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Todd Martin Development Fund

EIN 81-0583592 · Lansing, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PREPARE YOUNG PEOPLE, ESPECIALLY THOSE FROM UNDER-RESOURCED FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES, FOR SUCCESS AS INDIVIDUALS AND AS ACTIVE, RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS THROUGH INNOVATIVE TENNIS, EDUCATION, LIFE SKILLS, AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMING.

Income
$594,974
Spending
$556,878
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
2.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 76%
Employees
3
Volunteers
54
Highest pay
$83,531, 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: 65 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 39% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 32% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 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 95% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • 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. $204,254 spent. SCHOOL YEAR TENNIS SERVING APPROXIMATELY 133 STUDENTS IN CONTINUING TENNIS PROGRAMMING AT SPARROW MICHIGAN ATHLETIC CLUB. TODD MARTIN DEVELOPMENT FUND STAFF FOCUS ON CONTINUING TENNIS SKILL PROGRESSION WITH STUDENTS WHO WERE WITH THE PROGRAM IN THE SUMMER SO THAT LEARNING WAS CONSISTENT THROUGH THE YEAR. SPORTSMANSHIP AND LEADERSHIP ARE STRESSED THROUGHOUT THE PROGRAM. TODD MARTIN DEVELOPMENT FUND PARTNERED WITH RIDDLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TO PROVIDE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMMING THREE DAYS A WEEK FOR TWO HOURS EACH DAY SERVING 40 YOUTH. PROGRAMMING IS FOCUSED ON TENNIS, ACADEMIC SUPPORT, AND LIFE SKILLS.
  2. $207,361 spent. YEAR-ROUND TUTORING PROGRAM - SERVING 22 YOUTH PARTICIPANTS AT LETTS COMMUNITY CENTER FOR ACADEMIC TUTORING TWICE A WEEK. PARTICIPANTS ARE PAIRED WITH TUTORS TO FOCUS ON COMPLETING HOMEWORK, UNDERSTANDING CONCEPTS WITH WHICH THE YOUTH MAY BE STRUGGLING, AND DEVELOPING A MENTORING RELATIONSHIP. THIS PROGRAM FOCUSES ON HELPING STUDENTS ACHIEVE PASSING GRADES IN ALL CLASSES IN ORDER TO BE PROMOTED TO THE NEXT GRADE AS WELL AS INCREASING SOCIAL EMOTIONAL CORE COMPETENCIES. 1,963 STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN A VARIETY OF TENNIS AND LIFE SKILLS PROGRAMS, INCLUDING LUNCH TIME TENNIS, GYM CLASSES, AND MID-DAY MOVERS.
  3. $61,011 spent. SUMMER TENNIS, LIFE SKILLS, AND LEADERSHIP PROGRAM - 330 PARTICIPANTS. PROGRAMS CONDUCTED INCLUDE LEARNING THE GAME OF TENNIS AND IMPROVING SKILLS, HEARING FROM NOTABLE COMMUNITY LEADERS, AND EXPLORING LEADERSHIP THEMES SUCH AS GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY, EDUCATION AND GOAL SETTING, DIVERSITY, TEAMWORK, INNOVATIVE THINKING, HEALTHY EATING, AND EXERCISE. PARTICIPANTS ENGAGE IN THREE FIELD TRIPS PER SUMMER TO DESTINATIONS AROUND THE STATE TO EXPAND WORLDVIEW AND ENGAGE IN NEW EXPERIENCES. LETTS WEEK-DAY TENNIS PROGRAMMING SERVING 29 YOUTH AGES 6-10. THESE PROGRAMS UTILIZE MODIFIED TENNIS BALLS, SMALLER RACQUETS, AND SMALLER COURT DIMENSIONS TO PROVIDE A SUCCESSFUL LEARNING EXPERIENCE AND LOTS OF FUN FOR PLAYERS. BALL, RACQUET AND COURT TRANSITIONS ARE BASED ON A NATURAL PROGRESSION IN TECHNIQUE, SKILL, ATHLETICISM, AND AGE.

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 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 2024.

    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 May 2003.

    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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