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Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (from the IRS e-File system), Tax Year 2024
Total Revenue
▼$209.3M
Program Spending
77%
of total expenses go to program services
Total Contributions
$87.9M
Total Expenses
▼$220.5M
Total Assets
$2B
Total Liabilities
▼$333.1M
Net Assets
$1.7B
Officer Compensation
→$9M
Other Salaries
$66M
Investment Income
$102.3M
Fundraising
▼N/A
Source: USAspending.gov · Searched by organization name
VA/DoD Awards
$20K
VA/DoD Award Count
1
Funding from the Department of Veterans Affairs and/or Department of Defense.
Total Federal Funding
$9.2M
Awards Found
11
National Science Foundation
$2.3M
ESTABLISHING A ROADMAP FOR LARGE-SCALE IMPROVEMENT OF K-12 EDUCATION IN THE GEOGRAPHICAL SCIENCES
Department of Commerce
$1.8M
CHESAPEAKE WATERSHED EDUCATION SCALE-UP: A PARTNERSHIP FOR GEOGRAPHIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE LITERACY
National Science Foundation
$1M
CPS: MEDIUM: COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH: REMOTE IMAGING OF COMMUNITY ECOLOGY VIA ANIMAL-BORNE WIRELESS NETWORKS
National Endowment for the Humanities
$340.1K
THE EARLY COLOR PHOTOGRAPHY CONSERVATION AND DIGITIZATION PROJECT
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
$113K
THE NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SOCIETY NEW ATLAS OF THE OCEAN AND TEACHER'S GUIDEIN 2008 THE NATIONAL GEOGR
Department of Commerce
$100K
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC'S NEW ATLAS OF THE OCEAN
National Science Foundation
$20K
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ANIMAL-BORNE IMAGING SYMPOSIUM
Department of Defense
$20K
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ANIMAL-BORNE IMAGING SYMPOSIUM
Source: Federal Audit Clearinghouse (fac.gov)
No federal single audit records found for this organization.
Single audits are required for entities expending $750,000+ in federal awards annually.
Tax Year 2024 · Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990
Individuals serving as officers, directors, or trustees of the organization.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other |
|---|
Source: IRS Publication 78, Auto-Revocation List & e-Postcard Data
Tax-deductible contributions: Yes
Deductibility code: PC
Sources: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (XML) & ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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| Year | Revenue | Contributions | Expenses | Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024IRS e-File | $209.3M | $87.9M | $220.5M | $2B | $1.7B |
| 2023 | $232M | $91.2M | $212.7M | $1.9B | $1.6B |
| 2022 | $157.6M | $75M | $188.9M | $1.8B | $1.5B |
| 2021 | $203.9M | $52.3M |
Sources: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer & IRS e-File Index
| Tax Year | Form Type | Source | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 990 | IRS e-File | PDF not yet published by IRSView Filing → |
| 2023 | 990 | DataIRS e-File | PDF not yet published by IRSView Filing → |
| 2022 | 990 | DataIRS e-File |
Financial data: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Leadership & compensation: IRS e-Filed Form 990, Part VII (Tax Year 2024)
Federal grants: USAspending.gov (live)
Organization info: IRS Business Master File
Tax-deductibility: IRS Publication 78
| Total |
|---|
| Jill Tiefenthaler | CEO | 45 | $2M | $0 | $39K | $2.1M |
| Sumeet Seam | Chief Legal Officer | 45 | $586.5K | $0 | $37.8K | $624.2K |
| Darien Wright | CFO & COO | 45 | $445.1K | $0 | $6,661 | $451.7K |
| Angela Taylor | Interim CFO Jan-apr | 45 | $348.2K | $0 | $34.1K | $382.3K |
Jill Tiefenthaler
CEO
$2.1M
Hrs/Wk
45
Compensation
$2M
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$39K
Sumeet Seam
Chief Legal Officer
$624.2K
Hrs/Wk
45
Compensation
$586.5K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$37.8K
Darien Wright
CFO & COO
$451.7K
Hrs/Wk
45
Compensation
$445.1K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$6,661
Angela Taylor
Interim CFO Jan-apr
$382.3K
Hrs/Wk
45
Compensation
$348.2K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$34.1K
Highest compensated employees who are not officers or directors.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kristi Craig | Chief Investment Officer | 45 | $1.2M | $0 | $26.5K | $1.2M |
| Kara Ramirez Mullins | Chief Advancement Officer | 45 | $631.7K | $0 | $36.6K | $668.3K |
