We're driven by a simple yet powerful mission: to connect kids with tennis for the greater good.

This commitment goes beyond the court. We leveraged a world-renowned tennis tournament to generate millions in donations for vital causes like Cincinnati Children's Hospital and the UC Cancer Center.

Beyond that, we proudly fund countless youth programs, tirelessly seeking new avenues to make a meaningful impact in our community.

50+ Years of Giving

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    Millions Given

    First Serve Community Fund has donated more than $12.8 million in the form of contributions and grants, with approximately $2 million of that amount going toward youth tennis programs exclusively.

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    Always Helping Kids

    First Serve has funded more than 100 youth related tennis programs over the years with 500+ kids each year benefitting from grants and contributions

Just a few of our benefitting organizations

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    Activities Beyond the Classroom

    Introduces tennis into Cincinnati public elementary schools by conducting programs during Phys Ed classes, after school tennis clubs and hosting tennis summer camps.

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    Inner City Tennis Project

    A year-round program that provides tennis instruction to children with emphasis on the underserved and at-risk youth in the Greater Cincinnati Area.

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    Buddy Up for Life

    Provides tennis instruction and playing opportunities solely for children with Downs Syndrome and related developmental disabilities.

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    Cincinnati Tennis Foundation

    A Cincinnati-based nonprofit organization dedicated to using tennis and education to create Life Champions.

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