Nonprofit · EIN 26-0844268
CHESS CLUB AND SCHOLASTIC CENTER OF SAINT LOUIS
Tax-exempt · SAINT LOUIS, MO 63108
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $31,206,877 | $19,681,176 | $11,525,701 | $29,019,699 | $8,453,705 | $20,565,994 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $16,677,688 | $15,695,405 | $982,283 | $16,627,033 | $7,582,940 | $9,044,093 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $30,572,962
- Membership dues
- $47,470
- Program service revenue
- $566,353
- Investment income
- $46,704
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$44,316
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $3,164
- Other revenue
- $20,858
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $3,775,536
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $306,889
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,649,193
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,539,207
- Professional fundraising fees
- $269,710
- Legal fees
- $688,915
- Accounting fees
- $82,561
- Occupancy
- $1,813,825
- Travel
- $1,256,990
- Depreciation
- $274,667
- Program services (functional)
- $14,133,185
- Management and general (functional)
- $4,490,735
- Fundraising (functional)
- $1,057,256
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $16,627,033
- Total assets, end of year
- $29,019,699
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $8,453,705
- Net assets, end of year
- $20,565,994
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $11,110,396
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $8,866,514
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $11,699,480
- Gross unrelated business income
- $24,525
- Gross receipts
- $31,360,693
- Employees
- 112
- Volunteers
- 7
- Year formed
- 2007
- State of legal domicile
- MO
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEVON ARONYAN | GRANDMASTER & CHESS PLAYER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $338,294 | $7,077 |
| ANTHONY RICH | TECHINCAL DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $142,211 | $11,346 |
| TAD MIDDLETON | DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION & HR Officer | 40 | $140,328 | $13,004 |
| NORAH FRIEL | FINANCE MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $130,211 | $12,783 |
| CATHERINE GALLAHER | HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $121,328 | $18,376 |
| YASSER SEIRAWAN | CHIEF COMMENTATOR & SPOKESPERSON Highest-paid employee | 40 | $114,728 | $20,054 |
| JAMES GILDEHAUS | DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $116,328 | $11,576 |
| DOUG ECKERT | TREASURER (AS OF 3/24) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $1,733 | $0 |
| REX SINQUEFIELD | PRESIDENT & CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 16 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE LUEKEN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES VOELKER | TREASURER (THRU 3/24) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ED BAUR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEAN HOFFMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE PODGURSKY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEVON ARONYAN | GRANDMASTER & CHESS PLAYER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $252,960 | $7,133 |
| ANTHONY RICH | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (THRU 12/19) Officer | 40 | $167,845 | $12,168 |
| NORAH FRIEL | FINANCE MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $120,328 | $12,561 |
| JOHN COSTELLO | DIRECTOR OF SECURITY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $101,328 | $19,817 |
| IOAN CRISTIAN CHIRILA | CHESS COACH & COMMENTATOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $104,671 | $8,596 |
| TAD MIDDLETON | ADMINISTRATIVE DIR. (AS OF 12/19) Officer | 40 | $37,350 | $3,566 |
| DOUG ECKERT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $353 | $0 |
| REX SINQUEFIELD | PRESIDENT & CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 16 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE LUEKEN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES VOELKER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ED BAUR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEAN HOFFMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE PODGURSKY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4657 MARYLAND AVE, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63108-1912
- In care of
- % LINDA DAVIS
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- REX SINQUEFIELD, 4657 MARYLAND AVENUE, ST LOUIS, MO 63108
- Signed the 990
- REX SINQUEFIELD, PRESIDENT AND CHAIRMAN
- Phone
- (314) 361-2437
- Website
- WWW.SAINTLOUISCHESSCLUB.ORG
- Return prepared by
- RUBINBROWN LLP
Mission
TO MAINTAIN A FORMAL PROGRAM OF CHESS INSTRUCTION FOR STUDENTS OF ALL AGES AND LEVELS AND TO INCREASE THE AWARENESS OF THE EDUCATIONAL VALUE OF CHESS.IT IS THE MISSION OF THE CHESS CLUB AND SCHOLASTIC CENTER OF SAINT LOUIS, AN EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION, TO MAINTAIN A FORMAL PROGRAM OF INSTRUCTION TO TEACH THE GAME OF CHESS AND TO PROMOTE AND SUPPORT ITS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM THROUGH COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND LOCAL, NATIONAL, AND INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS TO INCREASE THE AWARENESS OF THE EDUCATIONAL VALUE OF CHESS.
