irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $6.32MTHE UNITED STATES TENNIS ASSOCIATION HAS GIVEN SPECIAL PERMISSION TO NYJTL TO RE SELL US OPEN TENNIS TICKETS (AT SPECIFIED PRICES) FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING YOUNG PERSONS WITH TENNIS INSTRUCTION, PRACTICE, COMPETITION AND TEACHING VALUES.
- #2 $3.96MLEEDS CENTER - THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES A TENNIS FACILITY WITH 12 COURTS IN CROTONA PARK, BRONX, NEW YORK. THE CENTER PROVIDED 6,053 FREE COMMUNITY TENNIS COURT HOURS. IN ADDITION, IT OFFERS TENNIS LESSONS TO ALL AGE GROUPS, ADULT AND JUNIOR PROGRAMS, AS WELL AS ADVANCED TRAINING AND TOURNAMENT PLAY TO TALENTED AND HIGH PERFORMING CHILDREN.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Tennis Program
Free tennis instruction for children of all skill levels, offered year-round at outdoor locations across NYC boroughs including Queens, Brooklyn, Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island
Leeds Center
Tennis facility with 12 courts in Crotona Park, Bronx providing free court hours, lessons, and advanced training for talented youth
Mayor's Cup Tennis Tournament
Annual tennis tournament sponsored by the organization for over 600 students from public, private, and parochial schools
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Youth and Community Tennis Instruction 7 activities
- Free year-round tennis instruction for youthProvides free, structured tennis instruction to youth ages 5–18 across all five boroughs of New York City, with programming offered in spring, summer, fall, and winter seasons. Sessions are age- and ability-based, last 1 to 1.5 hours, and occur at multiple community sites citywide, including indoor facilities during winter months.
- Mentoring and youth development through tennis and educationSupports long-term success for 10,000 children annually through mentoring and integrated programming in tennis, academic enrichment, healthy living, and character development, delivered by a staff of approximately 400–500 employees.
- Professional development for physical education instructorsConducts capacity-building programs that train physical education instructors in tennis instruction, reaching 75,000 children across all five boroughs of New York City.
- Provision of tennis equipment and suppliesProvides tennis rackets and other necessary equipment to participants during instruction at all program sites, ensuring access to gear regardless of personal resources.
- Resale of US Open tickets to fund youth programsResells US Open tennis tickets with special permission from the United States Tennis Association, using proceeds to fund free tennis instruction, practice, competition, and values education for young people.
- Tennis tournaments and seasonal events for youthHosts year-round tennis tournaments and events for program participants, including the Hartman Cup Tournament following the winter program and seasonal competitions across all four seasons. The organization also sponsors and manages the Mayor's Cup Tennis Tournament for over 600 students from public, private, and parochial schools.
- Unsupervised court access for older participantsAllows participants aged 11 or 12 and older to use tennis courts outside of scheduled lesson times when supervision is not required and courts are available, promoting continued engagement and practice.
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Racquet Sports Facility and Programming 1 activity
- Operation of the Leeds Center in the BronxOperates the Leeds Center, a 12-court tennis facility in Crotona Park, Bronx, which provides 6,053 free community tennis court hours annually and offers lessons, adult and junior programs, and advanced training for high-performing youth.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Online registration and enrollment managementManages enrollment for free tennis programs through an online-only registration system via LeagueApps, streamlining participation for families with multiple children and requiring separate registration for each program site.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$31.60M
Contributions & grants$20.12M64%
Program service revenue$10.99M35%
Investment income$531K2%
Other revenue$-40K
expenses
Total expenses$30.45M
Program expenses87%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$16.91M
Grants paid out$49K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$28.88M
Cash$10.24M
Investments$3.90M
Liabilities$9.01M
Net assets$19.88M
Liquid reserves5.6 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +7.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 7
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| UDAI TAMBAR | PRESIDENT & CEO | 40 | $339K |
| JAYADEVA DEVASHETTY | VP of Tennis Pathways and Player Development | 40 | $291K |
| AHSHA ROLLE | Exec. Tennis Director for NYJTL Cary Leed Ctr | 40 | $272K |
| HANNAN CHAUDHARY | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $239K |
| R SCOTT DALY | SENIOR DIRECTOR FOR COMMUNITY AFFAIRS | 40 | $158K |
| YOLETTE LOUIS | HR DIRECTOR | 40 | $152K |
| SOPHIA PATEL | CONTROLLER | 40 | $131K |
board members · 18
- ALICE B MAHONEY — BOARD MEMBER
- ALLISON BODENMANN — BOARD MEMBER
- ALVIN CRAWFORD — BOARD MEMBER
- BRIAN O'CONNOR — BOARD MEMBER
- BRUCE MANSON — TREASURER
- CAMERON IRAJ — BOARD MEMBER
- DEANNA LLOYD — BOARD MEMBER
- DEBORAH SLANER LARKIN — BOARD MEMBER (UNTIL 3/2025)
- DEREK IRBY — BOARD MEMBER
- DOUGLAS EISENBERG — BOARD MEMBER
- DOUGLAS KOFF — BOARD MEMBER
- ERIC SOBOTKA — BOARD MEMBER (UNTIL 2/2025)
- FAY ANN LEE — BOARD MEMBER (UNTIL 4/2025)
- HOWARD ENDELMAN — BOARD MEMBER
- JACQUELINE CORBA — BOARD MEMBER
- JASON WONG — BOARD MEMBER
- KAREN IKEDA — BOARD MEMBER
- KAREN URBAN — BOARD MEMBER (UNTIL 10/2024)
relationships · 69
Who they work with
- Alejandra B. Partner — Program Manager who can be contacted for additional information.
