Andy Roddick Foundation

Andy Roddick Foundation
AbbreviationARF
Formation2000
TypeYouth organization
Legal statusNon-profit organization
HeadquartersAustin, Texas
Region served
United States
Websitewww.arfoundation.org

The Andy Roddick Foundation is a nonprofit organisation founded by tennis player Andy Roddick in 2000. The organisation aims to provide lower-income students with summer and afterschool programs.[1][2][3]

History

The foundation was founded in 2000, when Roddick was 18.[4][5] At the time, he was the top ranked junior tennis player worldwide. In 2012, the Andy Roddick Foundation moved to Austin, TX.

References

  1. ^ Clarey, Christopher (2021-08-25). "Roger Federer's Biggest Legacy? It Might Be His Billion-Dollar Brand". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2022-08-08.
  2. ^ "Andy Roddick: Why I invested in Cure Hydration". Fortune. Retrieved 2022-08-08.
  3. ^ Fox, Michelle. "Tennis legend Andy Roddick wants you to save your money. Here's how he did it". CNBC. Retrieved 2022-08-08.
  4. ^ "Local celebrity raises $1M at philanthropic gala with Leon Bridges". austonia. 2022-04-11. Retrieved 2022-08-08.
  5. ^ Fox, Michelle. "Tennis legend Andy Roddick wants you to save your money. Here's how he did it". CNBC. Retrieved 2022-08-08.
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  • Guidestar Page
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