cartography to help each program communicate their findings and achieve their goals. We also worked closely with the Education and Community Engagement division to further efforts in geography education with an emphasis on bringing our Explorers work with mapping and Geography to the fore. Our team members worked with our partner Esri in the continued development of the National Geographic Mapmaker and collaborated with Esri and our Technology colleague to increase the capacity of our GIS Platform. We continue to improve our foundational geographic database that powers mapping work for the Society and for our partners at Disney/NGP. In addition, we have supported individual Explorers and National Geographic staff members to improve and accelerate their work with geographic data and tools that provide actionable insights and further the Society's mission to illuminate and protect the wonder of the world. National Geographic Live advances the Society's mission by transforming primary field research, world-class storytelling, and global exploration into immersive, educational in-person experiences. By partnering directly with National Geographic Explorers, the program translates complex environmental and cultural topics into accessible narratives for the general public. These programs are delivered globally via public performances, student matinees, and community engagement initiatives hosted by a network of performing arts centers, museums, and universities. In 2025, the program supported the work of 20 Explorers across 133 total performances, consisting of 111 public presentations and 22 dedicated student matinees. This outreach spanned 43 cities throughout the United States and Canada, reaching an audience of over 90,000 individuals and fostering direct dialogue between grant-funded researchers and diverse student and community populations. The National Geographic Society's Traveling Exhibitions program is a vital tool for fulfilling our mission to illuminate and protect the wonder of our world. In 2025, this program successfully presented 15 distinct, high-quality exhibitions in collaboration with National Geographic Explorers, who are world class photographers and subject-matter experts in exploration, technology, education, and storytelling. These dynamic and immersive experiences reached audiences in 12 countries and 46 cities, attracting an estimated 3.7 million visitors. This reach underscores our commitment to making world-class scientific, educational, and cultural content accessible to the public, inspiring a deeper understanding of our planet. Food for Tomorrow (FFT) is an ambitious 18-month pilot program, launched in January 2025 in collaboration with the National Geographic Society and PepsiCo to positively impact the global food system through a focus on regenerative agriculture. In 2025, the first FFT cohort of storytelling Explorers completed fieldwork across 4 continents, spanning 9 countries and over 35 farms, spotlighting 8 diverse crop systems to inform the future of food and climate resilience. The program marked a major milestone with its public launch in September, which quickly garnered significant public awareness receiving nearly 4 million views and 30 thousand engagements on social media, and the launch itself generated 76 pieces of earned media with 98% positive sentiment. Furthermore, the program launched a Science RfP, receiving over 2,200 applications to the Science RFP from 141 countries. By amplifying the critical connection between soil health, traditional agricultural knowledge, food quality and climate resilience, this partnership is designed to engage and inform the public and food system actors about regenerative agriculture, urging them to make more sustainable food choices and support policies and practices that benefit both people and nature. In 2025 the National Geographic Society launched the Connected Planet program, which is working to scale and replicate the successful storytelling model enacted by National Geographic Explorer Carlton Ward Jr. that inspired and propelled the creation of the Florida Wildlife Corridor. This Wildlife Corridor designates 18 million acres across Florida as a priority for wildlife conservation and establishes a statewide network of protected areas that work in tandem with compatible public and private lands. The Wildlife Corridor connects ecosystems across the State to prevent habitat fragmentation and protect Florida's wildlife and drinking water sources. The Connected Planet project will further support and scale Ward's conservation storytelling in Florida including photography and filmmaking, while involving National Geographic Explorers around the world to illustrate the benefits of wildlife corridors in their own communities through compelling storytelling. Conserving and restoring the connectivity of these corridors will allow endemic species to thrive and for their ecosystems to provide essential services for people, including protecting clean drinking water sources and supporting livelihoods and economic drivers like agriculture and tourism.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4b SCIENCE & INNOVATION PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS CONTINUED	The National Geographic Okavango Wilderness Project is working to secure permanent, sustainable protection for the greater Okavango Basin-the source of water for more than one million people and one of the most biodiverse places in Africa. A team of National Geographic Explorers, local and regional experts, and partners at the Wild Bird Trust are working to preserve this irreplaceable natural wonder spanning Angola, Namibia and Botswana-and help address threats to the basin from the effects of climate change and human impacts. Through rigorous scientific research, impactful conservation education projects and storytelling about the ecosystems and people who live there, the Okavango Wilderness Project is helping to protect this unique ecosystem for generations to come. In 2025, the team launched a two-team expedition for its annual crossing of the Okavango Delta in Botswana which serves as an annual checkup on the Delta's water quality and ecosystem health, and is critical for understanding how the system is changing over time. The team also conducted research to further understand the undescribed biodiversity that exists in the project landscape. Working with partners and local and Indigenous communities, the National Geographic Okavango Wilderness Project is helping to preserve one of the last great wildernesses on Earth for the people and wildlife who call it home. National Geographic Pristine Seas is an exploration, research and filmmaking project that inspires the creation of marine protected areas around the world. Founded and led by National Geographic Explorer in Residence Enric Sala, the project has helped to create 31 of the largest marine reserves on Earth, which cover more than 6.9 million square kilometers of ocean. These "national parks of the sea" preserve the wonders of the ocean while increasing the food supply, providing economic benefits, and building resilience against