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Employees National Geographic Society Christopher Johns

Christopher Johns

Former

Director Executive, Yellowstone Project at National Geographic Society

Fiscal year ended December 31, 2020. Published on January 24, 2026.

$295,876
2020

Total compensation

Christopher Johns has been listed as an employee of National Geographic Society in Form 990 filings since at least fiscal year 2016. Total compensation for Christopher Johns has decreased by 58.3% from 2016 to 2020.

Annual compensation details

$295,876
-44.3%
Director Executive, Yellowstone Project
2020
$296k org
--
$531,384
+1.8%
Director Executive, Yellowstone Project
2019
$519k org
45 hrs/wk
$13k other
--
$522,133
-17.8%

Total compensation by year

Compare the compensation of Christopher Johns to:

2020

Other employees at National Geographic Society

Michael Ulica
President/Coo/Treasurer
$788,290
$758,596 from orgNo related comp$29,694 other
Emma Carrasco
Chief Marketing and Engagement/Svp Global Strategy
$762,724
$486,375 from orgNo related comp$276,349 other
Angelo M Grima
Executive Vice President and General Counsel/Corp. SEC
$674,906
$423,014 from orgNo related comp$251,892 other
Jill Tiefenthaler
Chief Executive Officer
$524,859
$514,012 from orgNo related comp$10,847 other
Vicki Phillips
Executive Vice President and Chief Education Officer
$505,581
$485,674 from orgNo related comp$19,907 other
Michael J Cole
Svp/Controller/Asst. Treasurer
$498,935
$338,789 from orgNo related comp$160,146 other
Jonathan Baillie
Chief Scientist/Evp Science and Exploration
$490,960
$479,131 from orgNo related comp$11,829 other
Tara Bunch
Chief Administrative Officer
$448,164
$419,722 from orgNo related comp$28,442 other
Enric Sala
Explorer in Residence
$397,587
$377,425 from orgNo related comp$20,162 other
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January 24, 2026:
2020 National Geographic Society 990 published
January 24, 2026:
2019 National Geographic Society 990 published
January 24, 2026:
2018 National Geographic Society 990 published

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