NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SOCIETY

Mission

To increase and diffuse geographic knowledge in the broadest sense, using the power of science, exploration, education and storytelling to illuminate and protect the wonder of the world.

Executive compensation, broken down

Form 990 · Schedule J · 31 reported individuals · Filing year 2024

Base salaryBonusOther compensationBenefits

Base salary	Bonus	Other compensation	Benefits	Executive compensation
CEO chief executive officer $2.1M
Chief Investment Officer highest compensated employee $1.2M
Former President/coo/treasurer former officer/director/trustee $859k
Chief Advancement Officer key employee $668k
Chief Legal Officer officer (unspecified) $624k
Chief Communications Officer key employee $608k
Chief Science & Innovation Officer key employee $594k
Director, Investments highest compensated employee $523k
Chief Human Resources Officer key employee $503k
Chief of Staff & Program Alignment key employee $458k
CFO & COO chief financial officer $452k
Explorer in Residence highest compensated employee $448k
Chief Education Officer key employee $439k
Chief Technology Officer key employee $419k
Chief Storytelling Officer & SVP senior vice president $418k
Chief Explorer & Engagement Officer highest compensated employee $415k
Chief Campus and Experiences Officer key employee $406k
Interim CFO Jan-apr chief financial officer $382k
Chief Community Engagement & Social Impact Officer key employee $379k
CFO chief financial officer $111k
Trustee board member $51k
Trustee board member $9k
Trustee board member $6k
Trustee board member $6k
Vice Chairman board vice chair $6k
Trustee board member $6k
Trustee board member $6k
Trustee board member $6k
Trustee board member $6k
Trustee board member $6k
Chairman board chair $6k