global warming. In 2023, Pristine Seas launched The Global Expedition: a bold conservation effort to explore areas of the tropical Pacific Ocean. Working aboard the Argo - a 130-foot customized research vessel and filmmaking center - local and international scientists conduct underwater research and share their knowledge, insights, and personal connection to the study areas. The ship is Pristine Seas' modern-day equivalent of Jacques Cousteau's famous Calypso, but with an ocean conservation mission. Today, less than 10% of the ocean is somehow protected - and less than 3% is fully protected from fishing and other damaging activities. Pristine Seas supports the global goal of conserving at least 30% of the ocean by 2030, which will not only benefit marine life but also provide value to communities. The interactions between animals and their environments are critical for maintaining a healthy planet. But for many species, time is running out. When you remove one, it affects us all. The National Geographic Photo Ark, led by Explorer and photographer Joel Sartore, aims to document every species living in the world's zoos, aquariums, and wildlife sanctuaries; inspire action through education, and help protect wildlife by supporting on-the-ground conservation efforts. In 2025 Sartore photographed 467 new species for the Photo Ark and passed the 17,000 species mark with the addition of the Bird of Paradise Over the last 12 months, Sartore photographed in Germany, China, New Guinea, Brazil and in 19 US based locations, totaling 120 days photographing. Some of the species photographed include the Spotted Cuscus, Papuan Harpy Eagle, Doria's Tree Kangaroo, Chinese Monal Pheasant and the Chinese Sturgeon. Photo Ark also awarded the third Species Impact Initiative grant, funding the conservation and captive breeding of critically endangered frogs in Ecuador. Perpetual Planet Expeditions, a signature Society program developed in partnership with Rolex, supports trailblazing scientific research expeditions to Earth's critical life-support systems - mountains, rainforests, the ocean - to understand how they are changing and to identify solutions to restore, rebalance and protect them. Perpetual Planet Expeditions is now in its third phase, ocean. From seashore to seafloor and from pole to pole, Perpetual Planet Ocean Expeditions in integrating cutting-edge science and traditional ecological knowledge to examine the causes and impacts of marine systems change throughout the largest and most vital ecosystem on Earth - the Ocean - to generate bold and innovative solutions in partnership with the coastal communities whose lives and livelihoods depend on it. Through a combination of Explorer-led research, community engagement, world-class storytelling and impactful education initiatives, the expeditions will reveal the diversity and connectivity of these unique and vulnerable ecosystems while scaling solutions to help protect, restore and rebalance our planet's largest biome. Rising Star is a year-round world-class field research program revolutionizing the scientific practice of paleoanthropology. Under the leadership of National Geographic Explorer in Residence Lee R. Berger, hundreds of scientists work collaboratively in the richest hominin fossil-bearing region of the world to open new doors into our understanding of the evolution and behaviors of ancient hominins. To meet its permanent sustainability goals, Rising Star invests in the growth of local scientific capacity through academic leadership programs, field mentorship opportunities, and technical-track scientific professionalization programs for minoritized groups in South Africa and beyond. As part of its commitment to expanding the boundaries of paleoanthropology, Rising Star is the first paleoanthropology program in the world to incorporate artists, storytellers, and educators into the research process, stimulating new angles of investigation into ancient hominin life and elevating local scholarship. Altogether, Rising Star presents a holistic, collaborative, and inclusive new approach to paleoanthropology that supports the education of new generations of paleoanthropologists, engages the public, and accelerates discoveries in the study of ancient hominins. In 2025, research continued at full pace in Rising Star cave, notable for its vast Homo naledi fossils, Gladysvale, Site 105, and the Levuka Tufa site, with new hominin fossils and archaeological deposits being unearthed every day of excavation. New research facilities are being built to support the expansion of the project, including accommodations for collaborating researchers and their students. Manuscript preparation for a number of high-impact articles, to be published in 2026, was completed in 2025. The Society awards Level I Grants to individuals working on projects in science, conservation, storytelling, education, and technology who may be earlier in their career, those looking to establish themselves better in their field, those seeking mentorship from others in their field and beyond, or those who want to grow their network and enhance their impact by joining a global community of National Geographic Explorers. This opportunity is best suited for individuals who have the potential and desire to make significant positive contributions to their field by leveraging the funding, capacity, and additional support provided by the National Geographic Society and connections to other Explorers. The Level II grant opportunity is for individuals who are more established in their field and are seeking a higher level of funding. Projects at this level should push the boundaries of the applicant's field or discipline and be designed to achieve significant and tangible impacts. Applicants may be new to the Society or existing National Geographic Explorers. Projects can be up to two years long. At Level II, grantees will provide mentorship to others within the Explorer community, contribute their expertise, and may participate in relevant speaking engagements upon request.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4b SCIENCE & INNOVATION PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS CONTINUED	The Explorer Capacity Development Team supports National Geographic Explorers in their individual and collective leadership development by offering a portfolio of online and in-person learning and development opportunities rooted in the Society's values and mission. The Capacity Development learning and development offerings for Explorers include onboarding courses for new grant recipients and awardees, which set them up for success in their project journey by helping them access key NGS resources and offerings around ethics, unconscious bias, and communications to name a few. In addition, bespoke learning and development support is provided as part of a cohort experience to specific programs such as the Young Explorer program and our Wayfinder Award program. In 2025, 505 learners participated in 45 online course offerings. In addition we engaged 104 Explorers through in-person workshops in the regions of Northern North America, Africa, Asia