Who We Are

Serve & Return Chicago is a nonprofit tax-exempt corporation that may accept tax-deductible contributions.

• Serve & Return Chicago’s primary focus is helping kids in the greater Chicago area through the sport of tennis.
• Our programs are funded by contributions from generous individuals and organizations.
• Virtually all of the funds contributed by our sponsors are re-invested in the youth programs and the scholarships we support.

Mission 

The mission of the Serve & Return Chicago is to positively impact the lives of children in Chicagoland’s underserved communities through the game of tennis.  We believe tennis is an inclusive, life-long source of physical, mental, and emotional well-being.  The funds we raise support outstanding youth programs that provide equipment, education, instruction and fun competition in safe environments.

SRC-supported youth tennis programs…

• provide a safe and positive environment
• encourage a healthy / active lifestyle
• promote values, such as confidence, sportsmanship and respect
• teach life skills, such as leadership, responsibility and managing emotions
• develop the life skills that open opportunities for scholarships … and a lifetime of fun
• create social opportunities that result in a broad network of lifetime friendships
• expose kids to diversity which provides them with a broader life perspective
• engage parents to become involved with their kids and their local communities