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THE SOUTHWEST TENNIS FOUNDATION INC
SCOTTSDALE, AZ · EIN 860799204 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE O50 · Youth Development · Micro (<$100K) · www.swtennisfoundation.com
revenue
$53K
expenses
$50K
net assets
$288K
employees
0
volunteers
12
program ratio
38%
mission · from form 990

TO ENRICH LIVES THROUGH TENNIS AND EDUCATION.

profile · synthesized from sources

Southwest Tennis Foundation provides grants and scholarships to expand access to tennis for underserved individuals and communities across Arizona, New Mexico, and El Paso County, Texas. The organization supports youth development, adaptive tennis, and inclusive programming through financial assistance for equipment, training, tournaments, and community initiatives. It also promotes participation via events and partnerships that emphasize inclusion and social impact.

named programs · 7 · from sources

what they call their work

College Scholarship Program
Offers $1,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors in the USTA Southwest Section who demonstrate financial need, academic achievement, and community involvement
Copa Pietra Women's Tournament
Supports the first women-focused tennis tournament connecting players from El Paso and Ciudad Juárez to promote cross-border unity and female participation in tennis
Courts & Culture Clinic
Organizes tennis and wellness events for women of color aged 45+, in partnership with the Phoenix Black Tennis Club, to foster community and reconnection
Individual and Family Grants
Provides financial support to individual players for equipment, coaching, tournament fees, and travel expenses to increase access to tennis
Organization Grants
Funds community tennis programs that promote inclusion, particularly in underresourced areas, adaptive sports, and youth development
Rolling Aces Wheelchair Tennis Clinic
Hosts exhibition matches and hands-on clinics featuring elite wheelchair tennis players to promote adaptive sports and inclusion
Tennis With a Cause (TWAC)
Annual fundraising event featuring a co-ed tennis tournament, auctions, and social activities to support SWTF scholarships and programs
activities · 2 groups

