Nonprofit · EIN 83-0404568
CHESS ENRICHMENT ASSOCIATION
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · FERNDALE, WA 98248
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990-EZ | $96,787 | $72,161 | $24,626 | $84,322 | $0 | $84,322 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $5,250
- Program service revenue
- $91,079
- Investment income
- $458
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $591
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $26,677
- Occupancy
- $30,874
- Other expenses
- $14,019
- Program services (functional)
- $52,289
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $59,696
- Total assets, end of year
- $84,322
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $84,322
- Cash, savings and investments
- $79,322
- Gross receipts
- $96,787
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-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Sinanan | President | 2 | $0 |
| James Stripes | vice president | 0.5 | $0 |
| Elliott Neff | Secretary | 0.5 | $0 |
| Gelareh Golanbar | Treasurer | 0.5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2035 OXFORD CT, FERNDALE, WA 98248-9378
- In care of
- % JOHN MEENK
- Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
- 119 7th St, Lynden WA 98264
- Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
- Elliott Neff, PO Box 91805, Sioux Falls SD 57109
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Elliott Neff, Secretary
- Phone
- (360) 507-4167
Mission
Make the benefits of chess accessible to as many youth as possible, especially those with financial challenges in the NW region of the US (Washington State and areas close by). Activities include but are not limited to hosting of chess tournaments, providing scholarships to students who need support to learn or participate in chess activities in the NW. Top areas of focus: hosting the Washington State Scholastic chess championship to serve approximately 1,500 youth each year. Provide funding/scholarships to individuals and other non-profits that directly serve youth. (reimbursing for chess education such as camps or lessons, entry fees for tournaments, etc) Provide funding/scholarships to other non-profit/NGOs that directly serve youth through chess.
Program accomplishments
- Hosted the 2025 WA State Scholastic Chess Championship in April 2025 (largest such event in Washington State history!). Served over 1,500 youth at this event. Took planning all year. Many volunteer hours.Expenses $51,698
- Scholarships for individuals to reimburse chess camps, event entry fees and other related chess educational activities.Expenses $591
- Grants to orgs serving youth with chess.
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990-N on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 83-0404568
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2020
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B80)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $84,322
- Income (IRS master file)
- $96,787
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- November 15, 2016
- Posted by the IRS
- March 16, 2017
- Reinstated
- Effective November 15, 2016
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-EZ | June 2025 | $96,787 | $72,161 | $84,322 | IRS |
| 990-N for 2023 Officer: Elliott Neff | June 30, 2024 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Elliott Neff | June 30, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Johanna Meenk | June 30, 2020 | ≤ $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 83-0404568).
Questions about CHESS ENRICHMENT ASSOCIATION
- What is the EIN of CHESS ENRICHMENT ASSOCIATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CHESS ENRICHMENT ASSOCIATION is 83-0404568.
- Is CHESS ENRICHMENT ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on November 15, 2016 and reinstated it effective November 15, 2016.
- Are donations to CHESS ENRICHMENT ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CHESS ENRICHMENT 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 ENRICHMENT ASSOCIATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CHESS ENRICHMENT ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CHESS ENRICHMENT ASSOCIATION?
- The 990-N for 2023 names Elliott Neff.
- Who are the officers and directors of CHESS ENRICHMENT ASSOCIATION?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does CHESS ENRICHMENT ASSOCIATION have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $96,787, expenses of $72,161 and total assets of $84,322 at year end.
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