Alex Rovello Memorial Foundation

“Expenses office supplies 216 computer hardware & software 100 court improvements 3,607 court maintenance 5,042 court supplies 600 direct mail expense 1,470 donation site fees 163 dues & subscriptions 327 equipment 224 event expenses 69 ocf fees 652 postage & shipping 199 taxes & licenses 116 total 12,785”

“Changes in fund balance 8,260”

“This alex rovello memorial foundation is formed under chapter 65 of the oregon revised statues (hereinafter referred to as the "oregon nonprofit corporation act") subject to the limitations stated in the articles of incorporation. The purpose of this corporation will be to engage in any lawful activities, none of which are for profit, for which corporations may be organized under the oregon nonprofit corporation act (or its corresponding future provisions). This corporation's primary purpose is for the care and preservation of the alex rovello memorial courts at berkeley park and to promote, develop and enhance the lifetime sport of tennis, all within the meaning of 501 (c) 3 of the internal revenue code of 1986, as now in effect or as may thereafter be amended (the "code") and the oregon excise tax law of 1929, as set forth in oregon revised statues 317.080.”

“To provide support for the care and preservation of the alex rovello memorial courts at berkeley park and to promote, develop and enhance the lifetime sport of tennis. Many things have changed in this unprecedented year of 2020, but what hasn't is the importance of community. This has inspired the mural to recognize those who make the alex rovello memorial courts possible. Tennis has helped to alleviate some of the stress of covid-19. March 23rd we were instructed by portland parks & rec to lock the tennis courts. Within a short time, we had to take the nets down because people were climbing the fence to play. As we were having the courts power-washed an email arrived that the courts would reopen on may 26th.the nets went up, and since then the courts have been filled with players of all ages. The benches and picnic table have provided resting places for many to social distance while watching tennis. Together we are looking forward to brighter, more stable days ahead in 2021. New challenges require new mindsets and forward thinking as we provide activities for the community. Summer outdoor activities will be scheduled first as we become able to have large group gatherings. With the generous grant from the kinsman foundation, we hope to rebook acoustic alchemy for a benefit concert, once large group restrictions are lifted. Junior tennis, high school camps, children's day, a men's open invitational, and a movie night were all in the plans for this past year and hopefully will be allowed in the upcoming new year. In order for us to honor our mission to care for and preserve the courts and surrounding area, maintenance is a critical and ongoing cost. We have scheduled structural repair in the spring of the hitting backboard which had been donated by project tennis backboard headed by the hawaiian tennis council in 2014. The many hours spent cleaning the courts, yearly power-washing and weekly landscaping service have extended the expected seven-year wear period before resurfacing is needed. We greatly appreciate those who donated toward this future expense.”