NonprofitsFred Wells Tennis & Education Center Inc

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.

Expenses: $852KGrants: $110K

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.

Expenses: $804K

Financials

FY 2024

Revenue

Contributions & grants$574K
Program service revenue$2.7M
Investment income$40K
Other revenue$41K
Total revenue$3.3M

Expenses

Grants paid$110K
Salaries & benefits$2.0M
Fundraising$249K
Other expenses$971K
Total expenses$3.1M
Total assets$4.6M
Net assets$4.3M

People

13 listed

NameRoleCompensation

CHRISTINE NICKELS

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Board

$98K

40 hrs/wk

ANDREA BOADO

BOARD PRESIDENT

Board

2 hrs/wk

LT NGUYEN

VICE PRESIDENT

Board

1 hrs/wk

DAVID ERICKSON

BOARD TREASURER

Board

2 hrs/wk

ANN HATHAWAY

BOARD SECRETARY

Board

1 hrs/wk

JOHN AHERN

PAST PRESIDENT- EX OFFICIO

Board

0

JACK FOSS

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

JILLIAN GEISLINGER

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

SUE HAIGH

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

MICHAEL MILLER

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

SCOTT PAYZANT

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

KEVIN VEENSTRA

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

SCOTT CORDES

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

Grants received

Showing 50 of 50

FromAmountPurposeYear
$80K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT & YOUTH SCHOLARSHIPS
2024
$30K
TENNISWORKS PROGRAM PATHWAY
2024
$26K
Facility Grant - Court Resurfacing; Matching gifts, NJTL Base funding
2024
$25K
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT
2024
$10K
OPERATIONS
2024
$6K
SPORTS/LEISURE
2024
$6K
TICKETS TO KIDS
2024
$5K
FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
2024
$500
SOCIAL SERVICES, HUMAN RIGHTS & HEALTH
2024
$30K
TENNISWORKS YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
2023
$10K
Facility Grants, Matching gifts
2023
$10K
OPERATIONS
2023
$6K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2023
$5K
TICKETS TO KIDS
2023
$30K
TENNISWORKS YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
2022
$11K
Marketing grant; community tennis grant; matching gift
2022
$10K
OPERATIONS
2022
$8K
HUMAN SERVICES
2022
$8K
TENNISWORKS YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
2022
$6K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2022
$11K
Marketing grant; community tennis grant; matching gift
2021
$7K
TENNISWORKS YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
2021
$41K
Community Athletic &
2020
$15K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2020
$10K
OPERATIONS
2020
$10K
TO SUPPORT OUTREACH PROGRAMMING FOR UNDER-REPRESENTED YOUTH IN GRADES 3 - 8. SCHOOL YEAR PROGRAMMING IS LARGELY CONDUCTED THROUGH IN-SCHOOL AND AFTER-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS TO MEET STUDENTS THROUGH THEIR SCHOOLS. SUMMER PROGRAMMING IS DELIVERED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SUMMER SCHOOL SITES AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH ORGANIZATIONS.
2020
$6K
Program preparedness grant; matching gifts
2020
$50K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, PER DISCUSSION WITH WENDY WELLS
2019
$19K
Facility upgrades and maintanence.
2019
$8K
MULTIPLE GRANTS
2019
$50K
THE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
2018
$27K
Community Athletic & Education Program
2018
$16K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2018
$11K
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
2017

Funded by

$1.1M from 23 funders · 50 grants · 2017–2024

Usta Foundation Incorporated

$296K · 7 grants · 2018–2024

Donor Advised Charitable Giving Inc

$121K · 7 grants · 2017–2023

The Minneapolis Foundation

$115K · 3 grants · 2018–2020

Otto Bremer Trust

$90K · 3 grants · 2022–2024

USTA Northern

$83K · 6 grants · 2019–2024

Isora Wells Foundation

$80K · 1 grant · 2024

American Gift Fund

$40K · 4 grants · 2020–2024

Details

EIN411965977
NTEE codeN40
Subsection03
Ruling date2000-06
Formed2000
Employees64
Volunteers62
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