How You Can Help
There are many ways to support the AAPG Foundation's mission. 100% of your contribution goes to the programs you designate.
Ensure The Future Of Our Industry
Bottom line: you make this happen. Your giving makes it possible for us to promote the geosciences, fund research, and educate tomorrow’s industry leaders. So honor a loved one. Give back to your field. Help a student. Your gift will mean more than you know.
Where Will You Make A Difference?
You give, you choose. That's how it works. 100% of your contribution goes to the programs you designate. If you don't choose a specific fund, your gift will go to the General Fund to help with operating costs and other efforts.
Ways to Give
Choose the giving method that works best for you. Every gift — at any level — makes a difference.
Online
The fastest and easiest way to give. Make a secure one-time or recurring gift through our online donation portal.
Donate online →By Phone
Call us to make a gift by credit card. Our team is happy to assist you with fund designation and gift acknowledgment.
+1-918-560-2644By Mail
Send a check payable to "AAPG Foundation" to:
AAPG Foundation
P.O. Box 979
Tulsa, OK 74101-0979
Stock Gift
Donating appreciated securities held for more than one year can provide significant tax advantages — avoiding capital gains taxes while supporting the Foundation. Contact us for transfer instructions.
Contact us →IRA Distribution
If you are 70½ or older, you may make a Qualified Charitable Distribution directly from your IRA to the Foundation — potentially satisfying your required minimum distribution tax-free. Consult your financial advisor for details.
Commemorative & Memorial Gifts
Honor someone special with a gift made in their name. We can send notification of the gift to a recipient or family, and the honoree will be recognized in our Annual Report for gifts of $100 or more.
Contact us →Gift Recognition & Tax Benefits
- Receipts are provided for all gifts of $25 or more
- Gifts of $100 or more are recognized in the AAPG Foundation Annual Report
- The AAPG Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization; contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law
- Consult your tax advisor regarding the specific deductibility of your gift
Planned Giving & Other Options
Leave a lasting legacy for the geoscience community through planned giving.
Legacy Society
Join the Legacy Society by including the AAPG Foundation in your estate plan. Members make a powerful statement of commitment to the future of the geosciences.
Learn more →Matching Gifts
Many employers match charitable contributions — potentially doubling or tripling the impact of your gift. Check with your employer's HR office to see if your company participates.
Learn more →Designate Your Gift
Choose the specific fund or program you want to support. 100% of designated gifts go directly to those programs. Browse the full list of funds to find the right fit for your philanthropic goals.
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