Leylah Annie & Family Foundation

Name

Leylah Annie & Family Foundation

Legal name

Leylah Annie & Family Foundation

Website

https://leylahanniefoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Athletic Non-Profit Foundation

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Athletics Fundraising, Sponsorships & NIL Support (EDALAIAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sports Fundraising & Development Services (Foundations, NIL Collectives Support) (MPAKAKAK), Private Foundations (BPAGAKAA), Cause, Community & CSR-Linked Sports Partnerships (Foundations, Youth Programs) (MPAKALAJ), Scholarship & Fellowship Foundations and Trusts (EDADAHAC)

Keywords

• Youth sports grants
• Student-athlete scholarships
• Community tennis clinics
• Non-profit athletic foundation
• Youth wellness workshops

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization relying on donations from individuals and corporate sponsors to fund its sports grants and scholarship programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that provides financial sports grants (typically $1,000 to $5,000) to young athletes to cover equipment, coaching, tournament fees, and camp costs, along with scholarships supporting student-athletes in higher education. It complements these programs with community Events & Clinics such as tennis clinics, soccer camps, and wellness workshops delivered across North America to build skills, mentorship, and access for young athletes and their families.

Product overview

The Leylah Annie & Family Foundation operates as a unified non-profit platform offering two core programs: the Sports Grants Program and the Scholarship Program. The Sports Grants Program provides financial assistance for equipment, coaching, tournament fees, and camps. The Scholarship Program supports student-athletes in pursuing higher education. Both programs are complemented by Events & Clinics that include workshops, tennis clinics, and community outreach events across North America. The foundation leverages the prominence of professional tennis player Leylah Annie Fernandez to connect with young athletes and provide pathways for growth through sports and education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sports Grants Program Financial assistance program providing grants of typically $1,000 to $5,000 for young athletes to cover sports equipment, coaching fees, tournament registrations, and camp costs, designed to remove financial barriers and create opportunities for athletic excellence.
• Scholarship Program Financial support program for student-athletes pursuing higher education, offering scholarships that combine academic and athletic excellence while fostering leadership and resilience, with award amounts determined through individual application review.
• Events & Clinics Skill-building workshops, tennis clinics, soccer camps, community wellness workshops, and educational programs hosted by experts and held throughout the year across North America (Miami, Toronto, Montreal, Los Angeles), designed to help young athletes build skills, experience mentorship, and feel part of a supportive community.

Quantifiable outcome

• 70 grants given to young athletes
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• The Lotus House Women's SheltercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025The foundation launched wellness events at The Lotus House Women's Shelter in Miami, FL, creating opportunities for resident guests to experience healing, self-care, and empowerment through yoga, meditation, and creative workshops.
• LululemonmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerLululemon is a corporate sponsor of the foundation, providing athletic apparel support. Described as 'Designed for movement, Lululemon empowers athletes with innovative, high-performance apparel that blends style, comfort, and function to support an active and mindful lifestyle.'
• BabolatmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerBabolat is a corporate sponsor providing tennis equipment and gear. Described as 'A pioneer in tennis, Babolat equips players with cutting-edge racquets, strings, and gear, fueling their passion and performance on the court for over 150 years.'
• GatorademajorGTM or Marketing PartnerGatorade is a corporate sponsor providing sports hydration and nutrition products. Described as 'More than just hydration, Gatorade fuels athletes with scientifically formulated electrolytes and nutrients, helping them perform at their peak and recover faster.'
• USTA Southern CaliforniacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUSTA Southern California partnered with the foundation for the Youth Clinic in LA event, providing coaching and tennis expertise for 40 young athletes across four newly renovated courts.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Los AngelescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoys & Girls Clubs of Metro Los Angeles co-hosted the Youth Clinic in LA, providing venue and participant access for the tennis event serving 40 young athletes.
• First Serve MiamicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFirst Serve Miami is a foundation run by James Champion that shares the Leylah Annie Foundation's mission of empowering children in underserved communities through education and sports. Together they launched a summer tennis program at Buccaneer Park in Miami Gardens.
• National Bank Open MontrealcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe National Bank Open in Montreal hosted a tennis clinic for the foundation, welcoming kids from Patro Villeray for fitness activities, breakfast, and on-court tennis sessions with Leylah Fernandez.
• Patro VillerayminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity organization whose children participated in the foundation's tennis clinic at the National Bank Open in Montreal.
• Premium Events Planning ServicesminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEvent planning partner that helped coordinate the Miami Open 2026 Field Trip for families from The Lotus House.
• LimoconnectminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTransportation partner that contributed to the Miami Open 2026 Field Trip logistics.
• TacotomiaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFood vendor that provided catering (lunch) for the Miami Open 2026 Field Trip event.
• Santo Dulce ChurrosminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDessert vendor that provided sweet treats for the Miami Open 2026 Field Trip event.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• LeBron James Family Foundation: LeBron James' foundation providing educational programs and scholarship support to underprivileged youth, with the I PROMISE School and House Three Thirty as flagship initiatives. Larger incumbent in athlete-led education/youth-development philanthropy with greater scale and institutional footprint.
• Laureus Sport for Good Foundation: Global foundation supported by Laureus World Sports Academy members that funds sport-for-development programs for disadvantaged youth worldwide. Broader incumbent with similar sport-plus-education framing for youth, but at much larger scale and operating across many countries.

Direct peers

• Rafa Nadal Foundation: Foundation of tennis champion Rafael Nadal, supporting socially vulnerable children and youth through sport and education. Direct peer: tennis-origin, athlete-led, education + sport dual mission with grants and on-the-ground programs.
• Kevin Durant Charity Foundation: Kevin Durant's nonprofit funding educational and athletic enrichment for low-income youth, including college scholarships. Comparable elite-athlete-led foundation providing both sports and education scholarships with similar grant/scholarship structure.
• Roger Federer Foundation: Foundation founded by elite professional tennis player Roger Federer, focused on supporting quality education programs for children in need. Direct peer given shared tennis-origin brand, youth-education mission, and Swiss/international operational footprint.
• Andre Agassi Foundation for Education: Andre Agassi's foundation focused on transforming K-12 public education for underserved youth. Strongly comparable given tennis-superstar founder, education-and-equity mission, and scholarship/grant-based delivery model.
• Tiger Woods Foundation: Tiger Woods' foundation delivering education and youth-development programs, including TGR Learning Lab and the Genesis Invitational. Comparable athlete-brand foundation with education + character-building framing and direct program delivery.
• Novak Djokovic Foundation: Foundation of world #1 tennis player Novak Djokovic, focused on early childhood development through education in Serbia and disadvantaged regions. Strongly comparable: tennis-superstar founder, youth-development mission, grantmaking and program delivery model.
• Billie Jean King Leadership Initiative: Tennis-icon Billie Jean King's nonprofit working toward equality and inclusion in workplaces and sport. Comparable tennis-origin leadership, youth and equity focus, and foundation/grantmaking structure.
• Eat. Learn. Play. (Stephen & Ayesha Curry Foundation): Stephen Curry's foundation fighting childhood hunger, ensuring access to quality education, and supporting safe places for play and physical activity. Comparable mission footprint (education + sport/wellness) and athlete-led, family-branded model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/leylahanniefoundation
• Instagraminstagram.com/leylahanniefoundation

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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