Program areas at United States of America Chess Federation
Us Chess promoted the study and knowledge of Chess by educating the public, particularly secondary and elementary age students, about the game, art, science, sport, and discipline of Chess. Us Chess and its members supported instructional programs in schools; conducted, sponsored, and promoted Chess lessons, seminars, and lectures; held Chess tournaments for youth, adults, and individuals with disabilities; produced publications for its members and others describing the corporation's activities and promoting Chess education; encouraged the formation of Chess groups, clubs, and associations; and supported and promoted chess-related activities throughout the United States.
Grants made by United States of America Chess Federation
| Grantee | Grant description | Grant year | Amount |
|---|
| Baltimore Kids Chess League | To Send Students From Baltimore Title I Schools To the 2023 National High School Championships in Washington, DC To Include Player Registrations, Meals, Hotel Lodging, Bus Transportation, Team Room and Chaperones. | 2023-05 | $30,000 |
| Chess In The Schools | To Send Students From New York City Title I Schools To the 2023 National High School Championships in Washington, DC To Include Player Registrations, Meals, Hotel Lodging, Bus Transportation, and Team Room. | 2023-05 | $10,000 |
| Chess In The Schools | To Help Cover the Costs of the Girls in Chess Initiative, A Special Program for School-Age Girls in Four Girls Prep Charter Schools, Two Elementary and Two Middle, Located in the Low-Income Communities of Longwood/hunts Point in the Bronx and Manhattan's Lower East Side. Cis Instructors Will Offer Weekly Chess Classes During the School Day and Two-Hour-Long Chess Clubs in the After-School Hours. | 2023-05 | $8,500 |
Who funds United States of America Chess Federation
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at United States of America Chess Federation
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| John Hartmann | Chief Information Officer and Chess Life Editor | | 2021-04-16 |
| Carol Meyer | Executive Director | $137,706 | 2023-10-09 |
| Daniel Lucas | Senior Director of Strategic Communication | | 2021-04-16 |
| Judy Misner | Director of Administration | | 2021-04-16 |
| Geoffrey Isaak | Director of Development | | 2021-04-16 |
| ...and 12 more key personnel |
Financials for United States of America Chess Federation
| Revenues | FYE 05/2023 | FYE 05/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $334,652 | $1,027,658 | -67.4% |
| Program services | $5,157,285 | $2,647,563 | 94.8% |
| Investment income and dividends | $135,122 | $90,754 | 48.9% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $13,718 | $18,689 | -26.6% |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $134,913 | $0 | 999% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $409,782 | $128,498 | 218.9% |
| Total revenues | $6,185,472 | $3,913,162 | 58.1% |
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Data update history
November 30, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
November 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $156,500 from Saint Louis Chess Club November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
May 14, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
May 8, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $8,499 from PayPal Giving Fund Nonprofit Types
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Issues
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Characteristics
MembershipsEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donations
General information
- Address
- PO Box 775308
- St Louis, MO 63177
- Metro area
- St. Louis, MO-IL
- County
- St. Louis city, MO
- Website URL
- new.uschess.org/Â
- Phone
- (931) 787-1234
- Facebook page
- uschessÂ
- Twitter profile
- @uschessÂ
IRS details
- EIN
- 13-5624511
- Fiscal year end
- May
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1939
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- N03: Recreation and Sports Professional Societies and Associations
- NAICS code, primary
- 813990: Sports Regulatory Associations and Property Owner Associations
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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