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National Geographic Society Grants Program

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The National Geographic Society seeks to illuminate and protect the wonder of the world.

The Society’s Grants Program funds individuals working on projects in science, conservation, storytelling, education, and technology that align with one or more of the following focus areas.

  • ocean;
  • land;
  • wildlife;
  • human histories and cultures;
  • planetary health; and,
  • space. 

Grants are available in two categories:

  • Level 1 Grants
    These grants support individuals who are...
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You can review tax forms on ProPublica. Learn more about them and the 990.

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This is a list of grant recipients noted on the funder’s 990 forms.

This includes forms filed in 2023 and later, so it can include information for tax years earlier than that.

The information below is pulled directly from the form itself without any alterations.

If the details are not included, e.g. “Various”, they may be indicated on the PDF on the IRS site.

Grants less than $5,000 are not necessarily listed on the 990 form.

Tax Year Title City State/ Province Country Purpose Amount
African Aquatic Conservation Fund - - - Research Grant $61,180
Alaska Whale Foundation - - - Research Grant $99,663
Ancient Art Archive - - - Research Grant $100,000
Ancient Egypt Research Assoc - - - Research Grant $75,000
Andrews University - - - Research Grant $20,000
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The most recent tax form filed for 2024 lists the following key individuals.

Name Title
Afsaneh Beschloss Trustee
Alex Moen Chief Explorer & Engagement Officer
Angel Cabrera Trustee
ANGELA TAYLOR Interim Cfo Jan-Apr
ANTHONY A WILLIAMS Trustee
BRENDAN P BECHTEL Trustee
Claudia Madrazo Trustee
Crystal Brown Chief Communications Officer
Darien Wright Cfo & Coo
Deborah Grayson Chief Education Officer
Deborah Lehr Trustee
Dina Powell McCormick Trustee
ELLEN R STOFAN Trustee
EMILY DUNHAM Chief Campus And Experiences Officer
Enric Sala Explorer In Residence
Evan G Greenberg Trustee
FREDERICK J RYAN JR Trustee
GEORGE MUNOZ Trustee
Ian Miller Chief Science & Innovation Officer
Jason Southern Chief Technology Officer
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