Pacific, and Latin America. The National Geographic Society's Explorer at Large program supports proven luminaries and changemakers who are uniquely positioned to act as ambassadors and thought leaders in support of National Geographic's mission, and to help them catalyze the next generation of planetary leaders. These Explorers are at the frontiers of their respective disciplines, have a strong passion for our mission, and are committed to fostering the next generation of Explorers. As of December 2025, there are 11 National Geographic Explorers at Large: Shahidul Alam, Bob Ballard, James Cameron, Sylvia Earle, Beverly Joubert, Dereck Joubert, Louise Leakey, Maya Lin, Rodrigo Medellin, Nalini Nadkarni and Azu Nwagbogu. The National Geographic Society annually recognizes the achievements of extraordinary individuals working to illuminate and protect the wonder of our world with our portfolio of awards. The Rolex National Geographic Explorer of the Year award is an annual recognition that is awarded to an Explorer whose recent actions, achievements and spirit push the boundaries of leadership in exploration and demonstrate a commitment to share new knowledge with the world. In 2025, Pablo Garcia Borboroglu and Bertie Gregory were recognized in celebration of their collaboration to protect and illuminate penguins, one of the world's most iconic species.The National Geographic Society/Buffett Awards for Leadership in Conservation were established by the Society and The Howard G. Buffett Foundation to recognize and celebrate unsung conservation heroes working in the field. Two awards are presented each year: one for achievement in Africa (established in 2002) and the other for achievement in Latin America (established in 2005). The 2025 National Geographic Society/Buffett Awardees are Micaela Camino and Jackson Kabuyaya Mbeke,. The Eliza Scidmore Award--named for the writer and photographer Eliza Scidmore, the first woman elected to the Society's Board of Trustees in 1892--recognizes individuals who use immersive storytelling to make complex ideas, issues, and information relevant and accessible. The 2025 Eliza Scidmore Award was presented to photographer Tom Peschak. The Wayfinder Award is presented annually to a cohort of individuals whose innovative work in science, conservation, exploration, education, technology and/or storytelling identifies them as agents for positive change in their fields. Wayfinder Award recipients have proven themselves as the next generation of influential leaders, communicators and innovators whose critical work contributes to moving the National Geographic Society's mission forward. The fifteen 2024 Wayfinder Award recipients are: BinBin Li, Cannupa Hanska Lugar, Chido Govera, Damien Blasi, Gabriela de Luna, Hana Raza, Martin del Rio, Mirte Bosse, Moreangels Mbizah, Peia Patai, Pippa Ehrlich, Sonya Atalay, Tebogo Makhubela, Titus Canete and Veronique Couttee-Jenkins, The society's highest honor, the Hubbard Medal, is awarded to individuals for the highest distinction in exploration, scientific research, and discovery. The award most often celebrates years of ground-breaking achievements in a particular field or discipline and has been awarded by NGS since 1906. The Hubbard Medal was not awarded in 2025. Young leaders are already developing solutions to urgent environmental and social challenges in their communities and around the world. Through the National Geographic Young Explorer Program, the Society invests in changemakers ages 18 to 25 who demonstrate courage, leadership, and a commitment to positive impact. The program recognizes emerging leaders and helps them move ideas into action through funding, mentorship, leadership development, and cohort-based support. In 2025, the Society expanded support for Young Explorers from recognition through project implementation and continued engagement. The Society selected 15 Young Explorers, representing 13 countries, including 8 countries new to the program, and awarded each $10,000 in recognition funding, for a total of $150,000. The Society also launched Next-Level Project Funding, a new initiative to support alumni prepared to scale proven work and deepen community impact, and awarded $60,000 in 2025. New this year, the program added a Peer Champions model to strengthen near-peer leadership and sustained engagement, and the Society conducted a formal impact evaluation to better understand outcomes related to leadership development, confidence, and career progression. By providing funding, mentorship, leadership development, and community support, the Young Explorer Program helps emerging leaders strengthen their skills and expand their capacity to implement meaningful work and scale community-rooted solutions, advancing the Society's mission and contributing to a brighter future for people and the planet. The 15 Young Explorer award recipients in 2025 are: Bayarmaa Chuluunbat, Cristopher Vargas, Dana Ahmed, Danielle Boyer, Jabi Katy Chale, Lana Alabbasi, Marta Bernardino, Max Han Kai Ding, Muskaan Khemani, Nicolas Diaz-Magaloni, Rebecca Ruga Gima, Seth Aqui, Silia Hazel Mapepa, Tiffani Gay, Vishal Subramanyan. The National Geographic Society's Exploration Technology Lab empowers our network of National Geographic Explorers through access to innovative hardware and software technologies and tools. Our team of engineers and scientists facilitate new ideas and approaches to technological innovation that accelerate exploration and understanding of our world so we can better address these urgent challenges and inspire people to care about and protect our world. The Exploration Technology Lab served approximately 600 National Geographic Explorers in 2025. Exploration technologies such as Crittercam and Deep Sea Camera System, and camera traps have demonstrated an ability to transform the fields of exploration, science and conservation. In the last 10 years alone, the Exploration Technology Lab has worked in more than 200 locations worldwide, provided hundreds of Explorers with technical expertise and tools, and created well over a dozen major systems. Meridian Projects comprise a National Geographic Society funding opportunity that enables National Geographic Explorers to collaborate and connect across disciplines to maximize and accelerate impact through innovative, interdisciplinary projects and solutions. By activating teams of National Geographic Explorers to engage and empower communities around the world, Meridian Projects create deeper connections between Explorers, help Explorers broaden their horizons with new skills, ideas, and perspectives, and supercharge Explorers' ability to contribute to creative solutions that combine efforts across science, storytelling, and education. This funding opportunity is open to Explorers who are collaborating together on a project that combines at least two of NGS's broad disciplines (storytelling, science, or education) and integrates, engages, and supports local communities in the project. The Society also invests in Meridian grants with resources, tools, capacity development and learning opportunities to support effective cross-cultural, interdisciplinary collaboration, and a community-of-practice centered around collaboration for collective impact. In 2025, the Society funded nine Meridian Projects carried out by 34 Explorers at a funding total of $1,340,365.