- Arthur Ashe Partner — Co-founded New York Junior Tennis League in 1971; instrumental in establishing the organization's mission around tennis, education, and equity.
- Arthur Ashe Foundation Partner — Founding partner and ongoing inspiration for the organization's mission and programming
- Cary Leeds Center Partner — Partner facility hosting NYJTL's winter tennis program in the Bronx
- Council Member Abreu (District 7) Government — Supports NYJTL's PS 187M program in the Bronx
- Council Member Adams (District 28) Government — Supports NYJTL's Rochdale Village program in Queens
- Council Member Amanda Farias Government — Supports NYJTL's summer tennis program at BIYTC in the Bronx.
- Council Member Ariola (District 32) Government — Supports NYJTL's Charles Park and Forest Park programs in Queens
- Council Member Banks (District 42) Government — Supports NYJTL's Linden Park program in Brooklyn
- Council Member Carl Wilson Government — Supports NYJTL's summer tennis program at Manhattan Plaza in Manhattan.
- Council Member Chris Banks Government — Supports NYJTL's summer tennis programs at Linden Park, New American Academy Charter School, and Genesis Pan Groove in Brooklyn.
- Council Member Crystal Hudson Government — Supports NYJTL's summer tennis program at PS 9K/Andries in Brooklyn.
- Council Member De La Rosa (District 10) Government — Supports NYJTL's General Grant Houses program in Manhattan
- Council Member Diana Ayala Government — Supports NYJTL's summer tennis program at Gaylord White Community Center in Manhattan.
- Council Member Dinowitz (District 11) Government — Supports NYJTL's Williamsbridge Oval and Van Courtlandt Park programs in the Bronx
- Council Member Dr. Nantasha Williams Government — Supports NYJTL's summer tennis programs at Det. Keith Williams and Roy Wilkins in Queens.
- Council Member Eric Dinowitz Government — Supports NYJTL's summer tennis programs at Williamsbridge Oval and Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx.
- Council Member Farah Louis Government — Supports NYJTL's summer tennis programs at IS 240K/Andries and Tilden Playground in Brooklyn.
- Council Member Farias (District 18) Government — Supports NYJTL's BIYTC program in the Bronx
- Council Member Feliz (District 15) Government — Supports NYJTL's Crotona Park program in the Bronx
- Council Member Frank Morano Government — Supports NYJTL's summer tennis programs at Wolfe’s Pond Park and Fairview Park Tennis Courts in Staten Island.
- Council Member Holden (District 30) Government — Supports NYJTL's Juniper Valley Park program in Queens
- Council Member Inna Vernikov Government — Supports NYJTL's summer tennis program at CPC at PS 153K in Brooklyn.
- Council Member Joann Ariola Government — Supports NYJTL's summer tennis programs at Forest Park and Charles Park in Queens.
- Council Member Julie Menin Government — Supports NYJTL's summer tennis programs at JHS 167M and Octagon Park in Manhattan.
- Council Member Kamillah Hanks Government — Supports NYJTL's summer tennis program at Silver Lake Park in Staten Island.
- Council Member Kevin Riley Government — Supports NYJTL's summer tennis programs at Co-op City, Haffen Park, and Seton Falls Park in the Bronx.
- Council Member Lee (District 23) Government — Supports NYJTL's PS 205Q program in Queens
- Council Member Louis (District 45) Government — Supports NYJTL's IS 240K/Andries program in Brooklyn
- Council Member Menin (District 5) Government — Supports NYJTL's Octagon Park program in Manhattan
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strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Character Development Through Sport and Educationmethodology: character_development_through_sport_and_educationBy integrating tennis and academic programming, we build youth character and promote long-term success because structured, values-based activities in both domains reinforce responsibility, resilience, and leadership modeled after figures like Arthur Ashe.
- Tennis as a Vehicle for Holistic Youth Developmentmethodology: tennis-as-a-vehicleBy using tennis as an engagement tool, we deliver integrated programming in education, character development, and healthy living because shared physical and structured activities create consistent touchpoints that foster trust, sustained participation, and teachable moments beyond sport.
- Universal Access Model to Remove Participation Barriersmethodology: universal-accessBy offering free programs with low-barrier registration and no documentation required, we increase equitable access and participation because financial and administrative obstacles disproportionately exclude underserved youth, and removing them enables immediate and inclusive engagement.