History

Serve & Return Chicago History

Serve & Return Chicago was originally incorporated as the Chicago Tennis Patrons on September 26, 1947, and received 501(c)(3) charitable status in May of 1950.

In January of 2020, Chicago Tennis Patrons became incorporated as Serve & Return Chicago and is still a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

Since its inception, Serve & Return Chicago Board of Directors has been comprised of all volunteers whose primary mission is to solicit funding through various fundraising efforts and distribute the funds throughout the Chicagoland area to support and maintain youth tennis and education programs.

Serve & Return Chicago places a special emphasis on providing access to entry-level and grass roots tennis programs in underserved areas of Chicagoland.

Serve & Return Chicago News
April 2026

Sponsorship Opportunities for our 2026 Raise a Racquet Event!

Support a meaningful cause and raise visibility for your business by sponsoring the 2026 Raise a Racquet fundraiser!  All sponsorship levels include a VIP cocktail…

March 2026

You are invited to SRC’s Annual “Raise a Racquet” Event!

We are getting geared up for SRC’s annual Raise a Racquet fundraising event!  Join us for a spectacular evening with friends at Midtown Athletic Club…

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