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Youth Tennis San Diego

EIN 95-6095644 · San Diego, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair53 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Youth Tennis San Diego (the Organization) was incorporated under the laws of the State of California in 1953, as a Nonprofit Benefit Corporation. The purpose of the Organization is to promote the educational, physical, and social development for all youth through organized tennis and educational activities. The community programs encourage participation, personal integrity, leadership, and competitive spirit in a friendly environment that builds responsible citizens.

Income
$7.2 million
Spending
$7.6 million
Spent on programs
74%
Reserves
2.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 66%
Employees
110
Volunteers
200
Highest pay
$294,162, ceo

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: 53 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 17% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 18% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    74% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 44 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.

  • 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

    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 (5)
  1. $2.4 million spent. Junior Development: As a community service, Youth Tennis San Diego provides thousands of youngsters each year the opportunity to play tennis after school at their neighborhood school. The After-School Tennis program provides a safe haven for hundreds of youngsters who are not supervised after school. Through tennis, the children are learning the success skills which will give them the confidence and self-esteem to confront the negativeinfluences so often found on the streets where they live. Several times a year, the children travel to the Barnes Tennis Center to participate in special tennis events. This is often their first exposure to a real tennis court. Other programs include recreational opportunities, local and national competitive, educational seminars, kids-helping-kids projects, and partnership programs with local school districts and youth organizations. Youth Tennis San Diego also provide youth with camp opportunities during the summer months. The camp includes tennis instruction and fun, featuring USPTA and USPTR pros along with college players. Personal skills evaluation, Camp T-shirt, Awards, Match Play, and Practice and Play.
  2. $2.3 million spent. Tournaments: The Center is host to a wide variety of junior-level tournaments, from novice tournaments to national championships. In addition, there are a number of college-level tournaments and occasional adult tournaments.
  3. $905,091 spent. George E. Barnes Junior Tennis Center The George E. Barnes Junior Tennis Center (the Center), named after the lead donor family, is owned and operated by the Organization. It was built in 1995, and completed in 1997. This 4.5-million-dollar facility was made possible with generous public and private donations. The Center is the home of Youth Tennis San Diego offices, Barnes Center tennis programs, After-School Tennis special events, adult programs, corporate programs, a library, and education programs. Youth Tennis San Diego also supports wheelchair and special populations by providing free court usage.
  4. PADEL JOINT VENTURE
  5. FACILITY MISC INCOME

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 February 1956.

    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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