Nonprofit · EIN 46-4925908
CHESS AND STRATEGY GAME ASSOCIATION
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · SHOREVIEW, MN 55126
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $543,078 | $542,169 | $909 | $109,607 | $63,963 | $45,644 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $462,253 | $477,803 | -$15,550 | $113,521 | $68,786 | $44,735 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,500
- Program service revenue
- $540,578
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $14,927
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $16,335
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $1,425
- Occupancy
- $64,475
- Program services (functional)
- $486,087
- Management and general (functional)
- $56,082
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $113,521
- Total assets, end of year
- $109,607
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $63,963
- Net assets, end of year
- $45,644
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $45,644
- Gross receipts
- $543,078
- Employees
- 6
- Volunteers
- 5
- Year formed
- 2014
- State of legal domicile
- MN
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| JASON LAVINE | ASSOCIATE DI Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $93,844 |
| H WILLIAM NARA | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $36,656 |
| RICH WEBER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JEFF HAHN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JULIE MILLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JASON LAVINE | ASSOCIATE DI Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $90,623 |
| H WILLIAM NARA | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $45,649 |
| RICH WEBER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JEFF HAHN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JULIE MILLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4138 BRIGADOON DR, SHOREVIEW, MN 55126-3107
- Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
- 4138 Brigadoon Dr, Shoreview MN 55126
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- H WILLIAM NARA, 4138 BRIGADOON DRIVE, SHOREVIEW, MN 55126
- Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
- Harry William Nara, 4138 Brigadoon Dr, Shoreview MN 55126
- Signed the 990
- H WILLIAM NARA, CHAIR
- Phone
- (651) 208-8762
- Website
- CSGAME.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CUMMINGS KEEGAN & CO PLLP
Mission
WE EXIST TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG PLAYERS TO GET TOGETHER TO LEARN NEW GAMES, STRATEGIES, AND TACTICS AT OPEN EVENTS AND COMPETITIONS. WE ALSO PROMOTE A GROWING COMMUNITY OF CHESS AND STRATEGY GAME PLAYERS THAT VALUE LEARNING, TEACHING, AND FUN THROUGH PLAYING GAMES THAT FOSTER CREATIVITY, ANALYSIS, SOCIALIZATION, FAIR PLAY, MENTAL CHALLENGES, AND CONNECTEDNESS. THE CSGA PROVIDES QUALITY BEFORE AND SCHOOL PROGRAMMING FOR STUDENTS IN A VARIETY OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN THE TWIN CITIES AREA. OUR PROGRAMS INCLUDE CHESS, STEM/CODING/3D PRINTING, STOCK MARKET AND PERSONAL FINANCE, ROCKET BUILDING, STAGE AND COSTUME DESIGN, COOKING AND MUCH MORE. WE HAVE A DIVERSE GROUP OF INSTRUCTORS WITH A WIDE RANGE OF SKILLS AND LIFE EXPERIENCES WHO CAN REACH STUDENTS OF ALL ABILITIES.
Program accomplishments
- YOUTH ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS INCLUDE CHESS, STRATEGY GAMES, COOKING, CODING, 3D DESIGN, SEWING, AND MORE AT OPEN EVENTS, CAMPS, WORKSHOPS AND COMPETITIONS. IN 2024, THERE WERE OVER 3,000 PARTICIPANTS/STUDENTS.Expenses $483,742 · revenue $536,479
- CONCESSIONS AS AN EDUCATIONAL TOOL FOR STUDENTS TO LEARN ABOUT INVENTORY, TRANSACTIONS, FOOD SAFETY, AND CUSTOMER SERVICE.Expenses $2,345 · revenue $4,099
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
- 46-4925908
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2017
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $109,607
- Income (IRS master file)
- $543,078
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2017
- Posted by the IRS
- July 7, 2017
- Reinstated
- Effective June 15, 2017
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $543,078 | $542,169 | $109,607 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $462,253 | $477,803 | $113,521 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $309,999 | $282,988 | $71,810 | IRS |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Harry William Nara | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Harry Nara | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Harry Nara | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 46-4925908).
Questions about CHESS AND STRATEGY GAME ASSOCIATION
- What is the EIN of CHESS AND STRATEGY GAME ASSOCIATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CHESS AND STRATEGY GAME ASSOCIATION is 46-4925908.
- Is CHESS AND STRATEGY GAME ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2017 and reinstated it effective June 15, 2017.
- Are donations to CHESS AND STRATEGY GAME ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CHESS AND STRATEGY GAME ASSOCIATION 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 AND STRATEGY GAME ASSOCIATION 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 AND STRATEGY GAME ASSOCIATION 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 AND STRATEGY GAME ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names H WILLIAM NARA.
- Who are the officers and directors of CHESS AND STRATEGY GAME ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 5 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $93,844 (JASON LAVINE, ASSOCIATE DI).
- How much revenue does CHESS AND STRATEGY GAME ASSOCIATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $543,078, expenses of $542,169 and total assets of $109,607 at year end.
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