THE MISSION OF THE GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA FOUNDATION IS TO DEVELOP AND PROVIDE FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE GOALS AND PROGRAMS OF THE GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA. THESE FUNDS ARE DISTRIBUTED ACCORDING TO THE NEEDS OF THE SOCIETY AND IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH THE DESIRE OF THE DONORS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$36.7M
+15.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.3M
-5.2% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$1.3M
-5.2% YoY
About Geological Society of America
Based on IRS filings
Geological Society of America is a nonprofit organization focused on Science & Technology, based in BOULDER, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $36.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $1.3M. Net investment income was $1.5M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $36,717,351 | $31,894,642 | $29,383,375 |
| Revenue | $4,847,881 | $3,229,540 | $2,733,399 |
| Expenses | $2,227,526 | $2,273,689 | $1,967,319 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,484,074 | $959,427 | $1,004,531 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
20 open opportunities from Geological Society of America
Antoinette Lierman Medlin Scholarship (Energy Geology Division) Grant
GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA
Amount
US $1,500 - US $2,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Archaeological Geology Division: Claude C. Albritton, Jr. Award Grant
GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA
Amount
Up to US $650
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Environmental & Engineering Geology Division (EEGD): Roy J. Shlemon Scholarship Award Grant
GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Geological Society of America Inc ($1,320,081).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA INC BOULDER, CO | TO ASSIST IN FUNDING RESEARCH IN THE FIELD OF GEOLOGY AND DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION. | $1,320,081 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LYDIA FOX | CHAIR | 20 | — |
| STEPHEN G WELLS | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| REX BUCHANAN | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| GEORGE DAVIS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| KATY SEMENTELLI | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| TERRY BRIGGS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| REBECCA CALDWELL | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| FAROUK EL-BAZ | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| RODNEY EWING | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ALBERTO GUTIERREZ | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| NEIL FISHMAN | INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $151,260 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Geological Society of America?
Geological Society of America is a nonprofit organization focused on Science & Technology, based in BOULDER, CO. It holds $36.7M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Geological Society of America?
As of 2024, Geological Society of America holds $36.7M in total assets with $4.8M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $1.3M in 2024.
Where does Geological Society of America operate?
Geological Society of America has awarded grants in Colorado.
What size grants does Geological Society of America award?
In 2024, Geological Society of America awarded 1 grants totaling $1.3M — an average of about $1.3M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Geological Society of America's EIN?
Geological Society of America's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2156871. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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