Usta-Pacific Northwest Section
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
TO PROMOTE THE GROWTH OF TENNIS THROUGH ENGAGING CHILDREN, ADULTS, AND FAMILIES IN EVERY NEIGHBORHOOD.
- Income
- $8.9 million
- Spending
- $9.2 million
- Spent on programs
- 71%
- Reserves
- 11.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 71%
- Employees
- 365
- Volunteers
- 90
- Highest pay
- $459,433, chief executive officer
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: 75 out of 100.
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 11.6 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 22% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 9% on the year before.
Spending floor
8 of 1571% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 39 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: 100 out of 100.
Independent board
25 of 258 of 8 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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)
- $3.4 million spent. INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORT SERVICES: INVESTS IN COMMUNITIES BY REVITALIZING EXISTING AND/OR EXPANDING TENNIS BRICK AND MORTAR INDOOR INFRASTRUCTURE AS WELL AS PROVIDES BUSINESS SUPPORT SERVICES TO A SECTION-WIDE NETWORK OF INDOOR TENNIS FACILITIES. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE GRANTS, TRAININGS, OPPORTUNITIES FOR NETWORKING, BEST PRACTICES IN NEGOTIATIONS AND RENOVATIONS, ADVOCACY, DIGITAL TOOLS, REGISTRATION AND SCHEDULING PLATFORMS, SHARED SERVICES SUPPORT, AND CONSULTING SUPPORT IN CREATING BUSINESS PLANS, STAFFING MODELS, AND OPERATIONAL ASSESSMENTS. TRAININGS INCORPORATE INDUSTRY-BEST ON AND OFF COURT CURRICULA WITH THE GOAL OF MEETING THE CONSTITUENT'S TENNIS NEEDS. CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O.USTA/PNW ALSO OFFERS TURNKEY SERVICES IN OPERATING, MANAGING, AND PROGRAMMING INDOOR FACILITIES TO CREATE JOBS, JUMP START LOCAL ECONOMIC IMPACT FROM SPECIAL EVENTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS, AND PROVIDE QUALITY, ACCESSIBLE AND AFFORDABLE PLAY OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND SURROUNDING SCHOOLS, BUSINESSES, AND NEIGHBORHOODS UTILIZING A COMMUNITY HUB MODEL.
- $1.3 million spent. ADULT COMPETITION: PROVIDES YEAR-ROUND COMPETITIVE TOURNAMENTS AND LEAGUE PLAY FOR ADULTS AND SENIORS, AS WELL AS SOCIAL EVENTS AND MATCH PLAY FOR LOCAL NEIGHBORHOODS, REGARDLESS OF RACE, GENDER, OR SOCIO-ECONOMIC LEVEL. IN MANY CASES, USTA/PNW SUPPLIES LOANER TENNIS EQUIPMENT AND THE VENUE FOR PARTICIPANTS TO GET FIT AND STAY HEALTHY THROUGH THE LIFELONG SPORT OF TENNIS. USTA/PNW CONTINUALLY LOOKS TO PARTNER WITH PRIVATE AND PUBLIC ORGANIZATIONS IN ORDER TO GIVE BACK TO COMMUNITIES, AND TO IMPROVE FACILITIES AT PARKS, SCHOOLS, AND OTHER COMMUNITY LOCATIONS. PARTICIPANTS ARE INVITED TO SUPPLEMENT COMPETITION THROUGH VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AT YOUTH AND TEEN RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS.
- $975,603 spent. PARKS AND SCHOOLS SUPPORT SERVICES: INVESTS IN SCHOOLS, PARKS AND RECREATION AND OTHER COMMUNITY PARTNERS BY PROVIDING TOOLS AND RESOURCES TO HELP DEVELOP AND OPTIMIZE THEIR TENNIS PROGRAMS. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE DIGITAL TOOLS AND PLATFORMS, ADVOCACY, SHARED SERVICES SUPPORT, EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, PROGRAM CURRICULA, NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES, CONSULTING, EQUIPMENT, AND GRANTS. USTA/PNW ALSO PROVIDES TURNKEY PROGRAM DELIVERY SERVICES IN PARKS AND SCHOOLS TO EASE THE ADMINISTRATIVE BURDEN ON COMMUNITY PARTNERS, CREATE JOBS, AND FACILITATE AN INCLUSIVE, AFFORDABLE, AND SAFE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR PLAYERS OF ALL AGES AND SKILLS LEVELS. CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O.SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR TURNKEY PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS AND SCHOOLS, PARTICULARLY TITLE I SCHOOLS, TO PROVIDE UNDERSERVED STUDENTS THE AVENUE TO PURSUE THEIR GOALS AND HIGHEST DREAMS BY SUCCEEDING IN SCHOOL, IMPROVING THEIR HEALTH AND NUTRITION, AND BECOMING RESPONSIBLE COMMUNITY MEMBERS. YOUTH BENEFIT FROM FREE MODIFIED TENNIS EQUIPMENT THAT PROMOTES SUCCESS ON THE FIRST DAY AND INTEGRATED CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT AND LIFE-SKILL LESSONS.
- $527,609 spent. MARKETING AND OUTREACH: PROMOTES AND INCREASES AWARENESS OF THE BENEFITS OF TENNIS AND LIFE SKILLS ACROSS ALL SOCIO-ECONOMIC LEVELS AND ENCOURAGES INDIVIDUALS TO ENGAGE IN THE LIFELONG SPORT OF TENNIS. OUTREACH EFFORTS SEEK TO EDUCATE AND ACTIVATE STAKEHOLDERS ON MULTIPLE PLATFORMS, INCLUDING: SCHOOLS, COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES, COMMUNITY CENTERS, PRIVATE AND PUBLIC CLUBS, AS WELL AS GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES, SUCH AS PARKS AND RECREATION. AS A MISSION-DRIVEN ORGANIZATION, USTA/PNW PROMOTES DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION AT ALL LEVELS AND, THROUGH ITS YOUTH PROGRAMS, CAMPAIGNS TO TIE TENNIS TO CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES.
- $349,714 spent. JUNIOR COMPETITION: A MYRIAD OF COMPETITIVE PROGRAMS COMMITTED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF JUNIOR PLAYERS, INCLUDING YEAR-ROUND TRAINING, TOURNAMENTS, TEAM PLAY, AND RELATED TRAVEL. PROGRAMS FOR TALENTED STUDENT ATHLETES AGES 6 TO 18 HELP DEVELOP NECESSARY TENNIS SKILLS AND BUILD CHARACTER THROUGH THE SPORT. THROUGH TRAINING, PARTICIPANTS DEVELOP DISCIPLINE, DECISION-MAKING SKILLS, SELFESTEEM, THE ABILITY TO FOCUS ON GOALS, AND COMMITMENT TO HIGH STANDARDS, WITH AN EMPHASIS ON ACADEMIC SUCCESS AND COLLEGE ASPIRATION.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since April 1983.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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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