SEAOSC Non-Profit Foundation

The Structural Engineers Association of Southern California Foundation (SEAOSC Foundation) is a separate, non-profit, 501(c)(3) corporation started in 2007. 

The foundation, in its goals to further the development of the structural engineering profession, looks for partners, be it individuals, companies or corporations, to pursue structural engineering innovation and research for use in the public domain.  The foundation can assist in the development process of specific structural engineering research projects and publishing of any findings.

The foundation is dependent upon donations for its operation and funding of research projects and annual student scholarships.  

Foundation Bylaws:  

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SEAOSC Foundation Mission:

The SEAOSC Foundation's purpose is to advance the study of the scientific principles of structural engineering. In furtherance of its purposes, the SEAOSC Foundation may:
  
     (a)    Sponsor scientific research, both fundamental and applied, intended to aid in the advancement of structural engineering.

     (b)    Provide tuition scholarships for students intending to enroll or are currently enrolled in engineering programs with a structural engineering specialization leading to a degree from an accredited institution of higher learning.

     (c)    Publish the results of studies, papers, and other reports of special importance and significance to structural engineers.

     (d)    Solicit financial support from structural engineers, foundations, and the general public to support this corporation’s activities.

     (e)    Engage in any other activity in furtherance of the purposes of this corporation, and not prohibited by law or by this corporation’s Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws.