Chess For Success is located in Portland, OR. The organization was established in 1996. According to its NTEE Classification (B90) the organization is classified as: Educational Services, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Chess For Success employed 99 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Chess For Success 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 06/2023, Chess For Success generated $1.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.0m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 11.4% per year over the past 8 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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CHESS FOR SUCCESS IS A YOUTH DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION THAT HAS OPERATED IN OREGON AND SW WASHINGTON FOR 20+ YEARS. WE USE CHESS INSTRUCTION AND PLAY TO POSITIVELY IMPACT SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN'S ACADEMIC, SOCIAL, AND PERSONAL SKILLS. OUR CHESS CLUBS PROVIDE PEOPLE WITH DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS AND ABILITIES A DYNAMIC FRAMEWORK FOR SUCCESS IN SCHOOL AND LIFE. WE EMPHASIZE A FOCUS ON UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS, INCLUDING BIPOC, RURAL AND LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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MISSION IS TO HELP CHILDREN DEVELOP SKILLS NECESSARY FOR SUCCESS IN SCHOOL AND LIFE BY LEARNING CHESS. ORGANIZATION PROVIDES AFTER-SCHOOL CHESS CLUBS FOR CHILDREN IN ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS IN OREGON. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO ORGANIZES ANNUAL ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL CHESS TOURNAMENTS.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
Eric Polgar Executive Di  | Officer | 40 | $65,154 | 
Erin Adams Chair  | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 | 
Charles Engelberg Member  | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
Barb Fisher Secretary  | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 | 
Fletcher Ray Member  | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
Ryan Richardson Member  | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 | 
| Membership dues | $0 | 
| Fundraising events | $0 | 
| Related organizations | $0 | 
| Government grants | $139,000 | 
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $673,301 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $52,330 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $812,301 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $487,807 | 
| Investment income | $348 | 
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Net Rental Income | $0 | 
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $2,494 | 
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $23,555 | 
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 | 
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 | 
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 | 
| Total Revenue | $1,326,634 | 
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 | 
| 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. | $65,154 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $10,425 | 
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 | 
| Other salaries and wages | $573,860 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 | 
| Other employee benefits | $36,889 | 
| Payroll taxes | $60,358 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,570 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $14,215 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $89 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $112,932 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $0 | 
| Office expenses | $40,352 | 
| Information technology | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $11,934 | 
| Travel | $10,064 | 
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 | 
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,269 | 
| Interest | $13,914 | 
| Payments to affiliates | $0 | 
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $900 | 
| Insurance | $9,979 | 
| All other expenses | $0 | 
| Total functional expenses | $1,022,287 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $346,317 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 | 
| Pledges and grants receivable | $17,600 | 
| Accounts receivable, net | $30,530 | 
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 | 
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 | 
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 | 
| Inventories for sale or use | $13,000 | 
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 | 
| Investments—other securities | $25,091 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $53,193 | 
| Total assets | $485,731 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $28,336 | 
| Grants payable | $0 | 
| Deferred revenue | $0 | 
| 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 | $301,500 | 
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 | 
| Other liabilities | $3,274 | 
| Total liabilities | $333,110 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $72,621 | 
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $80,000 | 
| 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 | $485,731 |