TMA Foundation
Our Mission
TMA Foundation is the 501(c)(3) charitable arm of TMA BlueTech. We mobilize philanthropy to expand equitable access to high‑quality BlueTech careers, accelerate ocean resilience, and strengthen the innovation pipeline from classroom to career.
What we do
Fund scholarships, training seats, and apprenticeships that place students, veterans, and career‑changers into sustainable, well‑paid BlueTech jobs.
Underwrite public awareness and pathway programs that introduce communities to ocean careers and emerging maritime technologies.
Support evidence‑based pilots and partnerships that advance coastal resilience, decarbonization, and dual‑use maritime innovation.
TMAF focuses on outcomes: people trained, placed, and progressing in careers that support a thriving, secure, and sustainable Blue Economy.
Why Now
Southern California has all the ingredients for a world‑class Blue Economy—talent supply, training capacity, and employer demand—but lacks the dedicated bridge that connects them at scale. TMAF builds that bridge by funding the connective tissue:
scholarships, coordination, and awareness that move people from interest → training → employment.
Signature Initiative: The Blue Workforce Compact
A multi‑year, cross‑sector commitment to build and sustain a regional pipeline into BlueTech and maritime careers.
Through the Compact, TMAF
Finances access to training (scholarships, stipends, equipment) for students, veterans, and mid‑career reskilling.
Backs coordination among educators, training providers, and employers to align curricula with real job needs.
Funds outreach that raises awareness of blue‑career opportunities across diverse communities in San Diego, Los Angeles, and beyond.
Catalyzes matching capital by blending philanthropy with employer sponsorships and civic micro‑giving.
Near‑term priorities
Endow a full‑time Workforce Initiative Lead at TMA BlueTech to own strategy, partnerships, and outcomes.
Launch and scale community‑driven giving (e.g., micro‑donations, employer matches) to sustain scholarships.
Expand regional alignment with partners like AltaSea, StartBlue, and the Maritime Museum of San Diego.
Program Pillars
Awareness & On‑Ramps
Hands‑on demo days, student clubs, veterans’ pathways, and K‑12/college activations that make ocean careers visible and attainable.
Resilience & Innovation
Grants that accelerate community‑benefit pilots in decarbonization, ocean observation, coastal resilience, and maritime safety.
Access & Scholarships
Tuition assistance, stipends, and wrap‑around support for training programs, apprenticeships, and stackable credentials.
Data & Accountability
Clear metrics: learners engaged, credentials earned, placements, wage gains, and employer satisfaction.
Impact We Aim to Deliver
A coordinated regional system: Candidate → Training → Employment.
Tangible commitments from policymakers, philanthropists, and employers that expand training capacity and job placement.
A repeatable funding pathway that blends philanthropy, employer sponsorships, and community micro‑giving to sustain scholarships and staffing.
Elevated visibility for blue‑career opportunities across Southern California and the broader West Coast.
How Your Gift Helps
$500–$1,500 equips a learner with course materials and certifications.
$2,500–$5,000 funds a training seat or short‑term credential.
$10,000+ supports paid apprenticeships and work‑based learning.
$25,000+ underwrites multi‑institution coordination and outreach for a full cohort.
$100,000+ anchors a Workforce Initiative Lead and multi‑year scholarship pool.
Ways to Give
Online (credit card / ACH)
Check or wire transfer
Donor‑Advised Fund (DAF)
Employer match
Gifts of stock or in‑kind equipment
All contributions to TMA Foundation are tax‑deductible to the fullest extent of the law. (EIN: [insert EIN])
Governance & Compliance
TMA Foundation is a U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofit governed by an independent board. We maintain strict separation and complementary alignment with TMA BlueTech’s 501(c)(6) activities.
Your documentation
Donors receive a written acknowledgment that states the gift amount/date, our EIN, and whether any goods or services were provided. For restricted gifts, we honor donor intent with dedicated tracking and reporting.
Financial stewardship
We pursue diversified funding (philanthropy, employer sponsorships, civic micro‑giving) and publish annual impact highlights. Restricted funds are tracked separately with clear use‑of‑funds reporting.
Partner With Us
Whether you represent a foundation, company, public agency, or are an individual donor, we welcome collaboration to scale the Blue Workforce Compact and related programs.
Contact
Email: foundation@tmabluetech.org
Mailing address: [Insert address]
Press & partnerships: [Insert contact]
Donate | Sponsor a cohort | Create a named scholarship | Host apprentices
TMA Foundation (EIN: [insert]) advances equitable access to BlueTech careers and ocean resilience through scholarships, pathways, and collaborative programs. We partner with educators, employers, and policymakers to build a thriving, inclusive Blue Economy where people and planet prosper together.