NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SOCIETY: Form 990, tax year 2024
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- Organization
- NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SOCIETY (EIN 53-0193519)
- Tax period
- 2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31
- Filed
- 2025-09-30
- IRS object ID
- 202512739349301916
- Schema version
- 2024v5.1
- 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 C
- 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 | 2025-09-30T14:54:02+00:00 | ReturnTs |
| Tax Period End | 2024-12-31 | 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 LLP | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
Preparer US Address PreparerUSAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 12505 PARK POTOMAC AVE | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | POTOMAC | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | MD | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 20854 | ZIPCd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Return Type | 990 | ReturnTypeCd |
| Tax Period Begin | 2024-01-01 | 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 | 1145 17TH 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 |
| Phone | 2028577000 | PhoneNum |
| Signature | 2025-09-30 | SignatureDt |
| Discuss With Paid Preparer | Yes (true) | DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd |
Preparer Person PreparerPersonGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Preparer Person | TODD P TERESCO | PreparerPersonNm |
| PTIN | P00247720 | PTIN |
| Phone | 7032458668 | PhoneNum |
| Preparation | 2024-11-12 | PreparationDt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Tax | 2024 | TaxYr |
| Build TS | 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z | BuildTS |
Form 990 IRS990
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 | 1145 17TH ST NW | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | WASHINGTON | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | DC | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 200364688 | ZIPCd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Receipts | $838,035,960 | 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 | 23 | VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt |
| Voting Members Independent | 22 | VotingMembersIndependentCnt |
| Total Employee | 760 | TotalEmployeeCnt |
| Total Volunteers | 22 | TotalVolunteersCnt |
| Total Gross UBI | $150,000 | TotalGrossUBIAmt |
| Net Unrelated Bus Txbl Incm | $150,000 | NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt |
| PY Contributions Grants | $91,204,096 | PYContributionsGrantsAmt |
| CY Contributions Grants | $87,860,410 | CYContributionsGrantsAmt |
| PY Program Service Revenue | $3,223,305 | PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt |
| CY Program Service Revenue | $4,595,752 | CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt |
| PY Investment Income | $119,703,101 | PYInvestmentIncomeAmt |
| CY Investment Income | $102,326,490 | CYInvestmentIncomeAmt |
| PY Other Revenue | $17,850,666 | PYOtherRevenueAmt |
| CY Other Revenue | $14,521,866 | CYOtherRevenueAmt |
| PY Total Revenue | $231,981,168 | PYTotalRevenueAmt |
| CY Total Revenue | $209,304,518 | CYTotalRevenueAmt |
| PY Grants And Similar Paid | $34,870,546 | PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt |
| CY Grants And Similar Paid | $31,410,378 | CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt |
| CY Benefits Paid To Members | $0 | CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt |
| PY Salaries Comp Emp Bnft Paid | $79,671,000 | PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt |
| CY Salaries Comp Emp Bnft Paid | $93,185,694 | CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt |
| PY Total Prof Fndrsng Expns | $5,453,356 | PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt |
| CY Total Prof Fndrsng Expns | $5,107,330 | CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt |
| CY Total Fundraising Expense | $9,948,032 | CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt |
| PY Other Expenses | $92,742,335 | PYOtherExpensesAmt |
| CY Other Expenses | $90,818,810 | CYOtherExpensesAmt |
| PY Total Expenses | $212,737,237 | PYTotalExpensesAmt |
| CY Total Expenses | $220,522,212 | CYTotalExpensesAmt |
| PY Revenues Less Expenses | $19,243,931 | PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt |
| CY Revenues Less Expenses | -$11,217,694 | CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt |
| Total Assets BOY | $1,872,730,796 | TotalAssetsBOYAmt |
| Total Assets EOY | $2,036,115,001 | TotalAssetsEOYAmt |
| Total Liabilities BOY | $320,191,109 | TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt |
| Total Liabilities EOY | $333,140,566 | TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt |
| Net Assets Or Fund Balances BOY | $1,552,539,687 | NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt |
| Net Assets Or Fund Balances EOY | $1,702,974,435 | 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 | $76,674,416 | ExpenseAmt |
| Grant | $5,579,348 | GrantAmt |
| Revenue | $3,661,032 | RevenueAmt |
| Desc | STORYTELLING AND OUTREACH The Storytelling team oversees the Society's grant making efforts in photography, journalism, film, immersive media, podcasts and other media. Its programs also support capacity building, ambitious media projects for impact and efforts to amplify voices 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 | $70,288,998 | ExpenseAmt |
| Grant | $22,788,401 | GrantAmt |
| Revenue | $417,609 | RevenueAmt |
| Desc | Science & Innovation The Science & Innovation team oversees the Society's grantmaking efforts in science, conservation and technology, develops and manages major programs, and establishes programmatic partnerships with like-minded non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Science & Innovation Program descriptions continued on Sch. O | Desc |
Prog Srvc Accom Acty3 ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Expense | $23,240,982 | ExpenseAmt |
| Grant | $3,032,504 | GrantAmt |
| Revenue | $407,353 | RevenueAmt |
| Desc | NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS For nearly 40 years, National Geographic's Education division has amplified the work of Explorers into classrooms and communities to inspire tangible, lasting changes worldwide. We cultivate the creativity and resilience of learners, leaders, and educators by designing learning solutions, resources and GIS modules as well as live interactions with Explorers and experiences that support local impact. At the heart of this mission we foster an Explorer Mindset - the curiosity, skills, and knowledge that fuel solutions to challenges and ignite passion for protecting our planet. Through our efforts to build strategic, impactful partnerships, fund education-focused grants, and support research, knowledge creation, and skill development, we are expanding the efforts of Explorers using community-based strategies to inspire tangible, lasting changes worldwide. Continued on Sch. O Education Program Descriptions | Desc |
Prog Srvc Accom Acty Other ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Grant | $10,125 | GrantAmt |
| Revenue | $109,758 | RevenueAmt |
| Desc | In 2024, miscellaneous program activity included a continuing sustainability initiative and impact investing, communication, & technology. Continued on Sch. O Other Miscellaneous Programs. | Desc |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Other Prog Srvc Grant | $10,125 | TotalOtherProgSrvcGrantAmt |
| Total Other Prog Srvc Revenue | $109,758 | TotalOtherProgSrvcRevenueAmt |
| Total Program Service Expenses | $170,204,396 | TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt |
| Described In Section501c3 | Yes (true) | DescribedInSection501c3Ind |
| Schedule B Required | Yes (true) | ScheduleBRequiredInd |
| Political Campaign Acty | false | PoliticalCampaignActyInd |
| Lobbying Activities | Yes (true) | 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 | 449 | IRPDocumentCnt |
| IRP Document W2 G | 0 | IRPDocumentW2GCnt |
| Backup Wthld Compliance | Yes (true) | BackupWthldComplianceInd |
| Employee | 760 | 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 | 23 | GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt |
| Independent Voting Member | 22 | IndependentVotingMemberCnt |
| Family Or Business Rln | false | FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd |
| Delegation Of Mgmt Duties | false | DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd |
| Change To Org Documents | false | 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 (42 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) | $2,039,099 | $0 | $39,025 | |||
| Afsaneh Beschloss | |||||||||
| Trustee | 4.0 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Angel Cabrera | |||||||||
| TRUSTEE | 4.0 | Yes (X) | $9,124 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| ANTHONY A WILLIAMS | |||||||||
| TRUSTEE | 4.0 | Yes (X) | $6,200 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| BRENDAN P BECHTEL | |||||||||
| TRUSTEE | 4.0 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Claudia Madrazo | |||||||||
| 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) | $6,200 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| FREDERICK J RYAN JR | |||||||||
| TRUSTEE | 4.0 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| GEORGE MUNOZ | |||||||||
| TRUSTEE | 4.0 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| JEAN CASE | |||||||||
| Chairman | 4.0 | Yes (X) | $6,200 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| John K Delaney | |||||||||
| Trustee | 4.0 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| JOSEPH M DESIMONE | |||||||||
| TRUSTEE | 4.0 | Yes (X) | $6,200 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Kate Brandt | |||||||||
| Trustee | 4.0 | Yes (X) | $6,200 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Katherine Bradley | |||||||||
| Vice Chairman | 4.0 | Yes (X) | $6,200 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Kevin J Maroni | |||||||||
| Trustee | 4.0 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Mark Moore | |||||||||
| Trustee | 4.0 | Yes (X) | $6,200 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Nancy Pfund | |||||||||
| Trustee | 4.0 | Yes (X) | $6,200 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| RAJIV SHAH | |||||||||
| TRUSTEE | 4.0 | Yes (X) | $6,200 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Sandesh Kadur | |||||||||
| Trustee | 4.0 | Yes (X) | $50,909 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Strive Masiyiwa | |||||||||
| TRUSTEE | 4.0 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| ANGELA TAYLOR | |||||||||
| INTERIM CFO JAN-APR | 45.0 | Yes (X) | $348,201 | $0 | $34,144 | ||||
| Darien Wright | |||||||||
| CFO & COO | 45.0 | Yes (X) | $445,068 | $0 | $6,661 | ||||
| Sumeet Seam | |||||||||
| Chief Legal Officer | 45.0 | Yes (X) | $586,464 | $0 | $37,755 | ||||
| Crystal Brown | |||||||||
| Chief Communications Officer | 45.0 | $592,929 | $0 | $14,752 | Yes (X) | ||||
| Deborah Grayson | |||||||||
| Chief Education Officer | 45.0 | $416,972 | $0 | $21,775 | Yes (X) | ||||
| EMILY DUNHAM | |||||||||
| CHIEF CAMPUS AND EXPERIENCES OFFICER | 45.0 | $379,562 | $0 | $26,824 | Yes (X) | ||||
| Ian Miller | |||||||||
| Chief Science & Innovation Officer | 45.0 | $562,822 | $0 | $30,867 | Yes (X) | ||||
| Jason Southern | |||||||||
| Chief Technology Officer | 45.0 | $382,786 | $0 | $36,493 | Yes (X) | ||||
| Kara Ramirez Mullins | |||||||||
| Chief Advancement Officer | 45.0 | $631,692 | $0 | $36,595 | Yes (X) | ||||
| Kim Waldron | |||||||||
| Chief of Staff & Program Alignment | 45.0 | $427,107 | $0 | $30,465 | Yes (X) | ||||
| Mara Dell | |||||||||
| Chief Human Resources Officer | 45.0 | $476,117 | $0 | $26,607 | Yes (X) | ||||
