MaliVai Washington Youth Foundation

What MaliVai Washington Youth Foundation does

The MaliVai Washington Youth Foundation (legal entity: MaliVai Washington Kids Foundation, Inc.) is a Jacksonville, Florida-based nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1996 by former professional tennis player MaliVai Washington, a Wimbledon finalist. The foundation delivers after-school and summer youth development programs to K-12 students in Jacksonville's Urban Core / Durkeeville neighborhood, using tennis as the engagement vehicle alongside academic assistance, life skills curriculum, mentorship, mental health counseling, and college and career preparation. All programs are provided free of charge to participants.

The program portfolio spans Tennis-n-Tutoring for elementary students (K-5), the Leadership Program for middle schoolers (6-8), Club 904 for high schoolers (9-12), Camp Dynamite summer camp (approximately 200 campers in grades K-8), the Excellence Tennis Team, Community Outreach clinics, and mentor and internship pathways including Take Stock in Children. Physical infrastructure comprises a Youth Center at 1096 W. 6th Street and the 13,000+ square-foot Club 904 teen center at 1055 W. 6th Street, the latter constructed through a partnership with the City of Jacksonville that raised over $5 million. Technology is described as standard nonprofit web-based program management with no proprietary features disclosed.

The foundation operates on a donation-based revenue model across five streams: individual donations (including the $40/month Sponsor-A-Champion subscription), corporate sponsorships (Florida Blue, Citi, USTA Foundation, United Way of Northeast Florida, Kids Hope Alliance), event fundraising (Champions for Children Gala raising $300,000-$400,000 annually, pickleball tournaments), legacy giving through the Serving Hope Legacy Circle, and in-kind gifts. The organization employs 11-50 staff, holds a Charity Navigator 4-star rating, and in 2025 was named USTA National Junior Tennis & Learning Chapter of the Year and selected as one of ten inaugural USTA Foundation Community Impact Hubs.

Name

MaliVai Washington Youth Foundation

Legal name

MaliVai Washington Kids Foundation, Inc.

Website

https://www.malwashington.com/

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MaliVai Washington Youth Foundation is a nonprofit that offers academic assistance, tennis tutoring & life skills curriculum for the youth.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development Services

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Child and Youth Services (62411), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Arts, Sports & Recreation-Based Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

After-School, Tutoring & Academic Enrichment Nonprofits (BPAGADAC), Youth Mentoring & Positive Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAD), Youth Multi-Sport Camps (General Athletics, Summer Camps) (MPAKAJAA), Youth & Scholastic Sports Organizations (K–12, AAU, Club Leagues) (MPAKACAF)

Keywords

• Youth development programs
• After-school programs
• Tennis instruction
• Academic tutoring services
• Life skills education

Headquarters

HQ city

Jacksonville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Monthly donors, one-time gifts, and major donor contributions from individuals
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate funders including Florida Blue, Citi, USTA Foundation, United Way, Kids Hope Alliance, and others
3. Event Fundraising: Champions for Children Gala raising $300,000-$400,000 annually; pickleball tournaments
4. Legacy Giving: Planned giving through wills, trusts, retirement assets, and life insurance through Serving Hope Legacy Circle
5. In-Kind Gifts: Accepts in-kind donations of tennis equipment, school supplies, and cleaning supplies

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The MaliVai Washington Youth Foundation delivers free after-school, summer, and teen center programs in Jacksonville's Urban Core that combine tennis instruction, academic tutoring, life skills curriculum, mentorship, mental health counseling, and college/career preparation for youth in grades K-12. Programs are delivered directly at the foundation's Youth Center and Club 904 teen center facilities and through partner schools, and are funded entirely by individual donations, corporate sponsorships, event fundraising, and grants.

Product overview

MaliVai Washington Youth Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) youth development organization offering a comprehensive suite of after-school and summer programs in Jacksonville's Urban Core. The organization operates a platform-plus-programs model centered on tennis, academic assistance, and life skills development. Core programs include Tennis-n-Tutoring (elementary), Leadership (middle school), Club 904 (high school), and Camp Dynamite (summer). Additional offerings span competitive tennis teams, community outreach, mentor programs, and internship opportunities. The foundation was designated as a USTA Foundation Community Impact Hub, one of ten nationally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Camp Dynamite: Full-day six-week summer camp serving approximately 200 campers in grades K-8.
• Club 904
• Tennis-n-Tutoring
• Leadership Program

Products and services

• Tennis-n-Tutoring (TnT) Daily after-school youth development program for elementary school students (Kindergarten through 5th grade) combining academic assistance, mentorship, enrichment activities, life skills lessons, tennis instruction, and mental health counseling. Delivered free of charge to Urban Core families.
• Leadership Program Middle school program for grades 6-8 promoting academic success through social emotional learning, positive life skills curriculum, electives (robotics, competitive tennis, cooking club), field trips, and community service.
• Club 904 Teen center serving high school students (grades 9-12) at a 13,000+ square foot facility adjacent to the Youth Center, providing academic assistance, mental health counseling, recreational activities, job and leadership training, college preparation, scholarships, and enrichment courses (STEAM, cooking, music, college prep).
• Camp Dynamite Comprehensive full-day six-week summer camp serving approximately 200 campers in grades K-8, featuring literacy and STEAM activities, daily tennis lessons, health screenings, enrichment activities, and educational field trips.
• S.T.E.P. Into Summer Summer Teen Employment Program that allows high school students to gain job experience as junior camp counselors while participating in college and career preparation, elective courses, and field trips.
• Excellence Tennis Team Competitive tennis team open to students with a 2.5+ GPA and exceptional behavior, offering small group lessons, USTA events, tournament travel, and personal racket provision.
• Community Outreach Programs providing broad introduction to tennis for youth including one-day clinics, summer camps, special needs clinics, and partner programs with local schools and youth organizations.
• Community Impact Hub (CIH) USTA Foundation-designated national initiative hub expanding access to tennis and opportunity in under-resourced communities; MWYF is one of ten inaugural hubs with a projected reach of 630,000 youth nationwide.

Quantifiable outcome

• Hundreds of Jacksonville families helped over 28 years
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and notable.

• USTA FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSelected as one of ten inaugural USTA Foundation Community Impact Hubs - a national initiative to expand access to tennis and opportunity in under-resourced communities. Through this effort, MWYF receives support to deepen and scale programs combining tennis, education, and life skills development.
• City of JacksonvillecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to build Club 904 teen center - a 13,000+ square foot facility adjacent to the Youth Center. Over $5 million was raised through this partnership to construct the facility.
• The PLAYERS ChampionshipnotableGTM or Marketing PartnerFeatured charity partner receiving event support and exposure
• Jaguars FoundationnotableGTM or Marketing Partner12 Days of Teal holiday giving initiative supporting MWYF families

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tiger Woods Foundation (TGR Foundation): Athlete-founded youth development nonprofit combining sports and education/academic support. Operates TGR Learning Labs and youth programming analogous to MWYF's tennis-anchored academic pipeline.
• Andre Agassi Foundation for Education: Tennis legend-founded nonprofit focused on youth education and underserved communities, operating charter schools and support programs. Closely mirrors MWYF's sport-to-academic-outcome model.
• Harlem Junior Tennis & Education Program: USTA NJTL chapter providing tennis and educational services to underserved urban youth in NYC. Operates the same USTA-affiliated sport-plus-education model as MWYF in a different city.
• First Tee: National youth development organization using golf (rather than tennis) as the engagement vehicle for life skills and character building, sharing MWYF's sport-based positive youth development framework.

Broad incumbents

• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: Large incumbent youth development nonprofit offering after-school, sports, and academic programs across a national affiliate network. Overlaps MWYF's after-school youth services at much greater scale.
• YMCA of the USA: Broad community-based youth and family services organization with sports, after-school, and mentoring programs. Serves a comparable population but with a wider portfolio than MWYF's focused tennis-based model.
• Police Athletic League (PAL): Sports-based youth development nonprofit with national chapters serving urban youth through athletics, mentoring, and enrichment. Same sport-as-engagement thesis as MWYF but at much larger geographic scale.

Emerging players

• Laureus Sport for Good Foundation: Global foundation funding sport-for-development programs for underserved youth. Operates an adjacent sport-based youth development thesis without direct local delivery, mirroring MWYF's conceptual model.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of America: National youth mentoring nonprofit addressing many of the same positive youth development outcomes as MWYF's Champion Mentor Program, but without the sport-based engagement layer.

Others

• USTA Foundation: National foundation that funds and accredits NJTL chapters, including MWYF as a Community Impact Hub. Functions as both funder and peer network connecting MWYF to comparable chapters nationwide.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/LoveMWYF
• Facebookfacebook.com/malwashington
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/malivai-washington-youth-foundation
• Instagraminstagram.com/malwashington

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

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