Geological Society of America Foundation Inc.

Foundation Mission Statement

The Geological Society of America Foundation exists to promote the science of geology and to provide funds for programs of the Geological Society of America that are consistent with the Society’s mission. Thus, the Foundation seeks to fund those education, research, publications, student support, public outreach, and other geoscientific programs of the Geological Society of America that the Foundation, in consultation with the Society, considers necessary to accomplish the Society’s purposes of advancing the geosciences, enhancing the professional growth of GSA members, and promoting the geosciences in the service of humankind.

Purpose and Goals

The purpose of GSAF is:

• to support the mission of GSA
• to promote the science of geology

The GSAF accomplishes its mission in several ways:

• by generating financial gifts
• by providing responsible stewardship of gifts
• by contributing to communications with GSA members and the public about the objectives and value of GSA programs

The operating goals of GSAF are:

• to manage active development plans that ensure financial support for GSA and GSAF
• to ensure that all gifts are used in ways consistent with donor wishes
• to wisely manage its resources and assets to maximize their value
• to exercise due diligence in management of gift revenues and assets and disbursement of funds
• to uphold the highest standards of fiscal, administrative, operating, and ethical integrity.

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