| Shannon Bartlett | |||||||||
| Chief Community Engagement & Social Impact Officer | 45.0 | $342,479 | $0 | $36,562 | Yes (X) | ||||
| Alex Moen | |||||||||
| Chief Explorer & Engagement Officer | 45.0 | $388,550 | $0 | $26,525 | Yes (X) | ||||
| Enric Sala | |||||||||
| Explorer in Residence | 45.0 | $437,600 | $0 | $10,887 | Yes (X) | ||||
| John Coombe | |||||||||
| Director, Investments | 45.0 | $520,886 | $0 | $2,259 | Yes (X) | ||||
| Kaitlin Yarnall | |||||||||
| Chief Storytelling Officer & SVP | 45.0 | $391,114 | $0 | $26,882 | Yes (X) | ||||
| Kristi Craig | |||||||||
| Chief Investment Officer | 45.0 | $1,159,875 | $0 | $26,525 | Yes (X) | ||||
| MICHAEL ULICA | |||||||||
| Former PRESIDENT/COO/TREASURER | 45.0 | $840,287 | $0 | $18,545 | Yes (X) | ||||
| Robert Young | |||||||||
| CFO | 45.0 | $111,236 | $0 | $0 | Yes (X) | ||||
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Reportable Comp From Org | $11,596,679 | TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt |
| Tot Reportable Comp Rltd Org | $0 | TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt |
| Total Other Compensation | $490,148 | 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 | Address Line1ContractorAddress/ForeignAddress/AddressLine1Txt | CityContractorAddress/ForeignAddress/CityNm | CountryContractorAddress/ForeignAddress/CountryCd | Address Line2ContractorAddress/USAddress/AddressLine2Txt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HITT Contracting Inc | |||||||||
| 2900 Fairview Park Dr | Falls Church | VA | 22042 | CONSTRUCTION | $70,072,972 | ||||
| Seaside Consulting SA | |||||||||
| CONSULTING | $4,569,895 | San Rafael de Escazu | San Jose | CS | |||||
| HBP Inc | |||||||||
| 952 Frederick St | Hagerstown | MD | 21740 | FUNDRAISING | $4,000,064 | ||||
| Hickok Cole Architects Inc | |||||||||
| 301 N St NE | Washington | DC | 20002 | ARCHITECTURE | $3,539,756 | Suite 300 | |||
| E2K Events x Entertainment | |||||||||
| 445 N Whisman Road | Mountain View | CA | 94043 | PROFESSIONAL SERVICES | $2,906,765 | ||||
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Cntrct Rcvd Greater Than100 K | 172 | CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt |
| All Other Contributions | $87,860,410 | AllOtherContributionsAmt |
| Noncash Contributions | $3,349,655 | NoncashContributionsAmt |
| Total Contributions | $87,860,410 | TotalContributionsAmt |
Program Service Revenue ProgramServiceRevenueGrp (4 entries)
| DescDesc | BusinessBusinessCd | Total Revenue ColumnTotalRevenueColumnAmt | Related Or Exempt Func IncomeRelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storytelling & Outreach | 900004 | $3,661,032 | $3,661,032 |
| Education | 900004 | $407,353 | $407,353 |
| Science & Innovation | 900004 | $417,609 | $417,609 |
| Other misc. programs | 900004 | $109,758 | $109,758 |
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 | $4,595,752 | TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt |
Investment Income InvestmentIncomeGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | $63,430,952 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
| Unrelated Business Revenue | $150,000 | UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt |
| Exclusion | $63,280,952 | ExclusionAmt |
Royalties Revenue RoyaltiesRevenueGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | $23,816,670 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
| Exclusion | $23,816,670 | ExclusionAmt |
Gross Rents GrossRentsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Real | $12,589,180 | RealAmt |
Less Rental Expenses LessRentalExpensesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Real | $21,883,984 | RealAmt |
Rental Income Or Loss RentalIncomeOrLossGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Real | -$9,294,804 | RealAmt |
| Personal | $0 | PersonalAmt |
Net Rental Income Or Loss NetRentalIncomeOrLossGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | -$9,294,804 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
| Exclusion | -$9,294,804 | ExclusionAmt |
Gross Amount Sales Assets GrossAmountSalesAssetsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Securities | $645,742,996 | SecuritiesAmt |
Less Cost Oth Basis Sales Expnss LessCostOthBasisSalesExpnssGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Securities | $606,847,458 | SecuritiesAmt |
Gain Or Loss GainOrLossGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Securities | $38,895,538 | SecuritiesAmt |
| Other | $0 | OtherAmt |
Net Gain Or Loss Investments NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | $38,895,538 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
| Exclusion | $38,895,538 | 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 | $209,304,518 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
| Related Or Exempt Func Income | $4,595,752 | RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt |
| Unrelated Business Revenue | $150,000 | UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt |
| Exclusion | $116,698,356 | ExclusionAmt |
Grants To Domestic Orgs GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $8,865,814 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $8,865,814 | ProgramServicesAmt |
Grants To Domestic Individuals GrantsToDomesticIndividualsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $4,878,416 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $4,878,416 | ProgramServicesAmt |
Foreign Grants ForeignGrantsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $17,666,148 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $17,666,148 | ProgramServicesAmt |
Comp Current Ofcr Directors CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $8,979,891 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $6,185,695 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $2,656,332 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $137,864 | FundraisingAmt |
Other Salaries And Wages OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $66,034,705 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $45,487,245 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $19,533,658 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $1,013,802 | FundraisingAmt |
Pension Plan Contributions PensionPlanContributionsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $2,395,444 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $1,650,074 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $708,594 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $36,776 | FundraisingAmt |
Other Employee Benefits OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $10,173,829 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $7,008,125 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $3,009,510 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $156,194 | FundraisingAmt |
Payroll Taxes PayrollTaxesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $5,601,825 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $3,858,753 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $1,657,070 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $86,002 | FundraisingAmt |
Fees For Services Legal FeesForServicesLegalGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $601,188 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $27,588 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $573,600 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Fees For Services Accounting FeesForServicesAccountingGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $588,353 | TotalAmt |
| Management And General | $588,353 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Fees For Services Lobbying FeesForServicesLobbyingGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $3,367 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $3,367 | ProgramServicesAmt |
Fees For Services Prof Fundraising FeesForServicesProfFundraising
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $5,107,330 | TotalAmt |
| Fundraising | $5,107,330 | FundraisingAmt |
Fees For Srvc Invst Mgmnt Fees FeesForSrvcInvstMgmntFeesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $17,042,562 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $11,759,368 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $4,942,343 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $340,851 | 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 | $21,445,510 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $21,412,709 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $32,801 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Information Technology InformationTechnologyGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $17,441,593 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $15,105,656 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $887,254 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $1,448,683 | FundraisingAmt |
Occupancy OccupancyGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $8,358,665 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $7,381,801 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $897,968 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $78,896 | FundraisingAmt |
Travel TravelGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $8,237,065 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $6,432,574 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $1,116,738 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $687,753 | FundraisingAmt |
Conferences Meetings ConferencesMeetingsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $2,205,812 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $509,633 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $1,167,383 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $528,796 | FundraisingAmt |
Interest InterestGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $5,080,355 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $4,505,445 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $473,303 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $101,607 | FundraisingAmt |
Depreciation Depletion DepreciationDepletionGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $3,804,644 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $2,567,798 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $1,073,368 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $163,478 | FundraisingAmt |
Insurance InsuranceGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $2,477,098 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $1,845,934 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $571,164 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $60,000 | FundraisingAmt |
Other Expenses OtherExpensesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Desc | other | Desc |
| Total | $3,532,598 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $3,052,253 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $480,345 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
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 | $220,522,212 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $170,204,396 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $40,369,784 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $9,948,032 | FundraisingAmt |
Total Joint Costs TotalJointCostsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $15,963,329 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $6,495,745 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $6,660,825 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $2,806,759 | FundraisingAmt |
Cash Non Interest Bearing CashNonInterestBearingGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $74,435,917 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $125,546,677 | EOYAmt |
Pledges And Grants Receivable PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $60,222,514 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $66,190,339 | EOYAmt |
