Norwalk Stamford Grassroots Tennis & Education Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
NORWALK/STAMFORD GRASSROOTS TENNIS & EDUCATION, INC. OPERATES A FREE COMMUNITY TENNIS AND EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN FROM DISADVANTAGED FAMILIES IN THE CITIES OF NORWALK AND STAMFORD, CONNECTICUT. NORWALK/STAMFORD GRASSROOTS TENNIS EMPLOYS A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH TO TREAT THE NEEDS OF THE WHOLE CHILD, EMPHASIZING ACHIEVEMENTS ON THE TENNIS COURT, IN THE CLASSROOM, A PLAN FOR COLLEGE AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE DIFFERENT CAREER OPTIONS UNTIL EACH CHILD FINDS A FIT FOR HIS/HER TALENTS AND INTERESTS.
- Income
- $771,049
- Spending
- $1.1 million
- Spent on programs
- 70%
- Reserves
- 8.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 70%
- Employees
- 40
- Volunteers
- 0
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 63 out of 100. Higher than 24% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 8.1 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 5% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 42% of income.
Income trend
0 of 15Income fell 51% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1570% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 27 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 98% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 2511 of 11 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (2)
- $480,192 spent. TENNIS PROGRAM: SERVING OVER 200 YOUNG PEOPLE EACH YEAR, WITH 100% GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL, WE CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT THAT ENCOURAGES AND EMPOWERS STUDENTS TO CREATE THEIR OWN PATHWAYS TO ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS. INTENTIONAL PATHWAY EMBRACES STUDENT-ATHLETES FROM BEGINNER TO HIGH PERFORMING; HIGH QUALITY TENNIS CLINICS WITH LOW COACH/STUDENT RATIO; EMPHASIS ON COMPETITION, OPPORTUNITIES FOR MATCH PLAY AND TOURNAMENT EXPERIENCE.
- $286,568 spent. EDUCATION PROGRAM: SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, & CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT - INTENTIONAL CURRICULUM BUILDS THE 5 COMPONENTS OF SEL: SELF-AWARENESS, SELF-MANAGEMENT, RESPONSIBLE DECISION MAKING, RELATIONSHIP SKILLS, SOCIAL AWARENESS; PROJECT-BASED ACTIVITIES AND TEAM-BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES TO PRACTICE DEVELOPMENT SKILLS.LEADERSHIP - EXPLORATION, CULTIVATION AND APPLICATION OF PERSONAL LEADERSHIP STYLES, HABITS AND BEHAVIORS; CIVIC ENGAGEMENT EXPERIENCE; JUNIOR COACH PATHWAY PROVIDES LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, JOB READINESS, ALONG WITH PAYING JOB.COLLEGE & CAREER READINESS - SEQUENTIAL CURRICULUM GUIDES STUDENT-ATHLETES THROUGH EXPLORING, IDENTIFYING, ACHIEVING A PLAN FOR COLLEGE AND/OR CAREER GOALS; ENGAGEMENT AND EXPOSURE WITH BUSINESSES, COLLEGES AND OTHER PARTNERS FOR VIRTUAL TOURS, MOCK INTERVIEWS, RESUME/ESSAY WRITING, FINANCIAL LITERACY, OTHER SKILL-BUILDING AND NETWORKING-BUILDING EXPERIENCES; ACADEMIC TUTORING AND SUPPORT.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since March 2000.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.
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