United States Of America Chess Federation is located in St Louis, MO. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (P29) the organization is classified as: Thrift Shops, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 05/2024, United States Of America Chess Federation employed 26 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. United States Of America Chess Federation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 05/2024, United States Of America Chess Federation generated $6.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.3m during the year ending 05/2024. While expenses have increased by 6.3% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2020, United States Of America Chess Federation has awarded 18 individual grants totaling $197,486. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
US CHESS PROMOTES THE STUDY AND KNOWLEDGE OF THE GAME OF CHESS, FOR ITS OWN SAKE AS AN ART AND FOR ENJOYMENT,BUT ALSO AS A MEANS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF SOCIETY. IT INFORMS, EDUCATES, AND FOSTERS THE DEVELOPMENT OF PLAYERS (PROFESSIONAL AND AMATEUR) AND POTENTIAL PLAYERS. IT ENCOURAGES THE DEVELOPMENT OF A NETWORK OF INSTITUTIONS DEVOTED TO ENHANCING THE GROWTH OF CHESS, FROM LOCAL CLUBS TO STATE AND REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONS, AND IT PROMOTES CHESS IN AMERICAN SCHOOLS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
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.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Carol Lenhardt Former Ed | 40 | $148,591 | |
Ranae Bartlett Executive Di | Trustee | 40 | $32,401 |
Leila D'aquin Member At La | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
John Fernandez Member At La | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
David Hater Member At La | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Laksmana Viswanath Member At La | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,010,678 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,010,678 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $4,838,313 |
Investment income | $263,999 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $41,821 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $289,509 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $6,444,320 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $116,916 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $32,401 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $14,610 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $148,590 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,762,530 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $216,331 |
Advertising and promotion | $12,275 |
Office expenses | $501,120 |
Information technology | $471,744 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $70,026 |
Travel | $91,824 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $77,444 |
Insurance | $22,777 |
All other expenses | $48,512 |
Total functional expenses | $5,344,919 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,284,097 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $17,573 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $83,906 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $257,222 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $5,317,068 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $114,193 |
Total assets | $7,074,059 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $330,678 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $1,314,254 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $118,896 |
Total liabilities | $1,763,828 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,955,685 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,354,546 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $7,074,059 |
Over the last fiscal year, United States Of America Chess Federation has awarded $84,500 in support to 9 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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THE ROYAL OAK INITIATIVE PURPOSE: SEE SUPPLEMENTAL INF | $10,000 |
LENOIR CITY SCHOOLS PURPOSE: SEE SUPPLEMENTAL INF | $10,000 |
CHESS IN SCHOOLS PURPOSE: SEE SUPPLEMENTAL INF | $10,000 |
HAMILTON MEADOWS PARK TITLE ONE GRA PURPOSE: SEE SUPPLEMENTAL INF | $10,000 |
AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES PARTNERSHIP PURPOSE: SEE SUPPLEMENTAL INF | $10,000 |
HARLINGEN CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTR PURPOSE: SEE SUPPLEMENTAL INF | $10,000 |