Build the Legacy
With Us.
TOM Enterprise can't close the access gap alone. Neither can you. Let's work together.
Arizona's creative economy generates $15.8 billion annually — yet 85% of the creative founders driving it have never had access to professional branding, business strategy, or financial literacy. TOM Enterprise is the infrastructure designed to change that. We're looking for aligned partners and funders who believe legacy-building should be available to everyone.
You're Not Writing a Check.
You're Opening a Door.
Partnerships with TOM Enterprise are high-signal, mission-aligned relationships that demonstrate real commitment to Arizona's creative economy — not just a logo on a brochure.
Direct, Measurable Access
Every dollar that flows through TOM's sliding-scale model has a traceable outcome: a founder who received brand identity, a business plan, financial literacy, or a Demo Day stage who otherwise could not afford it. No abstraction. No overhead excess. Direct access created.
Deep Arizona Roots
TOM is headquartered in Tempe, Arizona, serving the Greater Phoenix creative economy — the region that drives 75.3% of Arizona's entire creative sector output. Partnerships with TOM put your brand directly inside the community you say you care about.
Equity That's Structural, Not Symbolic
TOM's sliding-scale model — Standard, Sliding Scale, and Full Scholarship at $0 — means equity is built into every transaction, not bolted on as a PR campaign. Funders and partners are supporting a model designed from day one to remove financial barriers as a structural feature.
Find Your Level
of Commitment.
Every tier is a real relationship — not a one-time transaction. We design each level to deliver meaningful visibility, connection, and impact for the partners who choose it.
Community Ally & In-Kind Supporter
- Logo recognition on TOM website Partners page
- Social media mention and co-promotion
- Access to TOM's founder community events
- Invitation to Demo Day as a supporting partner
- Annual impact report with your contribution documented
Program Sponsor & Strategic Ally
- Named sponsorship of a specific cohort week or workshop
- Prominent logo placement across TOM digital platforms
- Branded presence at Demo Day and cohort events
- Featured partner profile on tomenterprise.org
- Priority access to introduce products or services to cohort founders
- Quarterly impact updates with your program's outcomes
Flagship Sponsor & Foundation Ally
- Named scholarship fund — "The [Partner] Legacy Scholarship"
- Presenting sponsor of TOM's annual Demo Day
- Exclusive co-branding on flagship cohort materials
- Board-level relationship with TOM's Executive Director
- Speaking opportunity at Demo Day and cohort orientation
- First right of refusal for new TOM program sponsorships
- Longitudinal impact documentation — your investment, their outcomes
Funders Aligned
with TOM's Mission.
These are the grant sources most aligned with TOM's nonprofit creative incubator model — sourced from Arizona's active funding landscape. Each entry notes what TOM brings to the table as an applicant.
Arts & Creative Sector Grants
The ACF manages a dedicated portfolio for Arizona's creative sector, with preference for underserved communities and projects with high social impact. Funding ranges from $1,000–$5,000 for arts-specific projects.
TOM alignment: Nonprofit, creative sector, underserved founders, sliding-scale equity model — strong match for ACF's social impact preference.
Small Business Academy & FAST Grant
The ACA is Arizona's primary state economic development body. The Small Business Academy provides resource-rich guidance on scaling operations and identifying state incentives for qualifying Arizona businesses and nonprofits.
TOM alignment: Arizona-based nonprofit · entrepreneurship education focus · statewide scale strategy in 2026–2029 plan — eligible for Academy resources and ACA partnership conversation.
Arizona Small Business Grant
Focused on fostering Arizona's entrepreneurial spirit through direct financial support. Annual grant for retail, service, and creative businesses — completion of a mentorship or educational component is often a prerequisite for award disbursement.
TOM alignment: Mentorship and education prerequisite directly aligns with TOM's program model. Strong candidate for both organizational grant and as a TOM-partner referral source for cohort founders.
Amber Grant for Women
Monthly and annual funding for female entrepreneurs across the U.S. $10,000 monthly grant to a selected woman-owned business, plus $25,000 annual award from monthly winners. Streamlined application process.
TOM alignment: TOM is women-led and serves a significant proportion of women creative founders. Ideal as a referral grant for eligible Legacy Builder Cohort participants and as a profile grant for TOM itself.
Freed Fellowship Grant
Monthly $500 stipend to a selected Fellow plus $2,500 annual award. Targets entrepreneurs in early stages of development who demonstrate clear vision and drive to overcome traditional business obstacles. Fellows also gain access to Freed Studio community and mentorship resources.
TOM alignment: Overlapping mission with TOM's mentorship model. Excellent referral opportunity for scholarship-track cohort founders. TOM can position as a Freed-aligned pipeline for applicants.
City of Tempe · Phoenix IDA · Bank Partners
TOM's 2026–2029 Strategic Plan targets municipal grants (Tempe and Phoenix), Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), and corporate grants from financial institutions and technology companies seeking Arizona creative economy partnerships.
Next step: Contact partnerships@tomenterprise.org to discuss a custom funder introduction package.
Your Brand.
Their Legacy.
TOM is actively building relationships with Arizona-based and nationally aligned corporations in financial services, technology, and creative industries — companies whose customers, employees, and communities include the exact founders TOM serves.
Four Steps to a
Real Relationship.
TOM keeps the partnership process intentional and low-friction. We're not chasing volume — we're building aligned, lasting relationships with partners who actually show up.
Send a Note
Email partnerships@tomenterprise.org with your organization, interest level, and what you're hoping to build together. No form. No automation. Tralynn reads every note.
Discovery Call
A 30-minute conversation to understand alignment — your goals, TOM's needs, and where a real partnership makes sense. Honest. No pressure. If it's not a fit, we'll say so.
Partnership Agreement
A clear, simple agreement documenting what each party delivers, at what tier, and on what timeline. No ambiguity. No hidden obligations. Mutual accountability from day one.
Build Together
Your brand, resources, or funding goes to work inside TOM's programs. You receive documentation, visibility, and direct access to the founder community your investment helped build.
You Will Always Know
Where Your Money Went.
TOM's 501(c)(3) application is pending. Our Articles of Incorporation include strict financial transparency and board oversight mechanisms — because trust is infrastructure, not a talking point.
Every funder and partner receives documented evidence of their investment's impact: what programs it funded, which founders it reached, and what those founders produced as a result.
- Annual impact reports delivered to all partners and funders
- Board-overseen financial governance and audit readiness
- EIN: 42-1915663 · 501(c)(3) Application Pending
- Sliding-scale financial model documented and transparent
- No partner funds cross-subsidize executive compensation without disclosure
- Semi-annual independent financial reviews planned for Year 2
Your Investment.
Their Legacy.
TOM Enterprise is building the infrastructure Arizona's creative founders have always deserved. If that mission aligns with your organization's values, we want to hear from you — not through a form, but through a real conversation.
Direct partnership line: partnerships@tomenterprise.org · Response within 48 hours.
