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How the Wimbledon Foundation Became Tennis’s Quiet Philanthropic Force

Led by Paige Murphy, the foundation supports local grants, national youth programs in the U.K. and international humanitarian partnerships.

The Wimbledon Championships have been held annually since 1877, but a newer arm has expanded the tournament’s philanthropic reach. Since 2013, the Wimbledon Foundation has served as the official charity of the All England Lawn Tennis Club and The Championships, distributing grants, donations and programs across a range of sectors within and beyond tennis.

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Unlike large endowed institutions such as the Gates Foundation in the U.S. or the Wellcome Trust in the U.K., the Wimbledon Foundation operates as a funding charity that distributes resources it generates. Its funding comes primarily from annual Championship profits and related revenue streams, and........

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