From public IRS filings
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
WASHINGTON, DC · Education
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.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Total revenue
$209.3M
Total expenses
$220.5M
Total assets
$2B
Program expense ratio
7718%
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
$52.5M in foundation grants on record from 205 funders — from IRS 990 grant line items.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $4M | 2 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | $1.9M | 4 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $1.8M | 4 |
| Goldman Sachs Charitable Gift Fund | $1.5M | 7 |
| Chicago Community Trust | $926K | 4 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | $699K | 1 |
| Gaston Community Foundation | $680K | 1 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $554K | 4 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | $551K | 4 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | $354K | 3 |
Leadership
Darien Wright — CFO (Principal officer)
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