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St Paul Urban Tennis Program

EIN 41-1725010 · Saint Paul, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair64 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WE STRENGHTHEN OUR COMMUNITY BY EDUCATING AND EMPOWERING YOUTH TO REALIZE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.

Income
$1.2 million
Spending
$1.3 million
Spent on programs
66%
Reserves
4.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 68%
Employees
0
Volunteers
50
Highest pay
$118,085, executive director

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: 64 out of 100. Higher than 32% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    66% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 30 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 82% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    18 of 18 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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, 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 (3)
  1. $866,169 spent. TENNIS PROGRAMS AND (EDUCATION) CAMPS:MORE THAN 1,100 KIDS AGES 5-18 CONNECT WITH SPUT THROUGH OUR 6-WEEK SPRING, SUMMER AND FALL TENNIS LESSON PROGRAMS EACH YEAR. SPUT SPIRIT LIFE SKILLS ARE DISCUSSED WITH KIDS AT EACH LESSON SESSION (SERVICE, PERSEVERANCE, INTEGRITY, RESPONSIBILITY, IMAGINATION, TEAMWORK). IN ADDITION, 100+ YOUTH AGES 8-12 COMBAT THE SUMMER SLIDE IN ACADEMIC CREATIVE ENGAGEMENT (ACE) CAMPS (TENNIS, READING, CREATIVE WRITING, MATH) AND PARTNERSHIP CAMPS (I.E., BAKKEN MUSEUM, MIDDLE SCHOOL GIRLS TENNIS AND LEADERSHIP CAMP). OUTREACH PROGRAMS: SPUT INTRODUCES TENNIS TO 750+ KIDS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES BY BRINGING EQUIPMENT AND PORTABLE NETS TO SCHOOL GYMS, PARKS, AND COMMUNITY CENTERS.
  2. WARRIOR LEADERSHIP ACADEMY:SPUT'S MOTTO IS "LAUNCHING LEADERS." OUR 80+ WARRIOR LEADERSHIP ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH, MOST YOUTH OF COLOR FROM LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS, HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO IMPROVE THEIR SKILLS WITH WEEKEND INDOOR TENNIS, OCTOBER- MARCH. IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE ON COURT, THEY DEDICATE OFF-COURT TIME TO FOCUS ON VALUABLE TOPICS AND SKILLS FOR THE FUTURE (I.E. FINANCIAL LITERACY, CAREER EXPLORATION).
  3. EMPLOYMENT: SPUT HIRES AND TRAINS 80+ HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE-AGE COACHES EACH YEAR TO LEAD OUR YOUTH TENNIS AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS AND ACE CAMPS. TEN OR MORE HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH ARE ALSO HIRED FOR EMPLOYMENT PLUS, WHICH COMBINES PAID JOBS (COACHING, PROGRAM AND OFFICE ASSISTANTS) WITH "PLUS" TIME FOR CAREER RESEARCH, COLLEGE AND WORKPLACE VISITS, AND MEETINGS WITH A CAREER MENTOR.

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

  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 October 1995.

    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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