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Geologic TimeScale FoundationPurpose Geologic TimeScale Foundation Purpose support and conduct nonpartisan research education and informational activities to increase public awareness of Earths history and the geologic history of other planets develop compile enhance and provide databases visualization software and software datapacks for global and regional aspects of Earths history and the geologic history of other planets create generate and distribute of time scale publications including books information websites charts and wallchart posters. provide scholarships in stratigraphy Earth history and related fields and maintain a high level of responsibility to the Foundation donors for fund investment and expenditures. Earths history is a fascinating topic. The Geologic TimeScale Foundation strives to provide the global public and geoscience community with quick and free access to a wealth of information about our planets past.