National Council for Geographic Education
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National Council for Geographic Education
EIN: 04-6050994
as of November 2024
as of November 11, 2024
Mission
The National Council for Geographic (NCGE) Education is a nonprofit membership organization that works to strengthen the quality and effectiveness of geography teaching and learning. We provide a global forum for educators of all levels to exchange ideas and engage in professional learning opportunities to improve their geography teaching practice. We provide the organizational structure needed to advance research in geography education. We publish journals, the National Geography Standards, and a variety of materials for diffusing research and best practices on geography education. We recognize exceptional educators and supporters in geography education. We lead and support a variety of educational and creative programs to support our members, K-12 Educators, and advance global literacy.
Ruling year
1948
Executive Director
Mr. Charles D. Regan
Main address
18555 16th Street, Suite 500
Silver Spring, MD 20910 USA
Formerly known as
National Council for Geography Teachers
EIN
04-6050994
Geography
Education
Population served
Adults
Academics
NTEE code
Mutual/Membership Benefit Organizations, Other N.E.C. (Y99)
Professional Societies, Associations (Y03)
Professional Societies, Associations (Y03)
IRS subsection
501(c)(3) Public Charity
IRS filing requirement
This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Tax forms
Communication
Programs and results
Reports and documents
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Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Annual Conference
The National Conference on Geography Education is an annual event that provides opportunities for educators at all levels to exchange new ideas, the latest research, and advanced teaching strategies with colleagues from down the hall to around the world. Since 1915, NCGE has held meetings all over the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean.
Each year, hundreds of educators attend the NCGE meeting to experience one of a kind teacher workshops, research presentations, paper & poster sessions, field explorations, Expert guided tours, interactive labs, keynote lectures and panels, our annual awards presentation, and of course time for professional networking and community building. The latest classroom materials, textbook offerings, and educational resources are on display in our exhibit hall and finally, the hands-on workshops presented by companies such as Google, Esri, and National Geographic help educators stay on the cutting edge of the latest geospatial technology.
Content, Journals & Publications
The National Council for Geographic Education publishes books, lesson plans, teaching resources, and two professional journals; 'The Journal of Geography' (1897) and 'The Geography Teacher' (2007). In addition to thousands of academic articles, NCGE has published well over 200 professional works, publications and educational materials. The council is also the sole distributor of 'Geography for Life: The National Geography Standards' (1994 & 2012).
Awards
Each year the National Council for Geographic Education recognizes the nation's best educators and advocates for outstanding teaching, research, and service in geography education. Each year award nominations from around the globe are received, and after expert reviews, awards committees select that year's honorees. Award winners receive their award during a special ceremony at the annual National Conference on Geography Education.
Membership
NCGE is a membership organization that supports geography teaching at all levels—pre-k through university. Members include a global community of teachers, professors, students, businesses, and others who support geography education.
Membership Benefits Include:
• Subscription to the 'Journal of Geography' (6/yr) and 'The Geography Teacher' (4/yr) and access to past content via an online database.
• Subscription to our online newsletter that includes the latest news and information on NCGE and its members.
• Access to all live and recorded professional learning webinars.
• Discount rates to attend the annual National Conference on Geography Education.
• Reduced pricing on NCGE products & publications sold in our online store.
• Leadership, volunteer, travel and networking opportunities
GeoCamp Professional Travel and Learning Experience
The GeoCamp Educational Travel and Learning Program' supports and provides educators at all levels with amazing cultural and professional learning experiences in destinations such as Iceland and Cuba.
The Geography Education National Implementation Project (GENIP)
The Geography Education National Implementation Project (GENIP) is a consortium of geography associations committed to improving the
status and quality of geography education in the United States. Organized in 1985 by the Association of American Geographers (AAG), The American Geographical Society (AGS), The National
Council for Geographic Education (NCGE), and The National Geographic Society (NGS).
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Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Total number of organization members
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
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Membership
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
We analyzed membership over the past ten years and found that an additional 3,674 individuals have been members of the organization at some point over the last decade. We are reaching out this group.
Total number of new organization members
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
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Membership
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Number of conference attendees
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
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Annual Conference
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Number of conferences held
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Annual Conference
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Context Notes
We have successfully restored the tradition of holding an in-person annual conference after cancelling in 2020 and 2021.
How we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals
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Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We act on the feedback we receive
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
Financials
Financial documents
Download audited financialsRevenue vs. expenses: breakdown
Liquidity in 2022 info
13.82
Months of cash in 2022 info
0
Fringe rate in 2022 info
0%
Funding sources info
Assets & liabilities info
Financial data
National Council for Geographic Education
Revenue & expensesFiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31
National Council for Geographic Education
Balance sheetFiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31
The balance sheet gives a snapshot of the financial health of an organization at a particular point in time. An organization's total assets should generally exceed its total liabilities, or it cannot survive long, but the types of assets and liabilities must also be considered. For instance, an organization's current assets (cash, receivables, securities, etc.) should be sufficient to cover its current liabilities (payables, deferred revenue, current year loan, and note payments). Otherwise, the organization may face solvency problems. On the other hand, an organization whose cash and equivalents greatly exceed its current liabilities might not be putting its money to best use.
Fiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31
This snapshot of National Council for Geographic Education’s financial trends applies Nonprofit Finance Fund® analysis to data hosted by GuideStar. While it highlights the data that matter most, remember that context is key – numbers only tell part of any story.
