Education
National Geographic Society
WASHINGTON, DC
Total revenue
$209.3M
Total expenses
$220.5M
Net assets
$1.7B
Grants received
$46.2M
794 grants
EIN
530193519
Tax year
2024
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.
Programs
3 programs
Science & Innovation The Science & Innovation team oversees the Society's grantmaking efforts in science, conservation and technology, develops and manages major programs, and establishes programmatic partnerships with like-minded non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Science & Innovation Program descriptions continued on Sch. O
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS 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
In 2024, miscellaneous program activity included a continuing sustainability initiative and impact investing, communication, & technology. Continued on Sch. O Other Miscellaneous Programs.
Financials
FY 2024
Revenue
Expenses
People
42 listed
Jill Tiefenthaler
CEO
$2.0M
45 hrs/wk
Sumeet Seam
Chief Legal Officer
$586K
45 hrs/wk
Darien Wright
CFO & COO
$445K
45 hrs/wk
ANGELA TAYLOR
INTERIM CFO JAN-APR
$348K
45 hrs/wk
Sandesh Kadur
Trustee
$51K
4 hrs/wk
Angel Cabrera
TRUSTEE
$9K
4 hrs/wk
Evan G Greenberg
Trustee
$6K
4 hrs/wk
Kate Brandt
Trustee
$6K
4 hrs/wk
JOSEPH M DESIMONE
TRUSTEE
$6K
4 hrs/wk
Mark Moore
Trustee
$6K
4 hrs/wk
JEAN CASE
Chairman
$6K
4 hrs/wk
Nancy Pfund
Trustee
$6K
4 hrs/wk
ANTHONY A WILLIAMS
TRUSTEE
$6K
4 hrs/wk
Katherine Bradley
Vice Chairman
$6K
4 hrs/wk
RAJIV SHAH
TRUSTEE
$6K
4 hrs/wk
BRENDAN P BECHTEL
TRUSTEE
—
4 hrs/wk
Afsaneh Beschloss
Trustee
—
4 hrs/wk
Strive Masiyiwa
TRUSTEE
—
4 hrs/wk
Kevin J Maroni
Trustee
—
4 hrs/wk
John K Delaney
Trustee
—
4 hrs/wk
GEORGE MUNOZ
TRUSTEE
—
4 hrs/wk
FREDERICK J RYAN JR
TRUSTEE
—
4 hrs/wk
ELLEN R STOFAN
TRUSTEE
—
4 hrs/wk
Dina Powell McCormick
Trustee
—
4 hrs/wk
Deborah Lehr
Trustee
—
4 hrs/wk
Claudia Madrazo
Trustee
—
4 hrs/wk
Kristi Craig
Chief Investment Officer
$1.2M
45 hrs/wk
MICHAEL ULICA
Former PRESIDENT/COO/TREASURER
$840K
45 hrs/wk
Kara Ramirez Mullins
Chief Advancement Officer
$632K
45 hrs/wk
Crystal Brown
Chief Communications Officer
$593K
45 hrs/wk
Ian Miller
Chief Science & Innovation Officer
$563K
45 hrs/wk
John Coombe
Director, Investments
$521K
45 hrs/wk
Mara Dell
Chief Human Resources Officer
$476K
45 hrs/wk
Enric Sala
Explorer in Residence
$438K
45 hrs/wk
Kim Waldron
Chief of Staff & Program Alignment
$427K
45 hrs/wk
Deborah Grayson
Chief Education Officer
$417K
45 hrs/wk
Kaitlin Yarnall
Chief Storytelling Officer & SVP
$391K
45 hrs/wk
Alex Moen
Chief Explorer & Engagement Officer
$389K
45 hrs/wk
Jason Southern
Chief Technology Officer
$383K
45 hrs/wk
EMILY DUNHAM
CHIEF CAMPUS AND EXPERIENCES OFFICER
$380K
45 hrs/wk
Shannon Bartlett
Chief Community Engagement & Social Impact Officer
$342K
45 hrs/wk
Robert Young
CFO
$111K
45 hrs/wk
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