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4c EDUCATION PROGRAM DESCRIPTONS CONTINUED	At the center of our work is the Explorer Mindst, a way of thinking that encourages curiosity, builds skills, and deepens understanding so people can develop solutions to protect our planet. Through strategic partnerships, education-focused grants, and support for research, knowledge creation and skill development, we amplify the impact of the work of Explorers and educators worldwide. By grounding our work in community -based approaches, we help turn learning into action that leads to lasting change. For 14 years, the National Geographic Society and Cengage Group have partnered as National Geographic Learning to bring the world into the classroom for tens of millions of learners annually. In 2025 alone, National Geographic Learning delivered Explorer-centered materials to over 100 countries. These resources included more than 2,331 Explorer features, showcasing the work of 689 unique Explorers. Building on the developments of 2024, which included twelve new curriculum-aligned StoryMaps and a defined GIS Module, these resources were integrated into twenty National Geographic Learning programs in 2025 and accessed by over 5,000 students. NGS Education and Community Engagement develops strategic collaborations with local, regional, and national organizations to extend Explorer-led, Explorer-centered, and innovative geography education programs into classrooms and communities domestically and internationally. By supporting these initiatives we extend the reach of NGS's mission into communities, cultivate learners' Explorer Mindset journey, and advance knowledge in geography education with impactful learning design solutions. In 2025, the Education and Community Engagement team leveraged 41 restricted endowments across 28 states, D.C., and Canada to create impact aligned to NGS's mission. These funds were used to expand the reach and impact of the Slingshot Challenge, Photo Camp programming, and other Explorer-led programs. We identified and contracted with over 25 collaborating organizations and Explorers that have the potential to reach a total of ~22,000 (projected based on available data) educators and young people that could not have been reached without support from education endowments, utilizing approximately ~$2.26MM in restricted endowment funding in support of NG Next. NGS Education and Community Engagement recruits, awards grants, and supports a global group of Explorers working in education. These Explorers further NGS's mission by expanding what is possible in research and practice, improving community outcomes, advancing knowledge, and inspiring lasting attitudinal and behavioral shifts in how people care for the planet and one another. Their work reaches learners of every age, in every setting, to inspire people to illuminate and protect the wonder of our world. In 2025, we launched two Requests for Proposals (RFPs) to grow our portfolio of visionary projects and Explorers. Explorer grants through these RFPs will leverage spatial thinking to design place-based learning solutions and will pioneer future-facing learning models that inspire action for the planet and its people. We supported two Explorer-led programs as these higher-level investments contributed to the Society's mission to illuminate and protect the wonder of our world. Explorer Classroom connects students with National Geographic Explorers for live virtual events filled with interactive moments. Learners hear behind-the-scenes stories and interact with leading scientists, researchers, and storytellers in real-time bringing the spirit of exploration to classrooms in the US and worldwide. All events are free, designed for a range of ages, and include resources to help educators extend the learning beyond the event. In 2025, we hosted 34 events featuring 18 Explorers. These sessions engaged over 70,000 live participants and reached an additional 41,901 viewers through recorded events. Topics ranged from conservation and wildlife protection to storytelling and cultural heritage, giving learners firsthand insights into the impact of National Geographic Explorers. Classrooms can participate in a single event or an ongoing series, expanding the program's depth and impact. The Wildlife Series was offered for a third year, reaching 1,196 educators and classrooms, and resulting in 1,207 students creating wildlife campaigns to address challenges wildlife face locally. The Storytelling Series, inspired by Explorers like Paul Salopek, was offered a second time-seeing a 58% increase in registration, reaching 584 educators and classrooms. In order to create more opportunities for young people to experience and prepare for careers in conservation and exploration, the National Geographic Society continues to partner with The Nature Conservancy to host the Externship Program. This eight-week virtual learning and career development opportunity is for young people ages 18-25 from across the globe. In 2025, 400 externs representing 85 countries engaged in an externship. Participants specialized in one of three thematic tracks: freshwater conservation, marine conservation, and data visualization and mapping. By equipping these emerging leaders with essential research, mapping, and storytelling skills, the program fosters community-driven solutions to the world's most pressing environmental challenges. Performance metrics indicated significant educational growth, with participants reporting an 86% increase in research proficiency and a 60% increase in baseline conservation knowledge. We awarded 77 externs with $2,000 in seed funding to support their community-based conservation solutions, ranging from reducing plastic pollution to using AI for flood warning to mitigating elephant-human conflict. We also showcased externs' work at the Esri User Conference, the National Geographic Explorers Festival, two virtual showcases for donors and our first ever Youth Changemaker Event in West Africa. Three extern alumni were selected as 2025 Young Explorers. The Grosvenor Teacher Fellowship (GTF) offers educators immersive professional learning through a partnership with National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions. Fellows apply these on and off ship experiences to enhance teaching, engage colleagues, and promote geographic awareness. In 2025, a diverse cohort of 35 U.S. and Canadian educators were selected, representing varied subject areas, teaching experience, and learning environments, to ensure the Explorer Mindset philosophy reaches and impacts a diversity of learners.. In 2025, Fellows traveled to Alaska, Antarctica, the Arctic, the Galapagos, Patagonia, and, for the first time, the Mediterranean (Croatia, Montenegro, Greece, Albania). The program also distributed $49,763 in seed funding to 10 second-year Fellows and 18 GTF Alumni for 28 community