The Santa Clara Valley Gem and Mineral Society (SCVGMS) will gladly accept donations of rocks, minerals, fossils, and lapidary equipment. SCVGMS is a non-profit group and a 501(c)(3) organization, which has extended one or two scholarships each year to aspiring geology students nominated by their university or college departments. The society makes other memorial contributions in an on-going basis.
We will send you a receipt for all items donated. We do not provide any valuation of any materials or equipment donated. You will need to contact your tax consultant regarding your individual tax situation.
If you would like to make a donation to the SCVGMS, please the contact the Donation Receiving Committee Chairman by emailing the following address: donations@scvgms.org or call our club phone number at (408) 265-1422 and leave a message. Information is forwarded from this phone number to the appropriate committee chairman. Please include the following information with your email or phone call.
- Your Name and Phone Number
- Where the donation is located
- Best time to call you
Thank you for your considering our club as a possible recipient of your donation. The Donation Receiving Committee Chairman will contact you to assess the donation and schedule further evaluations and collection.
Donation Receiving Committee Co-Chairmen,
George Yamashita and Randy Harris