Program accomplishments
- SEE SCHEDULE O:APPLIED EDUCATION:IN 2024, THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUED TO HOST NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP-LEVEL CHESS COMPETITIONS, PROVIDING STUDENTS WITH A REAL-WORLD UNDERSTANDING OF HOW FAR THEIR ACADEMIC AND STRATEGIC ACHIEVEMENTS IN CHESS COULD TAKE THEM. THESE EVENTS OFFERED STUDENTS THE CHANCE TO WITNESS NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED CHESS PLAYERS COMPETING, SHOWCASING HIGH-LEVEL CHESS STRATEGY. THE ORGANIZATION'S LEADERSHIP BELIEVES THAT EXPOSURE TO SUCH TOURNAMENTS INSPIRES STUDENTS TO EXCEL IN CHESS, WITH THE PROSPECT OF ONE DAY COMPETING FOR SUBSTANTIAL CASH PRIZES AND ACHIEVING PERSONAL AND INTELLECTUAL RECOGNITION. IN 2024, THE ORGANIZATION HOSTED THE U.S. CHAMPIONSHIP, U.S. WOMEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP, U.S. JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP, U.S. GIRLS' CHAMPIONSHIP, AND U.S. SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP, IN ADDITION TO THE SINQUEFIELD CUP, CAIRNS CUP, ST. LOUIS MASTERS, AND OTHER INTERNATIONAL TOURNAMENTS. THESE PRESTIGIOUS COMPETITIONS, FEATURING SOME OF THE WORLD'S TOP PLAYERS, CONTINUE TO DRAW GLOBAL ATTENTION TO THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION AND ITS ROLE IN PROMOTING EXCELLENCE IN CHESS EDUCATION.Expenses $8,543,671 · grants $639,308 · revenue $107,736
- SEE SCHEDULE O:DIRECT CLASSROOM:DIRECT CLASSROOM:THE ORGANIZATION'S CORE MISSION REMAINS FOCUSED ON PROVIDING CHESS INSTRUCTION TO STUDENTS THROUGH TWO PRIMARY MODES: AT ITS CAMPUS LOCATED AT 4657 MARYLAND AVENUE IN SAINT LOUIS, MO, AND IN SATELLITE CLASSROOMS AT PARTICIPATING K-12 SCHOOLS, UNIVERSITIES, COLLEGES, AND COMMUNITY CENTERS THROUGHOUT THE GREATER SAINT LOUIS METRO AREA ("PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS"). ADDITIONALLY, THE VIRTUAL LEARNING PLATFORM ESTABLISHED IN RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC CONTINUES TO BE A VITAL COMPONENT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S INSTRUCTIONAL OFFERINGS. FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME INSTRUCTORS PROVIDE LESSONS IN-PERSON AT THE CAMPUS, WITHIN AREA SCHOOLS, AND VIRTUALLY, SUPPORTING A DIVERSE RANGE OF STUDENTS. IN 2024, THE ORGANIZATION SERVED APPROXIMATELY 6,000 STUDENTS AT ITS CAMPUS, WHILE MORE THAN 6,000 STUDENTS WERE ENROLLED IN SATELLITE CLASSROOMS AND VIRTUAL PROGRAMS. THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS A STRUCTURED CURRICULUM, USING FORMAL CLASSES AND TEXTBOOKS TO DELIVER A COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE. IN 2024, THE ORGANIZATION HOSTED AND ORGANIZED OVER 100 CHESS TOURNAMENTS AND 200 LECTURES, CLASSES, AND SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES. IT ALSO CONDUCTED VIRTUAL INSTRUCTIONAL SUMMER CAMPS, BOTH LOCALLY AND FOR STUDENTS NATIONWIDE, INCLUDING SPECIALIZED CAMPS FOR TOP-TIER STUDENT CHESS PLAYERS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY.Expenses $5,589,514 · grants $3,136,228 · revenue $494,124
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 26-0844268
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- School
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2008
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Recreation and sports (N31)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $29,019,699
- Income (IRS master file)
- $31,360,693
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $31,206,877 | $19,681,176 | $29,019,699 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $16,677,688 | $15,695,405 | $16,627,033 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $15,124,357 | $14,309,513 | $17,925,687 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 26-0844268).
Questions about CHESS CLUB AND SCHOLASTIC CENTER OF SAINT LOUIS
- What is the EIN of CHESS CLUB AND SCHOLASTIC CENTER OF SAINT LOUIS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CHESS CLUB AND SCHOLASTIC CENTER OF SAINT LOUIS is 26-0844268.
- Is CHESS CLUB AND SCHOLASTIC CENTER OF SAINT LOUIS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2008.
- Are donations to CHESS CLUB AND SCHOLASTIC CENTER OF SAINT LOUIS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CHESS CLUB AND SCHOLASTIC CENTER OF SAINT LOUIS file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of CHESS CLUB AND SCHOLASTIC CENTER OF SAINT LOUIS due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CHESS CLUB AND SCHOLASTIC CENTER OF SAINT LOUIS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of CHESS CLUB AND SCHOLASTIC CENTER OF SAINT LOUIS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names REX SINQUEFIELD.
- Who are the officers and directors of CHESS CLUB AND SCHOLASTIC CENTER OF SAINT LOUIS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 14 people; 8 received compensation from the organization, the highest $338,294 (LEVON ARONYAN, GRANDMASTER & CHESS PLAYER).
- How much revenue does CHESS CLUB AND SCHOLASTIC CENTER OF SAINT LOUIS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $31,206,877, expenses of $19,681,176 and total assets of $29,019,699 at year end.
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