Southern Tennis Association Inc
Southern Tennis Association Inc is a civic organization based in Peachtree Corners, Georgia, established in 1968. The organization operates as a 501(c)(4) entity and serves as the regional governing body for tennis in the southern United States, operating through a network of community tennis associations across nine states.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$26.6M
+2.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$8.2M
+3.4% YoY
Grant Count
31
-39.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$264K
+70.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: Growing tennis to inspire healthier people and communities everywhere, with a focus on promoting and developing the growth of tennis.
The organization operates three primary programs:
Community Tennis Program — Provides a framework for a network of community tennis associations across nine states, offering grants, organizational development, and continuing education to support local tennis initiatives.
Junior Development Program — Delivers junior tennis programming including entry-level and advanced junior tournaments, junior team tennis, and in-school and after-school tennis programming through school physical education departments.
Adult Programming — (Program details limited in available sources)
Grantmaking
The Southern Tennis Foundation, the charitable arm of the Southern Tennis Association, administers financial assistance programs including:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization serves nine states in the southern region of the United States, with particular emphasis on Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $25.9 million
- Annual Revenue: $13.9 million
- Annual Expenses: $14.3 million
- Total Liabilities: $1.59 million
- Net Income: -$393,947
Revenue Composition (2023):
- Contributions: $10.6 million (76% of total revenue)
Program Expenses (most recent data):
- Community Tennis Program: $10,098,871
- Junior Development Program: $846,849
Total Giving: $8,648,729
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $26,620,750 | $25,864,700 | $23,839,838 |
| Revenue | $15,007,445 | $13,910,985 | $13,561,876 |
| Expenses | $14,976,022 | $14,304,932 | $13,229,290 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $847,299 | $417,269 | $367,954 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
217 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Georgia Tennis Association ($1,797,091), North Carolina Tennis Association ($1,553,762), South Carolina Tennis Association ($1,088,971).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ABOVE THE NET INC MCDONOUGH, GA | FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE | $10,060 |
| ALABAMA TENNIS ASSOCIATION HOOVER, AL | FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE | $638,099 |
| AMERICAN TENNIS ASSOCIATION LARGO, MD | FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE | $25,000 |
| APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY BOONE, NC | FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE | $40,000 |
| ARKANSAS TENNIS ASSOCIATION LITTLE ROCK, AR | FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE | $365,460 |
| CITY OF KINSTON KINSTON, NC | 2024 BIF GRANT | $8,500 |
| CITY OF OWENSBORO KY OWENSBORO, KY | 2024 BIF GRANT | $43,000 |
| CITY OF PELHAM ALABAMA PELHAM, AL | 2024 BIF GRANT | $13,500 |
| FLORENCE TENNIS ASSOCIATION FLORENCE, SC | 2024 BIF GRANT | $10,050 |
| GEORGIA TENNIS ASSOCIATION MARIETTA, GA | FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE | $1,797,091 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Matthew Olson — Principal Officer
The Southern Tennis Foundation is operated by a 15-member Board of Trustees.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRETT SCHWARTZ | PRESIDENT & CEO | 25 | — |
| TED REESE | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| BETH HOPKINS | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| ASHLEY MASSENGALE | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| DREW MEYERS | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| DAVE NEUHART | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| JOHN HERRING | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| CAROL ALAN | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE | 1 | — |
| ERNIE JAMES | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE | 1 | — |
| RAINEY JOHNS | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE | 1 | — |
| RANDY JACKSON | USTA DELEGATE | 1 | — |
| MATTHEW OLSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & COO | 40 | $219,538 |
| CHRISTOPHER WALLING | ADULT TENNIS/HR DIRECTOR | 40 | $145,750 |
| HALDOR REGI | IT DIRECTOR | 40 | $128,000 |
| MARIA CERCONE | DIR. OF JR. TENNIS DEV | 40 | $121,668 |
| ANDREW FELDMAN | COMMUNITY TENNIS DIRECTOR | 40 | $120,500 |
| CHERYL JONES | DIRECTOR | 40 | $112,480 |
| JOHN CALLEN | COO (FORMER) | — | — |
Contact Information
Southern Tennis Foundation 5685 Spalding Drive Peachtree Corners, GA 30092
Phone: 770-368-8200 Fax: 770-368-9091 Email: info@southerntennisfoundation.com
Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Eastern Time
Website: www.southern.usta.com
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Southern Tennis Association Inc fund?
**Mission:** Growing tennis to inspire healthier people and communities everywhere, with a focus on promoting and developing the growth of tennis. The organization operates three primary programs: • **Community Tennis Program** — Provides a framework for a network of community tennis associations across nine states, offering grants, organizational development, and continuing education to support local tennis initiatives. • **Junior Development Program** — Delivers junior tennis programming incl…
How do I apply for a grant from Southern Tennis Association Inc?
The Southern Tennis Foundation, the charitable arm of the Southern Tennis Association, administers financial assistance programs including: • **Facility Assistance Grants** — Build It Forward Grants and line grants for 36' and 60' court construction • **NJTL Chapter Capacity Building** — Support for National Junior Tennis and Learning chapters • **College Scholarships** — Need-based and merit-based scholarships for student-athletes • **Junior Player Grants** — Need-based grants up to $3,000 for…
Where does Southern Tennis Association Inc make grants?
The organization serves nine states in the southern region of the United States, with particular emphasis on Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina.
What size grants does Southern Tennis Association Inc award?
In 2024, Southern Tennis Association Inc awarded 31 grants totaling $8.2M — an average of about $264K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Southern Tennis Association Inc's EIN?
Southern Tennis Association Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-1190935. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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