Thirty Years of supporting Court Tennis
Since its founding in 1994, the USCTPF has helped to strengthen the game in the U.S. The Foundation has successfully supported the building of new courts (including Prince’s Court near Washington, D.C. – the first U.S. court built since 1923, and its replacement court at Westwood CC in Vienna VA), restoration of historic facilities (including the Boston, Newport and Philadelphia courts), and rejuvenation of under-utilized courts through new programs and operational guidance (most notably, Georgian Court in Lakewood, NJ.
In 2014, the Foundation and the USCTA launched a comprehensive program to develop and improve the state of play among amateur players of all stripes, including juniors, women and topflight players. The USCTPF has provided funding for the development of many new players, a number of whom have gone on to compete at high levels, even the World’s Championship.
Formation
The foundation is established in Philadelphia, PA.
501(c)(3)
Organized and operated exclusively for exempt purposes..
Princes Court
The establishment of Princes Court marked a new chapter for U.S. play.
Glass Upper Gallery
A design shift that changed how spectators view the game in Newport.
Fahey vs. Chisholm 2004
This landmark event brought global visibility to the sport.
Georgian Court
One of the game’s most picturesque venues joins the timeline.
RCOP Philadelphia
Major upgrades at the Racquet Club of Philadelphia modernize play.
T&R Boston
Significant repairs and enhancements to Boston’s iconic court.
Westwood Opening
Expansion continues with the addition of the Westwood facility.
The International Tennis Hall of Fame
A collaborative effort with the ITHF to support the court tennis program in Newport.
Fostering junior development across the U.S., specifically in Newport through the John Lieb endowment and in Washington through the Prince Junior Fund. The Foundation has also provided support to all clubs that participate in the Player Development Program.
Providing funding for traveling teams to England and Australia for the Van Alen Cup, Clothier Cup and Bathurst Cup as well as other overseas events.
Providing funding for the maintenance of a comprehensive online handicap system (Real Tennis Online).
Supporting ancillary, non-prize money, expenses related to the U.S. Professional Singles Championship playing for the Schochet Cup through an endowed fund established by Jay Schochet.
These efforts are essential components of the Foundation’s mission to preserve and expand court tennis in the U.S. While fruitful, the programs require a significant commitment of resources from the Foundation and our donor base. The ability to continue these programs depends on the ongoing generous support of the court tennis community.
Charitable Status
The U.S. Court Tennis Preservation Foundation (USCTPF) is a 501c3 and 501j tax-exempt organization committed to the advancement of court tennis in the United States.
In partnership with local project leaders and our donors, the Foundation supports programs and projects that will preserve and advance the game, maintain its core values, and ensure a vibrant future for court tennis in the US.