Every breakthrough in geoscience begins with someone who believes in its potential.
When you give to the SEG Foundation, you’re not just supporting a program—you’re advancing discovery, empowering students, and helping communities across the globe gain access to the science of geophysics. Your generosity fuels scholarships, field camps, humanitarian initiatives, and educational programs that inspire the next generation of geoscientists. Together, we turn potential into progress and knowledge into impact.
The SEG Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing geophysics and inspiring geoscientists worldwide. Every gift—large or small—supports education, research, humanitarian projects, and the programs that shape the future of our science.
Get in Touch
Mailing Address:
SEG
c/o SEG Foundation
10300 Town Park Dr., Suite S115
Houston, TX 77072
+1 832-944-8762
Why Your Gift Matters
Membership dues and operational revenue sustain SEG’s day-to-day work—but it’s the SEG Foundation that fuels bold progress. Your gift makes possible the programs, scholarships, field camps, humanitarian projects, and educational resources that drive real change in the geosciences.
By investing in the Foundation, you help fund innovation, expand access to education, and strengthen the profession for generations to come. Your support impacts thousands of lives around the world—and advances your own field in the process.
Make a Gift Today
Credit Card: Give securely online.
Make Checks Payable to SEG Foundation. Mail to the address above.
Wire/ACH Transfers: Contact us for banking details.
Gifts of Securities
Support the SEG Foundation through gifts of publicly traded stock, bonds, mutual funds, or restricted stock. Once liquidated, the full value of your gift directly supports SEG programs.
To make a stock or securities gift, please contact your broker with the following information:
- DTC Eligible Securities: Commerce Trust Company — DTC #2170
- Account: SEG Foundation – Gifts (#69-0330-02-2)
- Mutual Funds: Call Stacy Winkelbauer, Commerce Trust, at 816-234-2529
Additional Ways to Give
Visit plannedgiving.seg.org or email us to learn more about:
Bequests
Name the SEG Foundation in your will or living trust to create a legacy that supports future generations of geoscientists.
Retirement Plan Assets
Naming the Foundation as a beneficiary of retirement plan assets can reduce taxes and maximize your charitable impact.
Endowments
The SEG Foundation Endowment Program supports scholarships, field camps, and humanitarian initiatives that advance applied geophysics worldwide.
Life Insurance
Gift an unneeded life insurance policy by transferring ownership to the SEG Foundation and receive a tax deduction based on its current value.
Royalties and Distribution Rights
The Foundation can accept royalties or distribution rights from published works, films, or SEG-related publications.
Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs)
Contribute through a DAF to streamline giving and enjoy maximum tax benefits while recommending grants over time.
IRA Charitable Rollover/Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD)
A QCD is a direct transfer of funds from an individual’s IRA to a qualified charity. If you are age 70½ or older, you can make a tax-free transfer of up to $100,000 annually from your IRA to the SEG Foundation. Benefits include:
- Satisfying your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD)
- Reducing taxable income
- Supporting SEG’s mission directly
Corporate Matching Gifts
Many employers match charitable contributions. Double your impact by checking your company’s matching gift policy or downloading our Corporate Matching Form.
Development Reinvestment Fee
To sustain and expand the Foundation’s programs, a flat 5% Development Reinvestment Fee applies to all donor-restricted gifts of US$500 or more, both endowed and non-endowed. This fee supports fundraising, stewardship, and financial oversight.
No fee is assessed on gifts to the Annual (Unrestricted) Fund.
Questions?
For assistance, or to discuss your giving options, please contact us.
