National Geographic Society
Washington, District of Columbia · EIN 530193519 · Private foundation
National Geographic Society is a private foundation based in Washington, District of Columbia. Its indexed IRS summary (FY2025) lists $29.9M in giving and $2.46B in assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 626 individual grants from this funder — $44.3M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for education. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What National Geographic Society funds
National Geographic Society's giving carries a documented focus on education, environment & conservation.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wildpath LLC Research Grant | — | $1.2M | 2024 |
| Global Wildlife Conservation Sumatran Rhino | Austin, TX | $1.0M | 2018 |
| Regents of the University of California Research Grant | — | $576K | 2024 |
How to apply for funding from National Geographic Society
National Geographic Society's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at nationalgeographic.org.
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Frequently asked questions about National Geographic Society
- Does National Geographic Society accept grant applications?
- National Geographic Society's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does National Geographic Society fund?
- National Geographic Society's grants focus on education. Example recipients include Wildpath LLC, Global Wildlife Conservation, Regents of the University of California. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does National Geographic Society give in grants?
- National Geographic Society's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $29.9M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $44.3M over 626 grants.
- Where is National Geographic Society located?
- National Geographic Society is based in Washington, District of Columbia. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 530193519.
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