Accounts Receivable AccountsReceivableGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $9,200,692 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $10,313,741 | 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 | $14,870,000 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $11,815,000 | EOYAmt |
Inventories For Sale Or Use InventoriesForSaleOrUseGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $36,985 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $75,674 | EOYAmt |
Prepaid Expenses Defrd Charges PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $7,234,931 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $7,234,236 | EOYAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Land Bldg Equip Cost Or Other Bss | $308,230,031 | LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt |
| Land Bldg Equip Accum Deprec | $97,803,983 | LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt |
Land Bldg Equip Basis Net LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $120,559,175 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $210,426,048 | EOYAmt |
Investments Pub Traded Sec InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $470,438,000 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $531,795,000 | EOYAmt |
Investments Other Securities InvestmentsOtherSecuritiesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $1,105,656,215 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $1,052,785,795 | 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 | $10,076,367 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $19,932,491 | EOYAmt |
Total Assets TotalAssetsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $1,872,730,796 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $2,036,115,001 | EOYAmt |
Accounts Payable Accr Expnss AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $26,759,198 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $42,541,640 | EOYAmt |
Grants Payable GrantsPayableGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $4,325,331 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $4,172,892 | EOYAmt |
Deferred Revenue DeferredRevenueGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $2,033,848 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $1,594,565 | 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 | $250,000,000 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $248,263,889 | EOYAmt |
Other Liabilities OtherLiabilitiesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $37,072,732 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $36,567,580 | EOYAmt |
Total Liabilities TotalLiabilitiesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $320,191,109 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $333,140,566 | EOYAmt |
No Donor Restriction Net Assets NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $1,310,796,869 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $1,419,427,200 | EOYAmt |
Donor Restriction Net Assets DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $241,742,818 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $283,547,235 | EOYAmt |
Total Net Assets Fund Balance TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $1,552,539,687 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $1,702,974,435 | EOYAmt |
Tot Liab Net Assets Fund Balance TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $1,872,730,796 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $2,036,115,001 | EOYAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Info In Schedule O Part XI | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartXIInd |
| Reconcilation Revenue Expnss | -$11,217,694 | ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt |
| Net Unrlzd Gains Losses Invst | $163,171,743 | NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | -$1,519,301 | 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 | $20,599,591 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $52,344,649 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $74,952,274 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $91,204,096 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $87,860,410 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $326,961,020 | TotalAmt |
Tax Rev Levied Orgnztnl Bnft170 TaxRevLeviedOrgnztnlBnft170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $0 | TotalAmt |
Govt Furn Srvc Fclts Vl170 GovtFurnSrvcFcltsVl170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $0 | TotalAmt |
Total Calendar Year170 TotalCalendarYear170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $20,599,591 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $52,344,649 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $74,952,274 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $91,204,096 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $87,860,410 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $326,961,020 | TotalAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Substantial Contributors Tot | $15,248,982 | SubstantialContributorsTotAmt |
| Public Support Total170 | $311,712,038 | PublicSupportTotal170Amt |
Gross Investment Income170 GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $79,279,835 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $96,292,362 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $98,188,558 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $115,588,486 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $99,686,802 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $489,036,043 | TotalAmt |
Unrelated Business Net Incm170 UnrelatedBusinessNetIncm170Grp
| 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 |
| Total | $0 | 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 | $815,997,063 | TotalSupportAmt |
| Gross Receipts Rltd Activities | $16,732,967 | GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt |
| Public Support CY170 | 0.38200 | PublicSupportCY170Pct |
| Public Support PY170 | 0.34178 | 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 C IRS990ScheduleC
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Volunteers | false | VolunteersInd |
| Paid Staff Or Management | Yes (true) | PaidStaffOrManagementInd |
| Media Advertisements | false | MediaAdvertisementsInd |
| Mailings Members | false | MailingsMembersInd |
| Publications Or Broadcast | false | PublicationsOrBroadcastInd |
| Grants Other Organizations | false | GrantsOtherOrganizationsInd |
| Direct Contact Legislators | Yes (true) | DirectContactLegislatorsInd |
| Direct Contact Legislators | $3,367 | DirectContactLegislatorsAmt |
| Rallies Demonstrations | false | RalliesDemonstrationsInd |
| Other Activities | false | OtherActivitiesInd |
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | $3,367 | TotalLobbyingExpendituresAmt |
| Not Described Section501c3 | false | NotDescribedSection501c3Ind |
Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Form And Line Reference | Schedule C, Part II-B, Line 1 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE LOBBYING ACTIVITY | FormAndLineReferenceDesc |
| Explanation | Enric Sala, Society Explorer in residence, and Jenny Miller, Senior Manager, Strategy & Program Operations, met with Dominica government officials to encourage them to create a Sperm Whale Reserve in Dominica. | ExplanationTxt |
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 | $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 Minus1 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp
| 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 Minus2 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp
| 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 Minus3 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp
| 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 |
CY Minus4 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Beginning Year Balance | $270,689,255 | BeginningYearBalanceAmt |
| Contributions | $175,987 | ContributionsAmt |
| Investment Earnings Or Losses | $33,664,353 | InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt |
| Grants Or Scholarships | $7,970,409 | GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt |
| Other Expenditures | $1,300,173 | OtherExpendituresAmt |
| Administrative Expenses | $2,574,099 | AdministrativeExpensesAmt |
| End Year Balance | $292,684,914 | EndYearBalanceAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Board Designated Balance EOY | 0.6029 | BoardDesignatedBalanceEOYPct |
| Prmnnt Endowment Balance EOY | 0.1864 | PrmnntEndowmentBalanceEOYPct |
| Term Endowment Balance EOY | 0.2107 | 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 | $285,223,030 | OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt |
| Depreciation | $88,854,352 | DepreciationAmt |
| Book Value | $196,368,678 | BookValueAmt |
Equipment EquipmentGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Other Cost Or Other Basis | $20,100,705 | OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt |
| Depreciation | $8,949,631 | DepreciationAmt |
| Book Value | $11,151,074 | BookValueAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Book Value Land Buildings | $210,426,048 | TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt |
Closely Held Equity Interests CloselyHeldEquityInterestsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Book Value | $431,327,725 | BookValueAmt |
| Method Valuation | F | MethodValuationCd |
Other Securities OtherSecuritiesGrp (9 entries)
| DescDesc | Book ValueBookValueAmt | Method ValuationMethodValuationCd |
|---|---|---|
| Closely-held equity interests | $431,327,725 | F |
| Financial derivatives | ||
| HEDGE FUNDS | $396,648,750 | F |
| REAL EST.INVEST.TRUSTS | $238,000 | F |
| MONEY MARKET FUNDS | $151,100,000 | F |
| INVESTMENT - DEFERRED COMPENSATION | $3,870,000 | F |
| MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES | $313,000 | F |
| FIXED-INCOME OBLIGATIONS | $68,156,000 | F |
| Other Direct Investments | $1,132,320 | C |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Book Value Securities | $1,052,785,795 | TotalBookValueSecuritiesAmt |
Other Liabilities Org OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp (6 entries)
| DescDesc | AmtAmt |
|---|---|
| Federal Income Taxes | |
| PENSION/POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS | $13,723,973 |
| CHARITABLE GIFT ANNUITIES | $9,977,993 |
| DEFERRED COMPENSATION | $2,354,524 |
| Due to Affiliate | $9,660 |
| Refundable advances | $10,501,430 |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Liability | $36,567,580 | TotalLiabilityAmt |
| 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 (2 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 F IRS990ScheduleF
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Grant Records Maintained | Yes (true) | GrantRecordsMaintainedInd |
Account Activities Outside US AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp (27 entries)
| RegionRegionTxt | OfficesOfficesCnt | EmployeeEmployeeCnt | Type Of Activities ConductedTypeOfActivitiesConductedTxt | Specific Services ProvidedSpecificServicesProvidedTxt | Region Total ExpendituresRegionTotalExpendituresAmt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central America and the Caribbean | 0 | 0 | Program Services | Royalties, fees for service | $4,589,444 |
| East Asia and the Pacific | 1 | 2 | Program Services | Royalties, fees for service | $2,010,812 |
| Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) | 0 | 3 | Program Services | Royalties, fees for service | $5,716,232 |
| Middle East and North Africa | 0 | 0 | Program Services | Royalties, fees for service | $303,298 |
| North America (Canada & Mexico only) | 0 | 1 | Program Services | Royalties, fees for service | $2,948,037 |
| Russia and Neighboring States | 0 | 0 | Program Services | Royalties, fees for service | $1,543 |
| South America | 0 | 1 | Program Services | Royalties, fees for service | $1,721,111 |
