Chess Education Foundation Inc
Mission: We Teach Life Skills Through Chess Activities - Teach Chess at After-School Clubs , Organize Chess Competitions, Host Community Chess events at our facility
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During the 2022 - 2023 school year, Chess Education Foundation has run chess clubs in approximately 30 schools. Teaching in schools is our biggest program currently with approximately 700 students attending in 2022 Our second largest programming is running local chess tournaments. In addition to helping with the KY State Championships. In 2022 we ran a series of tournaments that will award a scholarship at the final event in 2023. Our third Largest program is our new Chess Center. We organize community events including free club play, tournaments, and lessons for both adults and tournaments. We opened in December so most of our setup expenses occurred at the end of 2022.
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Mission: We Teach Life Skills Through Chess Activities - Teach Chess at After-School Clubs , Organize Chess Competitions, Host Community Chess events at our facility
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· vs. 8 similar education in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Chess Education Foundation Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyChess Education Foundation Inc is a registered education nonprofit based in Louisville, KY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2019 and has been operating for 7 years. Its EIN is 841830726. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 70/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $249K in annual revenue. 15 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Chess Education Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 841830726. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Chess Education Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 70 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 78% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.
Chess Education Foundation Inc is located in Louisville, KY, United States. The organization was established in 2019 and has been active for 7 years. Its registered address is 2908 Brownsboro Rd Suite 212, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Chess Education Foundation Inc has $249K in annual revenue. It allocates 78% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 74% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Chess Education Foundation Inc is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $249K in annual revenue. The organization has 15 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Chess Education Foundation Inc. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, Chess Education Foundation Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 78% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 74%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
During the 2022 - 2023 school year, Chess Education Foundation has run chess clubs in approximately 30 schools. Teaching in schools is our biggest program currently with approximately 700 students attending in 2022 Our second largest programming is running local chess tournaments. In addition to helping with the KY State Championships. In 2022 we ran a series of tournaments that will award a scholarship at the final event in 2023. Our third Largest program is our new Chess Center. We organize community events including free club play, tournaments, and lessons for both adults and tournaments. We opened in December so most of our setup expenses occurred at the end of... Chess Education Foundation Inc is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2019.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 78% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 74%. Its annual revenue of $249K is below the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Chess Education Foundation Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Chess Education Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 841830726, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
3 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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CHESS EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (5)
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 15 disclosed in the public registry.
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 15 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2019
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Quick facts about Chess Education Foundation Inc
- What is Chess Education Foundation Inc?
- Chess Education Foundation Inc is a education supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Louisville, United States. During the 2022 - 2023 school year, Chess Education Foundation has run chess clubs in approximately 30 schools. Teaching in schools is our biggest program currently with approximately 700 students attending in 2022 Our second largest programming is running local chess tournaments. In addition to helping with the KY State Championships. In 2022 we ran a series of tournaments that will award a scholarship at the final event in 2023. Our third Largest program is our new Chess Center. We organize community events including free club play, tournaments, and lessons for both adults and tournaments. We opened in December so most of our setup expenses occurred at the end of 2022.
- When was Chess Education Foundation Inc founded?
- Chess Education Foundation Inc was founded in 2019.
- Who leads Chess Education Foundation Inc?
- John Simons serves as Treasurer.
- Where is Chess Education Foundation Inc located?
- Headquartered in Louisville, KY, United States.
- What is Chess Education Foundation Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100K-$1M. 78% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Chess Education Foundation Inc trustworthy?
- Chess Education Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Chess Education Foundation Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 841830726.
- What is Chess Education Foundation Inc's website?
- https://www.chesseducation.org