outreach and student-driven action projects, engaging thousands in hands-on environmental and climate literacy initiatives, like designing underwater robots for invasive species control. The National Geographic Society creates and disseminates free supplemental educational resources for educators and learners of all kinds, illuminated by the lens of Explorers' work and storytelling. Resources are available on the Society's web site at natgeoed.org, and as open educational resources through a custom hub on OER Commons called PowerED by NGS. Resources cover topics including Ocean, Land, Wildlife, Human Histories & Cultures, Planetary Health and Space and feature people and places from around the world. In 2025, we developed long and short-form nonfiction articles, videos, photographs, maps, StoryMaps, infographics, and assessments, which we frequently delivered in themed collections, including a series of collections tied to different spaces in the new Museum of Exploration. We utilized a continuous development and review process emphasizing learning design for global impact to broaden the perspective of our resources so they are appealing and useful to users throughout the world. In 2025, more than 10.9M unique users utilized 2,700 pieces of educational content, resulting in 21.3M page views.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4c EDUCATION PROGRAM DESCRIPTONS CONTINUED	The Slingshot Challenge empowers the next generation of global problem solvers and builds an innovation pipeline for solutions that address the planet's most pressing environmental issues. In partnership with Allen Family Philanthropies, the Society launched the challenge in 2022 to inspire youth ages 13-18 to build the knowledge, skills, and attitudes that help them develop and implement locally-relevant, youth-designed solutions to illuminate and protect the wonder of our world. Youth research an environmental problem in their community, design a solution idea, and create and share a one-minute video for a chance to receive up to $10,000 USD in funding. Awardees join a global community of leaders who are engaging with the Society and its Explorers to continue to learning, leading and connecting as they take action on behalf of the planet. In May 2025, we announced our third cohort of 15 award recipients from around the globe and amplified their solution ideas. Participants reported a 15% gain in their solution-finding knowledge and skills, a 25% gain in their belief they can make a difference and a 22% increase in their confidence in knowing how to protect nature. In September 2025, we launched the fourth year of the challenge, including the social media campaign, landing page, youth and educator toolkits, and workshops for youth and educators. More than 16,000 youth and more than 5,000 educators signed up to learn more about the challenge, and we received more than 2,300 submissions from 5,900 youth. The selection process will take place February-April 2026, and award recipients will be announced in May 2026. EduLab works with and through NGS Explorers to create innovative learning solutions that amplify their impact, expand our understanding, and inspire educators and learners to illuminate and protect the wonders of our world. These projects also identify transferable educational elements for the broader Explorer community and engage learners in developing an Explorer Mindset. In 2025, EduLab collaborated with NG Explorers to develop innovative, mobile-friendly, offline learning resources that foster curiosity, empathy and a global perspective. Translated into Spanish and Portuguese, this work garnered over 2,500 global views across 55 countries. EduLab also supported various Explorer-led and Society-wide projects, including testing and adapting WonderLab learning resources, based on Explorer Anand Varma's work, earning Silver at the 5th Annual Anthem Awards (Education, Art & Culture). We continued supporting NG partner ESRI by developing over 20 new Guided MapMaker Lessons offering step-by-step instructions for using the engaging and innovative NG/ESRI co-created MapMaker platform to teach standards-based Science and Social Studies topics. The Explorer-Educator Exchange program connects National Geographic Explorers and educators to create learning solutions that implement the Explorer Mindset globally. In 2025, the program concluded the 2024 cohort, yielding 16 educational projects for 1,291 learners across 15 countries. The 2025 cohort launched with 15 Explorers and 30 educators from 16 countries, collaborating on context-specific learning designs. Teams receive professional development in human-centered design, virtual community building, staff support, and stipends to foster successful partnerships. Current projects address topics from environmental challenges to space exploration, using interactive methods and Esri's StoryMaps for broader dissemination. The 2025 collaborations will run through late March 2026.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4d OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES--SUSTAINABILITY	The National Geographic sustainability program demonstrates that the way we conduct our operations impacts not just our financial bottom line, but also the people we employ, the communities we engage, and the environments we inhabit. Our buildings follow the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards for existing buildings (EB) to ensure that our operations are as efficient as possible and maintain a safe and healthy atmosphere for occupants and guests. With seven consecutive LEED-EB certifications, our Washington, DC headquarters (called Base Camp) are the longest continuously certified LEED-EB buildings in the world. Because our sustainability efforts depend on the engagement of our staff, tenants, guests, and construction vendors, we provide continuous communication, training, guidelines, policies, and volunteer opportunities to model sustainable mindsets. As we renovate our Base Camp and build the new Museum of Exploration, we are pursuing platinum LEED-CI certification for the construction project to hone our focus on ensuring efficient use and disposal of materials, energy and water saving upgrades like an updated central plant and stormwater cistern, maintenance of excellent internal air quality, and expansion of our support for low carbon transportation options for staff and guests. To lower the carbon footprint of our project, the concrete mixes in the new structures achieved a 40% reduction in embodied carbon from the Carbon Leadership Forum (CLF) 2021 baseline and 23% reduction from the even more stringent National Ready Mix Concrete Association (NRMCA) Eastern Region Baseline. Meanwhile, thousands of tons of concrete from the project's demolition stage are being turned into aggregate to replace typically quarry-sourced fill and base material for other projects. Significant elements of the new construction including woodwork, millwork, planter benches and a rainscreen were prefabricated, preventing wasteful field cuts. In clearing space for the construction, we continue to repurpose, rather than simply dispose of, useful items; in 2025, we gave over 60,000 pounds of furniture, books, magazines, equipment, office supplies and more to the local community, benefiting more than a dozen nonprofits and schools.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4a-4c Description of program services	(Expenses $ 4,018 including grants of $ 4,018)(Revenue $ 295,923) OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES
