ABOUT THE JUNIOR TENNIS FOUNDATION
The Junior Tennis Foundation was incorporated in 1982 “to promote the development of tennis among underprivileged children as a means of healthful recreation and physical fitness.”
Today, the JTF’s mission is to provide financial support to tennis programs within the USTA Eastern Section that serve underprivileged and/or at-risk youth and people with disabilities. Working in close partnership with USTA Eastern and the supported programs, JTF has provided over $3 million dollars in grants since its inception.
JTF also oversees the USTA Eastern Tennis Hall of Fame, which honors players, volunteers and contributors who have impacted tennis in the USTA Eastern Section. Each year, three or four individuals are inducted into the Hall. Proceeds from the annual induction ceremony go to supported programs and scholarships.
HOW WE SUPPORT
JTF’s strategy is work closely with organizations in identifying goals, and tactics to achieve those goals, that will have most impact on the lives of the participants. JTF is particularly focused on measuring impact and developing a shared body of knowledge to maximize the effectiveness of tennis-focused philanthropy.
JTF also works to identify currently under-served areas and diligently seeks to create new programs or help build up smaller programs to address those needs, offering financial and other resources, including, donor engagement, strategic planning, and board development to ensure sustainable programming.
"Promoting the development of tennis as a means of healthful recreation and physical fitness."
OUR MISSION
To provide financial support to tennis programs that reach underserved and at-risk youth and people with disabilities.
OUR VISION
Smart Giving & Engaged Philanthropy
JTF works closely with supported established programs to identify needs and goals and to develop new tools to measure and evaluate impact and success. JTF also works with newer programs to respond to identified needs and provides resources to achieve long-term financial sustainability.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Bob Ingersole, President
Harry Keely, Vice President
Rick Gordon, Treasurer
Dale Caldwell, Secretary
Katrina Adams
Gary Bashian
Caroline Baumann
Alan Bornstein
Rafi Jafri
John Klenner
Amber Marino
Bob Schmitz
Jarred Snyder
Jeff Williams
Perren Wong
Mark McIntyre, Executive Director/CEO
THE KEN & CATHY GREENWALD FUND
The Junior Tennis Foundation is the recipient of the Ken & Cathy Greenwald Fund. This fund will be used to support Tennis & Education on a program level as well as individuals who show great merit in the New York City Area. Support can come as Tutoring, Tennis Training & College Scholarships.