Organizations Filed Purposes:
THE MISSION OF MACH ACADEMY, INC IS TO PROVIDE LIFE SKILLS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT THROUGH EDUCATION, TECHNOLOGY, HOMEOWNERSHIP AND RECREATIONAL EXPERIENCES. THE FOCUS DEMOGRAPHICS ARE INNER CITY, DISADVANTAGED YOUTH AND LOW TO MODERATE INCOME FAMILIES. THE ORGANIZATION IS INCLUSIVE TO ALL INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES REGARDLESS OF AGE, RACE, GENDER, DISABILITY FACTORS OR FINANCIAL MEANS.
TENNIS AND FITNESS ACTIVITIES AND INSTRUCTION IS PROVIDED IN ALL AREAS OF JUNIOR TENNIS DEVELOPMENT FROM 10 AND UNDER TO COMPETITIVE LEAGUE/TOURNAMENT PLAY. TENNIS AND FITNESS SESSIONS ARE PROVIDED YEAR ROUND TO HELP CHILDREN, PARTICULARLY THOSE GROWING UP IN DISADVANTAGED CIRCUMSTANCES TO FULLY DEVELOP THEMSELVES IN MIND, BODY AND SPIRIT AND TO ENCOURAGE PARTICIPANTS TO ADOPT DAILY PHYSICAL FITNESS ACTIVITIES AND HEALTHY EATING HABITS TO ENSURE HEALTHY LIFESTYLES.
MACH ACADEMY WORKS WITH THE NATIONAL COMMUNITY STABILIZATION TRUST WHICH SUPPORTS NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION EFFORTS THROUGH RENOVATION OF DILAPIDATED AND ABANDONED HOMES AND THEN CREATING AFFORDABLE OWNERSHIP AND RENTAL HOUSING FOR LOW AND MODERATE INCOME FAMILIES.
MACH ACADEMY'S MISSION IS CONNECTED TO THE LATE ARTHUR ASHE'S VISION TO USE TENNIS AND EDUCATION SESSIONS AS TOOLS TO PROMOTE CHARACTER AND TO OFFER OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE TO BECOME SUCCESSFUL ADULTS. MACH ACADEMY USES A PROFESSIONAL STAFF, QUALIFIED BOARD MEMBERS AND TRAINED VOLUNTEERS. OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM FACILITATES PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT LEAD TO THE DEVELOPMENT AND EXPANSION OF ADDITIONAL RESOURCES, OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES, PARTNERSHIP ESTABLISHMENTS, COLLABORATIONS AND OTHER WORKING RELATIONSHIPS THAT ASSIST IN THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S GOALS. OUR BENCHMARK IS HEALTHY MINDS, HEALTHY BODIES. ACADEMIC SUPPORT IS PROVIDED THROUGH EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES IN READING AND WRITING ACTIVITIES TO ENCOURAGE PARTICIPANTS TO BECOME CONFIDENT READERS STIMULATING SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATH STEM, CODING CLUB AND STEM WORKSHOPS ALONG WITH OTHER RELATED ACTIVITIES ARE USED TO ENCOURAGE AND INCREASE INTEREST AND SKILL LEVELS ENRICHMENT DISGUISED LEARNING ACTIVITIES TO ENCOURAGE AND SUPPORT POSITIVE CHARACTER AND LIFE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT, COLLEGE PLANNING AND CAREER EXPLORATION ACTIVITIES TO ENCOURAGE PARTICIPANTS TO THINK ABOUT WHAT CAREER PATH WOULD BEST SUIT THEIR INTERESTS AND ABILITIES. THE NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED UNITED STATES TENNIS ASSOCIATION USTA NATIONAL JUNIOR TENNIS AND LEARNING NJTL FIRST SERVE LIFE SKILLS AND ACADEMIC CREATIVE ENGAGEMENT (ACE) HANDS ON SESSIONS ARE ALSO PROVIDED.
Executives Listed on Filing
Total Salary includes financial earnings, benefits, and all related organization earnings listed on tax filing
| Name | Title | Hours Per Week | Total Salary |
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| Michael Harden | PRESIDENT/CE0 | 50 | $47,916 |
| Betty Jones | DIRECTOR | 40 | $2,125 |
| Tammy Simpkins | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| Tiara Boyd | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| Dr William Strong | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| Judge David Watkins | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| Deirdre Skolfield | TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
| Donald Moody | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| Henry Taylor | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
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