named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Liberty Open
Annual GLTA-sanctioned LGBTQ+ tennis tournament held at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, featuring 15 singles and doubles divisions, community events, and fundraising for The Trevor Project
Total Tennis
Instructional weekend program designed to support player development and skill-building for members of all levels
Winter Doubles League
Seasonal league with 96 players across 6 divisions, offering structured competitive play and culminating in a season-ending party and awards
Youth Pride at South Street Seaport
Free USTA-partnered event celebrating LGBTQIA+ youth with tennis, music, games, food, and community resources in a safe, inclusive environment
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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LGBTQ+ Community Events and Celebrations 2 activities
- Advocating for LGBTQ+ visibility and inclusion in sportsAdvances LGBTQ+ representation and inclusion in tennis and sports more broadly through participation in Pride events, organizing inclusive tournaments, and promoting community visibility via public events and partnerships.
- Supporting LGBTQ+ youth through tennis and Pride eventsHosts Youth Pride, a free annual event connecting LGBTQIA+ youth to tennis through games, performances, and community resources, and participates in broader Youth Pride events to promote visibility and inclusion for LGBTQ+ youth.
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Youth and Community Tennis Instruction 1 activity
- Fostering LGBTQ+ community engagement through social eventsHosts weekly meetups, inclusive mixers, community tennis parties, and hybrid social-tennis events that combine tennis with cultural or recreational activities such as temple visits and dining. Also organizes women-specific parties and activities to support inclusive participation across identities and playing levels.
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LGBTQ+ Community Grantmaking 1 activity
- Funding LGBTQ+ organizations and crisis servicesFunds and raises money for LGBTQ+ causes, including financial support for The Trevor Project’s crisis intervention and suicide prevention services, with proceeds from tournaments and leagues directed toward community organizations.
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Nonprofit Organizational Management 1 activity
- Managing organizational operations and member servicesOversees all aspects of organizational management including financial oversight (bank reconciliations, tax filings, sponsorships), membership processing and database maintenance, technology infrastructure (website, email, social media), internal communications (newsletters, surveys), and board governance through monthly meetings and by-law enforcement.
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Racquet Sports Facility and Programming 1 activity
- Organizing LGBTQ+ tennis events and programsHosts a range of tennis activities including social doubles nights, structured leagues (e.g., Winter Doubles League, Summer Singles Ladder), instructional weekends like Total Tennis, and tournaments such as the Liberty Open, which in 2026 featured over 150 players and 198 matches. Events are held in-person at locations including Roosevelt Island Racquet Club, Sheep Meadow in Central Park, and through virtual formats accessible to participants regardless of location.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$191K
Contributions & grants$133K70%
Program service revenue$57K30%
Investment income$30%
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expenses
Total expenses$168K
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balance sheet
Total assets$72K
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Net assets$72K
3 years on record · 2023–2025 · YoY revenue +44.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 5
- Bryce Prenovost — Director
- Karen Funfgeld — Director
- Kevin Ko — Executive Director
- Russell Rising — Director
- Vincent Moy — Director
relationships · 7
Who they work with
- GLTA Partner — Collaborates on organizing and participating in LGBTQ+ tennis tournaments.
- Liberty Open Partner — Collaborates with the Liberty Open to support major on-court events and tournaments.
- Roosevelt Island Racquet Club Partner — Host venue for scheduled tennis events
- The Trevor Project Funder — Raised funds for The Trevor Project to support its crisis intervention and suicide prevention services for LGBTQ+ youth.
- USTA Partner — Partnered with USTA to host the Youth Pride event
- USTA Partner — Partnership with USTA to expand opportunities and visibility for LGBTQ+ tennis players and host the Liberty Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.
- Youth Pride Partner — Participates in Youth Pride events to support LGBTQ+ youth and promote community advocacy.
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.
- Member-Led Volunteerism and Collective Ownership Modelmethodology: member_led_volunteerismBy empowering members to lead events and volunteer in organizational roles, we strengthen community engagement and leadership, because decentralized, member-driven participation fosters a sense of ownership, accountability, and long-term commitment to inclusive community growth.
- P.R.I.D.E. Framework for Holistic Community Developmentmethodology: P.R.I.D.E. frameworkBy structuring community engagement around Play, Relationships, Impact, and Development & Expansion (P.R.I.D.E.), we advance LGBTQ+ advocacy and personal growth through sport, because a values-aligned framework turns recreational participation into a vehicle for social impact and inclusive organizational development.
- Sport-Based Community Building for LGBTQ+ Inclusionmethodology: recreation-based_community_buildingBy using tennis as a shared recreational activity, we create inclusive social connections and foster belonging within the LGBTQ+ community, because structured participation in sport lowers social barriers and enables authentic relationships to form around common interests and values.