About FCGF
The Foundation formed in 1997 as the charitable outreach arm of the Four Corners Geological Society and reorganized in 2019. It’s managed by a separate board of directors with input from the Society and its members.
Our mission
- Support geoscience education and research, mainly in the Four Corners states (AZ, CO, NM and UT)
- Fund research grants and scholarships
- Share information through activities and publications
View our Articles of Incorporation Here
Since 1991, the Four Corners Geological Society and later its Foundation have given financial aid to 60 master’s degree candidates working on geoscience theses in Utah, Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona. Available funds vary but we usually make 1-3 grants per year in the $500 to $1000 range. We also help undergraduate geoscience students at Fort Lewis College in Durango, CO.
Link to Scholarships page including link to application form
Your donations will help us expand existing programs and develop new ones. All donations are fully tax-deductible under section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code. See below for donation options or contact us for more information at the Contact page on the menu.
Donate to the Four Corners Geological Foundation via PayPal:
Donations may also be made by check payable to ‘Four Corners Geological Foundation’ and mailed to:
Mary Gillam
115 Meadow Road East
Durango, CO 81301
Current Directors
President: Mary Gillam – independent geomorphologist
Vice President: Cindy French – geologist (retired)
Secretary: Patti Phillips – petroleum geologist (retired)
Treasurer: Peter Mesard – geological engineer (semi-retired)
The FCG Foundation Board of Directors consists of 3 to 6 volunteers who serve rolling 3-year terms. Each year we need to recruit one or more new directors from the FCG Society’s membership. Please consider volunteering for a directorship. By serving, you’d make important contributions without investing much time on average. And we have fun!!
Please contact any of the current directors for more information.