Form 990, Part V, Line 3b Reason for not filing Form 990-T	THE 990T IS ON EXTENSION AWAITING FINAL K-1 INVESTMENT INFORMATION NECESSARY TO PREPARE A COMPLETE AND ACCURATE RETURN
Form 990, Part VI, Line 4 Significant changes to organizational documents	The bylaws were amended in March 2025. The main substantive changes were to add term limits for the Board Chair and committee chairs.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body	THE SOCIETY'S FORM 990 WAS PREPARED BY TAX AND FINANCIAL STAFF AT THE SOCIETY, AND WAS REVIEWED BY SENIOR MANAGEMENT, INCLUDING THE CEO, CFO AND CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER. IT WAS ALSO REVIEWED BY THE SOCIETY'S OUTSIDE TAX ADVISORS. A DRAFT OF THIS FORM 990 WAS PROVIDED TO THE FULL BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS BEFORE IT WAS FILED WITH THE IRS.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policy	THE NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SOCIETY MAINTAINS A CODE OF ETHICS STATING THE SOCIETY'S EXPECTATION THAT STAFF (EMPLOYEES), OFFICERS AND THIRD PARTY REPRESENTATIVES (INCLUDING INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS, CONSULTANTS, BUSINESS PARTNERS AND OTHERS WHO SUPPORT OUR MISSION OR RECEIVE OUR FUNDS), WILL PERFORM THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF ETHICAL CONDUCT. THE CODE OF ETHICS IS PUBLISHED INTERNALLY, AND ON THE SOCIETY'S PUBLIC FACING WEBSITE HTTPS://WWW.NATIONALGEOGRAPHIC.ORG/ETHICS/. THE CODE OF ETHICS I S ROOTED IN THE SOCIETY'S COMMITMENT TO CARRY OUT ITS MISSION IN A MANNER THAT EARNS THE RESPECT OF EVERYONE WE INTERACT WITH INCLUDING CHARITABLE DONORS, BUSINESS ASSOCIATES, THIRD PARTY REPRESENTATIVES, SOCIETY MEMBERS, OUR STAFF, EXPLORERS, FELLOWS, GRANTEES AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. IN RECOGNITION THAT ACCOMPLISHING THIS OBJECTIVE DEPENDS ON THE INDIVIDUAL COMMITMENT OF OUR STAFF AND BUSINESS PARTNERS TO ACTING WITH PERSONAL INTEGRITY, THE FOLL OWING CORE PRINCIPLES APPLY: (1) WE WILL CONDUCT EVERY ASPECT OF OUR BUSINESS IN A FAIR, I AWFUL AND ETHICAL MANNER; (2) WE WILL ENCOURAGE AND EXPECT EVERYONE WE WORK WITH TO DO THE SAME; AND (3) WE WILL MAINTAIN A CULTURE THAT REINFORCES THESE PRINCIPLES. THE CODE OF ETHIES INCLUDES THE SOCIETY'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, WHICH (1) DEFINES POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND PROVIDES SEVERAL ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES; (2) REQUIRES DISCLOSURE OF ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICT TO THE SOCIETY; AND (3) PROHIBITS A CONFLICTED STAFF MEMBER FROM ENGAGING IN ANY ACTIVITY OR DECISION-MAKING CONCERNING A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST IN THE ABSENCE OF DISCLOSURE AND INDEPENDENT RESOLUTION (INCLUDING RECUSAL AND OTHER STEPS DEEMED APPROPRIATE TO RESOLVE THE POTENTIAL CONFLICT) BY THE SOCIETY, AS SET FORTH AS FOLLOWS I N THE TERMS OF THE POLICY ITSELF: AVOID CONFLICTS OF INTEREST A CONFLICT OF INTEREST ARISE S WHEN YOU, A FAMILY MEMBER, OR A CLOSE FRIEND HAS A BUSINESS, FINANCIAL, OR PERSONAL INTEREST IN THE OTHER SIDE OF A TRANSACTION OR BUSINESS DEALING WITH THE NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SOCIETY. YOU MUST ALWAYS ACT IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE SOCIETY. THIS INCLUDES BEING SENSI LIVE TO SITUATIONS WHERE IT MIGHT APPEAR THAT YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO THE SOCIETY HAS BEEN COMPROMISED. HERE ARE SOME WAYS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST MIGHT ARISE: HAVING A PERSONAL, FAMILY, OR FINANCIAL INTEREST IN ANY SOCIETY TRANSACTION ACTING AS AN EMPLOYEE OR CONSULTANT FOR, OR PROVIDING ANY OTHER ASSISTANCE TO, A COMPETITOR HAVING A FINANCIAL INTEREST IN A COMPETITOR, SUPPLIER, CONTRACTOR, GRANTEE, FELLOW, CONSULTANT, OR OTHER BUSINESS PARTNER HIRING OR SUPERVISING A FAMILY MEMBER ACCEPTING GIFTS, DISCOUNTS, OR SERVICES BEYOND POLICY LIMITS FROM ANYONE DOING (OR SEEKING) BUSINESS WITH THE NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SOCIETY MOST POTENTIAL CONFLICTS CAN BE RESOLVED IN A SIMPLE AND MUTUALLY ACCEPTABLE WAY. THE KEY IS TO DISCLOSE THE ISSUE PROMPTLY-BEFORE IT BECOMES AN ACTUAL CONFLICT THAT COULD COMPROMISE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO ACT EXCLUSIVELY IN THE NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SOCIETY'S BEST INTEREST. IF YOU HAVE A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST, YOU MUST REPORT IT TO YOUR MANAGER-BEFORE YOU ENGAGE IN ANY ACTIVITY RELATED TO THE SITUATION. YOUR MANAGER, IN CONSULTATION WITH YOU, HUMAN RESOURCES, AND LAW & BUSINESS AFFAIRS, WILL DETERMINE WHAT MEASURES SHOULD BE TAKEN TO RESOLVE IT APPROPRIATELY. SUCH MEASURES TYPICALLY INCLUDE RECUSING YOURSELF FROM ANY DECISION RELATING TO THE MATTER. I F YOU ARE UNSURE BUT HAVE QUESTIONS, GET HELP FROM YOUR MANAGER, HUMAN RESOURCES OR THE SOCIETY'S ETHICS OFFICER. GIFTS AND GRATUITIES STAFF MEMBERS MAY NOT RECEIVE ANY GIFT WORTH MORE THAN $100 FROM ANY PERSON OR ORGANIZATION DOING BUSINESS WITH THE NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SOCIETY. STAFF MEMBERS INVOLVED IN PURCHASING DECISIONS MUST TAKE EXTRA CARE TO AVOID ANY GIFTS THAT MIGHT AFFECT, OR APPEAR TO AFFECT, THEIR DECISION-MAKING RESPONSIBILITIES ON BEHALF OF THE NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SOCIETY. ADDITIONALLY, THE SOCIETY'S CODE OF ETHICS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITS BRIBERY AND ALL OTHER FORMS OF CORRUPTION; SETS STANDARDS FOR CONDUCTING DILIGENCE AND FOR APPROVAL OF CERTAIN THIRD PARTY BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS; AND MANDATES REPORTING OF ANY POTENTIAL ISSUES TO THE SOCIETY'S ETHIC'S OFFICER, OR OTHER DESIGNATED SOCIETY REPRESENTATIVE AS SET FORTH IN THE CODE OF ETHICS: CORRUPTION AND BRIBERY - STRICTLY PROHIBITED EVERY COUNTRY WE WORK IN HAS LAWS AGAINST CORRUPTION AND BRIBERY. WE TAKE COMPLIANCE WITH THESE LAWS SERIOUSLY. AS A U.S.