Recreation & Sports
Fred Wells Tennis & Education Center Inc
FORT SNELLING, MN
Total revenue
$3.3M
Total expenses
$3.1M
Net assets
$4.3M
Grants received
$1.1M
50 grants
EIN
411965977
Tax year
2024
Mission
To bring people together of all ages, abilities and backgrounds to embrace the lifelong game of tennis while serving under-resourced youth with the support of the community.
Programs
2 programs
Junior programs: our fee-based junior programs offer age and ability-based classes as well as match play opportunities for ages 5 to 18. Certified tennis professionals lead all junior tennis programming with a focus on skill development, confidence, and finding enjoyment and connection through the sport of tennis. In 2024, 1,281 unique players participated in fwtec junior tennis programs. Combined with tennisworks participation, there were over 30,000 junior tennis play experiences on our courts in 2024. 93 unique players received a total of $90,870 in scholarship assistance to remove financial barriers to participation in our fee-based programs. An additional $12,817 was disbursed to cover tournament-related expenses for youth in need. 10 students also received $1,000 scholorships to support college start-up expenses.
Adult programs: adult tennis programming includes ability-based drills and clinics, in-house and usta league play, senior drills, and private lessons. Adult tennis offerings reinforce tennis as a lifelong sport that promotes health, wellness, and community connection for all ages. In 2024, 1,450 unique adult players participated in fwtec programs.2,826 unique players of all ages also hit the courts to share the game with friends and family or practice with the ball machine.all programs and court rentals are open to the public. While not required to participate, patron memberships are available to support our mission and access select benefits. At the end of 2024, 599 families, 391 juniors, 525 adults, and 465 seniors/senior couples (ages 62+) held active patron memberships.
Financials
FY 2024
Revenue
Expenses
People
13 listed
CHRISTINE NICKELS
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
$98K
40 hrs/wk
ANDREA BOADO
BOARD PRESIDENT
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2 hrs/wk
LT NGUYEN
VICE PRESIDENT
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1 hrs/wk
DAVID ERICKSON
BOARD TREASURER
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2 hrs/wk
ANN HATHAWAY
BOARD SECRETARY
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1 hrs/wk
JOHN AHERN
PAST PRESIDENT- EX OFFICIO
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0JACK FOSS
DIRECTOR
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1 hrs/wk
JILLIAN GEISLINGER
DIRECTOR
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1 hrs/wk
SUE HAIGH
DIRECTOR
—
1 hrs/wk
MICHAEL MILLER
DIRECTOR
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1 hrs/wk
SCOTT PAYZANT
DIRECTOR
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1 hrs/wk
KEVIN VEENSTRA
DIRECTOR
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1 hrs/wk
SCOTT CORDES
DIRECTOR
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1 hrs/wk
Grants received
Showing 50 of 50
Funded by
$1.1M from 23 funders · 50 grants · 2017–2024
$296K · 7 grants · 2018–2024
$121K · 7 grants · 2017–2023
$115K · 3 grants · 2018–2020
$90K · 3 grants · 2022–2024
$85K · 1 grant · 2020
$83K · 6 grants · 2019–2024
$80K · 1 grant · 2024
$40K · 4 grants · 2020–2024