| Crystal Brown | Chief Communications Officer | 45 | $592.9K | $0 | $14.8K | $607.7K |
| Ian Miller | Chief Science & Innovation Officer | 45 | $562.8K | $0 | $30.9K | $593.7K |
| John Coombe | Director, Investments | 45 | $520.9K | $0 | $2,259 | $523.1K |
Kristi Craig
Chief Investment Officer
$1.2M
Hrs/Wk
45
Compensation
$1.2M
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$26.5K
Kara Ramirez Mullins
Chief Advancement Officer
$668.3K
Hrs/Wk
45
Compensation
$631.7K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$36.6K
Crystal Brown
Chief Communications Officer
$607.7K
Hrs/Wk
45
Compensation
$592.9K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$14.8K
Members of the governing board. Board members often serve without compensation.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afsaneh Beschloss | Trustee | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Angel Cabrera | Trustee | 4 | $9,124 | $0 | $0 | $9,124 |
| Anthony A Williams | Trustee | 4 | $6,200 | $0 | $0 | $6,200 |
| Brendan P Bechtel | Trustee | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Claudia Madrazo | Trustee | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Deborah Lehr | Trustee |
Afsaneh Beschloss
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
4
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Angel Cabrera
Trustee
$9,124
Hrs/Wk
4
Compensation
$9,124
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Anthony A Williams
Trustee
$6,200
Hrs/Wk
4
Compensation
$6,200
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Individuals who previously served as officers or key employees.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Ulica | Former President/coo/treasurer | 45 | $840.3K | $0 | $18.5K | $858.8K |
| Robert Young | CFO | 45 | $111.2K | $0 | $0 | $111.2K |
Michael Ulica
Former President/coo/treasurer
$858.8K
Hrs/Wk
45
Compensation
$840.3K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$18.5K
Robert Young
CFO
$111.2K
Hrs/Wk
45
Compensation
$111.2K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
| $141.2M |
| $2B |
| $1.7B |
| 2020 | $70.5M | $20.4M | $145.4M | $1.7B | $1.6B |
| 2019 | $104.7M | $33.5M | $177.9M | $1.7B | $1.5B |
| 2018 | $130.7M | $30.7M | $160.7M | $1.5B | $1.4B |
| 2017 | $188.2M | $29.8M | $148M | $1.7B | $1.6B |
| 2016 | $79.7M | $17M | $144M | $1.7B | $1.5B |
| 2015 | $1.1B | $28M | $422.5M | $1.7B | $1.5B |
| 2014 | $540M | $38M | $517.2M | $1.3B | $800.9M |
| 2013 | $529.8M | $34.6M | $504.3M | $1.3B | $895.5M |
| 2012 | $456.1M | $17.6M | $449M | $1.2B | $744.7M |
| 2011 | $455.4M | $22.8M | $451.9M | $1.3B | $724.5M |
| 2021 | 990 | Data |
| 2020 | 990 | Data |
| 2019 | 990 | Data |
| 2018 | 990 | Data |
| 2017 | 990 | Data | PDF not yet published by IRS |
| 2016 | 990 | Data |
| 2015 | 990 | Data |
| 2014 | 990 | Data |
| 2013 | 990 | Data |
| 2012 | 990 | Data |
| 2011 | 990 | Data |
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| 2001 | 990 | — |
| Mara Dell |
| Chief Human Resources Officer |
| 45 |
| $476.1K |
| $0 |
| $26.6K |
| $502.7K |
| Kim Waldron | Chief Of Staff & Program Alignment | 45 | $427.1K | $0 | $30.5K | $457.6K |
| Enric Sala | Explorer In Residence | 45 | $437.6K | $0 | $10.9K | $448.5K |
| Deborah Grayson | Chief Education Officer | 45 | $417K | $0 | $21.8K | $438.7K |
| Jason Southern | Chief Technology Officer | 45 | $382.8K | $0 | $36.5K | $419.3K |
| Kaitlin Yarnall | Chief Storytelling Officer & SVP | 45 | $391.1K | $0 | $26.9K | $418K |
| Alex Moen | Chief Explorer & Engagement Officer | 45 | $388.6K | $0 | $26.5K | $415.1K |
| Emily Dunham | Chief Campus And Experiences Officer | 45 | $379.6K | $0 | $26.8K | $406.4K |
| Shannon Bartlett | Chief Community Engagement & Social Impact Officer | 45 | $342.5K | $0 | $36.6K | $379K |
Ian Miller
Chief Science & Innovation Officer
$593.7K
Hrs/Wk
45
Compensation
$562.8K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$30.9K
John Coombe
Director, Investments
$523.1K
Hrs/Wk
45
Compensation
$520.9K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$2,259
Mara Dell
Chief Human Resources Officer
$502.7K
Hrs/Wk
45
Compensation
$476.1K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$26.6K
Kim Waldron
Chief Of Staff & Program Alignment
$457.6K
Hrs/Wk
45
Compensation
$427.1K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$30.5K
Enric Sala
