Nonprofit · EIN 85-3546392
BOARD ROOM CHESS INC
Tax-exempt · BALTIMORE, MD 21229
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $180,798 | $182,339 | -$1,541 | $18,117 | – | $18,117 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $175,863 | $208,081 | -$32,218 | $19,658 | $0 | $28,228 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $181,187 | $130,912 | $50,275 | $60,446 | $0 | $50,275 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $119,106
- Program service revenue
- $61,692
Expenses
- Benefits paid to members
- $6,147
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $33,874
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $108,169
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $15,090
- Occupancy
- $7,147
- Printing, publications and postage
- $1,215
- Other expenses
- $44,571
- Program services (functional)
- $77,732
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $19,658
- Total assets, end of year
- $18,117
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $18,117
- Cash, savings and investments
- $18,117
- Gross receipts
- $180,798
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIM HICKS | Founding Director | 40 | $33,874 |
| Vernita Gardner | Administrative Director | 12 | $0 |
| Jerrie Boseman | Secretary | 12 | $0 |
| Ingrid Sampson | Advisor | 30 | $0 |
| Alvin Barnes | Advisor | 30 | $0 |
| Jeff Carroll | Member at large | 30 | $0 |
| Florence Anderson | Advisory | 30 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIM HICKS | FOUNDING DIRECTOR | 40 | $0 |
| VERNITA GARDNER | ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR | 12 | $0 |
| JERRIE BOSEMAN | SECRETARY | 12 | $0 |
| INGRID SAMPSON | ADVISOR | 30 | $0 |
| ALVIN BARNES | ADVISOR | 30 | $0 |
| JEFF CARROLL | MEMBER AT LARGE | 30 | $0 |
| FLORENCE ANDERSON | ADVISOR | 30 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIM HICKS | Founding Director | 0 | $0 |
| VERNITA GARDNER | Admin Director | 0 | $0 |
| JERRIE BOSEMAN | Secretary | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 247 S LOUDON AVE, BALTIMORE, MD 21229-3629
- In care of
- % KIM E HICKS
- Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
- 247 S Loudon Avenue, Baltimore MD 21229
- Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
- KIM E HICKS, 247 S Loudon Avenue, Baltimore MD 21229
- Signed the 990-EZ
- KIM HICKS, FOUNDING DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (410) 370-7385
- Return prepared by
- JET MOBILE TAX SERVICE
Mission
Expanding access to chess and enrichment opportunities with youths from underserved communities. Creating safe, supportive spaces for learning and personal growth,
Program accomplishments
- Saturday weekend chess program, summer chess community events and tournaments, providing an educational and safe environment for youthsExpenses $7,115 · grants $16,438
- 200+students have learned and improved their knowledge about playing chess. Chess coaching was provided during lunch and after-school programs. This program continues to enhance participants critical thinking and discipline skills. 60% of the total grant proceeds are apportioned for this program.Expenses $43,267 · grants $65,752
- Summer programs including, Workforce preparedness and development. Financial literacy for youths and Chess lesson for youths of all levels, serving 58 youths of all ages and maturity levels. 25% of total grant proceeds are apportioned for this program.Expenses $27,350 · grants $27,396
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 85-3546392
- 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
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Youth development (O50)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $18,117
- Income (IRS master file)
- $180,798
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $180,798 | $182,339 | $18,117 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $175,863 | $208,081 | $19,658 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $181,187 | $130,912 | $60,446 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: KIM E HICKS | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $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 85-3546392).
Questions about BOARD ROOM CHESS INC
- What is the EIN of BOARD ROOM CHESS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BOARD ROOM CHESS INC is 85-3546392.
- Is BOARD ROOM CHESS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
- Are donations to BOARD ROOM CHESS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BOARD ROOM CHESS 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 BOARD ROOM CHESS 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 BOARD ROOM CHESS 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 BOARD ROOM CHESS INC?
- The 990-N for 2021 names KIM E HICKS.
- Who are the officers and directors of BOARD ROOM CHESS INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $33,874 (KIM HICKS, Founding Director).
- How much revenue does BOARD ROOM CHESS INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $180,798, expenses of $182,339 and total assets of $18,117 at year end.
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