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National Junior Tennis & Learning of Trenton Inc

EIN 52-1260470 · Trenton, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUCCESS BY ENRICHING THE LIVES OF UNDER-RESOURCED YOUTH THROUGH INNOVATIVE TENNIS, EDUCATION, AND MENTORING PROGRAMS, DESIGNED TO PREPARE STUDENT ATHLETES FOR SUCCESSFUL COLLEGE ADMISSION AND CAREER PLACEMENT.

Income
$845,944
Spending
$698,531
Spent on programs
73%
Reserves
7.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 81%
Employees
31
Volunteers
98
Highest pay
$105,837, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 17% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 31% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    73% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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

    15 of 15 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 September 30, 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 (3)
  1. $152,142 spent. NJTL OF TRENTON SCHOOL PROGRAMS PROVIDE 18-22 WEEKS OF PE AND AFTER-SCHOOL TENNIS INSTRUCTION IN SCHOOL GYMNASIUMS AND COMMUNITY CENTERS USING USTAS NET GENERATION FORMAT AND THE ACE CURRICULUM. THE PROGRAM RUNS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE TRENTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS, THE CITY OF TRENTON, EWING PUBLIC SCHOOLS, HAMILTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS,AND OTHER AFTER-SCHOOL PROVIDERS. THE PROGRAM CONCLUDES WITH THE TRENTON SHORT COURT CHAMPIONSHIPS TOURNAMENT AT CADWALADER PARK IN MAY. ALL-STAR TEAMS ARE FORMED FROM EACH SCHOOL FOR THIS ONE-DAY TOURNAMENT THAT INCLUDES BOTH ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL DIVISIONS.
  2. $70,999 spent. THE NJTL OF TRENTON SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM INITIALLY BEGAN AT ONE SITE WITH 30 YOUNGSTERS. IT NOW OPERATES AT NUMEROUS SITES WITH OVER 500 CHILDREN. THE PROGRAM RUNS FOR SIX WEEKS (FOUR DAYS PER WEEK) DURING THE MONTHS OF JUNE, JULY AND AUGUST - ENDING WITH THE END OF THE SUMMER PICNIC EXTRAVAGANZA. THE SUMMER PROGRAM EMPHASIZES CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT AND TENNIS INSTRUCTIONS. IT PROVIDES USTA NET GENERATION TENNIS FOR YOUNGER PLAYERS AND HIGH PERFORMANCE TRAINING FOR BEGINNERS, INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED LEVELS.
  3. $202,856 spent. ASHE PROGRAM THE ASHE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED FOR CHILDREN WHO SHOW A STRONG INTEREST IN BECOMING AN ADVANCED TENNIS PLAYER AND EXHIBIT THE FOUR CORE VALUES OF THE NJTL OF TRENTON. 1. CREATING A DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE ATMOSPHERE IN WHICH CHILDREN STRIVE FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AND ENJOY THE PROCESS OF LEARNING. 2. OPENING DOORS TO EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, ENABLING CHILDREN TO REACH THEIR POTENTIAL. 3. RESPONSIBLY DEVELOPS CHARACTER THROUGH LESSONS LEARNES IN UNDERSTANDING WHAT IT TAKES TO BE SUCCESSFUL. 4. ENABLING ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE QUALITY PROGRAMMING THAT PROMOTES REGULAR EXERCISE AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLES IN THE COMMUNITIES IT SERVES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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 September 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 1998.

    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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