-BASED ORGANIZATION, THE NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SOCIETY FOCUSES PARTICULAR ATTENTION ON THE ANTI-BRIBERY STANDARDS OF THE U.S. FOREIGN CORRUPT PRACTICES ACT. WE MAY NOT OFFER, PROMISE, PAY, GIVE, OR APPROVE ANY BRIBE, KICKBACK, OR OTHER INDUCEMENT IN THE FORM OF CASH OR ANYTHING ELSE OF VALUE (SUCH AS GIFTS, TRAVEL, ENTERTAINMENT, OR CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS) TO ANY PERSON OR ORGANIZATION WITH THE INTENT TO EXERT IMPROPER INFLUENCE OVER THE RECIPIENT, INDUCE THE RECIPIENT TO VIOLATE THEIR DUTY OF LOYALLY, SECURE AN IMPROPER ADVANTAGE FOR THE NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SOCIETY, OR IMPROPERLY REWARD THE RECIPIENT FOR PAST CONDUCT. NOR MAY WE ALLOW ANY THIRD PARTY REPRESENTATIVE (SUCH AS CUSTOMS CLEARANCE BROKERS, INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS, CONSULTANTS, BUSINESS PARTNERS, OR ANYONE ELSE) TO DO SO ON OUR BEHALF. OUR ANTI-CORRUPTION POLICY SETS STANDARDS THAT MUST BE FOLLOWED IN OUR RELATIONSHIPS WITH EXPLORERS, FELLOWS, GRANTEES, THIRD PARTY REPRESENTATIVES, FIELD WORKERS ('FIXERS'), EXHIBITORS, AND RECIPIENTS OF CHARITABLE DONATIONS. ADDITIONALLY, THERE ARE SPECIAL STANDARDS THAT APPLY TO OUR INTERACTIONS WITH GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS (INCLUDING TRAVEL, ACCOMMODATIONS, MEALS, AND ENTERTAINMENT). IF YOU THINK THAT AN IMPROPER PAYMENT HAS BEEN SOLICITED, OFFERED, OR MADE, YOU MUST PROMPTLY REPORT IT TO THE ETHICS OFFICER, OR ANOTHER CONTACT LISTED ON THE LAST PAGE OF THE CODE. THE SOCIETY REQUIRES EACH OF ITS EMPLOYEES INCLUDING ITS OFFICERS TO COMPLETE A BUSINESS CONDUCT CERTIFICATION (REFERRED TO AS THE SOCIETY'S ETHICS AND POLICIES PLEDGE') AS A CONDITION OF CONTINUING EMPLOYMENT ANNUALLY. EACH STAFF MEMBER IS REQUIRED TO AFFIRM THAT: * I HAVE READ AND I UNDERSTAND MY OBLIGATIONS UNDER THE NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SOCIETY'S CODE OF ETHICS. I AGREE TO COMPLY WITH THE CODE, THE SOCIETY'S POLICIES, AND LAWS THAT APPLY TO MY RESPONSIBILITIES ON BEHALF OF THE SOCIETY. * I UNDERSTAND THAT I AM OBLIGATED TO REPORT ALL POTENTIAL CODE, POLICY OR LEGAL VIOLATIONS I AM A WARE OF. I AM FAMILIAR WITH THE OPTIONS AVAILABLE TO ME FOR ASKING QUESTIONS OR REPORTING A POTENTIAL VIOLATION. * I AM NOT AWARE OF ANY POTENTIAL VIOLATION, OR I HAVE REPORTED ALL POTENTIAL VIOLATIONS THAT I AM AWARE OF. (A STAFF MEMBER WHO IS AWARE OF AN UNREPORTED POTENTIAL VIOLATION IS PROMPTED TO REPORT IT PRIOR TO COMPLETING THE CERTIFICATION.)" THE SOCIETY MAINTAINS AN ETHICS HELPLINE OPERATED BY AN INDEPENDENT THIRD PARTY FOR REPORTING POTENTIAL VIOLATIONS OR ASKING QUESTIONS CONCERNING THE CODE OF ETHICS, THE SOCIETY'S POLICIES AND/OR LEGAL COMPLIANCE. THE HELPLINE IS AVAILABLE 24 HOURS A DAY, SEVEN DAYS A WEEK. THE HELPLINE ACCEPTS EMAIL, WEB-BASED AND AUTOMATED PHONE LINE SUBMISSIONS, AND ALSO OFFERS THE OPTION OF SPEAKING TO A CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE. THE HELPLINE ACCEPTS ANONYMOUS REPORTS AND ALLOWS AN INDIVIDUAL WHO MAKES A REPORT TO RECEIVE FOLLOW UP COMMUNICATIONS EVEN IF HE/SHE CHOOSES TO REMAIN ANONYMOUS. THE SOCIETY MAINTAINS A SEPARATE CODE OF ETHICS FOR ITS DIRECTORS AND TRUSTEES, WHICH IS BASED ON THE SAME CORE PRINCIPLES AS THE CODE APPLICABLE TO THE SOCIETY'S STAFF AND THIRD PARTY PARTNERS, AND GROUNDED IN THE SAME COMMITMENT TO MAINTAINING THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF ETHICS AND PERSONAL INTEGRITY. IT INCLUDES A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY APPLICABLE TO DIRECTORS AND TRUSTEES SPECIFICALLY, WHICH MANDATES DISCLOSURE OF POTENTIAL DIRECT OR INDIRECT MATERIAL CONFLICTS INVOLVING BOARD-LEVEL DECISIONS, AS WELL AS RECUSAL FROM DECISION-MAKING AND VOTING ON A CONFLICT MATTER. THE SOCIETY'S BOARD MEMBERS MAY CONTACT THE GENERAL COUNSEL OR ETHICS OFFICER WITH QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS, AND MAY ALSO AVAIL THEMSELVES OF THE SOCIETY'S ETHICS HELPLINE. EACH BOARD MEMBER SUBMITS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST CERTIFICATION ANNUALLY CERTIFYING THAT: THERE ARE NO CONFLICTS OF INTEREST (OR DISCLOSING POTENTIAL CONFLICTS IF ANY MAY EXIST); AND COMMITTING TO CONTINUING DISCLOSURE SHOULD A CONFLICT ARISE SUBSEQUENTLY.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a Process to establish compensation of top management official	THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SOCIETY HAS DELEGATED AUTHORITY TO THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE TO OVERSEE THE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS OF CERTAIN SENIOR EXECUTIVES OF THE SOCIETY. THE COMMITTEE, WHICH IS COMPOSED EXCLUSIVELY OF INDEPENDENT MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, IS RESPONSIBLE FOR OVERSEEING AN EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PROGRAM FOR THE SOCIETY'S SENIOR EXECUTIVES. THE COMMITTEE FOLLOWS THE PROCEDURES SET FORTH IN THE IRS REGULATIONS UNDER SECTION 4958 IN MAKING COMPENSATION DECISIONS. IN PARTICULAR, THE COMMITTEE ENGAGES AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT TO PREPARE AND PRESENT COMPARABLE MARKET DATA WITH RESPECT TO THE SOCIETY'S CASH COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS PROGRAMS AND IS ALSO ADVISED BY OUTSIDE COUNSEL. THE COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE PERFORMANCE OF SENIOR EXECUTIVES AND EVALUATES THEIR COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS IN LIGHT OF THE COMPARABLE MARKET DATA PROVIDED BY THE INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT AND OTHER RELEVANT FACTORS. THE COMMITTEE RELIES ON SUCH MARKET DATA IN AWARDING CASH COMPENSATION AND REVIEWING BENEFIT PROGRAMS FOR THE SOCIETY'S SENIOR EXECUTIVES AND RECEIVES AN OPINION FROM THE INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT AS TO THE REASONABLENESS AND COMPARABILITY OF THE SOCIETY'S EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS PROGRAMS TO THAT PROVIDED FOR SIMILAR SERVICES BY SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS UNDER SIMILAR CIRCUMSTANCES. THE COMMITTEE DOCUMENTS ITS DECISIONS REGARDING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION DECISIONS IN ITS MINUTES. THE CHAIR OF THE COMMITTEE PROMPTLY REPORTS ALL ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE COMMITTEE TO THE FULL BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b Process to establish compensation of other employees	THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE FOLLOWED THE PROCESS DESCRIBED ABOVE AT MEETINGS HELD IN MARCH & SEPTEMBER OF 2025 WITH RESPECT TO COMPENSATION DECISIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING SENIOR EXECUTIVES POSITIONS: CEO, CFOO, CHIEF ADVANCEMENT OFFICER, CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER, CHIEF SCIENCE AND INNOVATION OFFICER AND CHIEF CAMPUS & EXPERIENCES OFFICER.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public	THE SOCIETY'S CORPORATE CHARTER IS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC THROUGH THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS CORPORATIONS DIVISION. THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE TAX-EXEMPT PARENT, THE NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SOCIETY, ARE MADE AVAILABLE IN THIS FORM 990. THE SOCIETY DOES NOT CURRENTLY MAKE ITS AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC BECAUSE THEY ARE ISSUED ON A CONSOLIDATED BASIS, WHICH INCLUDE FINANCIAL DETAILS OF THE ACTIVITIES OF SOCIETY'S TAXABLE SUBSIDIARY WHICH ARE NOT DISCLOSED FOR COMPETITIVE REASONS. THE SOCIETY'S FORMS 990 AND 990T ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST, AS WELL AS ONLINE AT GUIDESTAR.ORG AND CHARITYNAVIGATOR.ORG
Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Other changes in net assets or fund balances	POST-RETIREMENT BENEFITS-FAS 158 - 1786726; GRANTS CANCELLED/RETURNED - 59647; OTHER - -3317; Total - 1843056;

