That Others May Live Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THAT OTHERS MAY LIVE FOUNDATION (TOMLF) TAKES ITS NAME IN PART FROM THE MOTTO OF U.S. AIR FORCE RESCUE PERSONNEL: THESE THINGS WE DO, THAT OTHERS MAY LIVE. TOMLF'S SOLE MISSION IS TO ASSIST THOSE HEROES WHO HAVE RISKED THEIR LIVES FOR OTHERS, INCLUDING THOSE KILLED IN ACTION OR DURING TRAINING. TOMLF SUPPORTS RESCUE WARFIGHTERS AND THEIR FAMILIES, PARTICULARLY WHEN EXISTING SYSTEMS OF CARE DO NOT FULLY MEET THEIR HEALTH AND WELFARE NEEDS. TOMLF ADVANCES ITS MISSION BY PROVIDING IMMEDIATE TRAGEDY ASSISTANCE TO SURVIVORS OF FALLEN RESCUE HEROES; DELIVERING HEALING SUPPORT FOR BOTH VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE WOUNDS; OFFERING SCHOLARSHIPS AND EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT TO SURVIVING CHILDREN; AND ENHANCING MORALE FOR THOSE ACTIVELY SERVING OUR COUNTRY.
- Income
- $181,050
- Spending
- $283,640
- Spent on programs
- 86%
- Reserves
- 77.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 68%
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 15
- Highest pay
- $84,630, executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 77.5 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 2% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 57% of income.
Income trend
0 of 15Income fell 41% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1586% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 27 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 92% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).
Independent board
25 of 2511 of 11 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (3)
- $141,913 spent. CHILDREN OF FALLEN WARRIORS (CFW) SCHOLARSHIP GRANTS: TOMLF HONORS FALLEN USAF RESCUE HEROES BY SUPPORTING THEIR SURVIVING CHILDREN IN COMPLETING POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION WITHOUT INCURRING DEBT. THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS LONG-TERM CONTACT WITH FAMILIES FROM THE TIME OF THE SERVICE MEMBER'S DEATH THROUGH THE POST-SECONDARY GRADUATION OF THEIR DEPENDENT CHILDREN. THROUGH THE CHILDREN OF FALLEN WARRIORS SCHOLARSHIP (CFWS) PROGRAM, TOMLF PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO ELIGIBLE CHILDREN FOR ATTENDANCE AT ACCREDITED TWO- OR FOUR-YEAR COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES, OR TECHNICAL/TRADE SCHOOLSPUBLIC OR PRIVATE, IN-STATE OR OUT-OF-STATE. COVERED EXPENSES MAY INCLUDE TUITION, ROOM AND BOARD, BOOKS, TUTORING, COMPUTERS AND PRINTERS, FEES, TRANSPORTATION, AND PERSONAL ALLOWANCES. TOMLF'S EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND PROGRAM STAFF, REVIEWS EACH APPLICANT'S CIRCUMSTANCES AND EDUCATIONAL PLANS TO ENSURE ALIGNMENT WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION. SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNTS ARE DETERMINED BASED ON FINANCIAL NEED, ACADEMIC PROGRESS, AND AVAILABLE AID FROM OTHER ORGANIZATIONS. ADDITIONAL PERSONAL ASSISTANCE MAY BE CONSIDERED BASED ON SPECIFIC FAMILY CIRCUMSTANCES, SUBJECT TO BOARD APPROVAL. SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS ARE REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN ACADEMIC STANDARDS AND DEMONSTRATE CONTINUED FINANCIAL NEED. PAYMENTS ARE MADE DIRECTLY TO THE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS. AS OF 2025, A TOTAL OF 28 STUDENTS HAVE RECEIVED BENEFITS, WITH 5 CURRENTLY UTILIZING THE PROGRAM IN 2025. AN ADDITIONAL 26 CHILDREN ARE PROJECTED TO RECEIVE ASSISTANCE THROUGH 2041, REPRESENTING A TOTAL FINANCIAL COMMITMENT OF MORE THAN $1.78 MILLION.
- $64,971 spent. WARFIGHTER SUPPORT:TOMLF'S WARFIGHTER SUPPORT (WFS) PROGRAM ENSURES THAT THE USAF RESCUE COMMUNITY AND THEIR FAMILIES RECEIVE CRITICAL SUPPORT DURING BOTH TIMES OF ACHIEVEMENT AND ADVERSITY. THE PROGRAM FOCUSES ON INITIATIVES THAT DIRECTLY ENHANCE RESCUE MISSION EFFECTIVENESS, INCLUDING SUPPORT FOR DEPLOYED PERSONNEL, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR FAMILIES FACING HARDSHIP, AND SQUADRON MORALE EVENTS. ALL ACTIVITIES ARE DESIGNED TO FOSTER RESILIENCE, BOOST MORALE, AND STRENGTHEN UNIT COHESION THROUGH FAMILY DAY GATHERINGS AND OTHER INITIATIVES THAT PROMOTE READINESS AND CAMARADERIE. DURING 2025, 2500+ MILITARY PERSONNEL AND FAMILY MEMBERS HAVE RECEIVED ASSISTANCE THROUGH WARFIGHTER SUPPORT.
- $36,003 spent. JOLLY GREEN MERIT SCHOLARSHIP GRANTS:TOMLF, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE AIR FORCE RESCUE ASSOCIATION (ARA), OFFERS ANNUAL MERIT-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS TO THE CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN OF CURRENT AND FORMER U.S. AIR FORCE RESCUE PERSONNEL. THESE SCHOLARSHIPS RECOGNIZE STUDENTS WHO DEMONSTRATE EXCEPTIONAL ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AND EXTRACURRICULAR INVOLVEMENT, INCLUDING ATHLETICS, STUDENT GOVERNMENT, AND COMMUNITY SERVICE. MULTIPLE SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AWARDED EACH YEAR TO TOP CANDIDATES, IN AMOUNTS UP TO $5,000. THE PROGRAM HONORS STUDENTS WHO EMBODY THE COMMITMENT AND EXCELLENCE EXEMPLIFIED BY THEIR RESCUE WARRIOR FAMILY MEMBERS. IN 2025, EIGHT STUDENTS WERE AWARDED MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since October 2002.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.
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