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Nonprofit · EIN 92-0791129

UNIVERSAL TENNIS FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · PALO ALTO, CA 94303

Financials

$256K$247K2023$360K$326K2024$340K$332K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of UNIVERSAL TENNIS FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$339,894$332,003$7,891$194,693$144,200$50,493
December 31, 2024990$360,140$326,167$33,973$213,902$171,300$42,602
December 31, 2023990$255,540$246,911$8,629$108,629$100,000$8,629
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$332,361
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$7,533
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$323,000
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Program services (functional)
$323,000
Management and general (functional)
$9,003

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$213,902
Total assets, end of year
$194,693
Total liabilities, end of year
$144,200
Net assets, end of year
$50,493
Gross receipts
$339,894
Employees
0
Volunteers
15
Year formed
2022
State of legal domicile
CA

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Darcy LeschlyPresident
Officer
15$0
Paula HurdChairperson
Officer
0.5$0
Kerry KennyTreasurer
Officer
1$0
Lynda GlasselSecretary
Officer
0.5$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Darcy LeschlyPresident
Officer
10$0
Paula HurdChairperson
Officer
0.5$0
Kerry KennyTreasurer
Officer
0.5$0
Lynda GlasselSecretary
Officer
0.5$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Darcy LeschlyPresident
Officer
5$0
Paula HurdChairperson
Officer
0.5$0
Kerry KennyTreasurer
Officer
0.5$0
Lynda GlasselSecretary
Officer
0.5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2100 GENG ROAD C/O UTR SPORTS 210, PALO ALTO, CA 94303-3343
Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
525 University Avenue 1350, Palo Alto CA 94301
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Darcy Leschly, 2100 Geng Road C/O UTR Sports 210, Palo Alto, CA 94303
Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
Darcy Leschly, 525 University Avenue 1350, Palo Alto CA 94301
Signed the 990
Darcy Leschly, President
Phone
(646) 662-7400
Return prepared by
HARMON BURSTYN CPA

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 92-0791129 or by the name UNIVERSAL TENNIS FOUNDATION.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

Universal Tennis Foundation purpose is to promote the increased education and knowledge of tennis, and make the sport inclusive and accessible to everyone through programs that support youth and wheelchair tennis, bring tennis to underserved individuals and communities, and increase access to the sport by promoting its benefits and maximizing the athletic potential of talent.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • The Hurd Awards for 2025, the two players recognized in 2024, 1 from 2023 who still had grant dollars remaining, as well as four additional college players transitioning to competing in the US and internationally were awarded grants to cover their tennis related expenses (coaching, equipment, travel, etc) to enable them to maximize their athletic talent.
    Expenses $290,000 · grants $290,000
  • Scholars and Scores Counts! Highs School Grants in 2025, 61 public high schools from low-income communities received $1000 grants each to use for expenses related to their high school tennis programs. These grants can pay for tennis related expenses including uniforms, tennis rackets and balls, court fees, senior recognition, fitness, etc. An additional 15 schools received apparel as an INKIND donation from UTR sports.
    Expenses $31,000
  • Support of 503C nonprofit initiatives in the larger tennis community. $2000 Donations in total to EPATT ($1000), Acing Autism Foundation ($500), Live Like Braun ($500).
    Expenses $2,000

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
92-0791129
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2023
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$194,693
Income (IRS master file)
$339,894

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$339,894$332,003$194,693XML
990December 2024$360,140$326,167$213,902XML
990December 2023$255,540$246,911$108,629XML
990-N for 2022
Officer: Darcy Leschly
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 92-0791129).

Questions about UNIVERSAL TENNIS FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of UNIVERSAL TENNIS FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of UNIVERSAL TENNIS FOUNDATION is 92-0791129.
Is UNIVERSAL TENNIS FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
Are donations to UNIVERSAL TENNIS FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does UNIVERSAL TENNIS FOUNDATION file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of UNIVERSAL TENNIS FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did UNIVERSAL TENNIS FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of UNIVERSAL TENNIS FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Darcy Leschly.
Who are the officers and directors of UNIVERSAL TENNIS FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does UNIVERSAL TENNIS FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $339,894, expenses of $332,003 and total assets of $194,693 at year end.

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