Donations Help Power the Mission of TVGMS

Help the Tehachapi Valley Gem & Mineral Society, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, bring the wonders of geology to our local schools and community members. Your tax-deductible contributions directly fund educational workshops, school teaching aids, and scholarships to inspire a lifelong passion for the earth sciences. Join us in creating a more curious and connected world—donate, share, or volunteer today!


The Tehachapi Valley Gem & Mineral Society is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. No goods or services were provided in exchange for this contribution.

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MISSION STATEMENT


The TVGMS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose purpose is to promote the study of earth sciences with emphasis on collection of rocks, minerals, fossils, and gems. Popular interest in geology, mineralogy, paleontology, and related subjects. We sponsor lectures, classes, demonstrations, field trips and school visits to further education and interest both within TVGMS and the community at large. Our annual gem show exhibits rock, mineral, fossil, Jewelry and lapidary arts collections in order to share our hobby with the public.