Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Scholarship Programs
That Others May Live Foundation helps children in the Rescue community pursue their life dreams through two academic scholarship programs. Scholarships fill in gaps left by other scholarship opportunities available to military children.
CHILDREN OF FALLEN WARRIORS: Children who lose a parent conducting an Air Combat Rescue operational or training mission are guaranteed a fully paid, post-secondary education at the time of loss. This program fills in gaps left by other scholarship opportunities available to children, ensuring they receive a debt-free education.
JOLLY GREEN MERIT: In partnership with the Air Rescue Association, we also offer annual merit-based scholarships to the children of current and past Air Force Rescue personnel of up to $3,500.
Immediate Tragedy Assistance Program
That Others May Live Foundation eases the financial burdens of Air Force Rescue families and service members when tragedy strikes. Through the Immediate Tragedy Assistance Program, we provide financial assistance to service members seriously wounded during a mission or operational training, as well as to surviving spouses/partners when Heroes make the ultimate sacrifice. This financial support is immediately available and helps with unexpected expenses such as family member airfare, childcare, hotel costs, and funeral arrangements.
Warfighter Support Program
Through the Warfighter Support Program, That Others May Live Foundation builds unit camaraderie and improves the morale of Rescue warfighters – areas that directly impact mission effectiveness. We send morale care packages to deployed Rescue personnel; host warfighter appreciation events at Air Force Rescue bases; and fund Rescue unit family day outings.
In addition, TOMLF sponsors the annual Air Rescue Ball and Rescue Squadron of the Year Award, intended to recognize our warfighters, provide a sense of community and support, and celebrate the Rescue community mission heritage and accomplishments.
Visible and Invisible Wounds Program
The Visible and Invisible Wounds Program helps Rescue Heroes with wounds both visible and invisible begin to heal by building resiliency, increasing connectedness, and easing transitions. That Others May Live Foundation provides access to mental health counseling, as well as opportunities for experiential peer support and resilience building.
Because Rescue personnel conduct both civilian and combat rescue missions, there is no such thing as “downtime” even when back home. On alert 24/7, they are either on mission or engaged in dangerous operational training. The relentless physical and emotional demands that come from dangerous, trauma-filled missions take their toll on Rescue Heroes. Many struggle with post-traumatic stress (PTS), traumatic brain injury, sleep disorders, anxiety, depression, and tragically, suicidal ideation. This often results in difficulties relating to and connecting with others, particularly Veterans transitioning to civilian life.
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Our results
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Number of students enrolled
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Families, Military personnel
Related Program
Scholarship Programs
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Post-secondary scholarships to children of fallen Rescue personnel killed in an operational or training mission. New in 2019, merit scholarships are given to children of current or veteran Rescuemen.
Number of students who receive scholarship funds and/or tuition assistance
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Families, Military personnel
Related Program
Scholarship Programs
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of Families Receiving Immediate Tragedy Assistance
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Families, Military personnel
Related Program
Immediate Tragedy Assistance Program
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Context Notes
One-time financial assistance to the family of any USAF Air Rescue personnel killed in the line of duty or facing the tragic death of Rescue personnel.
Number of Rescuemen/Veterans building resilience
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Military personnel, Veterans
Related Program
Visible and Invisible Wounds Program
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
This healing-centered program offers three avenues for Air Force Rescue service members and Veterans to build resilience: individual counseling, experiential counseling/peer support, and retreats.
Goals & Strategy
Reports and documents
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Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
GOALS:
1. TOMLF is led by a fully functioning board of directors.
2. Build and maintain world-class Beneficiary Programs.
3. Diversify TOMLF’s funding strategy and engagement opportunities for supporters.
4. Develop and maximize resources to build and maintain TOMLF’s standing as the leading charity for the USAF rescue community and a best-in-class non-profit organization.
5. Grow Endowment Fund to fully sustain Foundation costs.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
Strategy Implementation Actions:
1. Board Development – Enlist current board directors and recruit new directors to develop a diversified, strategic board that is regularly engaged and productive toward TOMLF’s strategic objectives.
2. Program Development - Develop, evaluate, and streamline program offerings to maximize financial resources for priority mission areas, and socialize & communicate resources for our beneficiary community
3. Revenue Generation – Develop a diversified funding strategy that expands our reach and sustains our mission through a thorough examination of TOMLF supporter trends and consideration for our existing climate.
4. Resource Development – Leverage our talents, resources and strengths to engage our community, deepen key relationships in support of our mission and strengthen organizational governance.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
Organizational Capacity Assessment
The Foundation has the resources and capabilities necessary to successfully serve many of Post-9/11 USAF Rescue families. Primary resources include an experienced executive director who holds an MBA and whose widely experienced background includes organizational management, strategy, community relations and revenue funding. The Foundation’s programs team is currently comprised of a USAF Veterans, with a Master’s degree, and extensive experience in developing and administering programs. The development manager holds a Bachelor’s degree and is a seasoned professional with proven success in cultivating corporate and individual giving, special events, and volunteer leadership development. All team members are highly dedicated to the Foundation’s mission and are well trained in their areas of responsibility.
TOMLF's Board of Directors is a diverse group of professionals who have knowledge, passion and community connections to the organization, including 16 members who are senior ranking military retirees. In addition, the Foundation has shown a strong capacity to tap into key community leaders across the U.S. for financial support through both personal and professional relationships of its founders, the Executive Director and Board members. The Foundation has also leveraged relationships with active duty military and Veteran leaders for outreach in local communities. The organization holds very close ties with key leaders in the fields of defense, homeland security, aviation and aerospace industries, law enforcement and first responders, construction, information technology field, and financial and professional services.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
Financials
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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That Others May Live Foundation
Board of directorsas of 08/05/2022
Mr. Todd Bolger
Leidos Global Security
Term: 2013 -
Ms. Heidi Heidi Meisterling
U.S. Air Force
Term: 2021 - 2024
Todd Bolger
Lt Col USAF (ret), Leidos Global Security
Steven D. "Elroy" Colby
Lt Col USAF (Ret), GMRE, Inc.
Ken "K.P." Price
CMSgt USAF (Ret), Office of the Arizona State Treasurer
Heidi Meisterling
U.S. Air Force
David Morgan
Col USAF (Ret), Sikorsky Aircraft Company
Wade Koch
USAF (Ret), Valiant Integrated Services
Ken Koch
USAF (Ret), KPMG, LLP
Kathleen Skelly
Ernst & Young
Mick Harper
Col USAF (Ret), Air Methods
Julio Lopez, Jr.
Col USAF (Ret), Tecolote Research
Cedric Stark
Lt Col USAF (Ret), D3 Air and Space Operations
Audrey Harris
Mayer Brown
Christopher Sweetin
USAF (Ret), 3D Security Training Solutions
Charlene Vance
USAF (Ret), Energy Efficient Investments
Raquel Garcia-Teran
U.S. Air Force
Ben Nicholson
Commissioned Officer, U.S. Coast Guard
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Not applicable -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes
Organizational demographics
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Leadership
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Gender identity
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Equity strategies
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- We disaggregate data to adjust programming goals to keep pace with changing needs of the communities we support.
- We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders.
- We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
- We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board.