Growth, Vision, Budget, And Funding

This Fall Third Serve will provide free tennis programming for 55+ kids. 

Fall 2021:

• Launch free clinics at E.L.Frierson, St. Johns High School, and Kiawah Island Golf Resort
• Launch inaugural fundraising event for Third Serve

Spring 2022:

• Add additional 50 kids to current locations
• Add down then location
• Scholarship upto 4 kids into Barth Hawtin Tennis Academy program
• Create summer scholarships for up to 12 players

Fall 2022:

• Maintain 100+ current kids in programming 
• Scholarship additional 3-4 kids into BHTA 
• Fund trip for lower level pro players to go on the road for 4-5 weeks competing and promoting the foundation

The vision for Third Serve is to grow a multi faceted non-profit to serve the following:

• Free tennis to hundreds of underserved youth across Charleston
• A pathway for committed players to move into higher level training through the Barth Hawtin Tennis Academy, pursuing college scholarships
• Opportunities for all participants in Third Serve programs to attend tournaments and events
• Fund lower level professional players who work with the foundation promoting it’s cause, and interacting with our players

The cost for a 16 week semester (2 days/week) with 32 kids participating is $50,000. Expenses include bus/van rental, bus drivers, coaches, equipment, snacks, and drinks. Third Serve has currently raised $65,000 through donations and we aim to raise an additional $100,000 through sponsorships and donations in 2021.