Raleigh Tennis Association

“The form 990 is prepared by a cpa firm and then reviewed by the organization's treasurer before sent to the president for final review and signature.”

“Raleigh tennis association (rta) requires an annual review and signing of the conflict of interest policy. Copies are kept on file with the rta treasurer.”

“The board of directors determine the salary of the executive director (ed) based on the job description, the amount available according to the budget and an informal search for salary levels of ed's in comparable nonprofit organizations. Each change in the ed's salary and potential annual bonus is approved by the board of directors.”

“All governing documents and the most recently filed form 990 are available to the general public upon request.”

“Raleigh tennis association's mission is to promote and grow the game of tennis in the raleigh, north carolina area as a means of healthy recreational activity and physical fitness; to foster a lifetime love of the game of tennis and to do so in a diverse, inclusive environment for everyone; to administer and/or operate tennis programs, activities, and events in the city of raleigh; to represent raleigh as a community tennis association (cta) and member of the usta nc; and to engage in any other lawful activity authorized by the articles of incorporation of the corporation.”

“Adult programming: raleigh tennis association (rta) is responsible for the organization and administration of all usta and rta adult leagues, tournaments, new player programs & initiatives as well as the coordination and promotion of all matters pertaining to adult competition and programs. Rta runs several usta public leagues for adults, seniors and super seniors in the spring, summer, and fall with over 14,369 players which was on par with our 2023 numbers. In addition, the rta winter league included 1981 participants, a 22.6% increase from the previous year. Our other adult programs include: - social y'all league - 395 participants, 17.5% increase over last year. - sip n serve league - 178 participants, 28% increase over last year. - nc state pack attack league - 49 participants - rusty rackets - 193 participants - cardio - 123 participants - our try tennis pathway programs brought in 570 new players to raleigh.”

“Community outreach: rta is responsible for identifying and organizing opportunities to serve the community through tennis. Rta supports or provides programs which promote and develop the growth of tennis. As an association, the group works to coordinate and maintain programs and services and guarantees they are open and accessible to all. Rta reached out to areas in the community to empower others with information, support, funding, and resources focused on the needs of the community. In 2024, rta donated a total of 5,050 to provide and support tennis opportunities to abilities tennis association of nc, communities in schools of wake county, salvation army, boys & girls club, ebony racquet club, nc state club, and atlantic tire championship via western wake tennis association. In addition, we donated the following: - issued scholarships to 3 college students totaling 4,500. - issued 6 cy king grants totaling 3,300. - donated 5,000 to the western wake food bank. - donated 10,000 for hurricane helene relief.”

“Junior programming: rta is responsible for overseeing the effort to promote and develop recreational junior tennis programs in raleigh. The executive director and rta staff partner with tennis providers, tennis clubs, neighborhood clubs, schools, non-profit organizations, colleges, city of raleigh, and neighboring towns to promote and implement recreational opportunities such as junior try tennis, team challenges, school tennis, after school programs, tournaments, new coach trainings, and other new junior player initiatives. Rta ran 28 tournaments for junior players in 2024, including 3 usta sanctioned l6/l7 tournaments. A total of 1134 junior players participated in these tournaments. Junior try tennis brought in 241 new juniors to tennis in raleigh.”

“Fundraising expenses netted with revenue 14,953 fundraising expenses netted with revenue -14,953”