Explorer In Residence
$448.5K
Hrs/Wk
45
Compensation
$437.6K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$10.9K
Deborah Grayson
Chief Education Officer
$438.7K
Hrs/Wk
45
Compensation
$417K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$21.8K
Jason Southern
Chief Technology Officer
$419.3K
Hrs/Wk
45
Compensation
$382.8K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$36.5K
Kaitlin Yarnall
Chief Storytelling Officer & SVP
$418K
Hrs/Wk
45
Compensation
$391.1K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$26.9K
Alex Moen
Chief Explorer & Engagement Officer
$415.1K
Hrs/Wk
45
Compensation
$388.6K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$26.5K
Emily Dunham
Chief Campus And Experiences Officer
$406.4K
Hrs/Wk
45
Compensation
$379.6K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$26.8K
Shannon Bartlett
Chief Community Engagement & Social Impact Officer
$379K
Hrs/Wk
45
Compensation
$342.5K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$36.6K
| 4 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| Dina Powell Mccormick | Trustee | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Ellen R Stofan | Trustee | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Evan G Greenberg | Trustee | 4 | $6,200 | $0 | $0 | $6,200 |
| Frederick J Ryan Jr | Trustee | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| George Munoz | Trustee | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jean Case | Chairman | 4 | $6,200 | $0 | $0 | $6,200 |
| John K Delaney | Trustee | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Joseph M Desimone | Trustee | 4 | $6,200 | $0 | $0 | $6,200 |
| Kate Brandt | Trustee | 4 | $6,200 | $0 | $0 | $6,200 |
| Katherine Bradley | Vice Chairman | 4 | $6,200 | $0 | $0 | $6,200 |
| Kevin J Maroni | Trustee | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Moore | Trustee | 4 | $6,200 | $0 | $0 | $6,200 |
| Nancy Pfund | Trustee | 4 | $6,200 | $0 | $0 | $6,200 |
| Rajiv Shah | Trustee | 4 | $6,200 | $0 | $0 | $6,200 |
| Sandesh Kadur | Trustee | 4 | $50.9K | $0 | $0 | $50.9K |
| Strive Masiyiwa | Trustee | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Brendan P Bechtel
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
4
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Claudia Madrazo
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
4
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Deborah Lehr
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
4
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Dina Powell Mccormick
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
4
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Ellen R Stofan
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
4
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Evan G Greenberg
Trustee
$6,200
Hrs/Wk
4
Compensation
$6,200
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Frederick J Ryan Jr
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
4
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
George Munoz
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
4
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Jean Case
Chairman
$6,200
Hrs/Wk
4
Compensation
$6,200
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
John K Delaney
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
4
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Joseph M Desimone
Trustee
$6,200
Hrs/Wk
4
Compensation
$6,200
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Kate Brandt
Trustee
$6,200
Hrs/Wk
4
Compensation
$6,200
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Katherine Bradley
Vice Chairman
$6,200
Hrs/Wk
4
Compensation
$6,200
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Kevin J Maroni
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
4
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Mark Moore
Trustee
$6,200
Hrs/Wk
4
Compensation
$6,200
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Nancy Pfund
Trustee
$6,200
Hrs/Wk
4
Compensation
$6,200
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Rajiv Shah
Trustee
$6,200
Hrs/Wk
4
Compensation
$6,200
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Sandesh Kadur
Trustee
$50.9K
Hrs/Wk
4
Compensation
$50.9K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Strive Masiyiwa
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
4
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0