401(k) · DOL Form 5500 · 2022

National Geographic Society 401(k) Plan

Data updated 2026-08-11

$131M
Total assets
427
Participants
94th
Percentile by assets
$306,787
Avg per participant
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Official DOL plan name: The National Geographic Society 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan · Sponsored by National Geographic Society · District of Columbia · Information & Media

$131M in assets, 427 participants

National Geographic Society's The National Geographic Society 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan reported $131M in total assets and 427 participants in its 2022 DOL Form 5500 filing, ranking in the 94th percentile by assets among filed plans. Figures are as reported by the plan sponsor to the Department of Labor, not audited or endorsed by PlainRetire.

  • 94th percentile by assets (of 139,126 plans)
  • #2,642 in Information & Media (2,911 peers)

Coverage in District of Columbia

The National Geographic Society 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan covers 427 participants in District of Columbia, about 29% of the average District of Columbia filer (state average ~1,456 per filing). Assets: $131M.

$131M
total plan assets (2022 EOY)
427
covered participants
94th
percentile by assets (of 139,126 plans)
$306,787
avg assets per participant

The plan reported a net loss of $26M for the year, a single-year figure driven by markets and benefit payments, not a measure of plan health.

Participants vs District of Columbia filers

In District of Columbia, the average filing covers about 1,456 participants across 881 plans. The National Geographic Society 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan reports 427 participants - about 29% of that state average ($131M EOY assets).

District of Columbia filing particulars

Total Assets (Beginning of Year)$157M
Net Assets (End of Year)$131M
Net Income-$26M
Employer EIN530193519
Plan Effective Date1995-05-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (National Geographic Society)

$382M$384M$386M$388M$390M 202220232024 $383M $385M ▲ +0.5%
Total plan assets by year, all National Geographic Society plans on file
Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 3 623 $383M
2023 3 660 $388M
2024 3 680 $385M

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The National Geographic Society 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan vs. nearby 401(k) plans in District of Columbia, assets vs. participants

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The National Geographic Society 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan vs. nearby 401(k) plans in District of Columbia, assets vs. participants

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Frequently Asked Questions

How did The National Geographic Society 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan assets move in 2022?
The National Geographic Society 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan declined sharply - down 16.5% during 2022, from $157M to $131M. Reported net income was -$26M.
How have National Geographic Society plan assets changed over time?
Across 3 plan years on file (2022-2024), National Geographic Society's sponsor-wide assets grew 0.5%, from $383M to $385M.
Where does The National Geographic Society 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan rank by assets among Form 5500 filers?
The National Geographic Society 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan ranks in the 94th percentile by end-of-year assets among 139,126 plans that reported assets for plan year 2022 (in the top 10% of all filed plans by assets).
Which 401(k) plans are similar in size to The National Geographic Society 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan?
Among 401(k) plans in other states, the closest by assets is Kda 401(k) Plan in NJ ($131M, 628 participants).

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Filing takeaways

Ways to act on The National Geographic Society 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan's numbers.

  • By total assets, The National Geographic Society 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan ranks in the top 10% of all filed plans by assets. See the largest plans
  • Compare it side-by-side against 3 similar 401(k) plans in District of Columbia. Compare plans
  • National Geographic Society's sponsor-wide assets have grown 0.5% since 2022 across 3 plan years on file. More Information & Media plans