Schedule R IRS990ScheduleR

Id Disregarded Entities IdDisregardedEntitiesGrp

Disregarded Entity Name DisregardedEntityName

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1	NG URL HOLDING LLC	BusinessNameLine1Txt

US Address USAddress

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Address Line1	1145 17TH ST NW	AddressLine1Txt
City	WASHINGTON	CityNm
State Abbreviation	DC	StateAbbreviationCd
ZIP	20036	ZIPCd

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Primary Activities	HOLDING COMPANY	PrimaryActivitiesTxt
Legal Domicile State	DC	LegalDomicileStateCd
Total Income	$0	TotalIncomeAmt
End Of Year Assets	$0	EndOfYearAssetsAmt

Direct Controlling Entity Name DirectControllingEntityName

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1	NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SOCIETY	BusinessNameLine1Txt

Id Related Tax Exempt Org IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp

Disregarded Entity Name DisregardedEntityName

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1	NG FOUNDATION FOR SCI EX (ASIA)	BusinessNameLine1Txt

US Address USAddress

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Address Line1	9F INVEST KOREA PLAZA IKP	AddressLine1Txt
Address Line2	7 HEOLLEUNGNO	AddressLine2Txt
City	SEOUL	CityNm
State Abbreviation	KS	StateAbbreviationCd
ZIP	06792	ZIPCd

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Primary Activities	GRANT MAKING	PrimaryActivitiesTxt
Exempt Code Section	501(c)(3)	ExemptCodeSectionTxt
Public Charity Status	8	PublicCharityStatusTxt

Direct Controlling Entity Name DirectControllingEntityName

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1	NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC	BusinessNameLine1Txt

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Controlled Organization	Yes (true)	ControlledOrganizationInd

Id Related Org Txbl Corp Tr IdRelatedOrgTxblCorpTrGrp

Related Organization Name RelatedOrganizationName

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1	NGSP INC	BusinessNameLine1Txt

US Address USAddress

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Address Line1	1145 17TH ST NW	AddressLine1Txt
City	WASHINGTON	CityNm
State Abbreviation	DC	StateAbbreviationCd
ZIP	20036	ZIPCd

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
EIN	161750687	EIN
Primary Activities	HOLDING CO.	PrimaryActivitiesTxt
Legal Domicile State	DC	LegalDomicileStateCd

Direct Controlling Entity Name DirectControllingEntityName

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1	NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SOCIETY	BusinessNameLine1Txt

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Entity Type	C Corporation	EntityTypeTxt
Share Of Total Income	$58,646,000	ShareOfTotalIncomeAmt
Share Of EOY Assets	$500,800,000	ShareOfEOYAssetsAmt
Ownership	1	OwnershipPct
Controlled Organization	Yes (true)	ControlledOrganizationInd

Field	Value	IRS element (for citing)
Receipt Of Int Annts Rnts Rylts	Yes (true)	ReceiptOfIntAnntsRntsRyltsInd
Gift Grnt Or Cap Contri To Oth Org	false	GiftGrntOrCapContriToOthOrgInd
Gift Grnt Cap Contri From Oth Org	false	GiftGrntCapContriFromOthOrgInd
Loans Or Guarantees To Other Org	Yes (true)	LoansOrGuaranteesToOtherOrgInd
Loans Or Guarantees From Oth Org	false	LoansOrGuaranteesFromOthOrgInd
Div Related Organization	Yes (true)	DivRelatedOrganizationInd
Asset Sale To Other Org	false	AssetSaleToOtherOrgInd
Asset Purchase From Other Org	false	AssetPurchaseFromOtherOrgInd
Asset Exchange	false	AssetExchangeInd
Rental Of Facilities To Oth Org	false	RentalOfFacilitiesToOthOrgInd
Rental Of Fclts From Oth Org	false	RentalOfFcltsFromOthOrgInd
Perform Of Services For Oth Org	Yes (true)	PerformOfServicesForOthOrgInd
Perform Of Services By Other Org	false	PerformOfServicesByOtherOrgInd
Sharing Of Facilities	false	SharingOfFacilitiesInd
Paid Employees Sharing	false	PaidEmployeesSharingInd
Reimbursement Paid To Other Org	false	ReimbursementPaidToOtherOrgInd
Reimbursement Paid By Other Org	false	ReimbursementPaidByOtherOrgInd
Transfer To Other Org	false	TransferToOtherOrgInd
Transfer From Other Org	false	TransferFromOtherOrgInd

Transactions Related Org TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp (4 entries)

Transaction TypeTransactionTypeTxt	InvolvedInvolvedAmt	Method Of Amount DeterminationMethodOfAmountDeterminationTxt
NGSP INC
A	$421,563	AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NGSP INC
F	$43,500,000	AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NGSP INC
D	$8,620,000	AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NGSP INC
L	$6,253,509	AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS