Harlem Junior Tennis and Education Program

What Harlem Junior Tennis and Education Program does

Harlem Junior Tennis and Education Program (HJTEP) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1972 that delivers an integrated youth development program combining tennis instruction, academic support, and wellness services for approximately 1,200 children and adolescents ages 5-18 per year, primarily from Central Harlem and the broader NYC area. The organization's core programming spans a tiered tennis pathway (Grassroots I/II through High Performance I/II and Tournament Team) using USTA Cardio tennis curricula, a Learning Resource Classroom that delivers diagnostic assessments via Exact Path, private tutoring, executive functioning support, and SAT/ACT preparation through Winward Academy, and a wellness curriculum covering fitness, nutrition, and mental resilience. Delivery occurs at the Harlem Armory Center (40 West 143rd Street) plus satellite sites including Fordham University's Rose Hill Campus, Columbia's Milstein Family Tennis Center, and Howard Bennett Playground.

HJTEP generates revenue from four primary streams: individual donations (planned gifts, monthly giving, employer matching), corporate sponsorships ($5,000-$500,000 tiers), foundation grants (USTA Foundation, Morgan Stanley, PwC Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, DYCD, and others), and tiered program registration fees ($350-$1,680 after-school, $480-$5,250 summer), with need-based scholarships available. GTM is community-led, relying on word-of-mouth in Harlem, school partnerships, community events, the Annual Spring Gala at Ziegfeld Ballroom, the 2026 NYC Marathon charity partnership, and grassroots events. The organization is governed by a 19-member board with an Advisory Board of 6 and is led by former WTA Tour player and USTA Chair Katrina Adams (Executive Director since 2005). No proprietary technology platform is operated; the stack is built on vendor tools including LeagueApps for registration, Givesmart for fundraising, Flodesk for email, and Google Forms for volunteer coordination.

Name

Harlem Junior Tennis and Education Program

Legal name

Harlem Junior Tennis & Education Program, Inc.

Website

https://hjtep.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Harlem Junior Tennis and Education Program is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1972 that delivers integrated tennis instruction, academic support, and wellness programming to approximately 1,200 youth ages 5-18 annually in Central Harlem and greater NYC.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development and Community Sports Education

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth & Scholastic Sports Organizations (K–12, AAU, Club Leagues) (MPAKACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth-to-Adult Transition & Life Skills (Independent Living, Soft Skills) (EDAAAFAN), Youth Multi-Sport Camps (General Athletics, Summer Camps) (MPAKAJAA)

Keywords

• Youth tennis instruction
• Youth development programs
• Academic support services
• Wellness programming
• Community sports education

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: HJTEP relies heavily on financial contributions from individual donors who support the organization through event attendance, year-end giving, monthly donations, and advocacy. The organization encourages planned gifts, bequests, stock donations, and employer matching gift programs.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate partners sponsor specific programs, tournaments, summer camps, or student-athletes. Sponsorship packages range from $5,000 to $500,000 and include brand visibility, event promotions, and product placement opportunities.
3. Foundation Grants: Foundations award grants to underwrite operating and program costs, including staff salaries, coach compensation, facility operations, equipment purchases, and tournament entry fees. Current partners include USTA Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, PwC Foundation, and others.
4. Program Registration Fees: HJTEP charges tiered registration fees based on resident status (Harlem vs. non-Harlem) and program level, ranging from $350 to $1,680 for after-school programs and $480-$5,250 for summer camps. Scholarships are available based on financial need.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

HJTEP delivers integrated youth development programming combining multi-level tennis instruction, academic support through its Learning Resource Classroom, and wellness services for youth ages 5–18 in Harlem and across NYC. Programs run year-round across six tennis levels (Grassroots I/II through Tournament Team), supplemented by summer camps, College and SAT/ACT prep, fitness and mental resilience training, and signature community events.

Product overview

Harlem Junior Tennis and Education Program (HJTEP) is a nonprofit youth development organization offering an integrated, multi-component program portfolio centered on tennis, education, and wellness for youth ages 5-18 in Harlem and across NYC. The core offering consists of: (1) multi-level Tennis Programs progressing from Grassroots I & II through Tournament Team; (2) 2026 Summer Camp Programs with two tracks (Grassroots Camp for beginners, Tournament Training Camp for competitive players); (3) the Learning Resource Classroom (LRC) providing academic support via Exact Path diagnostic assessments, private tutoring, and Winward Academy SAT/ACT prep; (4) Wellness Programs including fitness training, nutrition counseling, and mental resilience support; and (5) signature Events including the Annual Spring Gala, Community Combine, and Running for Legacy Marathon Team. These programs operate in an integrated model where tennis, education, and wellness are equally weighted in the weekly student-athlete experience, designed to develop champions on and off the court.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tennis Programs Multi-level year-round youth tennis instruction for ages 5–18, progressing through six tiers: Grassroots I (beginners, ages 5+), Grassroots II (advanced beginners), Futures (competitive transition), Intermediate (ages 11–14 preparing for tournament play), High Performance I (competitive USTA rankings), and High Performance II (elite players targeting NCAA Division I scholarships). Uses USTA Cardio tennis methodology and emphasizes character development alongside athletic skill.
• 2026 Summer Camp Programs Two summer camp tracks: Grassroots Summer Camp at Howard Bennett Playground (135th Street) for ages 5+ focusing on foundational tennis skills with educational components ($480/week; $2,750 for 8 weeks full-day; $1,680 for 8 weeks half-day; minimum 3-week commitment); and Tournament Training Camp (TTC) at Fordham University Rose Hill Campus for competitive players ages from Futures through HP2, offering intensive training with academic enrichment ($2,250 for 3-week session; $5,250 for full 9-week program).
• Learning Resource Classroom (LRC) Educational programming hub providing adaptive diagnostic assessments via Exact Path that generate individualized learning playlists, private tutoring, homework help, executive functioning support, social-emotional learning (SEL), college and career counseling, and SAT/ACT preparation through Winward Academy. Delivered equally weighted with tennis within the weekly student-athlete experience.
• Wellness Programs Holistic wellness programming combining USTA Cardio tennis fitness training, nutrition guidance with registered dietitian consultations, mental resilience and stress-reduction support, mindfulness programs, and meditation sessions for student-athletes.
• Community Combine Events Annual athletic combine event at the Philip & Cheryl Milstein Family Tennis Center (Columbia University) providing verified athletic metrics (linear speed, lateral agility, vertical jump) for high school players, college recruiting panels, and skill clinics for youth introduction to tennis.
• Annual Spring Gala Annual black-tie fundraising gala held at Ziegfeld Ballroom featuring celebrity and community honorees, fundraising for programs, and celebration of student-athlete achievements; HJTEP's signature annual fundraising event.
• Running for Legacy Marathon Team Charity partner team for the TCS New York City Marathon, turning marathon miles into funding for expanded youth access to tennis, academic support, and leadership development programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 97% high school graduation rate among HJTEP student athletes
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Beyond SportcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational organization that promotes the use of sport for social change, providing strategic support and recognition for HJTEP's programs.
• Chapman EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner supporting HJTEP's academic programming and learning resource classroom.
• Clif BarminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIn-kind sponsor providing product for HJTEP athletes and events.
• Frito LayminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIn-kind sponsor providing product for HJTEP athletes.
• GatorademinorGTM or Marketing PartnerIn-kind sponsor providing sports beverages and hydration products for HJTEP athletes.
• Harlem Children's ZonecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization serving similar demographic in Harlem, coordinating on shared community events.
• Harlem Community Development CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal community development organization supporting HJTEP's presence in Central Harlem.
• Laureus Sport for Good USAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal sport for development organization supporting HJTEP's holistic youth development approach.
• National Junior Tennis & Learning (NJTL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational network providing programming framework, resources, and tournament opportunities for HJTEP students.
• PepsiminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIn-kind sponsor providing beverages for HJTEP events.
• Peter MillarminorGTM or Marketing PartnerApparel brand providing in-kind product support.
• Summer DiscoveryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner supporting summer programming and enrichment activities.
• The B'elle GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExperiential marketing agency founded by HJTEP alumna Michelle Blake Wilson, providing marketing support.
• USTA Eastern SectioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional tennis association providing programming support, tournament sanctioning, and resources.
• WilsonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTennis equipment manufacturer providing rackets and equipment sponsorship.
• Fordham UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner hosting Tournament Training Camp at Rose Hill Campus, providing facilities for competitive player development.
• Columbia University (Milstein Family Tennis Center)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner hosting HJTEP Community Combine events at Philip & Cheryl Milstein Family Tennis Center.
• New York Road RunnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganizing body for TCS New York City Marathon designating HJTEP as official charity partner.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• A's & Aces: New Orleans-based youth tennis and education nonprofit combining tennis instruction, academics, and life skills for underserved youth — same integrated model as HJTEP, different geography.
• USTA Foundation / National Junior Tennis & Learning (NJTL): The national umbrella of which HJTEP is a charter member; NJTL is the largest youth tennis and education network in the U.S. and shares HJTEP's tennis-plus-education-plus-character model.
• East Harlem Tutorial Program (EHTP): East Harlem youth-services nonprofit delivering extended-day academic and enrichment programming to a near-identical demographic; competes with HJTEP for similar families, volunteers, and education-focused funders.
• Police Athletic League (PAL NYC): NYC-wide youth development nonprofit providing sports, education, and enrichment to underserved youth; shares HJTEP's community-based mission, NYC footprint, and mixed-grant/foundation funding model.
• Harlem Children's Zone (HCZ): Largest Harlem-based cradle-to-career youth services nonprofit and an explicit HJTEP community partner; serves the same demographic via a holistic, multi-program approach and competes for overlapping foundation and donor dollars.
• Washington Tennis & Education Foundation (WTEF): Urban, youth-tennis-and-education nonprofit with similar holistic programming, NJTL affiliation, and college-scholarship pipeline outcomes — a direct functional analog in a different city.
• City Parks Foundation: NYC-based nonprofit operating youth sports, tennis, and recreation programs across city parks; directly comparable to HJTEP on tennis instruction, NYC geography, and community-led GTM.

Others

• Beyond Sport: International organization promoting sport for social change and a current HJTEP strategic partner; not an operating peer but a category-defining ecosystem player relevant to HJTEP's positioning and funding pipeline.
• Laureus Sport for Good USA: Global sport-for-development funder and network of which HJTEP is an active partner; not a direct operator but the umbrella strategic partner that legitimizes and supports HJTEP's sport-as-development thesis.

Broad incumbents

• Boys & Girls Clubs of America (Harlem unit): National youth development organization with Harlem and NYC locations serving overlapping demographics; broader in scope (not tennis-specific) but comparable in holistic youth development and outcome reporting.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/hjtepharlem
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@hjtep
• Facebookfacebook.com/HJTEP
• Instagraminstagram.com/hjtep

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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