National Geographic Society

About National Geographic Society

The National Geographic Society is a nonprofit scientific and educational organization based in the United States, founded in 1888. It funds and supports research, exploration, conservation, and education projects across the world. The organization provides grants to scientists, explorers, and educators working in areas such as geography, archaeology, wildlife, climate change, and cultural preservation. It also produces magazines, books, documentaries, and digital media through its media arm, using the proceeds to further its mission of inspiring people to care about the planet.