USTA Foundation

05/19/2026

Big things are happening 🎾

We’re proud to partner with Yonex to help expand access to tennis and create more opportunities for young people nationwide through our Community Impact Hubs!

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From new equipment to revitalized courts and expanded opportunities, this partnership is about helping more young people thrive on and off the court.

Read more about how we’re working together to make an impact nationwide at the link.

05/15/2026

A tremendous and well-deserved honor! 💙🎾

We’re seeing the impact the Sloane Stephens Foundation is having first-hand as a USTA Foundation Community Impact Hub!

Honored to be named to the TIME 100 for philanthropy 🤍 My grandparents would be so proud 🥹

This work, this purpose, all of it is rooted in them.
Through the we keep showing up. Every day. Everything we do is for our kids, families, and community, and it’s the most rewarding work I’ve ever done.

05/11/2026

KerriAnn is building the next generation of coaches!💙

She’s already helped 42 high school players earn USTA Coaching Development Coach Badges — preparing young people to step into leadership roles and feel ready for what’s next on and off the court. Thank you, KerriAnn, for all that you do for young people and your community!

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05/01/2026

Tennis is more than a game…

It’s a vehicle for change and a gateway to opportunity for young people everywhere in May and beyond! 🤝

04/30/2026

Sunny days coming soon ☀️ and we’re bringing something meaningful back to the court with La Roche-Posay!

04/20/2026

Real change begins when the leaders of today uplift and inspire the leaders of tomorrow. Together with The Reginald F. Lewis Foundation, we’re honoring a legacy of perseverance and purpose investing in young people through tennis, education, and mentorship so they’re ready for whatever life serves them! 💙

04/16/2026

Happy birthday to Mackie McDonald 🎉 Through the USTA Foundation Mackie McDonald College Fund, he’s helping more young people access the same opportunities that shaped his journey on the court and in the classroom. Because being ready for life starts with access.

Join us in celebrating Mackie and his mission by supporting the next generation.

Mackie McDonald College Fund: https://bit.ly/4tOrnyh

04/15/2026

Together, we’re building what’s possible! 🤝 We’re proud to partner with The Reginald F. Lewis Foundation, united by a shared commitment to investing in young people and expanding access to opportunity.

Honoring the legacy of a barrier-breaking leader, this partnership celebrates the mentors and pathways that help young people grow through tennis, education and mentorship through the new Reginald F. Lewis Game Changer Award and the newly rebranded Reginald F. Lewis Career Days program.

04/08/2026

We’re proud to recognize Ray Benton as the recipient of the NJTL Founders’ Service Award, honored at the 2026 (USTA) United States Tennis Association Annual Meeting & Conference in Orlando! 👏

With a career spanning more than five decades, Ray has played a pivotal role in growing the game of tennis and expanding opportunity for young people nationwide. As the first Executive Director of the NJTL network, he helped grow the initiative from four to 50 chapters, laying the foundation for a movement that continues to impact hundreds of thousands of young people each year.

From leading JTCC to developing pathways for more than 300 student-athletes and professional players, Ray’s impact extends far beyond the court. His lifelong commitment to access, leadership, and community has helped open doors for generations of young people.

This recognition reflects a legacy rooted in service and a vision that continues to shape the future of the sport and the lives it touches.

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04/03/2026

Celebrating a chapter that’s transforming lives!✨Portland Tennis & Education has been named NJTL Chapter of the Year at the United States Tennis Association - USTA (Official) Annual Meeting & Conference. For nearly 30 years, PT&E has created a space where young people can grow through tennis, education, and mentorship—impacting nearly 20,000 young people along the way.

This is what it looks like to open doors, build confidence, and help the next generation write their best life stories. 👏

Full Story: https://bit.ly/4sQrUQd

03/30/2026

This Women’s History Month, we’re proud to spotlight Mackenzi Stewart and Kirsten Robles—leaders from two different Atlanta NJTL chapters, LEAD Center for Youth and Atlanta Youth Tennis & Education Foundation, both part of our Community Impact Hubs. Every day, they’re showing up for young people in ways that matter, helping them feel seen and believe in what’s possible. This is what creating opportunities looks like in action. 💙

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