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Legacy Gifts: Giving over a Longer Time Scale

More than most, geologists know the value of considering a lon- The Pardee-Kelly bequest is the second largest in the history of
ger time scale. Often, donations are made to meet an immediate GSA, bested only by the Penrose bequest in 1931 of nearly US$4
need, but a legacy gift can ensure support far beyond current million. These tremendous contributions still provide support for
needs and, usually, on a larger scale. GSA today, and their impact on the geologic community decades
GSA has served geologists at all stages of their careers for later cannot be overstated.
nearly 135 years, thanks in large part to generous donors who have A legacy gift allows you to make a lasting difference for the
included the Society in their estate plans. Even as needs change Society, the programs you are passionate about, and geoscience as
and technology becomes more advanced, geoscience remains rel- a whole. There are no costs or fees to set up a planned gift, and
evant and essential for addressing many of the challenges facing you may be able to give more through your estate than during your
us around the world. lifetime, which allows you to make a larger impact and leave a
Those who include GSA in their estate plans legacy that reflects your values.
become members of the Pardee Legacy Circle— If you are interested in including GSA in your estate plans, you
named in honor of Joseph T. Pardee (1871–1960) can find more information on the Foundation website at https://
due to the US$2.7 million bequest from the estate of gsa-foundation.org/planned-giving/ or contact Cliff Cullen at
Pardee’s daughter, Mary Pardee Kelly (1905–1994). +1 303-357-1007 or ccullen@geosociety.org.

“For Nancy and me, putting the GSA Foundation in our estate
plans was obvious and gratifying. We have both been the
recipients of the past generosity of others who did so. We both
feel that it is incumbent upon us to assist future generations of
students and early career geoscientists so that they may have
careers as satisfying and as much fun as we have had. We feel
it a privilege to share our good fortune so that our science can
thrive.” —Dr. P. Geoffey Feiss, past GSAF president
Top: Walter Keller and students from the University of Missouri
Branson Field Laboratory, the longest continuously running field
camp in the U.S., on top of Wind River Peak in 1935. Bottom: Stu-
dents and teaching assistants from the University of Missouri
Branson Field Laboratory on top of Wind River Peak in 2018.

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