| South Asia | 0 | 0 | Program Services | Royalties, fees for service | $185,915 |
| Sub-Saharan Africa | 0 | 1 | Program Services | Royalties, fees for service | $5,408,090 |
| Central America and the Caribbean | 0 | 0 | Grantmaking | $14,000 | |
| East Asia and the Pacific | 0 | 0 | Grantmaking | $1,413,260 | |
| Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) | 0 | 0 | Grantmaking | $4,355,762 | |
| Middle East and North Africa | 0 | 0 | Grantmaking | $547,972 | |
| North America (Canada & Mexico only) | 0 | 0 | Grantmaking | $1,026,068 | |
| Russia and Neighboring States | 0 | 0 | Grantmaking | $50,000 | |
| South America | 0 | 0 | Grantmaking | $1,888,898 | |
| South Asia | 0 | 0 | Grantmaking | $762,508 | |
| Sub-Saharan Africa | 0 | 0 | Grantmaking | $7,607,679 | |
| East Asia and the Pacific | 0 | 0 | Investments | $134,419,807 | |
| Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) | 0 | 0 | Investments | $206,834,225 | |
| North America (Canada & Mexico only) | 0 | 0 | Investments | $28,105,513 | |
| South America | 0 | 0 | Investments | $16,285,880 | |
| Central America and the Caribbean | 0 | 0 | Investments | $2,676,973 | |
| Middle East and North Africa | 0 | 0 | Investments | $4,715,073 | |
| Russia and Neighboring States | 0 | 0 | Investments | $29,837 | |
| South Asia | 0 | 0 | Investments | $19,902,798 | |
| Sub-Saharan Africa | 0 | 0 | Investments | $4,069,067 |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Subtotal Offices | 1 | SubtotalOfficesCnt |
| Subtotal Employees | 8 | SubtotalEmployeesCnt |
| Continuation Total Office | 0 | ContinuationTotalOfficeCnt |
| Continuation Total Employee | 0 | ContinuationTotalEmployeeCnt |
| Total Office | 1 | TotalOfficeCnt |
| Total Employee | 8 | TotalEmployeeCnt |
| Subtotal Spent | $32,180,442 | SubtotalSpentAmt |
| Continuation Spent | $425,409,360 | ContinuationSpentAmt |
| Total Spent | $457,589,802 | TotalSpentAmt |
Grants To Org Outside US GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp (34 entries)
| RegionRegionTxt | Purpose Of GrantPurposeOfGrantTxt | Cash GrantCashGrantAmt | Manner Of Cash DisbursementMannerOfCashDisbursementTxt | Valuation Method UsedValuationMethodUsedDesc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-Saharan Africa | Buffett Award | $25,000 | wire | FMV |
| South America | Education Grant | $17,283 | wire | FMV |
| North America (Canada & Mexico only) | Education Grant | $166,185 | wire | FMV |
| Middle East and North Africa | Education Grant | $11,030 | wire | FMV |
| Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) | Education Grant | $135,000 | wire | FMV |
| Sub-Saharan Africa | Explorers At Large Grant | $400,000 | wire | FMV |
| South America | Meridian Grant | $149,700 | wire | FMV |
| North America (Canada & Mexico only) | Meridian Grant | $150,000 | wire | FMV |
| Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) | Meridian Grant | $147,894 | wire | FMV |
| South America | Ocean Conservation | $590,000 | wire | FMV |
| Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) | Ocean Conservation | $223,885 | wire | FMV |
| East Asia and the Pacific | Ocean Conservation | $404,533 | wire | FMV |
| Sub-Saharan Africa | Okavango Wilderness Project | $3,092,000 | wire | FMV |
| Sub-Saharan Africa | Research Grant | $1,165,457 | wire | FMV |
| South Asia | Research Grant | $19,981 | wire | FMV |
| South America | Research Grant | $114,500 | wire | FMV |
| Middle East and North Africa | Research Grant | $52,342 | wire | FMV |
| Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) | Research Grant | $2,289,712 | wire | FMV |
| East Asia and the Pacific | Research Grant | $139,794 | wire | FMV |
| Sub-Saharan Africa | Storytelling Grant | $114,773 | wire | FMV |
| South Asia | Storytelling Grant | $10,000 | wire | FMV |
| South America | Storytelling Grant | $10,000 | wire | FMV |
| North America (Canada & Mexico only) | Storytelling Grant | $20,000 | wire | FMV |
| Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) | Storytelling Grant | $12,200 | wire | FMV |
| North America (Canada & Mexico only) | Wayfinder Award | $100,000 | wire | FMV |
| Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) | Wayfinder Award | $50,000 | wire | FMV |
| East Asia and the Pacific | Wayfinder Award | $100,000 | wire | FMV |
| East Asia and the Pacific | World Freshwater Initiative | $99,200 | wire | FMV |
| Sub-Saharan Africa | Conservation Grant | $1,545,538 | wire | FMV |
| Middle East and North Africa | Ocean Conservation | $75,000 | wire | FMV |
| South America | Conservation Grant | $444,502 | wire | FMV |
| North America (Canada & Mexico only) | Explorers At Large Grant | $210,000 | wire | FMV |
| Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) | World Freshwater Initiative | $558,858 | wire | FMV |
| Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) | Conservation Grant | $24,962 | wire | FMV |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total501c3 Org | 34 | Total501c3OrgCnt |
| Total Other Org | 0 | TotalOtherOrgCnt |
Foreign Individuals Grants ForeignIndividualsGrantsGrp (47 entries)
| Type Of AssistanceTypeOfAssistanceTxt | RegionRegionTxt | RecipientRecipientCnt | Cash GrantCashGrantAmt | Manner Of Cash DisbursementMannerOfCashDisbursementTxt | Valuation Method UsedValuationMethodUsedDesc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young Explorers | Central America and the Caribbean | 1 | $10,000 | Wire | FMV |
| Wayfinder Awards | East Asia and the Pacific | 4 | $300,000 | Wire | FMV |
| Young Explorers | East Asia and the Pacific | 2 | $19,686 | Wire | FMV |
| Ocean Conservation | East Asia and the Pacific | 2 | $40,000 | Wire | FMV |
| Storytelling Grants | East Asia and the Pacific | 3 | $114,700 | Wire | FMV |
| Research Grants | East Asia and the Pacific | 8 | $195,347 | Wire | FMV |
| Wayfinder Awards | Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) | 3 | $249,877 | Wire | FMV |
| Storytelling Grants | Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) | 5 | $234,530 | Wire | FMV |
| Explorers at Large | Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) | 1 | $105,511 | Wire | FMV |
| Ocean Conservation | Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) | 3 | $74,492 | Wire | FMV |
| Education Grants | Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) | 3 | $108,765 | Wire | FMV |
| Research Grants | Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) | 7 | $140,076 | Wire | FMV |
| Young Explorers | Middle East and North Africa | 3 | $50,000 | Wire | FMV |
| The Climate Pledge | Middle East and North Africa | 1 | $100,000 | Wire | FMV |
| Wayfinder Awards | Middle East and North Africa | 1 | $50,000 | Wire | FMV |
| Education Grants | Middle East and North Africa | 1 | $100,000 | Wire | FMV |
| Storytelling Grants | Middle East and North Africa | 2 | $39,600 | Wire | FMV |
| Research Grants | Middle East and North Africa | 2 | $70,000 | Wire | FMV |
| Wayfinder Awards | 1 | $50,000 | Wire | FMV | |
| Buffet Award | North America (Canada & Mexico only) | 1 | $25,000 | Wire | FMV |
| Young Explorers | North America (Canada & Mexico only) | 1 | $20,000 | Wire | FMV |
| Meridian Funding | North America (Canada & Mexico only) | 1 | $136,000 | Wire | FMV |
| Ocean Conservation | North America (Canada & Mexico only) | 4 | $98,883 | Wire | FMV |
| Storytelling Grants | North America (Canada & Mexico only) | 1 | $20,000 | Wire | FMV |
| Education Grants | North America (Canada & Mexico only) | 1 | $10,000 | Wire | FMV |
| Research Grants | North America (Canada & Mexico only) | 1 | $70,000 | Wire | FMV |
| World Freshwater Initiative | South America | 1 | $50,000 | Wire | FMV |
| Wayfinder Awards | South America | 1 | $100,000 | Wire | FMV |
| Young Explorers | South America | 1 | $20,000 | Wire | FMV |
| Storytelling Grants | South America | 5 | $134,413 | Wire | FMV |
| Education Grants | South America | 1 | $20,000 | Wire | FMV |
| Ocean Conservation | South America | 3 | $158,700 | Wire | FMV |
| Research Grants | South America | 4 | $79,800 | Wire | FMV |
| The Climate Pledge | South Asia | 1 | $100,000 | Wire | FMV |
| Young Explorers | South Asia | 3 | $60,034 | Wire | FMV |
| Explorers at Large | South Asia | 1 | $199,500 | Wire | FMV |
| Wayfinder Awards | South Asia | 1 | $50,000 | Wire | FMV |
| Education Grants | South Asia | 3 | $169,801 | Wire | FMV |
| Research Grants | South Asia | 1 | $13,950 | Wire | FMV |
| Storytelling Grants | South Asia | 4 | $139,242 | Wire | FMV |
| Meridian Funding | Sub-Saharan Africa | 2 | $296,894 | Wire | FMV |
| Wayfinder Awards | Sub-Saharan Africa | 5 | $345,000 | Wire | FMV |
| Young Explorers | Sub-Saharan Africa | 4 | $71,242 | Wire | FMV |
| Education Grants | Sub-Saharan Africa | 2 | $30,000 | Wire | FMV |
| Ocean Conservation | Sub-Saharan Africa | 1 | $204,600 | Wire | FMV |
| Storytelling Grants | Sub-Saharan Africa | 2 | $40,000 | Wire | FMV |
| Research Grants | Sub-Saharan Africa | 11 | $277,176 | 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, 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 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 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 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. 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 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 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) 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 TO THE 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 | 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 (6 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 | $409,006 | $52,500 | $356,506 |
| HBP Marketing LLC | ||||||||
| PO Box 735880 | Chicago | IL | 606735438 | Fundraising Consultant | false | $8,967,341 | $4,000,064 | $4,967,277 |
| Community Counseling Service CO LLC | ||||||||
| PO Box 824885 | Philadelphia | PA | 191824485 | Fundraising Consultant | false | $72,400,000 | $400,200 | $71,999,800 |
| Data Axle Inc | ||||||||
| PO Box 959819 | St Louis | MO | 63195 | Fundraising Consultant | false | $932,659 | $548,593 | $384,066 |
| Digilant Inc | ||||||||
| 177 Huntington Ave | Boston | MA | 02115 | Fundraising consultant | false | $110,263 | $71,568 | $38,695 |
| SD&A | ||||||||
| 5757 W Century Blvd | Los Angeles | CA | 90045 | Professional Fundraiser | false | $8,028 | $34,405 | -$26,377 |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Gross Receipts | $82,827,297 | TotalGrossReceiptsAmt |
| Total Retained By Contractors | $5,107,330 | TotalRetainedByContractorsAmt |
| Total Net To Organization | $77,719,967 | 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 | SJ CONSULTING LLC-DIGITAL MARKETING CONSULTANT;HBP MARKETING LLC-NGS REIMBURSED VENDOR AN ADDITIONAL $3,480,352 FOR PAPER, POSTAGE, AND MAILSHOP SERVICES;COMMUNITY COUNSELING SERVICE CO., LLC-CAMPAIGN CONSULTING, STRATEGY;DATA AXLE INC-MAILING LIST SERVICES;DIGILANT INC-PAID AD SUPPORT;SD&A-TELEMARKETING SERVICES; | ExplanationTxt |
Schedule I IRS990ScheduleI
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Grant Records Maintained | Yes (true) | GrantRecordsMaintainedInd |
Recipient Table RecipientTable (74 entries)
| Recipient EINRecipientEIN | IRC SectionIRCSectionDesc | Cash GrantCashGrantAmt | Purpose Of GrantPurposeOfGrantTxt |
|---|---|---|---|
| African People & Wildlife Fund Inc | |||
| 203153855 | 501(C)(3) | $50,800 | Wildlife Conservation |
| Alaska Whale Foundation | |||
| 911712495 | 501(C)(3) | $100,000 | Ocean Conservation |
| Aocean Conservation Morgan Foundation | |||
| 264245043 | 501(C)(3) | $7,500 | Education Grant |
| Amazon Frontlines | |||
| 475521013 | 501(C)(3) | $100,000 | Education Grant |
| Archaeology in the Community | |||
| 300538831 | 501(C)(3) | $256,270 | Education Grant |
| Aurora Lights | |||
| 541942427 | 501(C)(3) | $42,600 | Education Grant |
| Ancient Art Archive | |||
| 813731021 | 501(C)(3) | $40,000 | Storytelling Grant |
