Racquet Up Detroit

Organization Overview

Racquet Up Detroit is located in Detroit, MI. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (N65) the organization is classified as: Football, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. As of 07/2021, Racquet Up Detroit employed 25 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Racquet Up Detroit is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 07/2021, Racquet Up Detroit generated $4.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 33.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 07/2021. While expenses have increased by 14.7% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTS AND EMPOWERS DETROIT YOUTH TO ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL THROUGH A DEMANDING AND INSPIRING LONG-TERM EXTRACURRICULAR MENTORING PROGRAM OF SQUASH, ACADEMICS, AND COMMUNITY SERVICE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES A YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR DETROIT PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS AFTER SCHOOL, ON WEEKENDS, AND DURING THE SUMMER. THIS PROGRAM AIMS TO PROMOTE DETROIT PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS' PHYSICAL FITNESS, READING AND WRITING ABILITIES, SELF-ESTEEM, STRENGTH OF CHARACTER, AND EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT. OVERALL, THERE ARE SEVEN MAIN PROGRAM COMPONENTS, INCLUDING SQUASH INSTRUCTION AND COMPETITION, FITNESS DEVELOPMENT, ACADEMIC TUTORING, LITERACY DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNITY SERVICE, SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES, AND MENTORING. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS UNDER THIS PROGRAM.KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR THIS PROGRAM INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:- 100 PERCENT OF FIRST FOUR COHORTS OF STUDENTS GRADUATED FROM HIGH SCHOOL- 100 PERCENT OF FIRST FOUR COHORTS OF STUDENTS ADMITTED TO COLLEGE- SCHOOL ATTENDANCE RATE FOR RACQUET UP DETROIT PARTICIPANTS BEATS THE AVERAGE FOR DETROIT STUDENTS- 15 STUDENTS EARNED FULL SCHOLARSHIPS TO PRESTIGIOUS AND CHALLENGING ACADEMIC SUMMER PROGRAMS AT PHILLIPS EXETER ACADEMY, HOTCHKISS, LAWRENCEVILLE, CHOATE, AND TAFT SCHOOLS- OVER $150,000 IN SUMMER SCHOLARSHIPS EARNED, PLACING STUDENTS AT CAMPS AND PROGRAMS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES, INCLUDING STANFORD UNIVERSITY, KENYON COLLEGE, MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY, WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY, UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA, DEERFIELD ACADEMY, YMCA CAMP HAYO-WENT-HA, AND OHIYESA- URBAN SQUASH TEAM NATIONAL CHAMPIONS IN 2018- SEVEN GRADUATES CURRENTLY PLAY COLLEGIATE SQUASH AT DENISON, HOBART, AND ST. LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY- SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION TO VIRTUAL AND HYBRID PROGRAMMING DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC- SUCCESSFUL RETURN TO IN-PERSON PROGRAMMING IN 2021- SUCCESSFUL IN-PERSON SUMMER CAMP IN 2021, DESPITE COVID-19 CHALLENGES- CONSTRUCTION OF NEW DEDICATED FACILITY, COMPLETED ON TIME AND UNDER BUDGET


THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES A YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR DETROIT PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS AFTER SCHOOL, ON WEEKENDS, AND DURING THE SUMMER. THIS PROGRAM AIMS TO PROMOTE DETROIT PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS' PHYSICAL FITNESS, READING AND WRITING ABILITIES, SELF-ESTEEM, STRENGTH OF CHARACTER, AND EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT. OVERALL, THERE ARE SEVEN MAIN PROGRAM COMPONENTS, INCLUDING SQUASH INSTRUCTION AND COMPETITION, FITNESS DEVELOPMENT, ACADEMIC TUTORING, LITERACY DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNITY SERVICE, SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES, AND MENTORING. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS UNDER THIS PROGRAM.KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR THIS PROGRAM INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:- 100 PERCENT OF FIRST FOUR COHORTS OF STUDENTS GRADUATED FROM HIGH SCHOOL- 100 PERCENT OF FIRST FOUR COHORTS OF STUDENTS ADMITTED TO COLLEGE- SCHOOL ATTENDANCE RATE FOR RACQUET UP DETROIT PARTICIPANTS BEATS THE AVERAGE FOR DETROIT STUDENTS- 15 STUDENTS EARNED FULL SCHOLARSHIPS TO PRESTIGIOUS AND CHALLENGING ACADEMIC SUMMER PROGRAMS AT PHILLIPS EXETER ACADEMY, HOTCHKISS, LAWRENCEVILLE, CHOATE, AND TAFT SCHOOLS- OVER $150,000 IN SUMMER SCHOLARSHIPS EARNED, PLACING STUDENTS AT CAMPS AND PROGRAMS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES, INCLUDING STANFORD UNIVERSITY, KENYON COLLEGE, MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY, WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY, UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA, DEERFIELD ACADEMY, YMCA CAMP HAYO-WENT-HA, AND OHIYESA- URBAN SQUASH TEAM NATIONAL CHAMPIONS IN 2018- SEVEN GRADUATES CURRENTLY PLAY COLLEGIATE SQUASH AT DENISON, HOBART, AND ST. LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY- SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION TO VIRTUAL AND HYBRID PROGRAMMING DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC- SUCCESSFUL RETURN TO IN-PERSON PROGRAMMING IN 2021- SUCCESSFUL IN-PERSON SUMMER CAMP IN 2021, DESPITE COVID-19 CHALLENGES- CONSTRUCTION OF NEW DEDICATED FACILITY, COMPLETED ON TIME AND UNDER BUDGET


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Derek Aguirre
President
$153,525
George A Haggarty
Chair
$0
Nathan Marsden
Vice-President
$0
Paul Flanagan
Treasurer
$0
Craig Hupp
Secretary
$0
Emily Camiener
Director
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Smithgroup Jjr
Design Development
$107,982
Phoenix Contractors Inc
Construction
$1,797,131
Phoenix Contractors Inc
Construction
$1,797,131
Smithgroup Jjr
Design Development
$107,982
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$4,153,848
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $606
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$4,153,848
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $2,231
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$3,350
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $4,152,729

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Racquet Up Detroit has recieved totaling $102,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Elaine And Leo Stern Foundation

Southfield, MI

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT CAPITAL RAISING EFFORTS FOR DETROIT, MICHIGAN FACILITY

$100,000
Baiardi Family Foundation Inc

Harbor Springs, MI

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS SUPPORT

$2,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$354,183
Earnings$83,519
Net Contributions$63,322
Grants$18,500
Ending Balance$482,524

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