activities · 10
what they do
direct service · 10
- Host Tennis Events and Clinics Adaptive and Inclusive Tennis ProgramsThe 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 Adaptive and Inclusive Tennis ProgramsOrganizes 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 Adaptive and Inclusive Tennis ProgramsOrganizes 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.
- Organizing fundraising events Charity Sports & Recreation TournamentsHosts 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 Athletic Participation Financial AidThe 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.
- Providing Financial Assistance and Scholarships Athletic Participation Financial AidOffers 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 Athletic Participation Financial AidOffers financial support programs to individuals and organizations to expand access to tennis and awards college scholarships to individuals entering college.
- Support Youth and Community Tennis Programs Youth Tennis with Academic SupportThe 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 Youth Tennis with Academic SupportSupports 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 Youth Tennis with Academic SupportSupports summer programs for rising 5th graders from Title 1 schools, providing tennis instruction, creative arts, and academic support.
strategies · 14
how they think
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- Community and inclusion-based access model community_and_inclusion_based_accessUses community engagement, education, and inclusive programming as core mechanisms to expand access to tennis among under-resourced, diverse, and adaptive populations, leveraging tennis as a platform for connection and empowerment.
- Community-based access and inclusion through tennis community_and_inclusion_based_accessThe organization uses community engagement, education, and inclusion as guiding principles to increase access to tennis across diverse populations, specifically targeting under-resourced communities and fostering community and connection through the sport.
- Engaging adaptive athletes through demonstration and participation demo-and-participationThe organization combines elite-level wheelchair tennis demonstrations and exhibition play with participatory, coach-led drills and hands-on instruction to engage participants of all skill levels and promote access for adaptive athletes.
- Engaging adaptive athletes through demonstration and participatory instruction wheelchair_tennis_outreachThe organization combines elite-level wheelchair tennis demonstrations with participatory, coach-led drills and hands-on instruction to engage participants of all skill levels, promote access, and foster inclusivity for adaptive athletes.
- Event and grant-based funding model event-based fundraising for youth programsGenerates support for youth programs and access initiatives through tennis-related fundraising events and a structured grant application process, including donor-advised funds that align giving with personal values.
- Event-based fundraising and donor-advised funds for tennis development event-based fundraising for youth programsThe organization utilizes tennis events and associated fundraising activities to support scholarships and programs, and enables donors to create named funds aligned with personal values to support specific causes within tennis development.
- Experiential demonstration and participation model demo-and-participationCombines elite-level wheelchair tennis demonstrations with hands-on, coach-led participation to engage individuals of all abilities and skill levels, increasing exposure and lowering barriers to entry.
- Fostering inclusion and growth through grants, scholarships, and programs grants_scholarships_programsThe organization aims to foster inclusion, expand access, and inspire growth on and off the court by providing grants, scholarships, and programs.
- Funding youth development and scholarships through events and donor-advised funds event-based fundraising for youth programsThe organization supports youth education and provides scholarships by using tennis events for fundraising and enabling donors to create named funds aligned with personal values to support specific causes within tennis development.
- Holistic, need-based scholarship evaluation for active tennis participants holistic_scholarship_evaluationThe organization awards scholarships to graduating seniors who are active participants in USTA Southwest tennis programs, considering leadership and community service as key selection criteria, and requiring demonstration of financial need for eligibility.
- Holistic, need-based scholarships for active tennis participants athletic-participation-based_scholarshipThe organization provides scholarships to graduating seniors who are active participants in USTA Southwest tennis programs, considering leadership, community service, and demonstrated financial need as key selection criteria.
- Promoting tennis access and inclusion through community engagement and education community_and_inclusion_based_accessThe organization uses community engagement, education, and inclusion as guiding principles to increase access to tennis across diverse populations, specifically targeting under-resourced communities and fostering community and connection through the sport.
- Transparent grant-based assistance grant-based assistanceThe organization distributes grants through an application and FAQ-based approach to ensure applicants understand eligibility and process requirements.
- Youth scholarship model with holistic and need-based criteria holistic_scholarship_evaluationProvides athletic-participation-based scholarships to graduating seniors active in USTA Southwest programs, evaluating candidates through a combination of financial need, leadership, and community service to support holistic youth development.
named programs · 7
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
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).