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Nonprofit · EIN 52-1035369

MARYLAND CHESS ASSOCIATION INC

Tax-exempt · TOWSON, MD 21204

Financials

$140K$151K2023$197K$211K2024$199K$197K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of MARYLAND CHESS ASSOCIATION INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$199,042$196,759$2,283$15,416–$15,416
December 31, 2024990-EZ$196,507$210,976-$14,469$13,133–$13,133
December 31, 2023990-EZ$139,929$151,365-$11,436$27,602–$27,602
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$10,000
Program service revenue
$180,701
Other revenue
$8,341

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$4,200
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$9,200
Other expenses
$187,559
Program services (functional)
$182,907

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$13,133
Total assets, end of year
$15,416
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$15,416
Cash, savings and investments
$15,416
Gross receipts
$199,042

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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Brent LayerSecretary2$4,200$4,200
Chris KimPresident1$0$0
John D Rockefeller VVP for Scholastic Chess1$0$0
Michael ReganTreasurer5$0$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Brent LayerSecretary2$2,300
Chris KimPresident1$0
John D Rockefeller VVP for Scholastic Chess1$0
Michael ReganTreasurer5$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Brent LayerSecretary2$2,000
Chris KimPresident1$0
John D Rockefeller VVP for Scholastic Chess1$0
Michael ReganTreasurer5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1827 THORNTON RIDGE RD, TOWSON, MD 21204-1841
In care of
% MICHAEL REGAN
Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
1827 Thornton Ridge Road, Towson MD 21204
Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
Michael W Regan, 1827 Thornton Ridge Road, Towson MD 21204
Signed the 990-EZ
Michael Regan, Treasurer

Mission

Promote Chess as an educational and cultural activity

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • We organized the Washington International Chess Festival. These events had 260 participant from around the world. It provided a unique opportunity for US player to earn international titles.
    Expenses $70,157
  • We helped organized the state scholastic championship and awarded stipends for the winners to attend the national invitational tournaments
    Expenses $3,750
  • We organized five major weekend events. The Maryland Baltimore Chesapeake Old Line and Potomac Open tournaments that are open to all players. We had a total of around 900 players in these events.
    Expenses $109,000

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
52-1035369
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
1975
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$15,416
Income (IRS master file)
$199,042

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$199,042$196,759$15,416IRS
990-EZDecember 2024$196,507$210,976$13,133IRS
990-EZDecember 2023$139,929$151,365$27,602XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-N for 2021
Officer: Michael W Regan
December 31, 2021≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: Michael Regan
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2010
Officer: Michal Regan
December 31, 2010≤ $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 52-1035369).

Questions about MARYLAND CHESS ASSOCIATION INC

What is the EIN of MARYLAND CHESS ASSOCIATION INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of MARYLAND CHESS ASSOCIATION INC is 52-1035369.
Is MARYLAND CHESS ASSOCIATION INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1975.
Are donations to MARYLAND CHESS ASSOCIATION INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does MARYLAND CHESS ASSOCIATION INC 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 MARYLAND CHESS ASSOCIATION INC due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did MARYLAND CHESS ASSOCIATION INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of MARYLAND CHESS ASSOCIATION INC?
The 990-N for 2021 names Michael W Regan.
Who are the officers and directors of MARYLAND CHESS ASSOCIATION INC?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $4,200 (Brent Layer, Secretary).
How much revenue does MARYLAND CHESS ASSOCIATION INC have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $199,042, expenses of $196,759 and total assets of $15,416 at year end.

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