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First Serve Okc Foundation

EIN 46-3499004 · Oklahoma City, OK

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

STRENGTHENING THE LIVES AND ENHANCING THE CHARACTER OF OKLAHOMA CITY YOUTH THROUGH TENNIS AND EDUCATION.

Income
$572,416
Spending
$531,568
Spent on programs
53%
Reserves
6.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 96%
Employees
19
Volunteers
203
Highest pay
$97,068, executive di

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

Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 55% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    53% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 20 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

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 91% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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

    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 (5)
  1. $63,757 spent. THE COMMUNITY PROGRAM IS FIRST SERVE OKC'S MOST FAR-REACHING PROGRAM, DESIGNED TO INTRODUCE STUDENTS TO TENNIS WHILE BUILDING CONFIDENCE, TEAMWORK, AND FOUNDATIONAL LIFE SKILLS. IN 2025, THE PROGRAM SERVED 1,068 STUDENTS ACROSS 32 OKLAHOMA CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY-BASED SITES. THE PROGRAM IS DELIVERED IN SCHOOL GYMS IN 6 WEEK SESSIONS, WITH EACH SESSION SERVING 4 TO 6 ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS. AT THE CONCLUSION OF EACH SESSION, PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS ARE INVITED TO THE OKC TENNIS CENTER FOR A CULMINATING TENNIS PARTY. FIRST SERVE OKC PARTNERS WITH OKLAHOMA CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, THE OKLAHOMA CITY INDIAN CLINIC, POSITIVE TOMORROWS, OKC POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE, AND FIELDS & FUTURES TO ENSURE ACCESS FOR STUDENTS FROM DIVERSE AND UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES.
  2. $81,084 spent. THE COMPETITIVE PROGRAM WAS CREATED FOR OUR STUDENTS WHO DESIRE TO PLAY COMPETITIVE TENNIS BUT LACK THE FINANCIAL RESOURCES TO DO SO. TO QUALIFY, STUDENTS MUST DEMONSTRATE FINANCIAL NEED, PARTICIPATE IN COMPETITIVE TOURNAMENTS, ATTEND PRACTICE THREE TIMES PER WEEK, AND COMPLETE COMMUNITY SERVICE REQUIREMENTS. IN 2025, THE PROGRAM SERVED 109 STUDENTS. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES ON-COURT TENNIS INSTRUCTION, LIFE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT, AND HEALTHY SNACKS TO SUPPORT STUDENT WELL-BEING AND ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE.
  3. $60,319 spent. THE PITTS PARK PROGRAM WAS ESTABLISHED IN 2023 AS FIRST SERVE OKC'S FIRST COMMUNITY HUB. PITTS PARK IS A RECREATION CENTER LOCATED IN NORTHEAST OKLAHOMA CITY WITH TWO TENNIS COURTS AND A COMMUNITY CENTER. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES ON-COURT TENNIS INSTRUCTION, LIFE SKILL LESSONS, AND EDUCATIONAL TUTORING TO YOUTH IN THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY. ALL PROGRAMMING IS OFFERED AT NO COST TO PARTICIPANTS. IN 2025, THE PROGRAM SERVED 135 STUDENTS.
  4. $75,072 spent. THE SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM OPERATES FOR A TOTAL OF 16 WEEKS AT THREE LOCATIONS: THE OKLAHOMA CITY TENNIS CENTER, PITTS PARK, AND CAPITOL HILL HIGH SCHOOL.IN 2025, THE PROGRAM SERVED 597 STUDENTS. SUMMER CAMP PROVIDES ON COURT TENNIS INSTRUCTION, LIFE SKILLS LESSONS, AND ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT. ELEMENTARY STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN LITERACY-FOCUSED ACTIVITIES, MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS ENGAGE IN STEM-BASED LEARNING, AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS RECEIVE POST-HIGH SCHOOL READINESS PROGRAMMING, INCLUDING COLLEGE AND CAREER PREPARATION.
  5. THE SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM OPERATES FOR A TOTAL OF 16 WEEKS AT THREE LOCATIONS: THE OKLAHOMA CITY TENNIS CENTER, PITTS PARK, AND CAPITOL HILL HIGH SCHOOL.IN 2025, THE PROGRAM SERVED 597 STUDENTS. SUMMER CAMP PROVIDES ON COURT TENNIS INSTRUCTION, LIFE SKILLS LESSONS, AND ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT. ELEMENTARY STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN LITERACY-FOCUSED ACTIVITIES, MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS ENGAGE IN STEM-BASED LEARNING, AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS RECEIVE POST-HIGH SCHOOL READINESS PROGRAMMING, INCLUDING COLLEGE AND CAREER PREPARATION.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since July 2014.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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