For future generations
The National Geographic Society is an impact-driven global nonprofit organization. With your help we can change the world.
When you leave a legacy gift to the National Geographic Society, regardless of the size, you will provide funding and resources for the future of exploration. National Geographic Explorers are scientists, educators and storytellers pushing the boundaries of discovery, protecting wildlife and wild places around the world and shining a light on issues you care about.
Your Legacy Awaits
There are many ways to create your legacy with the National Geographic Society. Explore your options below.
Planned Giving
The Alexander Graham Bell Legacy Society
Donors who have included the National Geographic Society in their estate plans through a will, trust, charitable gift annuity or by beneficiary designation of a retirement plan such as an IRA or 401(k) receive the following benefits.
Alexander Graham Bell Legacy Society benefits will be extended in perpetuity.
Access
- One-time complimentary visit for up to four guests to the National Geographic Museum of Exploration upon completion of your AGBS legacy form and within your first year of your AGBS membership. Please be in touch with the Planned Giving team at 800-226-4438 or legacy@ngs.org to plan your visit
Events
- Virtual invitations to livestreaming of the Society’s annual Storytellers Summit and Explorers Festival
Communications
- Explore Tomorrow newsletter, which contains financial planning ideas for friends of the Society
- For charitable gift annuity donors: complimentary digital and print subscription to National Geographic magazine, including unlimited digital access, the online archive, exclusive ebooks and popular streaming films
- Printed annual calendar filled with vibrant full-color images that celebrate the wonder of our world through the lens of National Geographic photographers
Recognition
- National Geographic’s official Yellow Border pin and luggage tag
- Special recognition in select Society publications, including our annual report (with an option to remain fully anonymous)
- Personalized membership certificate
Already Included the Society in Your Estate Plans?
If so, let us know. We’d love to include you in our Alexander Graham Bell Legacy Society.
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Get In Touch
Together we can change the world.
Our Legacy team would be happy to provide you with more information about how to create a lasting and meaningful legacy, how you can further your financial and philanthropic goals, and answer any additional questions you may have.
The National Geographic Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Our federal tax identification number is 53-0193519.
“I believe each of us has a responsibility to protect the Earth’s natural places and wildlife for future generations. I chose to leave a gift in my will to the National Geographic Society because their scientists and explorers have so much knowledge – and they are as passionate as I am about nature and wildlife.”