MSA was founded in 1919 for the advancement of mineralogy, crystallography, geochemistry, petrology, and promotion of their uses in other sciences, industry, and arts.

The purpose of GMSVP is to facilitate the exchange of information and general cooperation between its members by promoting the study of lapidary techniques, mineralogy, paleontology, and allied fields of Earth sciences.

The purpose of the Carolina Geological Society is to promote geosciences, especially within the state of North and South Carolina.

The Mid-Tennessee Gem and Mineral Society is a non-profit 501(c)(3) educational society dedicated to the study and enjoyment of the earth sciences.

We are a group of individuals interested in gems, minerals, the lapidary arts, and fossils. We meet once a month for programs on one of the club interests, for fellowship, and for fun.

The purpose of AFMS is to promote popular interest and education in the various Earth sciences, and to sponsor and provide means of coordinating the work and efforts of all persons and group interested therein.

The vision of the Fallbrook Gem and Mineral Society is to become an internationally recognized scientific and educational resource.

The Everett Rock and Gem Club shall be to bring together persons who have chosen, as their hobby, the collection of rocks, fossils, minerals and gemstones, the practice of lapidary art, and jewelry making.

The Cottage Industry Miniaturists Trade Association, Inc. (CIMTA, Inc.) is a not-for-profit organization run partially by volunteers whose regular membership is limited to handcrafters of dollhouse miniatures.

The primary goal of The Guild is to promote fine miniatures as an art form, thus removing them from the category of crafts.