| Arizona State University | |||
| 860196696 | 501(C)(3) | $6,120 | Perpetual Planet - Rainforest Expeditions |
| Blue Grass Community Foundation | |||
| 616053466 | 501(C)(3) | $444,427 | Education Grant |
| Chesapeake Bay Foundation | |||
| 526065757 | 501(C)(3) | $57,458 | Education Grant |
| Children's Environmental Literacy Foundation | |||
| 364540146 | 501(C)(3) | $24,574 | Education Grant |
| Conservation Through Public Health | |||
| 371455761 | 501(C)(3) | $342,454 | Conservation Grant |
| Consortium of Okla Geographers | |||
| 731310147 | 501(C)(3) | $55,793 | Education Grant |
| Caspian Agency | |||
| 270359052 | $100,000 | Sponsorship Expense | |
| Denver Museum of Nature & Science | |||
| 840518447 | 501(C)(3) | $50,000 | Research Grant |
| Clean Memphis Inc | |||
| 263337830 | 501(C)(3) | $40,000 | Education Grant |
| Conservation X Labs Inc | |||
| 474066524 | 501(C)(3) | $131,000 | Research Grant |
| CSU Bakersfield Auxiliary for Sponsored Programs Administration | |||
| 320291662 | 501(C)(3) | $75,201 | Education Grant |
| Dakota Science Center | |||
| 450431027 | 501(C)(3) | $42,783 | Education Grant |
| Communitopia | |||
| 264350431 | 501(C)(3) | $46,000 | Education Grant |
| Fashion Institute of Technology | |||
| 132556338 | 501(C)(3) | $99,960 | Wayfinder Award |
| Friends of the Osa | |||
| 810621147 | 501(C)(3) | $46,400 | Perpetual Planet - Rainforest Expeditions |
| Gorongosa Project Inc | |||
| 043452643 | 501(C)(3) | $70,340 | Research Grant |
| Groundwork Ohio River Valley Inc | |||
| 842991804 | 501(C)(3) | $65,000 | Education Grant |
| International Ranger Federation | |||
| 931900925 | 501(C)(3) | $20,000 | Research Grant |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | |||
| 042103594 | 501(C)(3) | $20,000 | Research Grant |
| Girl Scout Council of the Nations Capital | |||
| 540732966 | 501(C)(3) | $73,327 | Education Grant |
| iResearch Foundation Inc | |||
| 831553659 | 501(C)(3) | $100,000 | Wayfinder Award |
| Great Plains Conservation Foundation | |||
| 455494919 | 501(C)(3) | $400,000 | Wildlife Conservation |
| Jackson Hole Trout Unlimited | |||
| 521491981 | 501(C)(3) | $40,035 | Education Grant |
| Nebraska Children and Families Foundation | |||
| 911829974 | 501(C)(3) | $45,000 | Education Grant |
| Kent State University | |||
| 316402079 | 501(C)(3) | $20,000 | Research Grant |
| Louisiana State University | |||
| 726000848 | 501(C)(3) | $20,000 | Research Grant |
| Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Inst | |||
| 770150580 | 501(C)(3) | $20,000 | Ocean Conservation |
| NorthStar of GIS | |||
| 871840772 | 501(C)(3) | $100,000 | Wayfinder Award |
| Oregon State University | |||
| 611730890 | 501(C)(3) | $279,443 | Wildlife Intelligence Project |
| Project Ceti | |||
| 844630660 | 501(C)(3) | $250,000 | Project CETI |
| ReWild | |||
| 844630660 | 501(C)(3) | $200,000 | Ocean Conservation |
| Riverbend Environmental Educ Ctr | |||
| 237455526 | 501(C)(3) | $20,616 | Education Grant |
| Rural Beacon Initiative | |||
| 834713880 | 501(C)(3) | $10,000 | Young Explorers |
| School of Leadership Afghanistan | |||
| 800967564 | 501(C)(3) | $50,000 | Education Grant |
| SR3 SeaLife | |||
| 451491069 | 501(C)(3) | $35,000 | Ocean Conservation |
| State of Hawaii DLNR | |||
| 990266119 | 501(C)(3) | $350,000 | Photo Ark |
| Strong TIES | |||
| 473868079 | 501(C)(3) | $12,605 | Education Grant |
| The Florida International University | |||
| 650177616 | 501(C)(3) | $14,835 | Ocean Conservation |
| Texas A&M University | |||
| 746001530 | 501(C)(3) | $63,423 | Education Grant |
| Texas State University | |||
| 746002248 | 501(C)(3) | $64,674 | Education Grant |
| Steampact Foundation | |||
| 990597059 | 501(C)(3) | $19,046 | Education Grant |
| Regents Of The University Of California | |||
| 946036494 | 501(C)(3) | $576,409 | Research Grant |
| TAHILA Inc | |||
| 990647045 | 501(C)(3) | $20,000 | Storytelling Grant |
| The Peregrine Fund Inc | |||
| 231969973 | 501(C)(3) | $349,047 | Wildlife Conservation |
| The Regents Of The University Of California UC Santa Cruz | |||
| 941539563 | 501(C)(3) | $70,000 | Research Grant |
| UC Santa Cruz Foundation | |||
| 237394590 | 501(C)(3) | $10,000 | Ocean Conservation |
| The Hydrous | |||
| 465112972 | 501(C)(3) | $99,999 | Education Grant |
| University of Hawaii Foundation | |||
| 990085260 | 501(C)(3) | $157,902 | 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) | $348,780 | Wildlife Intelligence Project |
| The Regents Of The University Of California San Diego | |||
| 956006144 | 501(C)(3) | $11,882 | 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) | $136,000 | Wildlife Conservation |
| University Of California Santa Barbara | |||
| 956006145 | 501(C)(3) | $122,840 | Perpetual Plant - Oceans Expedition |
| University of Tennessee | |||
| 626001636 | 501(C)(3) | $20,000 | Research Grant |
| The VII Foundation | |||
| 510427657 | 501(C)(3) | $100,000 | Storytelling Grant |
| The World Food Prize Foundation | |||
| 421356715 | 501(C)(3) | $23,750 | Education Grant |
| University of Hawaii | |||
| 996000354 | 501(C)(3) | $190,035 | Ocean Conservation |
| Zambian Carnivore Programme | |||
| 465506153 | 501(C)(3) | $225,000 | Wildlife Conservation |
| Vermont Afterschool | |||
| 320399970 | 501(C)(3) | $21,486 | Education Grant |
| What is Missing Foundation | |||
| 300175296 | 501(C)(3) | $100,000 | Research Grant |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | |||
| 131740011 | 501(C)(3) | $10,000 | Ocean Conservation |
| Wildpath LLC | |||
| 882453137 | 501(C)(3) | $1,250,000 | Research Grant |
| WISE Tropics Inc | |||
| 833018952 | 501(C)(3) | $150,000 | Research Grant |
| Yale University | |||
| 060646973 | 501(C)(3) | $20,000 | Research Grant |
| Zoo Outreach Organization | |||
| 201500502 | 501(C)(3) | $20,000 | Education Grant |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total501c3 Org | 73 | Total501c3OrgCnt |
| Total Other Org | 1 | TotalOtherOrgCnt |
Grants Other Asst To Indiv In US GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Grant Type | GRANTS | GrantTypeTxt |
| Recipient | 57 | RecipientCnt |
| Cash Grant | $4,878,416 | 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 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 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 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. 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 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 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) 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 TO THE SOCIETY. THE REPORTS COORIDINATOR REVIEWS THE FINAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING FOR COMPLETNESS 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. | 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 (20 entries)
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| Jill Tiefenthaler | ||||||||||||||
| CEO | $1,588,206 | $0 | $450,893 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $39,025 | $0 | $2,078,124 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL ULICA | ||||||||||||||
| Former PRESIDENT/COO/TREASURER | $337,334 | $0 | $193,253 | $0 | $309,700 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $18,545 | $0 | $858,832 | $0 | $309,700 | $0 |
| Robert Young | ||||||||||||||
| CFO | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $111,236 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $111,236 | $0 | $111,236 | $0 |
| Sumeet Seam | ||||||||||||||
| Chief Legal Officer | $586,464 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $37,755 | $0 | $624,219 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGELA TAYLOR | ||||||||||||||
| INTERIM CFO JAN-APR | $342,201 | $0 | $6,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $34,144 | $0 | $382,345 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Darien Wright | ||||||||||||||
| CFO & COO | $445,068 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,661 | $0 | $451,729 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jason Southern | ||||||||||||||
| Chief Technology Officer | $382,786 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $36,493 | $0 | $419,279 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kara Ramirez Mullins | ||||||||||||||
| Chief Advancement Officer | $631,692 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $36,595 | $0 | $668,287 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mara Dell | ||||||||||||||
| Chief Human Resources Officer | $476,117 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $26,607 | $0 | $502,724 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Crystal Brown | ||||||||||||||
| Chief Communications Officer | $592,929 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $14,752 | $0 | $607,681 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Shannon Bartlett | ||||||||||||||
| Chief Community Engagement & Social Impact Officer | $342,479 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $36,562 | $0 | $379,041 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Ian Miller | ||||||||||||||
| Chief Science & Innovation Officer | $562,822 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $30,867 | $0 | $593,689 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kim Waldron | ||||||||||||||
| Chief of Staff & Program Alignment | $427,107 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $30,465 | $0 | $457,572 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Deborah Grayson | ||||||||||||||
| Chief Education Officer | $416,972 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $21,775 | $0 | $438,747 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILY DUNHAM | ||||||||||||||
| CHIEF CAMPUS AND EXPERIENCES OFFICER | $379,562 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $26,824 | $0 | $406,386 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Alex Moen | ||||||||||||||
| Chief Explorer & Engagement Officer | $388,550 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $26,525 | $0 | $415,075 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Enric Sala | ||||||||||||||
| Explorer in Residence | $437,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,887 | $0 | $448,487 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kaitlin Yarnall | ||||||||||||||
| Chief Storytelling Officer & SVP | $391,114 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $26,882 | $0 | $417,996 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kristi Craig | ||||||||||||||
| Chief Investment Officer | $639,875 | $0 | $520,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $26,525 | $0 | $1,186,400 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| John Coombe | ||||||||||||||
| Director, Investments | $358,386 | $0 | $162,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,259 | $0 | $523,145 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (3 entries)
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| 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 2024. Companion travel not meeting this criteria are deemed taxable under Internal Revenue guidelines. The Society paid for and taxed one such companion trip in 2024, in addition to 15 taxable trustee and senior executive spousal trips related to a Society board meeting in Peru. |
| 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 2024: Robert Young--$111,236 Michael Ulica--$309,700 (all of the above payments were accrued in 2023) In addition, the following new severance amounts to former officers were accrued at year end: Cristal Brown--$590,590 |
| Schedule J, Part II NONTAXABLE BENEFITS | Components of benefits and deferred compensation provided to certain executives: 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 2024. 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 and did not occur in 2024. None of these amounts have been included in Column D. Jill Tiefenthaler - 1 times base salary |
