MID-Atlantic Tennis & Education Foundation Inc

“Village Pickle, LLC, a single member limited liability company, was formed on October 16, 2023 under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia State Corporation Commission. Village Pickle, LLC is the first dedicated indoor pickleball facility in Loudoun County, Virginia.”

“USTA Mid-Atlantic Foundation organizational structure includes membership by USTA member clubs and organizations, and individuals in good standing within the sectional association boundaries as provided under the USTA Bylaws.”

“A copy of the Form 990 is first reviewed by the Chief Executive Officer. Upon the CEO's approval, it is reviewed by the Treasurer and the President and then forwarded to the full Board of Directors for review prior to submission.”

“Each director and officer is required to review a copy of the conflict of interest policy, which requires each person to disclose any relationships, positions or circumstances in which he or she believes could contribute to a conflict. Following full disclosure of a possible conflict of interest, the Board of Directors shall determine whether an actual conflict of interest exists and, if so, the Board shall vote to authorize or reject the transaction or take any other action deemed necessary to address the conflict and protect the Foundation's best interests.”

“The salary for the Foundation's Chief Executive Officer was reviewed by the Mid-Atlantic Foundation's compensation committee and approved by the full Board of Directors. These decisions are documented contemporaneously in the committee meeting notes and the Board meeting minutes. Salary decisions for all employees are made using comparability data for similar positions in comparable organizations.”

“The Foundation makes all documents available to the public upon request.”

“USTA Mid-Atlantic Foundation promotes tennis and its physical, social, and emotional health benefits. We envision a community where tennis is accessible and available for all people to play. We operate tennis leagues, tournaments, and other programs and events for more than 28,000 adult and youth members and we support a strong tennis ecosystem for the millions of people that play the sport in the region. We support community tennis providers, facilities, teachers and coaches that directly deliver the sport by offering them program knowledge, curriculum, equipment, technical support and grant funding so that more people can gain access to tennis and the lifelong benefits of the game. Our vision is tennis in every community because through tennis we create healthier, happier and more connected communities.”

“See Program 4d- Village Pickle”

“USTA League Program & Adult Social Program: More than 15,000 people play USTA Adult League Tennis in the Mid-Atlantic each year. These leagues are offered for a wide range of ages and ability levels in a fun, social and competitive environment. Many of the leagues advance to Regional, Sectional and in some cases National Championships. USTA Mid-Atlantic Foundation also offers recreational and social tennis opportunities for adults that provide a platform for networking, socializing, learning (or getting a refresher on) the game, physical activity and fun. Both programs support the creation of a special community of tennis players and enthusiasts of all ages, abilities and backgrounds that are united through a shared passion for tennis. The programs foster social connections and physical activity while fulfilling social and emotional needs that infuse vibrancy in people for a lifetime. Youth Programs: USTA Mid-Atlantic Foundation aims to introduce tennis to all children and youth in the region in a way that aids healthy growth and development, and provides avenues to physical activity, educational achievement, character building, social-emotional wellbeing and a strong foundation for lifelong play. In the Mid-Atlantic, we provide physical education teachers turnkey tennis lesson plans and equipment for their school through the USTA's Net Generation suite of tools and resources, thus reaching all children with tennis in an easy to access way and removing barriers to play. USTA Junior Team Tennis (JTT) is a fun, recreational tennis league for ages 8 to 18 and all skill levels - beginners to tournament level juniors. The USTA Junior Circuit helps all ages and experience levels gain match play experience in a tournament setting with a focus on individual results. This experience develops skills through level-based play and demonstration of good sportsmanship. Tournaments: USTA Mid-Atlantic Foundation works to ensure there is local tennis competition for youth and adults of all abilities. There's local competition at all levels: entry-level, intermediate and advanced. As players advance, there is an opportunity to compete at national-level tournaments. USTA Tournaments are offered in a variety of formats, including individual, team, entry-level, non-elimination and elimination. A wide variety helps players gain experience and compete at a level they are comfortable. Community Tennis and Diversity & Inclusion: USTA Mid-Atlantic Foundation strives to grow tennis at every level with a goal of making the game accessible and inclusive to everyone. We support a wide range of tennis programs designed to introduce tennis to all people and help them learn and play the game. USTA Mid-Atlantic Foundation directly supports this through relationship building with our network of National Junior Tennis and Learning (NJTL) chapters, Community Tennis Associations, Parks & Recreation departments and other community-based tennis providers, opportunities and events. We provide technical support, guidance, curriculum, digital business tools, and other resources to community providers, teachers, and coaches to support their efforts to engage people in every and all communities with tennis and grow the sport. This includes hosting workshops. We are also cultivating a robust tennis provider and event network for wheelchair and adaptive tennis to increase opportunities for people with and without disabilities to play and gain benefits from tennis. Outreach Programs of Impact: Tennis is growing both as a sport and community-building activity and USTA Mid-Atlantic Foundation is leading the way with support for the player and tennis provider ecosystem so all people can grow physically, emotionally and socially through tennis. Our vision is for tennis to be an integral component of every community. We are strategically focused on removing barriers that prevent entry, and increasing access to the sport. The outreach programs we've developed and implemented with”

“The Foundation's Board of Directors is responsible for the oversight of the audit and selection of the independent accountant.”