National Tennis Foundation

Name

National Tennis Foundation

Legal name

National Tennis Foundation

Website

https://nationaltennisfoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Sports Development

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Sports Fundraising & Development Services (Foundations, NIL Collectives Support) (MPAKAKAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Athletics Fundraising, Sponsorships & NIL Support (EDALAIAN), Youth & Scholastic Sports Organizations (K–12, AAU, Club Leagues) (MPAKACAF)

Keywords

• Youth tennis development
• Tennis scholarships
• Tennis education programs
• Athletic leadership training
• Nonprofit youth services

Headquarters

HQ city

Marietta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: NTF receives tax-deductible donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations. The organization is a 501(c)(3) non-profit (IRS Tax ID# 26-4258289). Donations fund scholarships, tennis equipment, travel grants, and program operations for under-served youth athletes.
2. Fundraising Events: NTF benefits from fundraising events including the Premier Live Necker Series auction which raised $1 million in a recent year, directed primarily to Virgin Unite for BVI hurricane relief. Events include professional tennis clinics, ATP tournament experiences, and charity auctions.
3. Program Sponsorships: Corporate sponsors fund specific programs including tennis tournaments, training equipment, leadership trips, and summer camps. Sponsorship tiers range from $250 for player equipment kits to $25,000 for team travel to sectionals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

National Tennis Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides free tennis training, academic support, scholarships, mentorships, equipment, tournament sponsorship, summer camps, and leadership development to under-served youth student athletes. Programs are delivered through three partner chapter organizations—Inspiring Children Foundation (Las Vegas), South Atlanta Community Tennis Association (Atlanta), and Virgin Gorda Tennis Academy (BVI)—and supplemented by national offerings such as the NTF/USTA Excellence Team and the NTF Pro Tennis Travel Team Grant.

Product overview

National Tennis Foundation is a non-profit organization offering a portfolio of youth development programs centered on tennis. The core offerings include youth tennis development programs, scholarships, mentorships, and chapter programs that partner with local organizations. The foundation operates NTF Summer Camp (cross-cultural tennis camps), the NTF/USTA Excellence Team (high-performance training for ages 8-12), and Free Weekly Tennis Clinics as entry-point programs. Additional offerings include the Pro Tennis Travel Team Grant, leadership trips, tennis tournaments sponsorship, and project-driven education programs (journalism, video production, marketing, entrepreneurship, coaching). These programs collectively promote academic excellence, healthy living, personal responsibility, and character development through tennis.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Youth Tennis Development Programs Core programs providing tennis instruction, coaching, and athletic development for under-served youth, focused on academics, athletics, growth, health, and leadership. Delivered through three chapter partners (Las Vegas, Atlanta, BVI) and national initiatives.
• Scholarships Financial support awarded to student athletes to help them pursue tennis and academic excellence; 100 scholarships provided cumulatively.
• Mentorships One-on-one guidance connecting student athletes with experienced coaches and mentors for personal and athletic development; 100 mentorships facilitated.
• NTF Summer Camp Cross-cultural summer tennis camps for U.S. and international students offering tennis training combined with cultural exchange experiences (one week boarding/travel plus one week of tennis training).
• NTF Pro Tennis Travel Team Grant Grant providing $10,000 travel and tour support, coaching, and a Travel Help Desk for 8 top-ranked American players competing on ITF/WTA/ATP tours.
• Tennis Tournaments (Sponsorship Program) Sponsorship program funding youth tennis tournaments including local entries ($650), Nationals trips ($1,500), Section/National entries ($2,500), and Mike Agassi's No Quit National Championships ($5,000).
• Leadership Trips Programs including New Years Eve Goal Setting Weekend, Girls Leadership Retreat, Alumni Retreat, and leadership-focused trips to tournaments such as BNP Indian Wells.
• Chapter Programs Partnership program with three 501(c)(3) chapter organizations—Inspiring Children Foundation (Las Vegas), South Atlanta Community Tennis Association (Atlanta), and Virgin Gorda Tennis Academy (BVI)—delivering local tennis and youth-development programming.
• Project-Driven Education Programs Educational programs including Jr. Journalist, Event Production, Video Production, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, and Jr. Coaches tracks that complement tennis training with career and life skills.
• NTF/USTA Excellence Team Partnership with USTA Foundation selecting 8 boys and 8 girls ages 8-12 for high-performance tennis training, match play, leadership development, and college scholarship preparation in the Greater Atlanta Area.
• Free Weekly Tennis Clinics No-charge Sunday morning tennis clinics for ages 8-12, serving as a feeder program for the NTF/USTA Excellence Team.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100 scholarships provided
• +3 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles2 records

