Dr. Mark Giddarie founded The Alpha Eagle Aviation and Science Foundation Fund which is dedicated to providing essential financial support to students from historically underrepresented groups in aviation and sciences. The foundation’s primary mission is to alleviate the financial burden associated with higher education, allowing students to focus on their academic and professional development. By targeting underrepresented students at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU), the foundation seeks to foster diversity and inclusion within these critical fields.

Dr. Giddarie is a proud brother and Lifetime Member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., the first intercollegiate Greek-letter fraternity established for African American men in the United States in 1906. During his active years, he served with distinction in various leadership and service roles, embodying the fraternity’s core principles of scholarship, manly deeds, and love for all mankind. His involvement included mentoring younger brothers, organizing community uplift initiatives, and supporting educational and civic programs aligned with Alpha’s mission to develop leaders and promote advocacy and service in underserved communities. Dr. Giddarie continues to reflect the spirit of Alpha in his professional, academic, and entrepreneurial pursuits.

Dr. Mark Giddarie is a member of the Advisory Board - Board Of Directors at Voices for Children of Tampa Bay (VFC). VFC is dedicated to supporting and advocating for abused, neglected, and abandoned children in the foster care system. VFP's mission is to ensure these vulnerable children have access to the resources and enrichment opportunities necessary to feel safe, loved, and cared for. VFC envisions a world where every foster child has hope for a brighter future. VFC strives to fulfill each child's needs through a variety of programs that provide essential items, experiences, and services they might not otherwise receive. 

Dr. Mark Giddarie is Team Captain Corrollwood Day School at Family First Foundation - All Pro Dad. All Pro Dad's mission is to provide support and advocacy for abused, neglected, and abandoned children in the foster care system to ensure they have the resources and enrichment opportunities they need to feel safe, loved, and cared for.

All Pro Dad envisions a world where every foster child has hope for a brighter future and believes every child deserves the chance to feel like a kid.