National Geographic Society

The National Geographic Society (NGS), headquartered in Washington, D.C., United States, is one of the largest nonprofit scientific and educational organizations in the world.

National Geographic Society
AbbreviationNGS
FormationJanuary 13, 1888 (1888-01-13)
Type501(c)(3), charitable organization
53-0193519
Purpose
Headquarters1145 17th Street Washington, D.C., U.S.
38.9051°N 77.0379°W / 38.9051; -77.0379
Region served
Worldwide
Chairman
Jean M. Case
CEO
Jill Tiefenthaler
President
Michael Ulica
Main organ
National Geographic magazine
SubsidiariesNational Geographic Partners (27%)
Websitewww.nationalgeographic.org

Founded in 1888, its interests include geography, archaeology, and natural science, the promotion of environmental and historical conservation, and the study of world culture and history. The National Geographic Society's logo is a yellow portrait frame—rectangular in shape—which appears on the margins surrounding the front covers of its magazines and as its television channel logo. Through National Geographic Partners (a joint venture with The Walt Disney Company), the Society operates the magazine, TV channels, a website, worldwide events, and other media operations.

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