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FundacionRafaNadal.org (Rafael Nadal Foundation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership aligned with professional tennis player Rafael Nadal's personal charity. NTF supports youth development programs in coordination with the Rafael Nadal Foundation's initiatives.
• BryanBros.com (Bryan Brothers Foundation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Bob and Mike Bryan (professional tennis players) foundation supporting youth tennis development through shared programming and fundraising.
• NovakDjokovicFoundation.orgcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Novak Djokovic's foundation focused on children's education and development programs. Aligned with NTF's youth development mission.
• YoT.org.auminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth organization from Australia partnering with NTF for international youth development initiatives.
• US4BG.orgminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUS-based organization supporting Bulgarian youth development programs in partnership with NTF.
• Kenny Chesney Love for Love CityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with country music artist Kenny Chesney's Love for Love City initiative supporting communities affected by hurricanes.
• Inspiring Children FoundationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLas Vegas-based 501(c)(3) non-profit chapter organization. Transforms lives of at-risk youth through Whole Human Approach to Physical, Social, Emotional & Mental Health. NTF chapter providing local tennis and development programs.
• South Atlanta Community Tennis Association (SACTA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAtlanta-based non-profit helping at-risk youth achieve academic and athletic success through tennis and education. NTF Atlanta Chapter led by Sam Kennedy, providing tennis scholarships and USTA Excellence Team support.
• Virgin Gorda Tennis AcademycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBVI-based tennis academy promoting and facilitating growth of tennis and racket sports among residents. NTF chapter supporting youth in the British Virgin Islands.
• USTA FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with USTA Foundation for NTF/USTA Excellence Team program selecting 16 players (8 boys, 8 girls ages 8-12) for high performance tennis training, leadership development, and tournament travel in the Greater Atlanta Area.
• Premier LivecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerBeneficiary of Premier Live events and Necker Series fundraising auctions. Raised $1 million in a recent year through these events supporting NTF programming and BVI hurricane relief.
• Virgin UnitecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSir Richard Branson's non-profit organization. NTF benefits from Necker Cup Pro-Am events held at Necker Island. Primary recipient of Necker Series auction funds for BVI rebuilding.
• Aceing AutismminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUS non-profit organization that designed tennis program for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. NTF volunteers and chapters implement Aceing Autism programs in their communities.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Junior Tennis Champions Center (JTCC): College Park, MD-based nonprofit that combines high-performance tennis training with college-prep academics for high-potential juniors. Directly comparable to NTF's combined athletic + academic + college-placement mission.
• USTA Foundation: The official charitable arm of the United States Tennis Association. The closest comparable to NTF — both are 501(c)(3) nonprofits using tennis to deliver youth development and education outcomes, with NTF explicitly running the co-branded NTF/USTA Excellence Team.
• National Junior Tennis League (NJTL): A flagship USTA-affiliated network that introduces tennis to under-resourced youth via community-based programming and academic enrichment. Mirrors NTF's chapter-based, scholastic-focused delivery model and audience of under-served juniors.
• Foundation for the Advancement of Tennis Education (FATE): A youth-focused tennis nonprofit providing scholarships, equipment, and tournament access for under-served juniors — a near-identical service mix to NTF's scholarships, equipment kits, and tournament sponsorships.
• Sloane Stephens Foundation: Tennis-player-led foundation advancing youth tennis access for under-served children. Directly comparable athlete-branded-fund structure and target population to NTF.
• Chris Evert Charities: Chris Evert's foundation supporting under-resourced youth through tennis, education, and recreation. Same celebrity-athlete-foundation model as NTF's partnerships with Nadal, Djokovic, and Bryan Brothers.

Regional players

• Sport Changes Life International: Northern Ireland-based nonprofit using sport (tennis and basketball) to deliver education and leadership outcomes for at-risk youth. Mirrors NTF's chapter + curriculum model but serves a different geography.

Broad incumbents

• Andre Agassi Foundation for Education: A larger, more established tennis-player-founded foundation focusing on K–12 education for disadvantaged youth. Comparable athlete-foundation brand and youth-development thesis, but a broader education mission rather than a tennis-development core.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/nationaltennisfoundation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/national-tennis-foundation

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Number of profiles

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Subsidiaries3 records

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