$10.3M in expenses

The usta foundation provides programmatic and operational grant funding to sports-based youth development organizations that utilize tennis and education to positively impact the lives of young people. Preference is given to national junior tennis and learning (NJTL) chapters that serve under-resourced communities. In 2024, a total of $7,997,391 was granted to 173 organizations. The usta foundation is committed to supporting the organizational growth and sustainability of NJTL chapters and the young people they serve in several ways. Highlights of the foundation's support include: - organizational support: the usta foundation provides direct programmatic grants and capacity-building support to qualified NJTL organizations. Program grants fund direct service programming in the communities njtls serve, while capacity-building support is provided through grants, technical assistance, and other resources aimed at fostering organizational growth, leadership development, and sustainability. These supports help NJTL chapters promote and implement youth development best practices and enhance overall organizational effectiveness. Additionally, the usta foundation offers infrastructure support in the form of tennis court resurfacing grants and related technical assistance to improve and maintain safe, high-quality facilities for youth programs. - young person support: the usta foundation supports NJTL chapters in offering young people opportunities to become the best versions of themselves. In addition to providing evidence-based curricula that promote educational growth, the foundation delivers a range of activities that foster excellence both on and off the tennis court. Through its national excellence program, the usta foundation partners with NJTL organizations to identify and support young athletes, providing on-court activities that promote athletic development, personal growth, and competitive success. Career exploration programs and other initiatives are designed to expand young people's horizons, promote exposure to a broad range of career opportunities, and strengthen post-secondary readiness. These efforts help prepare participants for success in college, vocational training, and other career pathways.

$1.1M in expenses

The usta foundation awards college educational scholarships annually to high school seniors who have excelled academically, demonstrated community service and participated in an organized tennis program. Preference is given to NJTL participants and awards are between $2,500 to $40,000, spread over four years. In 2024, a total of $1,090,000 in scholarships were provided to 50 participants.