Donors have options of contributing to nine different SGS funds, which include a general fund
along with others to support the following categories of activities:

• Course and Meeting Support
• Awards
• Education
• Research

General Fund

1. The General Fund is not restricted for any targeted use and is reviewed regularly by SGS leadership who can direct funds to support most immediate or strategic needs.
   
   

Awards Support

1. The Donald G. Gallup Distinguished Surgeon Award Fund - supports the Distinguished Surgeon Award at future SGS Annual Scientific Meetings.
2. The David H. Nichols Vaginal Surgery Award Fund – supports the vaginal surgery award for scholarly activity related to vaginal surgery presentations or videos at the Annual Meeting.
3. The Thomas E. Nolan Distinguished Service Award Fund – supports the Distinguished Service Award specifically from 2021-2030. This fund is no longer accepting donations.