About The CSEG Foundation
The CSEG Foundation is the registered charitable arm of the Canadian Society of Exploration Geophysicists (CSEG). Our mission is to encourage and support scientific, educational and charitable activities that benefit geophysicists through the solicitation of contributions aimed at promoting the development of geophysical knowledge, education and public awareness. Based in Calgary, we are a Canadian foundation with initiatives all across Canada.
Our activities are intended to supplement and support other CSEG committees by creating and increasing the Foundation's endowments in order to:
- Establish programs supporting education in geophysics and the earth sciences;
- Support post-secondary education in geophysics and the earth sciences, including the CSEG scholarship programs;
- Support continuing education of geophysicists;
- Support scientific activities and academic research programs;
- Support the development and improvement of geophysical methods;
- Liaise with other geophysical foundations throughout the world (e.g. SEG Foundation)
- Support the preservation of the history of geophysical exploration.
The activities of the CSEG Foundation are carried out by dedicated volunteer CSEG members. Across Canada, the CSEG has a membership of 2000, which includes a student membership of 300. Its aim is to promote the science of geophysics as well as fellowship and cooperation among members.
The inspiration to form the CSEG Foundation and raise funds to support these activities come from the CSEG members' strong commitment to their profession and desire to create awareness and support study of the science of geophysics.
CSEG Foundation Directors 2019-20
- Allan Chatenay
Director & Chair - Fund Development Committee - David Cho
Director & Treasurer - Tammy Wilmer
Director and Assistant Treasurer - Kathleen Dorey
Director & Chair of the Board - Cecil Keeping
Governance - John Parkin
Director & Vice Chair of the Board - Kristy Manchul
Director & Chair - Communications Committee - Darren Kondrat
Director & Vice Chair – Fund Development Committee - Neil Rutherford
Director at Large - Nancy Shaw
Director & Secretaryy - Adrian Smith
Director & Chair – Outreach Committee - Rob McGrory
Director & Chair - Scholarship Committee. - Jim Racette
Managing Director

CSEG Foundation Governance
- CSEG Foundation Governance Handbook (PDF)
- CSEG Foundation Bylaws (PDF)
- CSEG Foundation Investment Policy (PDF)
- CSEG Investment Plan 2017 (PDF)
Audited Financial Statements
- CSEG Foundation 2018 Audited Statements (PDF)
- CSEG Foundation 2017 Audited Statements (PDF)
- CSEG Foundation 2016 Audited Statements (PDF)
- CSEG Foundation 2015 Audited Statements (PDF)
- CSEG Foundation 2014 Audited Statements (PDF)
- CSEG Foundation 2013 Audited Statements (PDF)
- CSEG Foundation 2012 Audited Statements (PDF)
- CSEG Foundation 2011 Audited Statements (PDF)
- CSEG Foundation 2010 Audited Statements (PDF)
CSEG Foundation Annual Reports
- CSEG Foundation Annual Report 2018 (PDF)
- CSEG Foundation Annual Report 2017 (PDF)
- CSEG Foundation Annual Report 2016 (PDF)
- CSEG Foundation Annual Report 2015 (PDF)
- CSEG Foundation Annual Report 2014 (PDF)
CSEG Foundation Report to Donors
- 2018 CSEG Foundation Report to Donors (PDF)
- 2017 CSEG Foundation Report to Donors (PDF)
- 2016 CSEG Foundation Report to Donors (PDF)
CSEG Annual Report to Members
- 2018 Annual Report (CSEG Foundation Report - pg. 10)
- 2017 Annual Report (CSEG Foundation Report - pg. 13)
- 2016 Annual Report (CSEG Foundation Report - pg. 16)
- 2015 Annual Report (CSEG Foundation Report - pg. 16)
- 2014 Annual Report (CSEG Foundation Report - pg. 10)
- 2013 Annual Report (CSEG Foundation Report - pg. 10)
- 2012 Annual Report (CSEG Foundation Report - pg. 18)
- 2011 Annual Report (CSEG Foundation Report - pg. 15)
- 2010 Annual Report (CSEG Foundation Report - pg. 13)
- 2009 Annual Report (CSEG Foundation Report - pg. 10)
- 2008 Annual Report (CSEG Foundation Report - pg. 10)
- 2007 Annual Report (CSEG Foundation Report - pg. 9)
- 2006 Annual Report (CSEG Foundation Report - pg. 9)