National Geographic
"Inspiring people to care about the planet."
Formed: Gardiner Greene Hubbard, 1888
Main Location: Washington, D.C., USA
Membership: 8.5 million
President: John M. Fahey, Jr. (1998- )
National Geographic is known for high-quality, award-winning feature, documentary, and Giant Screen films. We also present a wide range of films that reflect our mission of inspiring people to care about the planet, or that echo the spirit of adventure and exploration.
Over the years, National Geographic has awarded more than 8,000 grants for exploration, research, and conservation efforts. We support and fund explorers from traditional and emerging disciplines that bring you exciting new discoveries direct from the field. From the discovery of the R.M.S. Titanic to "Lucy's Baby," our grantees and explorers make extraordinary finds.