That Others May Live Foundation
We do what we do, so that others may live.
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 humanitarian 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.
Where we work
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Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
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
Financial support for immediate assistance to members of the Rescue community Wounded in Action or Killed in Action while engaged in an operational or training mission (or their families).
Number of Airmen/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 focuses on resiliency building. Direct service includes individual counseling, peer group excursions, and retreats; also mental health education/outreach
Number of Airmen receiving warfighter support
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Warfighter Support Program
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Number includes direct support to warfighters and families for immediate needs; two squadron redeployment send-offs; Rescue celebration gala; ceremonies for 70th anniversary of AKANG; PJ graduations.
Total number of client suicides
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Families, Military personnel, Veterans
Related Program
Warfighter Support Program
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Decreasing
Context Notes
New program area to support families of rescue heroes committed suicide.
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?
How we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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Who are the people you serve with your mission?
That Others May Live Foundation improves the lives of military personnel and Veterans of U.S. Air Force Rescue and their family members.
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How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals
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What significant change resulted from feedback?
The chaotic U.S. troop withdrawal from Afghanistan in August 2021 took a toll on many post-9/11 Air Force Rescuemen and Veteran Rescuemen. For 20 years, Rescue played a prominent role in missions for all four military branches. TOMLF prioritized addressing mental health during base visits over the next months, speaking with personnel and Veterans about needs. We learned of a service gap. Not all Rescuemen in need will seek counseling (stigma still remains) and retreats, while beneficial, are larger. In 2022, TOMLF responded by adding experiential peer support opportunities to our Visible and Invisible Wounds Program- small group excursions where Rescuemen can relax and naturally bond - so far, camping and fishing trips. We strive to make excursions part of future retreats.
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Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We take steps to get feedback from marginalized or under-represented people, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We look for patterns in feedback based on demographics (e.g., race, age, gender, etc.), We engage the people who provide feedback in looking for ways we can improve in response, We act on the feedback we receive, We tell the people who gave us feedback how we acted on their feedback, We ask the people who gave us feedback how well they think we responded
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
We don’t have the right technology to collect and aggregate feedback efficiently, Staff find it hard to prioritize feedback collection and review due to lack of time
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 05/15/2023
Mr. Todd Bolger
Leidos Global Security
Term: 2013 -
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/Vice President - Washington Operations, CAE USA
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 ? Yes -
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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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.