USA Pickleball Association

“The association includes only a common group of membership participants. The association is a non-stock not-for-profit organization.”

“The draft form 990 is electronically provided and reviewed by the governing body for comment and resolution prior to final approval. After the governing body approves the form 990 for issue, it is presented to the governing body at the first meeting held after the completion of the documents. It is also made available in electronic form, via the website, to all members who wish to review a copy in this manner.”

“The board, through its regularly scheduled meetings, reviews its policies as they relate to conflicts of interest and ensures that any potential conflicts are identified and resolved to the satisfaction of the board relative to its defined policies.”

“The governing documents and applicable financial filings are made available on the organization's own website (www.usapa.org).”

“Ambassadors may be individuals or couples working as a team. In 2015, the usapa had 1,229 total ambassadors. Some in all 50 states (1,208), 11 in canadian provinces, 7 in mexico, 1 in costa rica and 2 in puerto rico. Grants: the usapa grant program provides promotional funds to subsidize training programs for schools, community centers, ymcas, churches, other local venues, organizations or groups who are beginners and do not belong to a pickleball club or other organized group. In 2015, approximately 28,000 in grants went toward supporting these types of programs. Applicants must be usapa members age 18 and older. Training programs must observe all usapa rules and conditions. Membership: the usa pickleball association (usapa) was organized to promote the growth and development of pickleball, not only on a national but an international level. This organization provides players and members with official rules, tournaments, rankings and promotional materials. The usapa is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation. The organization is committed to further the growth of pickleball among players of all ages. It will continue to provide the infrastructure for the development of the sport through promulgation of official rules, sponsoring and sanctioning tournaments and clinics, ranking players, communicating with its members via e-mail and newsletters, training of all levels of players, and otherwise promoting pickleball. Membership plans are available for individuals, juniors and families. In 2015, total active memberships exceeded 10,000.”