Our Mission

Established in 1962, the Youth Tennis Foundation of Florida Inc. is a nonprofit organization that offers support for the development of youth tennis in Florida. Our primary goal is to introduce children to the many benefits of tennis, and, among other things, we provide scholarships, grants and awards to deserving players, coaches and tennis facilities.

The YTF is a qualified 501 (c) (3) organization and all donations are tax deductible. We strive to find ways to better the game of tennis in the state and welcome your suggestions and your requests. We are particularly interested in novel programs, such as a rural initiative, to reach out and find those niches which are not currently being serviced by the Florida Tennis Association's various programs.

The YTF is an independent organization which presently consists of a Board of Directors with diversified and varied backgrounds who come from all over the State of Florida to represent each of the 8 USTA Florida Regions. We are actively looking to add creative, dynamic and energetic people to our group.

Contact us to learn more about the YTF and our goals to brighten futures.

Latest News

  Our very own Maura Moynihan was again reading her books at the U.S Open for Arthur Ashe day. See more here.

  YTF is proud to support youth tennis at Vernon High School in Washington County. See what they built!

  Congratulations to the lastest recipient of the Kelley Family Award! Want to know who it is? Read more here.

  New kid's tennis clinic opportunity! Bring and friend and come join us on the court! See the details here!

  Two Florida teens were selected for the 2026 Evert Academy Award from YTF. Find out who here!

The Youth Tennis Foundation sponsored Lake City Columbia Community Tennis Association's 10th Annual Montgomery Summer Youth Tennis Camp held in June. Read more here!

The St. Pete Tennis Center hosts after school and summer camp for youth wanting to learn the game of tennis. Many of the kids are able to attend thanks to scholarships and YTF. Click here to see photos of them in action!

Zipay was honored in the Jan/Feb 2026 issue of Florida Tennis Magazine. Read more here.