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Denver Tennis Park Inc

EIN 82-0620668 · Denver, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE DENVER TENNIS PARK WAS FOUNDED TO OPERATE A YOUTH-SERVING TENNIS FACILITY AND CONDUCT RELATED PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES WHICH SERVE DENVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS, THE UNIVERSITY OF DENVER, YOUTH OUTREACH, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC.

Income
$3.1 million
Spending
$2.8 million
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
6.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 67%
Employees
75
Volunteers
12

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

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 29% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 76% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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

    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

    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 June 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. $1.4 million spent. ADULT AND YOUTH TENNIS PROGRAMS - THE DENVER TENNIS PARK OFFERS A WIDE RANGE OF PROGRAMS TO ADULTS AND YOUTH TO IMPROVE TENNIS SKILLS AND ADVANCE PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH. PROGRAMS INCLUDE PRIVATE LESSONS, YOUTH GROUP DEVELOPMENT, ADULT DRILLS, TOURNAMENTS, LEAGUES, AND SPECIFIC PROGRAMMING FOR YOUTH FACING FINANCIAL BARRIERS TO TENNIS AND ITS CONTRIBUTIONS TO DEVELOPMENT.
  2. $460,850 spent. COMMUNITY FACILITY USE - THE DENVER TENNIS PARK FACILITY, WHICH IS MADE UP OF 7 INDOOR AND 6 OUTDOOR COURTS, IS ALSO AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC USE. INDIVIDUAL AND TEAMS MADE UP OF ADULTS AND YOUTH CAN RENT ACCESS TO COURTS FOR RECREATIONAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL REASONS. PARTICIPANTS RANGE FROM 5 TO 85 YEARS OLD AND ENGAGE IN THE SPORT TO ADVANCE SOCIAL WELL-BEING, PHYSICAL ABILITY AND MENTAL WELL-BEING.
  3. $188,530 spent. COMMUNITY SUPPORT - THE DENVER TENNIS PARK PARTNERS WITH MIDDLE AND ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS TO BRING TENNIS AND INSTRUCTION TO STUDENTS THROUGH BEFORE/AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS AS WELL AS SUPPLEMENTAL OFFERINGS DURING PHYSICAL EDUCATION. THE DENVER TENNIS PARK WORKS EXCLUSIVELY WITH SCHOOLS IN LOWER SOCIOECONOMIC COMMUNITIES AND/OR IN NEIGHBORHOODS LARGELY MADE UP OF PEOPLE OF COLOR.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 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 November 6, 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 June 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 May 2017.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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