Tennis Australia A Limited
Growing revenue
Tennis Australia A Limited is a 501(c)(6) organization, registered in 2014, with $408,912,116 in FY2023 revenue.
Richmond South Vic 3121, Austria, 00000 EIN 98-1029763 Since 2014
Revenue (FY2023)
$408.9M
▲ 2.9% vs prior year
Recreation median: $129K
Expenses (FY2023)
$407.7M
Net assets
$51.7M
Employees
3,452
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Tennis Australia A Limited— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
BFinancial health25% of the rating2 mo reserves · +0% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Tennis Australia A Limited: 2 mo reserves · +0% margin earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Tennis Australia A Limited: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Tennis Australia A Limited: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To promote and develop the sport of tennis in australia, (see schedule o)represent australia's tennis interests internationally. to promote and develop the sport of tennis in australia including the conduct of the australian open and other tennis events. tennis australia is the governing body for the sport of tennis in australia. the company's objectives and strategies are to create champion tennis players on and off the court, increase the number of people playing the sport, ensure tennis coaches are adequately trained and running tournaments throughout the country. tennis australia aims to increase health of all tennis venues and clubs ensuring the sport has a long sustainable future. this is all achieved through the reinvestment of australian open revenues back into the sport.
What they do
Participationgetting more people to play tennis more often regardless of who, what, where, or when they play is the organisation's greatest ambition. in 2024, more than 1.3 million australians played tennis. tennis australia is responsible for creating, promoting, and investing into tennis products that inspire more people to play. in october 2023, redesigned national programs, a new tennis brandmark, and strengthened coach pathway launched to help support this aim. tennis was the number one selected sport in australian schools due to increased focus on the program. accessibility projects and an increased emphasis on the inclusion space ensures that tennis is a sport for everyone.
Performancedeveloping champion players on and off the court through holistic world-class support is the aim of the tennis australia performance pathway. a team-based approach, working closely with private coaches to help athletes reach their full potential, is delivering impressive results. eight australian players achieved career-high rankings within the world's top 100 in singles in 2024. storm hunter finished 2023 as the year-end no.1 doubles player in the world. matt ebden climbed to world no.1 in doubles following his australian open title in january. he and fellow australian john peers also claimed gold at the paris olympics. both national teams continue to thrive making the finals of the billie jean king and davis cups. the performance pathway for athletes with a disability also continues to evolve with more events held across the nation.
Contact & location
- Address
- Richmond South Vic 3121, Austria, 00000
- City
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- State
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- Category
- Recreation & Sports
- Subcategory
- Amateur Sports
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $307.8M (FY2018) to $408.9M (FY2023) across 6 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $216.7MNet assets $51.7M
Operating margin
0.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$268.3M
Total liabilities
$216.7M
Net assets
$51.7M
Salaries & benefits
$67.9M
17% of expenses
Board members
9
9 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $408,912,116▲2.9% | $407,748,504▲14.6% | $51,691,628▲19.5% | $268,344,157▲22.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $397,248,500▲7.8% | $355,868,110▼3.2% | $43,245,210▲1130% | $219,407,545▼9.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $368,670,993▲34.3% | $367,681,183▲12.2% | $3,514,915▲579% | $242,384,354▲38.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $274,430,511▼13.7% | $327,695,361▲3.0% | $517,570▼99.3% | $174,744,912▼6.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $318,008,779▲3.3% | $318,159,259▲5.3% | $69,390,395▲5.1% | $186,109,015▲92.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $307,840,395 | $302,186,308 | $65,992,234 | $96,504,504 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2023)
Highest-paid: Craig Tiley — $1,267,537 (0.31% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craig Tiley | Chief Executive Officer | 40 | $1,267,537 |
| Timothy Jolley | Chief Strategy & Performance Officer | 40 | $765,646 |
| Cedric Cornelis | Chief Commercial Officer | 40 | $608,657 |
| Thomas Larner | Chief Operating Officer | 40 | $502,825 |
| Katrina Blair | Chief Financial Officer | 40 | $475,281 |
| Darren Pearce | Chief Communications Officer | 40 | $450,623 |
| Mohan Aiyaswami | Chief Information Officer | 40 | $308,853 |
| Jacquie Quinn | Chief Legal Officer | 40 | $305,172 |
| Alexandra Hamilton | Chief Event Officer | 40 | $305,013 |
| Philip Brook | Director of Audience | 40 | $293,217 |
| Lleyton Hewitt | Davis Cup Captain | 40 | $287,114 |
| John Fitzgerald | Tennis Ambassador | 40 | $284,110 |
| Roderick Campbell | Director of Pships & Intl Business | 40 | $283,661 |
| Lawrence Robertson | Director of Pathways & Tennis Svcs | 40 | $265,592 |
| Kathleen Nuttall | Chief Diversity & People Officer | 40 | $245,620 |
| Chris Harrop From Dec 2023 | Director | 1 | — |
| Dan Bisa | Director | 1 | — |
| Diane Grady | Director | 1 | — |
| Elizabeth Minogue | Director | 1 | — |
| Graham Bradley | Director | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Wta Tour | Womens Tennis Tour Service | $29,227,675 |
| Atp Tour Inc | Mens Tennis Tour Service | $26,276,859 |
| Delaware North Companies | Catering Provider | $8,304,800 |
| Reed & Mackay Travel Australia Pty Limit | Travel Provider | $5,279,539 |
| Melbourne & Olympic Parks | Precinct and Venue Hire | $5,072,811 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Tennis Australia A Limited a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Tennis Australia A Limited is a 501(c)(6) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 98-1029763.
- What is Tennis Australia A Limited's EIN?
- Tennis Australia A Limited's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 98-1029763.
- How much revenue does Tennis Australia A Limited report?
- Tennis Australia A Limited reported $408,912,116 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much does Tennis Australia A Limited's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Tennis Australia A Limited's latest Form 990 is $1,267,537, paid to Craig Tiley (Chief Executive Officer).
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Data for Tennis Australia A Limited (EIN 98-1029763) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.