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| Profitability info | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted surplus (deficit) before depreciation | -$153,246 | $25,577 | $240,140 | $37,996 | -$218,205 |
| As % of expenses | -52.4% | 7.5% | 117.7% | 22.5% | -65.4% |
| Unrestricted surplus (deficit) after depreciation | -$154,499 | $24,342 | $239,038 | $37,666 | -$218,487 |
| As % of expenses | -52.6% | 7.1% | 116.5% | 22.3% | -65.5% |
| Revenue composition info | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total revenue (unrestricted & restricted) | $167,937 | $324,779 | $182,551 | $175,703 | $203,807 |
| Total revenue, % change over prior year | -67.4% | 93.4% | -43.8% | -3.8% | 16.0% |
| Program services revenue | 5.0% | 35.1% | 12.8% | 6.8% | 15.2% |
| Membership dues | 32.2% | 7.9% | 15.0% | 29.8% | 21.6% |
| Investment income | 6.3% | 3.0% | 5.0% | 6.7% | 5.9% |
| Government grants | 8.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| All other grants and contributions | 0.7% | 20.3% | 31.7% | 7.1% | 13.8% |
| Other revenue | 47.4% | 33.6% | 35.6% | 49.5% | 43.5% |
| Expense composition info | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total expenses before depreciation | $292,380 | $342,682 | $204,043 | $168,525 | $333,439 |
| Total expenses, % change over prior year | -49.9% | 17.2% | -40.5% | -17.4% | 97.9% |
| Personnel | 56.0% | 40.7% | 42.3% | 49.8% | 0.0% |
| Professional fees | 8.2% | 6.1% | 28.4% | 25.0% | 40.5% |
| Occupancy | 4.4% | 3.5% | 6.2% | 7.2% | 3.8% |
| Interest | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pass-through | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| All other expenses | 31.4% | 49.7% | 23.2% | 18.0% | 54.2% |
| Full cost components (estimated) info | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total expenses (after depreciation) | $293,633 | $343,917 | $205,145 | $168,855 | $333,721 |
| One month of savings | $24,365 | $28,557 | $17,004 | $14,044 | $27,787 |
| Debt principal payment | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed asset additions | $1,408 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total full costs (estimated) | $319,406 | $372,474 | $222,149 | $182,899 | $361,508 |
Capital structure indicators
| Liquidity info | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Months of cash | 0.0 | 3.5 | 1.5 | 1.8 | 0.0 |
| Months of cash and investments | 24.7 | 21.6 | 37.8 | 48.4 | 18.0 |
| Months of estimated liquid unrestricted net assets | 15.5 | 14.1 | 37.8 | 48.5 | 16.7 |
| Balance sheet composition info | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash | $123 | $100,818 | $25,320 | $25,628 | $866 |
| Investments | $602,487 | $516,261 | $616,634 | $654,322 | $498,258 |
| Receivables | $0 | $2,026 | $1,255 | $1,255 | $0 |
| Gross land, buildings, equipment (LBE) | $11,720 | $11,720 | $11,720 | $11,720 | $11,720 |
| Accumulated depreciation (as a % of LBE) | 74.1% | 84.6% | 94.0% | 96.8% | 99.2% |
| Liabilities (as a % of assets) | 2.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 7.2% |
| Unrestricted net assets | $380,533 | $404,875 | $643,913 | $681,579 | $463,092 |
| Temporarily restricted net assets | $34,105 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Permanently restricted net assets | $177,439 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total restricted net assets | $211,544 | $216,425 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total net assets | $592,077 | $621,300 | $643,913 | $681,579 | $463,092 |
Key data checks
| Key data checks info | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material data errors | No | No | No | No | No |
Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
Documents
Executive Director
Mr. Charles D. Regan
Charles D. (Charlie) Regan currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of the National Council for Geographic Education (NCGE), the national association for geography educators in the United States. He was hired as Executive Director after serving for several years on the organization's governing board.
Before his current role, Regan's leadership experience includes serving as Senior Vice President and General Manager for National Geographic Maps (5+ years) and Executive Vice President of Maps.com (10+ years). He founded Derwood Partners, LLC as a business and management consulting company in 2013 and since 2022 is concurrently serving as Executive Director for the Tree House Child Advocacy Center of Montgomery County, MD.
Number of employees
Source: IRS Form 990
National Council for Geographic Education
Officers, directors, trustees, and key employeesSOURCE: IRS Form 990
Compensation data
There are no highest paid employees recorded for this organization.
National Council for Geographic Education
Board of directorsas of 11/09/2024
Board of directors data
Dr. Thomas Larsen
University of Northern Iowa
Term: 2024 - 2025
Thomas Herman
San Diego State U./CA Geog. Alliance
Phillip Hare
Taylorsville H.S. (UT)
Greg Hill
John Horn H.S. (TX)
Michael Mewborne
U. of So. Carloina/SC Geog. Alliance
John Scott Greene
U. of Oklahoma/OK Alliance for Geog.
Karen Guerrero
Arizona State U./AZ Geog. Alliance
Heather Moll
AZ Geog. Alliance
Celeste Reynolds
Mashpee H.S. (MA)
Samantha Serrano
Conant H.S. (IL)
Kyle Tredinnick
U. of Nebraska-Omaha
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Equity strategies
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- We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
- We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board.
Professional fundraisers
Fiscal year endingSOURCE: IRS Form 990 Schedule G
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