Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing

The filing sets forth the mission of the non-profit as “To increase and diffuse geographic knowledge in the broadest sense, using the power of science, exploration, education and storytelling to illuminate the wonder of the world, define critical challenges, and catalyze action to protect our planet.”.

When detailing its responsibilities, they were listed as: “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 the wonder of the world, define critical challenges, and catalyze action to protect our planet.”.

• The state in which the non-profit is legally permitted to operate is DC.
• The address of the non-profit for 2019 according to the filing is 1145 17TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC, 200364688.
• The number of employees reported by the non-profit on their form as of 2019 is 601.
• Does not operate a hospital.
• Does not operate a school.
• Collects art.
• Does not provide credit counseling.
• Has foreign activities.
• Is a donor advised fund.
• Is not a private foundation.
• Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
• Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
• Revenue less expenses is -$29,914,887.
• The CEO compensation structure within the organization is based on a review and approval from a neutral party.
• The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
• The organization has a foreign financial account.
• The organization has 17 independent voting members.
• The organization has a professional fund raiser.
• The organization was formed in 1888.
• The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
• The organization is required to file Schedule B.
• The organization is required to file Schedule J.
• The organization is required to file Schedule O.
• The organization engages in lobbying activities.
• The organization pays $75,790,801 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
• The organization pays $5,719,724 in fundraising expenses.
• The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
• The organization pays grants to individuals.
• The organization has minutes of its meetings.
• The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
• The organization has grants to organizations.
• The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.