Usta Florida Section Foundation

About Usta Florida Section Foundation

The USTA Florida Section Foundation Inc’s recent grantmaking is defined by tennis access in Florida, with awards that support youth programming, adaptive tennis, facility repairs, equipment, and hurricane recovery. One of the clearest examples is a $61,749 Hurricane Relief Grant to Beachview Tennis Club LLC in Sanibel for recovery after storm damage. Another large grant went to Broward County Public Schools in Fort Lauderdale for tennis equipment and program revenue support, showing that the foundation funds both direct program delivery and the operating pieces that keep tennis available. The foundation’s portfolio also reaches community tennis providers and public agencies. City of Miami Beach received a $17,198 Program Grant, while Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade and DETA Friends Inc each received support for tennis equipment and program needs. Recent awards include both stand-alone equipment grants and broader program grants, which indicates a flexible approach to helping organizations keep courts active, maintain access, and serve players of different ages and abilities. Across the record, the foundation’s giving stays close to its mission of improving health and quality of life through tennis, with a strong emphasis on Florida-based organizations and programs that can use modest grants for tangible needs.

What Usta Florida Section Foundation Funds

Youth tennis is a recurring theme. The foundation gave $11,415 to MaliVai Washington Kids Foundation Inc in Jacksonville for tennis equipment and program support, and $8,865 in 2023 for a program grant. It also supported First Serve Miami twice, including a $9,755 award in 2024 for tennis equipment and program support. Adaptive and disability-focused tennis appears as a separate line of giving. Orlando Wheelchair Games received $10,965 in 2025 for a tennis equipment/program grant, and Love Serving Autism received $9,800 in 2025 for a program grant. Those awards show support for sports access tailored to specific participant needs. Community access and facility-related support also show up in the recent grants list. City of Tampa Parks and Recreation received $13,786 for tennis equipment and program support, and Pasco County Parks Recreation and Natural Resources Dept received $10,145 for a similar purpose. That pattern fits the foundation’s stated emphasis on public participation in tennis settings.

How Usta Florida Section Foundation Gives