Support the G-I Student Programs Endowment Fund!

The student activities of the Geo-Institute have been designated as a beneficiary of the Briaud Students Fund (BSF), a $1 million endowment. Fifty percent of the earnings from this endowment will support G-I student activities.

To make the most of this generous support, the G-I has committed to establish the G-I Student Endowment Fund, a sustainable endowment to fund G-I student programs in perpetuity. Over the next three years, we aim to raise funds equal in impact to the contributions provided by the earnings generated from the BSF endowment.

The structured campaign includes:

• 2024-2025: We aim to raise $150,000 in donations

• 2025-2026: We aim to raise $150,000 in donations.

• 2026-2027: We aim to raise $200,000 in donations.

When you donate to the G-I Student Endowment Fund, your donation will be boosted by accelerating the earnings received from the Briaud Students Fund that will be used to support G-I student activities. 100% of your gift goes to the new endowment.

With your support, we can establish a lasting endowment to support G-I student activities that will benefit students for generations to come. Join us in making the most of this incredible opportunity. Make your gift today and help us build a lasting legacy!

Every donation makes a difference, and all donations will count toward the G-I Student Endowment Fund. For contributions of $25 or more, we are excited to offer limited-edition thank-you gifts.*

For gifts of $25 or more,

• a commemorative Year 1 lapel pin for the 2024-45 year of the campaign.
• or a G-I 25th anniversary lapel pin (only a few left)

 For gifts of $60 or more – Terzaghi Lecture Commemorative Pin

• This limited edition lapel pin commemorates the 60th anniversary of the Terzaghi Lecture. It’s approximately 1.5 by 1.25 inches. Only a few pins are available – choose yours now. You’ll also receive our Year 1 campaign pin.

For gifts of $96 or more – Join the G-I 96 Club!

When you contribute $96 or more, you'll be a member of the Geo-Institute’s 96 Club, named after 1996, the year the Geo-Institute was founded. Every year you are a member of the 96 Club you'll receive that year’s members-only thank you gift from the Geo-Institute! 

• Our 2024-25 gift is a Ralph Peck bobblehead! Supplies are limited; make your donation and reserve your bobblehead now. You’ll also receive our Year 1 campaign pin. We anticipate being able to start shipping bobbleheads in mid-April, 2025.
• Or choose our 2023-24 gift, G-I Socks. Our custom socks are made in Europe of Oeko Tex certified cotton (for comfort), polyamide (for strength), and elastane (for stretch.) You’ll also receive our Year 1 campaign pin.

For gifts of $250 or more, choose between:

• G-I Half-Zip Pullover – exclusive to $250+ donors. Performance 100% Polyester pique, with embroidered G-I logo. You’ll also receive a Year 1 pin.
• Or a limited-edition G-I 25th anniversary polo shirt (while supplies last) and a Year 1 pin
• Or a Ralph Peck bobblehead and a Year 1 pin
• Or our 2023-24 96 Club gift (G-I Socks) and a Year 1 pin.

For gifts of $500, or more:

An invitation to an exclusive donor event at Geo-Congress and a $250 level gift set.

For gifts of $2,500 or more: President's Circle

When you donate $2,500 or more, you’ll receive created just for us by an artist in Florida. Inspired by the layers in the G-I shield, the artwork measures approximately 12 inches high by 6” wide by 1” deep.

Your name will be listed in GEOSTRATA magazine and, in addition, you’ll receive all the thank-you gifts from the $500 level.

Thank you for supporting the next generation of geotechnical engineers!

Please view the Geo-Institute's website for any additional information.

*Please provide an email and phone number for shipping purposes when making your contribution. For gifts of other amounts, please specify your preferred gift in the shipping address box.

We regret that we can only ship gifts to U.S. addresses. If you wish to have your gift shipped internationally, please contact Elizabeth Cuscino to discuss your options.