2026-04-13T12:43:28-07:00 2025-12-31 990EZ 2025-01-01 352707576 ABOVE THE NET INC ABOV 5617895633 1015 Upchurch Road McDonough GA 30252 Caniece Haywood CEO 5617895633 2026-04-13 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X X www.abovethenettennis.org X X 115086 X 80270 32999 0 1817 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 115086 0 0 0 68994 0 0 22929 91923 23163 54987 4294 82444 X 81674 63742 0 4268 0 14434 81674 82444 26687 0 54987 82444 Above the Net is a sports-based youth development organization. We provide tennis programming as well as youth enrichment activities like music, literacy, tutoring at multiple sites in Henry County. Above the Net is a non-profit 501(c)(3) Community Tennis Association established in February 2021 by three avid recreational tennis players with a clear mission to enhance tennis involvement in Henry County. To that end, we invested time, energy, and minimal resources developing innovative programs designed to attract youths to empower them to leverage the sport for college scholarships, strengthening communities, and building life skills. In the first year, our organization introduced well over 200 individuals to tennis with a remarkable 80 percent being juniors ages 5-18 years old. We proudly, delivered 25 distinctive age-appropriate tennis programs. From the all-day Tennispalooza event to Adult and Junior 4-week Apprentice programs, Cardio Tennis, Next Step programs, free Saturday Tennis Clinics, and Elite tennis programs all designed toward advancing participants in their tennis journeys. These incredible numbers are the direct result of what can be achieved when a community unites to support a worthy cause that will enrich lives and last a lifetime. Our positive impact continued into our second year, with grants from the USTA Foundation, USTA Southern, and we continued to earn income via our paid tennis programming. This enabled us to partner with the Shaquille O'Neal Boys and Girls Club where 100% of our programs have been delivered free of charge. In addition, since partnering with the Club, we have introduced over 70 kids to the sport specifically from the club. Also, during our second year we were able to officially become an NJTL Chapter in McDonough, Henry County. With well over 300 plus new participants to tennis each year, Above the Net stands as a recognized and respected force within the Henry County Tennis community and beyond. Our organization has received accolades from USTA, USTA Southern Crescent, Tennis Industry United and USTA Tennis Champion as proof our commitment to growing tennis is making a difference in our community. These are our tangible results. We were able to form an ALTA 15U doubles team It was truly remarkable to see the impact of league play on our Elite players. Several students were able to join their high school tennis team, others are playing in tournaments in both Georgia and Alabama, and one young lady has achieved state ranking and has the passion to turn pro. Our track record is incomparable. Those initial kids advanced out of our program, and we proudly call them Above the Net Alumni who come back and help us with our Apprentice programs and to inspire others. It's our hope to continue the momentum, as well as expand our outreach in 2024, by introducing new initiatives geared to attract underserved juniors who regrettably cannot afford the cost associated with learning and playing the sport. We are excited to add an educational component to our tennis programming, through the creation of the NJTL McDonough Chapter, to focus on academic enrichment. By leveling the playing field academically and athletically, these individuals will become a more diverse representation of the sport and more importantly open unimaginable doors to their futures. While we are actively delivering cost-based programs, your support is critical to help fund our organizational structure, ensuring its sustainability for future generations to benefit. Building a strong, resilient organization is essential to overcoming the challenges that inevitably arise. We must have the necessary training and knowledge to strengthen our mindset, preparing us for the growth that lies ahead. We need administrative support to help with student communication, marketing, and program management. All of these activities are handled by the founders today. We need the support to enable the founders to focus on the strategic elements of our organization including strategic partnerships, development of our Board, and fundraising. Finally, we would love to invest in transportation to enable us to take the kids where needed for competitive play opportunities. The potential for our organization's growth is limitless. It has the power to be a game changer for both us and our community. We have the determination, grit, and passion. 80270 87654 87654 Caniece Haywood Above the Net CEO 20 200 0 0 Brenda Gant Above the Net COO 20 200 0 0 Monica Johnson Above the Net CFO 20 150 0 0 Katie Stephenson Above the Net Board Member 5 0 0 0 Tanieka Thompson Mungo Above the Net Board Member 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 GA Scott Robinson 459 Waterfront Drive Mcdonough GA 30253 6782302143 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NONE NONE 1 X 80270 80270 0 0 0 0 80270 80270 80270 1817 1817 0 0 0 32999 32999 115086 0 0.69748 0.006 X 80270 80270 32999 32999 0 0 0 0 113269 113269 113269 1817 1817 0 0 0 0 1817 1817 0 0 0 0 115086 115086 0.98421 0.0051 0.01579 0.00016 X Schedule A, Part II, Line 10 Participant fees Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16 Description;Amount^Advertising and Marketing;3120|Legal and Professional Fees;3350|Meetings and Conferences;1670|Office General Admin;4224|Supplies;4110|Travel;2187|Other Expenditure Capital Purchase;4268^Total;22929^ Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 20 The shed investment Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 24 Description;EOY Amount^Backboard Partial;4000|Investments;10434^Total;14434^