Using tennis and education to change the narrative of poverty, health inequity, and educational underdevelopment.

EDUCATION

TENNIS

COMMUNITY

WHO WE ARE

The Sloane Stephens Foundation began in 2013 to help shape constructive futures for youth by providing enhanced educational opportunities and encouraging healthy, active lifestyles through tennis.

Sloane Stephens Foundation

More Than A Match

Students learn more than how to hit a forehand, they learn how to problem-solve, stay focused, and show up for themselves under pressure. With every swing, they build discipline, reduce stress, and strengthen their minds and bodies.

TENNIS EDUCATION MINDFULNESS SWIMMING COMMUNITY SOCCER
WHAT WE DO

2025 IMPACT

24

Schools Served

300

Hours of Instruction

80+

Hours of Mentorship & Leadership

OUR PROGRAMS

Through nationally recognized after-school curricula, college preparatory programs and exciting Net Gen tennis, the Sloane Stephens Foundation offers underserved students the additional tools necessary to achieve in and out of the classroom.

Love, Love Compton

Our Love, Love Compton program provides the at-risk youth of Compton with the opportunity to play and learn.

We provide assistance on and off the tennis court with both tennis coaching and academic tutoring in 25 schools throughout Compton.

Scholar Tennis At Recess (STAR)

STAR brings recess to life with structured tennis play and development of physical literacy.

We partner with Compton Unified elementary schools throughout the school year to teach, model, and empower a sustainable tennis at recess program.

GETTING SOCIAL

🎾 The countdown is ON! 🎾 Tomorrow, we’re bringing the energy to Compton for the Chase Return the Serve event! Join us for a day filled with tennis, community spirit, and unforgettable moments. 📍 Where: Compton High School 🗓️ When: Tomorro
From the courts to the classroom, the field to the pool, and even on our yoga mats… we’re soaking up every moment at Camp SSF, where fun meets learning and every second counts! 💚🌞 #sloanestephensfoundation #summertime #summercamp #fun
Happy Independence Day from the Sloane Stephens Foundation! 🎾 Today we celebrate freedom, hope, and dreaming big—on and off the court. 🇺🇸 Wishing our amazing students and community a day filled with smiles and sunshine ☀️
Week 1 of Summer Camp 2025 is officially in the books! ✅ From tennis and soccer to reading labs, academic enrichment, e-sports, yoga, mindfulness, swimming, and yes, breakfast and lunch… we’ve got it all covered. At the @sloanestephens
Today, we honor and celebrate Juneteenth—a day of freedom, resilience, and joy. As we reflect on our history, let’s continue to support and uplift our community. Happy Juneteenth! 💚❤️💛
Our team showed up strong at Compton 2025 STEAMFest! 💪🏽🎾 We brought tennis to life through engineering—students built towering tennis structures and powered up fish on our vibrant, ocean-themed backboard. Hands-on, high-energy, and 100% SSF!
Champions are made when the work gets hard, but you refuse to quit! 💚 Hello Monday! Let’s rise up, start fresh, and see the bright opportunity in each new day.☀️
Happy Birthday to our incredible founder, Sloane Stephens! From winning Grand Slams to uplifting communities, your passion, resilience, and unwavering commitment to helping others continue to inspire us all. Thank you for leading with heart both on a
Leslie Allen is a trailblazer in tennis, known for breaking racial barriers and paving the way for future generations of Black athletes. Her achievements both on and off the court have made a lasting impact on sports and Black history. In 1981, Alle