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| Noncash Contributions Rpt F990 | $1,369,191 | NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt |
| Method Of Determining Revenues | Market value | MethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt |
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| Yes (X) | complementary software accounts | 1 | $324,039 | Market value |
| Yes (X) | MAPPING SOFTWARE | 1 | $195,000 | Market value |
| Yes (X) | AUDIO VISUAL EQUIPMENT FOR NEW BASE CAMP | 2 | $550,000 | Market value |
| Yes (X) | CATERING | 2 | $30,510 | Market value |
| Yes (X) | EDUCATIONAL TRAVEL | 1 | $880,915 | Market value |
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| Explanation | Securities - Publicly traded - # of contributions Other - complementary software accounts # of contributions Other - MAPPING SOFTWARE # OF CONTRIBUTIONS Other - AUDIO VISUAL EQUIPMENT FOR NEW BASE CAMP # OF CONTRIBUTIONS Other - CATERING # OF CONTRIBUTIONS Other - EDUCATIONAL TRAVEL # OF CONTRIBUTIONS | ExplanationTxt |
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| Form 990, Part III, Line 4d Misc. Program Services, cont. | 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 LEED-EB certifications, our Washington, DC headquarters (called Base Camp) are the longest continuously certified and most recertified 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 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. In clearing space for the construction, we continue to repurpose, rather than simply dispose of, useful items; in 2024, we gave 39,000 pounds of furniture, books, magazines, equipment, office supplies and more to the local community, benefiting two dozen nonprofits and schools. IMPACT INVESTING The Pooled Endowment is managed as a single pool of assets with a common set of objectives and constraints. The Endowment is intended to provide a permanent base of funding and timely financial support for the Society's programs and operations to fulfill its mission to use the power of science, exploration, education, and storytelling to illuminate and protect the wonder of our world. The Society's primary investment objective for the Endowment is to achieve the highest long-term total investment return that is within appropriate risk parameters as determined by prudent, fiscally sound investment practices and the financial circumstances of the Society. As such, the minimum long-term return target is the rate of inflation plus the spending rate while the aspirational goal is to maximize sustainable distributions to the operating budget. We seek to accomplish this objective in a manner that is consistent with the Society's shared sense of responsibility and commitment to a better world. The Communications Division advances the mission of the National Geographic Society by elevating the Society's work as a nonprofit organization, amplifying Explorer-led stories while enhancing global brand awareness of our leadership, key programs, initiatives and impact. The professionals within the Division develop and execute mission-driven, on-brand, and strategic communications, content, marketing, and creative to promote across a variety of distribution channels and platforms. The Technology division builds and maintains a portfolio of products, platforms, and services that help advance the mission of the National Geographic Society. This portfolio both enables and scales the work of staff, and also provides the Society's constituents with valuable resources and multiple avenues to engage with the organization. In 2024, the team fully operationalized the Cosmos data platform, which helps programmatic staff analyze complex data and operate more efficiently, further enabling their impact. The Technology division also released significant enhancements to products that deliver value to constituents, such as Explorer Home and the Education Hub. |
| Form 990, Part III, Line 4c Education Programs Cont. | For nearly 13 years, the National Geographic Society and Cengage Group have proudly joined forces as National Geographic Learning to bring the world into the classroom for tens of millions of learners each year. In 2024 alone, nearly 17.4 million students engaged with Explorer-inspired books and media created through the Society's partnership with Cengage. Esri, National Geographic Society and National Geographic Learning completed twelve new curriculum-aligned StoryMaps and a defined GIS Module to be embedded in National Geographic Learning's textbooks and were used by nearly 3,000 students in the 2023-2024 school year. Based on the incredible impact this partnership has accomplished, in 2024, Cengage and the Society agreed to extend our powerful partnership through 2043, ensuring we can continue to serve learners and educators for decades to come with quality, enriching content. NGS Education develops strategic collaborations to extend Explorer-led, Explorer-centered, and innovative geography education programs into classrooms and communities domestically and internationally. By supporting these initiatives, we scale existing work, test initiatives to reach new audiences, and help build the pipeline of the next generation of Explorers. In 2024, the Education team leveraged 41 restricted endowments across 30 states, D.C., and Canada to scale and spread Explorer-centered and Explorer-led work into classrooms and communities. These funds were used to expand the reach and impact of the Slingshot Challenge, Photo Camp programming, and other Explorer-led collaborations. We identified and contracted with 36 collaborators that have the potential to reach a combined total of ~18,000 educators and young people across 2024-2025 that could not have been reached without support from education endowments, utilizing approximately ~$2.20MM in restricted endowment funding in support of NG Next. NGS Education recruits, awards grants, and supports a global group of Explorers using interdisciplinary approaches to build agency in learners of all ages, in any educational setting, to take informed actions and find solutions to illuminate and protect our world. By funding Explorer-led projects that either build capacity in a group of people to care for and take action to create, maintain, and expand solutions to protect our world or use educational research or tools to advance knowledge about how to effectively spark curiosity and inspire people of all ages, our grantmaking furthers NGS's mission by inspiring people to care and act on behalf of our planet and its people. In 2024, we added to our portfolio of over 330 Explorers with education-focused grants & awards by awarding grants to 23 Explorers. Explorers represented 19 different countries and 6 major world regions, with expertise across NGS focus areas including Land, Ocean, Wildlife, Human Histories & Cultures, and Planetary Health. We continued to support three 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 2024, Explorer Classroom hosted 66 events featuring 35 Explorers. These sessions engaged over 100,000 live participants and reached an additional 58,000 viewers through recorded events. Topics ranged from ocean conservation and wildlife protection to storytelling and cultural heritage, giving learners firsthand insights into the impact of National Geographic Explorers. The newer series model continued to expand the program's depth and impact. The Wildlife Series was offered for a second time, seeing a 50% increase in registration - reaching 900 educators and classrooms -- and resulting in 1,369 students creating wildlife campaigns to address challenges wildlife face locally. The Ocean Expedition Series, co-developed with Pristine Seas and the Palau Ministry of Education, immersed students in marine ecosystems, reaching 40% of Palau's student population and providing educators with learning resources for future use. The Storytelling Series, inspired by Explorers like Paul Salopek, reached 369 educators and classrooms. Explorer Classroom also supported 45 Latin American educators and classrooms in Mexico, Peru and Colombia through a collaboration with NGO Ensena por Mexico. The program featured 9 Explorers from across the region, engaging over 1,200 students. In 2024, in partnership with The Nature Conservancy, the National Geographic Society hosted three Externships, eight-week learning and career development experiences for young people ages 18-25 from across the globe. We engaged 400 youth from 88 countries, preparing them to tackle critical issues in conservation through community-driven solutions while building their research, mapping, and storytelling skills. We offered three topics ranging from freshwater conservation, marine conservation, and a new topic on community conservation, mapping and data visualization. Program evaluations show the strong impact, including an overall experience rating of 9.4 out of 10 with participants gaining a 45% increase in their knowledge of the conservation field after completing their externship. We awarded 56 externs with $2,000 in seed funding to support their community-based conservation solutions. Two extern alumni were named Planet Reimagined New Futures Fellows and three extern alumni were selected as 2024 Young Explorers. In partnership with Lindblad Expeditions, 35 educators from across the US and Canada were selected to participate in the Grosvenor Teacher Fellowship (GTF), an immersive professional learning experience. Fellows transfer their onboard experience into new ways to teach students, engage colleagues, and bring new geographic awareness to their learning environments and communities in order to illuminate and protect the wonder of our world. Fellows take on a two-year commitment to support National Geographic's education initiatives. In 2024, the GTF program hosted Fellows in DC for the Pre-Expedition Workshop, where they collaborated with Lindblad and National Geographic staff across multiple areas of impact including science, storytelling and Education. The workshop focused on integrating the Explorer Mindset into teaching practices and provided tools to inspire discovery among their students. During the remainder of the year, fellows embarked on expeditions and had the opportunity to learn directly from naturalists, cultural specialists and certified photo instructors. In 2024, GTF Alumni led an in-person convening in Boston as a part of the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) conference. The program also saw the completion of the Visiting Scientist Pilot which paired five GTF Alumni with National Geographic Explorers. GTF Alumni collaborated with Explorers on their field-based research and co-created new project components and educational deliverables to extend the impact of the research into their classroom and beyond. As a result of this experience, GTF Alumni directly and indirectly reached around 1,878 students and expanded the reach of the research by sharing with other educators and their networks. The GTF program also distributed $24,860 in seed funding to GTF Alumni and saw the completion of 13 projects that supported community outreach and student-driven action projects. The National Geographic Society's educational resources feature free supplemental resources for educators aligned to their educational goals, illuminated by the lens of Explorers' work and storytelling. We feature people and places from around the world, with an emphasis on human involvement in a changing planet. Major topics include Ocean, Land, Wildlife, Human Histories and Cultures, Planetary Health and Space. In 2024, we developed long and short-form nonfiction articles, videos, photographs, maps, StoryMaps, infographics, and assessments, which we frequently delivered in themed collections. We utilized a continuous development and review process that relies on a globally inclusive learning design framework to broaden the perspective of our resources, so they are appealing and useful to users throughout the world. In 2024, more than 24.9M unique users utilized 2,800 pieces of content in the resource library, resulting in 44M page views. |
