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Tennis for Hope Inc

EIN 33-2070729 · Tampa, FL

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceGood75 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO INSPIRE COMPASSION, FOSTER CONNECTION, AND EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES TO MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT WHILE ASSISTING INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS IMPACTED BY NATURAL AND OTHER DISASTERS THROUGH THE COMMON BOND OF TENNIS. WE PLAN TO PROVIDE IMMEDIATE, EFFECTIVE, AND SUSTAINABLE DISASTER RELIEF ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES (SEE SCHEDULE O)

Income
$314,683
Spending
$235,469
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 99%
Employees
0
Volunteers
9

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (public safety and disaster relief, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 62% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 25% of income.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (public safety and disaster relief, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 (1)
  1. $218,195 spent. EMERGENCY RELIEF AND RESPONSE: MANY VICTIMS OF DISASTERS HAVE NO IDEA HOW TO START THE RECOVERY EFFORT OR WHAT ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE TO THEM. THROUGH OUR VOLUNTEER'S EXPERTISE IN DISASTER MATTERS, TENNIS FOR HOPE FILLS THE INFORMATION GAP BY HELPING WITH DISASTER MATTERS INCLUDING FEMA, INSURANCE, REBUILDING DAMAGED PROPERTY AND OTHER DISASTER RECOVERY TOPICS. WE ASSISTED DISASTER VICTIMS WITH EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION POSTED ON OUR WEBSITE ON HOW TO RECOVER FROM THE DISASTER BY FAQ'S AND MADE OUR VOLUNTEER EXPERTS AVAILABLE TO RESPOND TO SPECIFIC INQUIRIES FROM DISASTER VICTIMS. WE USED TECHNOLOGY AND OUR EXTENSIVE CONNECTION TO THE TENNIS COMMUNITY TO ORGANIZE GRASS ROOTS EFFORTS OF LOCAL TENNIS COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO FILL IMMEDIATE NEEDS TO IMPACTED INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES THAT FELL VICTIM TO NATURAL DISASTERS. THE IMMEDIATE NEEDS WE FUNDED INCLUDE FUNDS FOR FOOD, WATER AND CLOTHING. WE ALSO PROVIDED FUNDS TO REBUILD TENNIS AND OTHER RECREATIONAL FACILITIES THAT WERE DAMAGED OR DESTROYED BY NATURAL DISASTERS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. 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 October 13, 2026.

  2. 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 October 13, 2026.

  3. 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 October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since March 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. 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 21, 2026.

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