what they do

  • Youth Golf and Tennis Life Skills Programs 9 activities
    • Host Tennis Events and Clinics
      The organization hosts various tennis events and clinics, including elite wheelchair tennis exhibitions, hands-on clinics for all skill levels, and specific clinics for women of color aged 45 and over, focusing on community, empowerment, and wellness. These events often include tournaments, auctions, and social gatherings.
    • Hosting Tennis Events and Clinics
      Organizes and hosts various tennis events and clinics, including wheelchair tennis exhibitions, co-ed tournaments, and clinics specifically designed for women of color, providing instruction and opportunities for participation across all skill levels.
    • Hosting Tennis Events and Clinics
      Organizes and hosts various tennis events and clinics, including wheelchair tennis exhibitions, co-ed tournaments, and clinics specifically designed for women of color, to provide instruction, foster community, and promote wellness.
    • Hosting inclusive tennis clinics and events
      Organizes and hosts various tennis clinics and events, including those for wheelchair tennis, women of color (specifically aged 45 and over), and general community engagement, providing instruction and opportunities for play for all skill levels.
    • Hosts inclusive tennis clinics and exhibition events
      Organizes wheelchair tennis exhibitions and hands-on clinics for participants of all skill levels, including events specifically designed for women of color and community-based groups. These events promote accessibility, wellness, and community connection through tennis.
    • Support Youth and Community Tennis Programs
      The organization supports various programs aimed at growing tennis and ensuring accessibility, including a 6-week summer program for rising 5th graders from Title 1 schools, providing tennis instruction, creative arts, and academic support.
    • Supporting Youth and Community Tennis Programs
      Supports and partners with programs that provide tennis instruction and academic support to youth, such as summer programs for students from Title 1 schools, and works to grow tennis accessibility in the Southwest Section through community engagement.
    • Supporting youth tennis and academic programs
      Supports summer programs for rising 5th graders from Title 1 schools, providing tennis instruction, creative arts, and academic support.
    • Supports community tennis programs and organizations
      Provides financial, equipment, and marketing support to local tennis initiatives such as the Phoenix Black Tennis Club and the Vince Cordova Summer Scholars Program, expanding access for underserved populations including Title 1 students and cross-border women players.
  • Uncategorized 9 activities
    • Operates financial assistance grant programs
      Runs a grant application process providing financial support to individuals, families, and organizations to lower barriers to tennis participation and promote broader access across the Southwest Section.
    • Organizes annual fundraising tennis tournaments and events
      Hosts the annual "Tennis With a Cause" event and other co-ed tournaments featuring competitive play, silent and live auctions, raffles, and social gatherings to support the foundation’s mission.
    • Organizing fundraising events
      Hosts annual fundraising events such as "Tennis With a Cause" which include co-ed tennis tournaments, silent auctions, live auctions, raffles, and post-play happy hours.
    • Provide Financial Support and Scholarships
      The organization provides financial support programs to individuals and organizations to expand access and participation in tennis. This includes awarding $1,000 college scholarships to individuals entering college and operating a grant application process for individuals or families seeking financial assistance.
    • Provides college scholarships to individuals
      Awards $1,000 college scholarships to individuals entering college, supporting educational advancement for youth involved in or connected to tennis programs.
    • Providing Financial Assistance and Scholarships
      Offers financial support programs, including college scholarships and grants, to individuals and organizations to expand access to tennis and remove barriers to participation.
    • Providing Financial Support and Scholarships
      Offers financial support programs and awards college scholarships to individuals and organizations to expand access to tennis and assist students entering college.
    • Providing financial support and scholarships
      Offers financial support programs to individuals and organizations to expand access to tennis and awards college scholarships to individuals entering college.
    • Supporting Youth and Community Tennis Programs
      Supports and partners with programs that provide tennis instruction, creative arts, and academic support to youth from underserved communities, and works to remove barriers to tennis access in the Southwest Section through community engagement.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$53K
Contributions & grants$52K99%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$3341%
Other revenue$325
expenses
Total expenses$50K
Program expenses38%
Admin / overhead62%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$19K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$288K
Cash$268K
Investments$19K
Liabilities$0
Net assets$288K
Liquid reserves68.8 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +131.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
ERIC MITCHELL USTA CEO 1 $125K
board members · 6
  • DEANA PERRIN — PRESIDENT
  • DENISE DURKIN RESIGNED 1012022 — DIRECTOR
  • GERARDO LOPEZ — TREASURER
  • JANETTE HANSON — DIRECTOR
  • MARK PACHTNER RESIGNED 123122 — VICE PRESIDENT
  • ROBERT HAWS — DIRECTOR
relationships · 12

who they work with

  • Ability360 Partner — Co-hosts the Rolling Aces wheelchair tennis exhibition and clinic with Southwest Tennis Foundation.
  • Albuquerque Academy Partner — Partnered to launch a 6-week summer program for rising 5th graders from Title 1 schools.
  • Andrew Bogdanov Partner — Featured player in the wheelchair tennis exhibition event
  • PBTC Partner — Collaborates with PBTC to provide coaches for the "Courts & Culture" tennis clinic.
  • Phoenix Black Tennis Club Partner — Collaborates with the Southwest Tennis Foundation to deliver the Courts & Culture event.
  • Phoenix Black Tennis Club Partner — Supported with grant funds to expand programming with coaching, equipment, and event support.
  • SWTF Partner — Applicant refers to the organization as SWTF, indicating use of an established acronym in public communications.
  • Southwest Section Network — Geographic and organizational focus area for growing tennis access and programming.
  • Southwest Section Partner — Provided equipment and marketing support for the Copa Pietra tournament.
  • USTA SWS Partner — Collaborates with USTA SWS to host the annual Tennis With a Cause event.
  • USTA Southwest Partner — Requires applicants to be members and participants in USTA Southwest tournaments or programs.
  • USTA Southwest Section Partner — Grants and scholarships are open to individuals and organizations within the USTA Southwest Section (Arizona, New Mexico, and El Paso County).