What they do
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Youth and Community Tennis Instruction 1 activity
- Deliver tennis-based youth development programs in IsraelOperates tennis centers and after-school programs across Israel that use tennis as a tool to promote physical fitness, education, character development, and emotional and social growth for children of all abilities, including those with special needs. Programs serve over 20,000 children annually, supported by more than 300 staff.
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Jewish Lifecycle-Integrated Service Projects 1 activity
- Facilitate charitable engagement through the "Children to Children" Mitzvah ProjectRuns the "Children to Children" Mitzvah Project, which engages students in charitable activities to support disadvantaged peers through service and awareness-building initiatives.
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Youth Golf Development Programs 1 activity
- Organize fundraising tennis events and community tournamentsHosts annual Pro-Am events, community exhibitions, and local tournaments—such as at the Milstein Family Tennis Center at Columbia University and in Israel—where proceeds and entry fees support access to tennis-based enrichment programs for disadvantaged children.
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Who runs it
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| JONATHAN YAIR | SENIOR VP FOR DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $300K |
| MARCY GUTTMAN | VP DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $155K |
| REGINA KHAIMOVA | CONTROLLER | 40 | $134K |
| NOAM YITZCHAKI | VP DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $102K |
| AUBRI A TUERO | MARKETING DIRECTOR | 40 | $98K |
- ALAN GOLDNER — NOMINATION COMMITTEE CO-CH
- ANDREA KRAUS — DIRECTOR/BOARD MEMBER
- BENJAMIN BEILER — DIRECTOR/BOARD MEMBER
- BURTON S URY — DIRECTOR/BOARD MEMBER
- CARY GREEN — DIRECTOR/BOARD MEMBER
- CRAIG SHAPIRO — DIRECTOR/BOARD MEMBER
- DAVID FRIEBERG — DIRECTOR/BOARD MEMBER
- DAVID HIRSCH — DIRECTOR/BOARD MEMBER
- DAVID NICKOLL — DIRECTOR/BOARD MEMBER
- EDWARD E REICIN — NOMINATION COMMITTEE CO-CH
- ELIJAH ANTFLICK — DIRECTOR/BOARD MEMBER
- ERIC MARSHALL — DIRECTOR/BOARD MEMBER
- EVAN RATNER — DIRECTOR/BOARD MEMBER
- GAIL SHAPIRO — DIRECTOR/BOARD MEMBER
- GERALD L COHEN — INTERNATIONAL TREASURER &
- GERALD MILLMAN — FOUNDATION VICE PRESIDENT
- HAROLD ROSENSON — DIRECTOR/BOARD MEMBER
- JEFFREY SIEGEL — INTERNATIONAL BOARD TREASU
- JENNIFER HAAS — DIRECTOR/BOARD MEMBER
Who they work with
- Charity Navigator Network — Profiled on Charity Navigator, indicating participation in its rating and transparency network.
- JNS Network — Source cited in article title and date stamp for news coverage
- Josh Toth Partner — Youth who organized a Mitzvah project fundraiser for ITEC.
- Milstein Family Tennis Center Partner — Hosted the annual Pro-Am tennis event
- Sloane Zenith Partner — Youth who organized a Bat Mitzvah fundraiser that raised $5,000 for ITEC.
- Yitzhak and Leah Rabin Fellowship Society Partner — Donor recognition society for individuals who include the Israel Tennis & Education Centers Foundation in their estate plans with a minimum gift of $25,000.
How they approach the work
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- Cross-Group Bridge-Building Through Youth Sportsmethodology: bridge-building-through-youth-engagementBy bringing together children of diverse ethnic and religious backgrounds in shared tennis and development activities, the organization builds social cohesion and promotes peace because early, positive intergroup contact leverages children's openness to form meaningful cross-group relationships.
- Inclusive Access to Sports for Personal Excellencemethodology: inclusive_access_through_sportsBy providing widespread access to tennis regardless of background or ability, the organization promotes personal and athletic excellence because equitable participation in structured sports builds confidence, discipline, and long-term engagement in development pathways.
- Tennis as a Tool for Holistic Youth Developmentmethodology: tennis-as-a-tool-for-developmentBy using tennis as an entry point, the organization fosters emotional, social, and physical development in youth because structured sports create consistent, trust-based relationships and experiential learning opportunities that promote personal growth.
- Youth-Led Service to Foster Community Responsibilitymethodology: youth-led_community_serviceBy engaging youth in leading charitable actions through structured programs like the "Children to Children" Mitzvah Project, the organization strengthens community responsibility and social impact because peer-led initiatives empower young people to internalize values of giving and mutual support.