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Grantmaking public charityEIN 530193519

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SOCIETY

WASHINGTON, DC 200364688

Total Assets

$2.0B

FY 2024

Annual Giving

$8.9M

FY 2024

Grants Made

74

FY 2024

Avg Grant

$120K

FY 2024

Grant Range

Typical

Deadlines

Applications

Programs & Activities

Program 1

$70.3M

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

Program 2

$23.2M

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

Program 3

In 2024, miscellaneous program activity included a continuing sustainability initiative and impact investing, communication, & technology. Continued on Sch. O Other Miscellaneous Programs.

Focus Areas

Education

Financial Snapshot

2024 filing

Total Revenue

$209.3M

Total Expenses

$220.5M

Giving Over Time

6 years

Giving over time from 2018 to 2024. Peak $8.9M in 2024. Hover bars for details.

Total dollars recorded per filing year. Scale adjusts to the foundation's range.

Top Recipients

500 grants

Wildpath LLC
$1.3M
1 grant
Appalachian State University
$1.0M
4 grants

Grant Size Distribution

500 grants

<$10K
59
grants
$10–50K
227
grants
$50–250K
187
grants
$250K–1M
24
grants
$1–5M
3
grants
$5M+

Geographic Focus

49 states

California
$4.2M
22% of total
New York
$2.2M
12% of total
Texas
$1.7M
9% of total
North Carolina
$1.0M
5% of total
District of Columbia
$789K
4% of total
Massachusetts
$586K
3% of total
Maryland
$566K
3% of total
Colorado
$556K
3% of total
Florida
$553K
3% of total
Mississippi
$480K
3% of total

+39 more states

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