The heart of the Marine Corps Tankers Association (MCTA) is our foundation and its scholarship program. Since our inception the foundation has granted almost $400,000 in scholarships to numerous worthy applicants. In 2008 and 2009 we were able to provide $50,000 in scholarships to 25 highly qualified and deserving applicants.
The association also works with the at Camp Pendleton and with deploying tank units to the Iraq war. The West Coast chapter supports a “tanker of the year program” with the first Tank Battalion and the East Coast Chapter conducts a similar program with the Second Tank Battalion.
Funding for all of these noteworthy programs has historically come from the following sources:
- The annual West Coast Tankers Golf Tournament (conducted for 18 years in a row)
- Our annual scholarship raffle for our members
- Contributions by other foundations
- Individual contributions by our members and friends
Donations to the MCTA are fully tax deductible as we are an IRS designated section 501 (C), (3) organization. Anyone interested in making a donation may contact us directly at this site, or by mail at:
MCTA
PO Box 20761
El Cajon, Ca. 92021-0960
A is provided for your assistance. The association will provide you with the documentation required by this Guide.
Occasionally members have inquired about including a charitable bequest to the association in their will or living trust. We stand ready to work with you in establishing such a bequest with the assurance that the foundation will provide ongoing stewardship to ensure that your wishes are fulfilled.