LEVELS OF GIVING PROGRAM
Thank you to everyone that has donated to the North Carolina Tennis Foundation (NCTF)! Your donations have supported us in our journey to make tennis and education accessible to those who need it the most.
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The Levels of Giving are the following: Legacy Builder, President, Slam, Champion, and Volley. The levels of giving program makes it possible for the NC Tennis Foundation to achieve its mission "to enhance the lives of others" through grants and scholarships, and to open the door to key partnerships like the one established with our National Junior Tennis & Learning Chapters. Click here to learn more about our impact.
Scroll to learn more about our major donors and how you can can invest in the lives of people and under-resourced organizations in the name of tennis & education.
Meet our Legacy Builders
Legacy Builders are committed to impacting marginalized populations and organizations, like Abilities Tennis and Whelchair Tennis, for generations to come with gifts of $50,000 or greater. These passionate individuals and families have established endowments and funds to change lives and benefit specific programs near and dear to their hearts. We thank our Legacy Builders for their commitment to make the world a better place through tennis & educational opportunities!
Bonnie Vandegrift
An expert in
league play and all-around tennis ambassador to NC, Southern, & USTA National. Inducted into the NC Tennis Hall of Fame, Class of 2024.
In a "league" all her own, Bonnie grows tennis where ever she goes
President Level
President level givers have donated from $25,000 - $49,999 to create life-altering experiences and opportunities for all ages.. We thank our President Level donors for their support!
Kelly & Greg Gaines are committed to the NC Tennis Foundation mission. Kelly is the Executive Director for USTA-NC and NC Tennis Foundation.
John & Rebecca McCabe partner on and off court to remove financial barriers for kids to be introduced to the many benefits of tennis - a lifetime sport!
Slam Level
Slam level donors have given from $10,000 - $24,999 to make the NC Tennis Foundation mission a reality to under-served populations. We thank our Slam members for your gifts!
Rodney Matthews, NC Tennis Foundation Treasurer and recently retired from full-time employment, with more time to spend on-court with his "service" game and off-court as a servant leader for NC Tennis!
Champion Level
Champion level donors gave from $1,001 - $9,999 as an annual gift designated to create impact within a specific area of interest - like high school tennis or Junior Aid.. We thank our Champion members for giving back to tennis!