| Form 990, Part III, Line 4c Education Program Descriptions, cont. | 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 the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation, the Society launched the challenge in 2023 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 and an invitation to our iconic Explorers Festival. In May 2024, we announced our second 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 August 2024, we launched Year 3 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 4,600 educators signed up to learn more about Year 3 of the challenge, and we received more than 2,700 submissions from 5,700 youth. The selection process will take place February-April 2025, and award recipients will be announced in May 2025. National Geographic Student Travel offered immersive travel experiences for high school-aged students. These fee-based experiences were designed to connect youth with the National Geographic Society, our mission, and our Explorers with the goal of building an Explorer Mindset in participants through authentic, experiential travel and exploration. In 2024, the end of our two year period, 285 high school students from around the globe traveled on 12 trips across 8 locations. National Geographic Society supported 15 students with fully funded scholarships to increase access to these experiences. 9 National Geographic Explorers were featured in 2024 programming and they helped students explore themes such as photography, climate and geology, and wildlife conservation. These experiences were designed to encourage participants to deepen interests that they already have, discover new interests, and to use the Explorer Mindset they develop throughout the program to care and act on behalf of our planet and its people in their local community upon returning home. EduLab is a team within NGS Education that 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. Through these projects, we also identify useful, transferable educational elements to share with the broader Explorer community, as well as to invite educators and learners to practice and develop the attitudes, skills, and knowledge of the Explorer Mindset. In 2024, the program focused on developing its approach to globally inclusive learning design, emphasizing human-centered approaches to create impactful educational resources and programs. This work informed the development of new tools and workshops designed to support learning initiatives, and allowed EduLab to support the creation of new and impactful learning solutions. A key success was prototype development and support of the launch of SOLAx, an online academy developed with 2023 Rolex National Geographic Explorer of the Year Shabana Basij-Rasikh, founder of the School of Leadership Afghanistan (SOLA). SOLAx uses microlearning strategies to deliver education via WhatsApp, ensuring Afghan girls and young women have access to learning opportunities despite restrictive conditions. Within six months, SOLAx reached over 14,000 learners in Afghanistan and worldwide. EduLab also supported a range of other Explorer-led and Society-wide projects including new learning models for programs like WonderLab, Photo Ark and Explorer Classroom, as well as collaborations with MIT Media Lab and National Geographic Society partners like Cengage and Esri to produce innovative mapping modules. These efforts highlighted EduLab's ability to bridge field-based research and community learning, creating tools that resonate across diverse educational settings. The Explorer-Educator Exchange program facilitates meaningful collaborations between National Geographic Explorers and educators to co-create unique learning solutions that bring the Explorer Mindset into communities and classrooms worldwide. Relaunched in 2024, the program is supporting 15 Explorers and 30 educators from 16 countries, who are collaborating to design learning solutions tailored to their unique contexts. The resulting projects range from addressing environmental challenges to exploring cultural heritage through interactive and participatory methods. As part of the program redesign this year, the Exchange teams were provided with professional learning and virtual community building opportunities to help foster innovative ideas, as well as increased staff support and stipends to ensure successful partnerships. The Esri StoryMaps platform was also integrated to help teams share their work with broader audiences, amplifying the reach of their efforts. The collaborations will continue into early 2025. |
| Form 990, Part III, Line 4b Science & Innovation Program Descriptions cont. | 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 2024, 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 29 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 little known areas of the tropical Pacific Ocean. Working aboard the Argo - a 130-foot customized research vessel and media 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. As part of the Global Expedition, Pristine Seas conducted expeditions to Palau, Papua New Guinea and the Solomons Islands in 2024. These expeditions aimed to support ongoing efforts by local authorities to protect their waters. Today, only 8% 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 2024 Sartore photographed 1,190 species for the Photo Ark and passed the 16,000 species mark with the addition of the Santa Cruz Salamander. Over the last 12 months, Sartore photographed in Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovenia, Canada, Vietnam, Thailand, Chile, Peru and in 15 US states, totaling 150 days photographing. Some of the species photographed include the critically endangered Hawaiian birds, a mother a baby elephant at the Omaha Zoo, the European wolf and the South China tiger. Photo Ark also awarded the second Species Impact Initiative grant, funding the conservation and captive breeding of critically endangered snails in Hawaii. 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. The multi-year National Geographic and Rolex Perpetual Planet Amazon Expedition, anchored by a crossdisciplinary cohort of 17 Explorers, and spanning the Amazon River basin, culminated in 2024. As part of the Expedition's research and conservation efforts, Explorers published breakthrough findings revealing never-before documented Andean bear behaviors; illuminated Amazonian mangroves' vital role in sequestering carbon and providing ecosystem services; advanced novel post-mining landscape-restoration solutions; expanded fishing agreements leading to multifold arapaima population increases; and planted thousands of trees in collaboration with local communities. National Geographic/Disney elevated the Amazon Expedition in the October 2024 magazine exclusively featuring its Explorers and scientific impact (photographer and Explorer Thomas Peschak captured all images); a first-of-its-kind digital interactive, Into the Amazon; and a one-hour documentary special, Expedition Amazon, airing on the Channel and streaming on Disney+. The scientific and storytelling outcomes were showcased at UN Conferences, film festivals and educational venues globally. Now in its ocean phase, the program launched a 21-day sea ice to seafloor transect in the Southern Ocean aboard the Schmidt Ocean Institute's R/V Falkor (too) in December. A cohort of scientists, Explorers, educators and storytellers documented never-before-seen habitats, otherworldly life forms and new-to-science animal behaviors, gathering data to better understand this unique environment and to inform protection efforts. 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 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 2024, research continued at full pace in Rising Star cave, notable for its vast Homo naledi fossils, with new hominin fossils and archaeological deposits being unearthed every day of excavation, including possible cave engravings. Research recommenced at Gladysvale and Malapa, sites famous for their Australopithecus africanus and Australopithecus sediba finds, and which are already yielding new finds. Continued sounding and preparatory work for field excavations at site 105 were also completed in 2024. New partnerships with Max Planck and with the Italian National Institute for Nuclear Physics (INFN) were created, to explore the boundaries of science in ancient hominin science, which include new dating techniques for these ancient deposits. |
| Form 990, Part III, Line 4b Science & Innovation Program Descriptions Cont. | 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. 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 2024, a total of 786 learners, including National Geographic grantees, award recipients and team members, participated in 55 online course offerings. In addition, we engaged 82 Explorers through a series of in-person workshops in the Asia Pacific, Europe/Western Asia and Northern North America regions. 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 2024, 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 2024, Colombian marine biologist Fernando Trujillo received the Rolex National Geographic Explorer of the Year award.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 2024 National Geographic Society/Buffett Awardees Julio Cesar Hernandez-Montoya and Peter Lalampaa. 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 2024 Eliza Scidmore Award was presented to wildlife photographer Steve Winter and journalist Sharon Guynup. 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: Badru "Mwezi" Mugerwa, Bohdan Prots, Dina Buchbinder, Esther Horvath, Jason Baldes, Kerllen Costa, Kristi Williams, Liz Bonnin, Nancy Iraba, Reyhaneh Maktoufi, Rinzin Phunjok Lama, Rowena Mouda, Suaad Al Harthi, Tony Wu, and Tracy Drain. 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 2024. Through the National Geographic Young Explorer program, the Society invests in 18-25-year-old changemakers who demonstrate courage, leadership, and a commitment to positive impact. With nearly 42 percent of the world's population under 25, the Society recognizes the importance of engaging this next generation of scientists, conservationists, educators, and storytellers to fulfill its mission of illuminating and protecting the wonders of the world. In 2024, the Society recognized 15 emerging leaders for their innovative, community-driven solutions, providing each with $10,000 in unrestricted funding, totaling $150,000. This exceptional cohort participated in an program experience aimed at amplifying their growth, including skill-building workshops, leadership training, networking opportunities, and personalized mentorship, all anchored by a transformative in-person retreat at the Society's Base Camp. Additionally, the Society funded 17 Young Explorer-led projects, representing an investment of over $169,000 to empower these leaders in implementing impactful solutions. Through this funding, they gained skills in project management, scaling solutions, grant writing, and team leadership, equipping them to drive meaningful change. Several Young Explorers have continued to scale their work through additional Society funding opportunities, like the Meridian grant program, further demonstrating the long-term investment in their growth and success. Beyond funding, the Society amplifies the voices of these changemakers, ensuring their ideas reach wider audiences. Throughout the year, Young Explorers were featured in National Geographic magazine and on stages across the world. These young leaders are not just addressing global challenges-they are shaping the future, driving solutions, and inspiring the world to take action in support of the Society's mission to illuminate and protect our the world. The fifteen 2024 Young Explorer award recipients are: Abdul Na-eem Muniru, Arghadeep Das, Cameron Oglesby, Dahlia Jamous, Forbah Sandra Ngwemetoh, Joshua Anak Belayan, Joyce Molly Teko, Latamai Katoa, Luis Paladines, Floridalma Lopez Atz, Maria Hashmi, Rami Al Najada, Rohit Giri, Soren Goldsmith, Vihaan Mathur. 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 2024. 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. |
