CMA Education Foundation

Milestone! (Aug. 26, 2011) The Connecticut Maritime Association ("CMA") is pleased to announce that the I.R.S. has recognized the CMA Education Foundation as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit educational association. As such, the Foundation is able to accept tax-deductible contributions in order to fund its mission to promote and support maritime-related education.

What We Do - If you are familiar with the CMA, you know our dedication to the maritime industry and its future leaders. We fund scholarships, host maritime career fairs and subsidize internships with maritime companies. Last year, we provided over $50,000 of direct financial assistance to deserving students and interns.

We Need Your Support - The CMA will supply the Foundation some seed capital, but it's not enough to grow the Foundation. We need your support to continue our mission and increase the level of financial assistance that we provide to the maritime community! Please consider a donation today.

The Foundation will actively solicit additional funding (individual and corporate) from the maritime industry and its supporters. The CMA Education Foundation welcomes gifts made by check, money order or credit card. Additionally, you can donate gifts of securities (stock, bonds, and mutual funds) and make bequests to the Foundation. Please be sure to have your company match your gift!

To support the Foundation, please click here.

Get Involved - In addition to donors, we also need doers. We welcome your comments and/or involvement. Please contact us if you have questions or would like to get involved in one of our activities.

"The creation of this charitable CMA Education Foundation strengthens CMA's commitment to maritime education, provides an opportunity for growth in outreach and meaningful financial support, and ensures a self- sustaining future. This endeavor has been 27 years in the making, and I am thrilled to see it become a reality. Each member of CMA should be equally as proud."

Beth Wilson-Jordan,
CMA President, March 9, 2011