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EIN 94-3225242

Berkeley Chess School

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
53
City
Berkeley
State
California
Year formed
1982
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
N00: Recreation, Sports, Leisure, Athletics: General
Description
Berkeley Chess School offers engaging chess programs for all ages, fostering personal growth and community outreach through classes, tournaments, and camps in Northern California.
Total revenues
$1,034,525
2023
Total expenses
$990,740
2023
Total assets
$2,847,280
2023
Num. employees
53
2023

Program areas at Berkeley Chess School

The Berkeley Chess School offers chess instruction to over 3,000 children in over 70 schools throughout Northern California. Established in 1982 by Elizabeth Shaughnessy, former Irish Women's Chess Champion and former president of the Berkeley School Board, the Berkeley Chess School has introduced the joy of chess to thousands of Bay Area children.The Berkeley Chess School is dedicated to sharing the wonders and joys of chess with as many young people as possible. Through the medium of chess the Berkeley Chess School teaches critical thinking, problem solving, decision making and mental discipline -- skills that affect the learning experience in the classroom and prepare children to enter the adult world as contributing members of society.

Who funds Berkeley Chess School

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Wayne and Gladys Valley FoundationTowards An Ada Complaint Lift System for Their Building$60,000
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$28,866
AarpGeneral Support - Aarp Purpose Prize Award$10,000
...and 4 more grants received

Personnel at Berkeley Chess School

NameTitleCompensation
Elizabeth ShaughnessyFounder and President$100,150
Roger PoehlmannSecretary$20,315
Stephen ShaughnessyVice President$81,779
Dr. Andrew LazarusBoard Member$0
Enkhmaa NyangarPast Treasurer$0

Financials for Berkeley Chess School

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$132,210
Program services$901,716
Investment income and dividends$229
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$370
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$1,034,525

Form 990s for Berkeley Chess School

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-07-22990View PDF
2022-122023-05-15990View PDF
2021-122022-09-30990View PDF
2020-122021-10-26990View PDF
2019-122021-02-19990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Data update history
August 29, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
August 28, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 19, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $60,000 from Wayne and Gladys Valley Foundation
January 3, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $15,000 from Harry L Rust and Helen M Rust Charitable Foundation
August 22, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Amateur sports clubsSports organizationsCharities
Issues
Human services
Characteristics
State / local levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
2622 San Pablo Ave
Berkeley, CA 94702
Metro area
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA
County
Alameda County, CA
Website URL
berkeleychessschool.org/ 
Phone
(510) 843-0150
IRS details
EIN
94-3225242
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1982
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
N00: Recreation, Sports, Leisure, Athletics: General
NAICS code, primary
713990: Amateur Sports, Youth Sports, and Recreational Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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