Georgia Tennis Association Inc
Georgia Tennis Association Inc is a public charity based in Marietta, Georgia, formed in 1977. Its programs promote tennis through adult and junior activities, community development, tournament administration, and special-interest programming across the state.
Georgia Tennis Association Inc at a glance
In short: Georgia Tennis Association Inc gave $307K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $307,419
- +36.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- +11.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,371
- +23.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,184
- Total assets
- $3,312,719
- -1.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Georgia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Georgia Tennis Association Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 116 Marble Mill Rd, Marietta, GA 30060
Phone: (404) 256-9543
Website: https://georgia.usta.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Georgia Tennis Association Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Community Growth and Participation Grant (Sta) ($94K). Together the top 10 received $240K.
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 44 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Georgia Tennis Association Inc gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $44K (2020) to $307K (2024). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $307K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Growth and Participation Grant (Sta) Norcross, GA | Financial Assistance | $94,215 |
| Atlanta Community Tennis Association Peachtree Corners, GA | Financial Assistance | $36,750 |
| Georgia Tennis Foundation Marietta, GA | Financial Assistance | $23,276 |
| Columbus Regional Tennis Association Columbus, GA | Financial Assistance | $23,248 |
| Central Savannah River Tennis Association Martinez, GA | Financial Assistance | $13,820 |
| Clarke Oconee Tennis Association Watkinsville, GA | Financial Assistance | $12,226 |
| Atlanta Community Tennis Foundation Peachtree Corners, GA | Financial Assistance | $11,027 |
| Savannah Area Tennis Association Savannah, GA | Financial Assistance | $10,263 |
| Southern Crescent Tennis Association Peachtree City, GA | Financial Assistance | $8,211 |
| Chattahoochee Area Tennis Association Lagrange, GA | Financial Assistance | $7,368 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,312,719 | $2,403,104 | $2,576,704 | $307,419 | 20 | $55,796 |
| 2023 | $3,346,916 | $2,250,878 | $2,321,412 | $225,027 | 18 | $33,651 |
| 2022 | $3,272,708 | $2,098,237 | $1,981,106 | $46,465 | 2 | $1,331 |
| 2021 | $3,312,720 | $2,030,309 | $1,772,302 | $49,153 | 3 | $76,713 |
| 2020 | $3,023,457 | $1,727,032 | $1,653,002 | $44,000 | 1 | $27,554 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The association states that its mission is to promote and develop tennis by leveraging diversity and creating an inclusive environment, with the aim of making the game and tennis business accessible and welcoming to people of all backgrounds.
Its programs include adult and senior tournaments and leagues, introductory programming for new players, junior tournaments and team tennis, and school and after-school tennis programming. Community development includes grants, organizational development, and continuing education for community tennis associations. The association also provides administrative assistance for sanctioned tournaments and supports adaptive wheelchair tennis and other special projects and programs across Georgia.
In 2024, the association gave grants to organizations whose stated missions included promoting tennis growth in metro Atlanta, Georgia, and the Columbus region. The Georgia Tennis Foundation described its work as developing tennis through philanthropic community programs, with an emphasis on youth, and preserving tennis history. Coosa Valley Tennis Association described work promoting tennis in its region, schools, parks, and playgrounds, including tournaments, leagues, and junior instruction. MACH Academy described its mission as providing educational and recreational programs for youth in low-income housing communities. South Atlanta Community Tennis described work helping at-risk youth pursue academic and athletic success through tennis and education.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the association reported 20 grants totaling $307,419. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $94,215, with a median of $7,184. The largest grants included $94,215 to Community Growth and Participation Grant (STA), $36,750 to Atlanta Community Tennis Association, $23,276 to Georgia Tennis Foundation, and $23,248 to Columbus Regional Tennis Association. Each was reported for financial assistance.
Other 2024 awards included $13,820 to Central Savannah River Tennis Association, $12,226 to Clarke Oconee Tennis Association, $11,027 to Atlanta Community Tennis Foundation, and $10,263 to Savannah Area Tennis Association. The association’s filing says recipients must submit a budget and meet preset criteria to qualify, then submit financial budget performance reports documenting how funds were spent.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Eric Schmook as president; Michelle Fuller as executive vice president; Stewart Atkins, Carol Shiver, and Katrina Pinkney as vice presidents; Cindy Presto as secretary; Robert Washington as treasurer; Mark Botsch as immediate past president; and Pat Kirkpatrick and Paul Johnson as members.
Georgia Tennis Association Inc is led by Darren Potkey, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 3 of 20 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Darren Potkey
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$118K (2020) → $133K (2024)
Eric Schmook
President
Treasurer → Executive Vice President, 2021
Executive Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Bain
Senior Director Adult & Junior Leagues
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$103K (2024)
Michael Graham
Senior Director Community Develpment
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$103K (2024)
Mark Botsch
Immediate Past President
Executive Vice President → President, 2021
President → Immediate Past President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Fuller
Executive Vice President
Secretary → Executive Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carol Shiver
Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Washington
Treasurer
Vice President → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Atkins
Member
Trustee → Member, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katrina Pinkney
Vice President
Trustee → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lashekia Barker
Member
Trustee → Member, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melanie Feliz
Member
Trustee → Member, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Barber
Member
Trustee → Member, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Williams
Member
Trustee → Member, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pat Kirkpatrick
Member
Trustee → Member, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Johnson
Member
Trustee → Member, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cindy Presto
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nathaniel Pinkney
Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shannon Rowe
Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stewart Atkins
Vice President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Ashley Massengale (2020–2022) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Beth Bosworth (2021–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Carolyn Watkins (2021–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Carlik Jones (2022) — Trustee
- Former: Brenton James (2020) — Vice President
- Former: Dave Neuhart (2020) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Marcy Hirshberg (2020) — Vice President
- Former: Tabitha Spooner (2020) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $133K, to Darren Potkey (Executive Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Georgia Tennis Association Inc
How much does Georgia Tennis Association Inc give each year?
Georgia Tennis Association Inc gave $307K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $225K across 18 grants.
What is Georgia Tennis Association Inc's typical grant size?
Georgia Tennis Association Inc's median grant in 2024 was $7,184, and its average grant was $15,371, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Georgia Tennis Association Inc give grants?
Georgia Tennis Association Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Peachtree Corners, GA (2 grants).
Does Georgia Tennis Association Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on Georgia Tennis Association Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Financial Assistance" (20 grants).
Who are Georgia Tennis Association Inc's largest grantees?
Georgia Tennis Association Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Community Growth and Participation Grant (Sta) ($94,215), Atlanta Community Tennis Association ($36,750) and Georgia Tennis Foundation ($23,276), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Georgia Tennis Association Inc?
Georgia Tennis Association Inc reported $3.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.4M.
What does Georgia Tennis Association Inc fund?
The association states that its mission is to promote and develop tennis by leveraging diversity and creating an inclusive environment, with the aim of making the game and tennis business accessible and welcoming to people of all backgrounds. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Georgia Tennis Association Inc?
Georgia Tennis Association Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check georgia.usta.com for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Georgia Tennis Association Inc's EIN?
Georgia Tennis Association Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-1309245. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Georgia Tennis Association Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/georgia-tennis-association-inc-morg_ad03a2d1ce1342f080ceadaeed6d92ac
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