Board of Trustees - these 12 prominent and dedicated geologists govern the GSA Foundation. The Foundation maintains a number of unrestricted and restricted funds, and depends on contributions to build and maintain the financial base that supports many of the Society's activities. Support for the Foundation is received from national and international members, individuals, corporations, foundations, and government agencies. Gifts may be accomplished by direct transfer, bequest, trust, or assignment of insurance benefits. The Foundation has an active planned giving program that includes bequests, a pooled income fund, charitable remainder trusts, charitable gift annuities, and charitable lead trusts.
Donors can tailor a contribution program to meet personal income and estate needs and objectives.