21st Century Partnership

What 21st Century Partnership does

21st Century Partnership Foundation, Inc. is a Georgia-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1995 that serves as the recognized bridge entity between Robins Air Force Base and the Middle Georgia community. Its mission is executed through the B.A.S.E. framework: Bridge the gap between Robins AFB and the community, Advance creative solutions in innovation and technology, Support schools in STEM (primarily robotics) to build the workforce of the future for Robins AFB, and Engage with local, state, and federal legislators, officials, and the Department of Defense. The organization does not develop or sell technology products; its operational portfolio centers on community programs, advocacy, STEM workforce development, and defense community engagement, with sub-brands including the Middle GA STEM Alliance and the 478 Innovates initiative. Strategic partners include Robins AFB, the Middle Georgia Regional Commission, Central Georgia Technical College (workforce partnership established in 2019), the Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority, and the Association of Defense Communities.

Revenue mechanics are those of a community foundation: sponsorships, donations, and membership/rewards programs constitute the primary funding base, supplemented by a Shopify-based e-commerce storefront selling branded merchandise (e.g., items priced at $19.99 USD) and participation in programs such as Kroger Community Rewards. There is no disclosed pricing for sponsorships, no headcount, no funding-round history, and no M&A activity. The organization is privately governed by a Board of Trustees, with leadership including Dan Rhoades as Senior Advisor; Bob Herrmann serves as Executive Director of the Middle GA STEM Alliance. The operating footprint is regional, focused on Middle Georgia counties (Houston, Peach, and Bibb), and the organization actively participates in federal-level defense community forums such as the ADC National Summit.

Name

21st Century Partnership

Legal name

21st Century Partnership Foundation, Inc.

Website

https://21stcenturypartnership.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

21st Century Partnership Foundation, Inc. is a Georgia-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit, founded in 1995, that bridges Robins Air Force Base and the Middle Georgia community via its B.A.S.E. framework, advancing STEM workforce development, defense innovation, and federal/local advocacy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Military Base Community Advocacy

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Foundations (BPAGAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

STEM, Digital Skills & Innovation Partnerships (EDADALAJ), Corporate Foundations & CSR Grantmaking (BPAGAKAC)

Keywords

• Military base advocacy
• STEM workforce development
• Community partnerships
• Defense community support
• Nonprofit foundation

Headquarters

HQ city

Warner Robins

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

21st Century Partnership Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that supports Robins Air Force Base and drives economic development across Middle Georgia. The foundation operates the B.A.S.E. framework — Bridge, Advance, Support, Engage — to coordinate STEM education (through the Middle GA STEM Alliance), military community advocacy, workforce pipeline development with Central Georgia Technical College, and regional partnerships. Programs include robotics competitions, care packages for deployed service members, and sponsorships funded via donations and an online merchandise storefront.

Product overview

21st Century Partnership Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit advocacy organization that supports Robins Air Force Base and economic development in Middle Georgia through its B.A.S.E. framework (Bridge, Advance, Support, Engage). The organization does not offer traditional technology products; rather, it provides community programs including the Middle GA STEM Alliance with robotics education initiatives, workforce development partnerships, and defense community engagement activities. The organization operates on a Shopify e-commerce platform for donations and merchandise sales, but this is administrative infrastructure rather than a core product offering.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Middle GA STEM Alliance: An alliance focused on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education and workforce development in Middle Georgia, primarily supporting robotics programs in schools.
• 478 Innovates

Products and services

• Care Packages for Deployed Military

Quantifiable outcome

• $4.48 Billion annual economic impact to Georgia's economy from Robins AFB
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Central Georgia Technical CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Partnership established in 2019 with Robins AFB and Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority allowing aerospace students to work alongside 402nd Commodities Maintenance Group aircraft maintainers.
• Macon-Bibb County Industrial AuthorityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Three-way partnership with Robins AFB and Central Georgia Technical College for aerospace workforce development.
• Robins Air Force BasecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary partner. The organization works to enhance the military value of Robins AFB and economic development in Middle Georgia. Their B.A.S.E. framework (Bridge, Advance, Support, Engage) is designed to strengthen this relationship.
• Middle Georgia STEM AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint initiative to build STEM workforce of the future for Robins AFB. Bob Herrmann serves as Executive Director of Middle Georgia STEM Alliance. The alliance supports schools in STEM, primarily Robotics.
• Middle Georgia Regional CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership for regional economic development. Laura Mathis serves as Executive Director. Leaders from both organizations attended the ADC National Summit in Washington, D.C.
• 478 InnovatesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInnovation project initiative promoting defense innovation ecosystem in Middle Georgia. The organization supports the 478 Innovates initiative as part of its innovation and technology advancement efforts.
• Association of Defense Communities (ADC)minorOthersThe organization participates in ADC National Summits alongside Department of War, Congress, military installations, industry, and defense communities nationwide. Dan Rhoades, Senior Advisor, attended the ADC Summit and 50th Anniversary Celebration.
• Museum of AviationminorOthersListed as a quick link partner organization supporting defense community engagement and education in Middle Georgia.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• San Antonio Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Council: Regional defense-community advocacy council supporting Joint Base San Antonio and the broader San Antonio military footprint; comparable defense-community interface, though embedded in a larger chamber structure.

Direct peers

• Fort Worth Defense Alliance: A nonprofit defense community partnership organization supporting Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base and the surrounding North Texas defense industrial base — a close structural analog to 21st Century Partnership's Robins AFB-focused model.
• Charleston Defense Contractors Association: A regional defense community partnership that bridges Joint Base Charleston, the local community, and the defense industry — comparable mission, structure, and stakeholder ecosystem to 21st Century Partnership.
• Community Foundation of Central Georgia: A regional community foundation serving the Macon-Bibb and Middle Georgia area — directly overlaps 21st Century Partnership's geographic footprint and shares the community grantmaking and donor stewardship model.
• Association of Defense Communities (ADC): The premier industry association for defense community partnerships; 21st Century Partnership participates in ADC National Summits, making ADC the most directly aligned peer in mission and stakeholder base.
• Hampton Roads Military and Federal Facilities Alliance: Regional alliance supporting military installations and federal facilities across Hampton Roads, Virginia. Operates as a community-military-defense partnership with an analogous advocacy and economic development mandate.

Emerging players

• Innovation Triangle Partnership (Beaufort Digital Corridor): A regional innovation and defense technology partnership supporting the Beaufort, South Carolina defense ecosystem; comparable in combining regional economic development with defense-adjacent innovation initiatives like 21st Century Partnership's 478 Innovates sub-brand.
• Military Warriors Support Foundation: A national military-support nonprofit providing programs for service members and their families; comparable in nonprofit military-community mission, though broader in geographic scope than 21st Century Partnership.

Broad incumbents

• National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA): The leading trade association for the U.S. defense industrial base; comparable in defense-community advocacy mission but operates as a broad industry membership organization rather than a regional community foundation.
• Fisher House Foundation: A large, established military family support nonprofit providing housing and support across many installations; comparable in military-community mission but operates nationally at much greater scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/21stCenturyPartnership
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/21st-century-partnership

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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