| Form 990, Part III, Line 4a Storytelling & Outreach Cont. | 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 2024 our projects included a feature film, multiple productions for the Museum, and full media coverage of the 4-week Perpetual Planet Southern Ocean Expedition. Africa Refocused, a collaboration between NEWF and the National Geographic Society, addresses the critical need for the stories of Africa to be refocused and told through the perspectives of African people, by African people. Africa Refocused is led by Explorers Noel Kok and Pragna Parsotam-Kok and is designed to build the capacity of local African wildlife photographers, filmmakers and conservationists. In 2024, NEWF added 84 new Africa Refocused Fellows, bringing the total to 293 from 31 out of the 54 African countries. NEWF also completed 18 labs, finished the production of 17 films, with 52 more in production, and was part of two exchange programs: one with Youth Diving with a Purpose and the other with Storytellers Collective. Three NEWF fellows also joined the NGS Explorer community. eKhaya, NEWF's Storytelling, Research, and Dive Center, celebrated its first anniversary, positively impacting the local Sodwana community by offering swimming and diving lessons and community screenings. The center continues to be a key hub for learning and engagement. These accomplishments mark significant growth and deepened impact for the program across regions and disciplines. 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 more than 176 in-person and virtual Photo Camps in 45 countries. In 2024 across 13 workshops, students explored the theme "How do we see our future?" by exploring stories and reflections of the past through the wisdom of previous generations to create a better future. 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. In 2024, the World Freshwater Initiative launched the World Water Map Insights Edition. This enhanced version of the World Water Map, which was launched in 2023, provides expanded datasets and improved visualization tools for policymakers, water sector professionals, and data storytellers who want a deeper analysis on the drivers of water scarcity around the world. This expanded map will enable users to project water availability scenarios through 2100 and generate country, watershed, and water province level statistics, and guide conservation and policy decisions based on the data. Five additional storytelling grants were awarded as part of the WFI, and launched a Request for Proposal to fund additional projects in 2025. With the update of the World Water Map, and these additional grants that were made, the World Freshwater Initiative continues to further its goal of illuminating the status of freshwater supplies and demands globally by highlighting areas of water shortage, assessing human use of water on local and regional ecosystems and exploring the impact of climate change on water provinces 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 2024, National Geographic Channel launched the documentary series Photographer, showcasing seven renowned photographers and the stories behind their iconic images. One of the highlights was the episode "Anand Varma: Hidden Wonders," which explored Anand Varma's WonderLab project and his groundbreaking process of documenting the transformation of an egg into a baby chick. In 2024, two episodes of the "I Wonder" series were released in collaboration with the Impact Story Lab and accompanied by two EduLab-created Learning Packages. Additionally, Anand hosted four Explorer mentees at the WonderLab, conducted two workshops-an Educators Workshop and a Second Assistant Workshop-and organized three field trips for local Bay Area students and educators. Anand's work was also featured in two National Geographic digital articles. 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 over the next several months in 2025 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 natural history 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 natural history 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 2024, 10 storytelling Explorers from 8 countries were selected for the program cohort. In May 2025, this group will come together for a 5 day boot camp at Disney - London office for workshops, networking, pitching, and technical camera operations training. |
| Form 990, Part III, Line 4a Storytelling & Outreach Programs cont. | 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 137 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 diverse materials that make up the Society's Special Collections. In 2024, 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 1,316 reference and research inquiries from Society staff and our partners at Disney and Cengage; digitized more than 11,000 items from the archives; and ingested 3.6 million newly-created digital assets submitted by our grantees and staff. The National Geographic Storytellers Collective, a B2B entity and a center for storytelling excellence, serves nonprofits, universities, and affinity corporate clients with live Explorer-led workshops. With valuable one-on-one feedback and guidance on creating story and engagement, the Storytellers Collective delivers a unique perspective on ethically and effectively creating stories with impact. In 2024, we focused on growth by launching our first marketing campaign, doubling our bookings and quadrupling our revenue. We are creating multi-year engagements with new partners, expanding our reach internationally and laying the foundation to support an ecosystem for impact storytelling that expands our revenue, creative networks, and opportunities for Explorer engagement. These partnerships support development and delivery of impact storytelling workshops including immersive storytelling, science communication, data visualization and multimedia storytelling; connect our Explorers to collaboration opportunities with new communities; and offer wider visibility for all our National Geographic programs. 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 2024 we provided ongoing support to our major Zenith and Azimuth level programs (Pristine Seas, Out of Eden Walk, and Perpetual Planet) with award winning cartography to help each program communicate their findings and achieve their goals. We also worked closely with the Education division to further efforts in geography education. Our team members worked with our partner Esri in the continued development of the National Geographic Mapmaker and collaborated on a more advanced version of our global hydrology tool, World Water Map: Insights. 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 brings the stories of National Geographic Explorers to life through unique in-person experiences. We partner with our Explorers and photographers to unpack their work and build it into compelling narratives that are easily understood by audiences of varying ages and backgrounds. We then enable that content to be effectively delivered to audiences across the planet through bespoke public performances, student matinees, and community engagement events presented by theaters, performing arts centers, museums, and universities around the world. Through immersive imagery, compelling storytelling, and personal interactions between Explorers and members of the public, we illuminate the wonders of the world, and highlight the work of our grantees to new and diverse populations. In 2024 we elevated the work of 21 National Geographic Explorers, presenting 89 public performance and 33 studenting matinees, seen by over 85,000 audience members and 21,000 student attendees, across 2 countries, 19 states, 3 Canadian provinces, and 30 cities. National Geographic Traveling Exhibitions continue to bring world-class in-person experiences to museums and cultural institutions across the globe. Through collaborations with photographers, Explorers, and leading experts in exploration, technology, education, and storytelling, we develop dynamic exhibitions and immersive experiences that inspire audiences of all ages. This year, our exhibitions visited new locations across cities including Montreal, Mexico City, Bangkok, and Los Angeles. We also strengthened our partnership with organizations like the "la Caixa" Foundation to expand access to free public exhibitions, ensuring that educational and cultural experiences reach even more communities. In 2024, 18 unique exhibitions engaged 4.7 million visitors in 66 cities across 20 countries. |
| Form 990, Part III, Line 4b Science & Innovation Program Descriptions Cont. | Meridian Projects is a National Geographic Society funding opportunity that empowers 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 only open to Explorers who are collaborating together on a project that combines at least two of NGS's broad disciplines (storytelling, research, technology, education, or conservation) and integrates, engages, and supports local communities in the project. The Society also invests in Meridian grants with resources, tools, capacity develop and learning opportunities to support effective cross-cultural, interdisciplinary collaboration, and a community-of-practice centered around collaboration for collective impact. In 2024, the Society supported 10 Meridian projects carried out by 39 Explorers at a funding total of $1,465,359. |
| Form 990, Part III, Line 4a-4c Description of program services | (Expenses $ including grants of $ 10,125)(Revenue $ 109,758) In 2024, miscellaneous program activity included a continuing sustainability initiative and impact investing, communication, & technology. Continued on Sch. O Other Miscellaneous Programs. |
| 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 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 is 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 following core principles apply: (1) we will conduct every aspect of our business in a fair, lawful 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 Ethics 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 in the terms of the policy itself: Avoid Conflicts of Interest A conflict of interest arises 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 sensitive 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. If 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 loyalty, 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 aware 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 2024 with respect to compensation decisions for the following senior executives positions: CEO, CFO, Chief Advancement Officer, Chief Legal Officer, Chief Communications Officer, Chief Science and Innovation Officer and Chief Education Officer and Chief Campus & Experiences Officer. The compensation committee also held an ad-hoc meeting in May 2024 to approve a contract extension for the CEO . |
| 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 - -2025737; Grants cancelled/returned - 506436; |
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| 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 | ||
| F | $42,000,000 | AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
| NGSP INC | ||
| A | $564,506 | AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
| NGSP INC | ||
| L | $5,809,595 | AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
| NGSP INC | ||
| D | $11,815,000 | AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
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