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EIN 52-1373539

Chessa

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(6)
Num. employees
2
City
Washington
State
District of Columbia
Year formed
1984
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
S41: Promotion of Business
Description
Chessa advances its members' business interests by educating the public, policymakers, and state regulators through outreach and public policy advocacy. The organization hosts its annual Solar Energy focus conference, a significant event that requires approximately three months of planning and execution. Additionally, it sponsors various events and webinars throughout the year to enhance education and awareness among stakeholders.
Also known as...
MDV Solar Energy Industry Association
Total revenues
$509,632
2023
Total expenses
$410,838
2023
Total assets
$317,726
2023
Num. employees
2
2023

Program areas at Chessa

The organization held its annual Solar Energy focus conference, a major event requiring approximately three months to plan and execute. The organization also sponsor various events and webinars during the year.
Educated and informed the public, policy makers, regulators and other state and local officials through various elements of outreach, education and public policy advocacy to further these goals.

Grants made by Chessa

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Conservative Energy NetworkAdvocacy$62,500

Personnel at Chessa

NameTitleCompensation
Robin K DuttaExecutive Director$0
Stephanie JohnsonPast Incoming Executive Director$91,249
Chris ErcoliVice President / President / Board Member$0
Mike HealyPast Treasurer / Secretary / Board Member$0
David MurrayPast Past Executive Director$0
...and 7 more key personnel

Financials for Chessa

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$401,442
Program services$36,270
Investment income and dividends$20
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$71,889
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$11
Total revenues$509,632

Form 990s for Chessa

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-15990View PDF
2022-122024-08-22990View PDF
2021-122022-11-14990View PDF
2020-122021-11-05990View PDF
2019-122021-06-07990View PDF
...and 11 more Form 990s
Data update history
September 29, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
September 23, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
July 15, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 28, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
June 3, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Trade associationsBusiness and community development organizations
Issues
Energy conservationEnvironmentBusiness and industry
Characteristics
MembershipsPolitical advocacyFundraising events
General information
Address
PO Box 181
Washington, DC 20044
Metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
County
District of Columbia, DC
Website URL
chessa.org/ 
Phone
(202) 341-9513
IRS details
EIN
52-1373539
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1984
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
No
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
S41: Promotion of Business
NAICS code, primary
813910: Trade Associations
Parent/child status
Independent
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