The Society of Exploration Geophysicists’ Foundation (SEGF) is proud to celebrate the generosity of our donors whose support fuels education, innovation, and humanitarian programs that advance geophysics worldwide. Their vision sustains our mission—ensuring geoscientists have the resources, opportunities, and community to drive discovery and shape a better future.
Philanthropy is at the heart of SEGF’s work. Every scholarship awarded, every student program launched, and every humanitarian project supported begins with donor generosity. These gifts are more than financial contributions; they are investments in people, ideas, and global progress.
Trustee Associate Matching Funders
A special thank you goes to our Trustee Associates whose matching gifts inspire broader giving and multiply impact. We recognize:
- Mr. Hank Hamilton
- Mr. Jeff Springmeyer
- Dr. Tom Smith
- Dr. Arthur Cheng
- Mr. Mike Forrest
- Mr. John Havens
- Mr. Larry Galloway
Their leadership ensures that every donated dollar goes further, helping SEGF expand programs that support students, advance scientific research, and deliver geophysical solutions to communities in need.
Top Donations: Q4 2024–Q3 2025
We are also grateful for the extraordinary generosity of the following donors. Their contributions (US$2500+) help promote the science, support scientists, and grow the humanitarian impact on society:
- Anonymous
- David and Rebecca Bartel
- Huyen Bui
- Arthur C.H. Cheng
- Timothy Chisholm
- T. Norman Crook
- Dallas Foundation
- Shivaji and Rumki Dasgupta
- Rocco and Julie Detomo
- Jim and Patty DiSiena
- Michael C. Forrest
- Larry and Connie Galloway
- Stephan Gelinsky
- Hank Hamilton
- John and Teresa Havens
- Fred and Kathi Hilterman
- Robert and Michelle Hobbs
- Carl Kuhnen
* Deceased
- Mark and Kim Leonard
- Kurt Marfurt
- Ruben Martinez
- George A. McCalpin Jr.*
- James L. McNett
- Jamie D. and Stella M. Robertson
- Rocky and Leisa Roden
- John W. C. Sherwood
- Martin and Arlyn Shields
- Alison W. and Jamie Small
- Tom and Evonne Smith
- Jeff and Amie Springmeyer
- Martin Stupel and Catherine Lappe
- Leon and Pat Thomsen
- Ken Tubman
- Jie Zhang
- Sally G. Zinke
A Future Built Together
These donors represent the cornerstone of SEGF’s ability to transform lives through geophysics. Their generosity funds scholarships for future leaders, sustains programs like Geoscientists Without Borders®, and strengthens the global SEG community.
On behalf of SEG and the thousands of students and professionals impacted each year, thank you for your commitment. Together, we are powering discovery, education, and innovation for generations to come.