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Employees National Geographic Society David Bennett

David Bennett

Former

Chief Development Officer at National Geographic Society

Fiscal year ended December 31, 2017. Published on January 24, 2026.

$318,695
2017

Total compensation

David Bennett has been listed as an employee of National Geographic Society in Form 990 filings since at least fiscal year 2016. Total compensation for David Bennett has decreased by 2.7% from 2016 to 2017.

Annual compensation details

$318,695
-2.7%
Chief Development Officer
2017
$319k org
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$1k other
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$327,576
Chief Development Officer
2016
$307k org
45 hrs/wk
$21k other
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Total compensation by year

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2017

Other employees at National Geographic Society

Gary E Knell
President and Chief Executive Officer
$1,334,523
$1,292,631 from orgNo related comp$41,892 other
Elizabeth Runnette
Executive Vice President, Chief Program and Impact Officer
$880,244
$522,639 from orgNo related comp$357,605 other
Christopher Johns
Director, Executive Yellowstone Project
$634,826
$594,526 from orgNo related comp$40,300 other
Michael Ulica
Cfo/Coo/Treasurer
$574,399
$534,224 from orgNo related comp$40,175 other
Emma Carrasco
Chief Marketing and Engagement/Svp Global Strategy
$421,990
$395,771 from orgNo related comp$26,219 other
Angelo M Grima
Executive Vice President and General Counsel/Corp. SEC
$415,378
$375,884 from orgNo related comp$39,494 other
Tara Bunch
Chief Administrative Officer
$344,791
$316,092 from orgNo related comp$28,699 other
Michael J Cole
Svp/Controller/Asst. Treasurer
$341,389
$299,661 from orgNo related comp$41,728 other
Dawn Rodney
Senior Vice President Brand Marketing
$340,108
$316,653 from orgNo related comp$23,455 other
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January 24, 2026:
2017 National Geographic Society 990 published
January 24, 2026:
2016 National Geographic Society 990 published

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