Nonprofit · EIN 86-0576398
CHAX PRESS INC
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · TUCSON, AZ 85711
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $93,109 | $74,242 | $18,867 | $23,664 | $0 | $23,664 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $70,035 | $67,617 | $2,418 | $4,797 | $0 | $4,797 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $73,100 | $73,100 | $0 | $2,379 | $0 | $2,379 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $89,991
- Program service revenue
- $375
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $2,743
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $20,000
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $22,284
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $21,429
- Occupancy
- $6,550
- Printing, publications and postage
- $23,979
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $4,797
- Total assets, end of year
- $23,664
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $23,664
- Cash, savings and investments
- $23,664
- Gross receipts
- $111,493
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Alexander | Executive Director | 30 | $20,000 |
| Cynthia E Miller | Board Vice Chair; Artistic Director | 6 | $0 |
| Tenney Nathanson | Board Financial Chair | 6 | $0 |
| Steven Salmoni | Board Chair | 6 | $0 |
| Lauri Scheyer | Board Member | 6 | $0 |
| Cole Swensen | Board Member | 6 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Alexander | Executive Director | 40 | $30,000 |
| Cynthia E Miller | Board Vice Chair; Artistic Director | 10 | $0 |
| Tenney Nathanson | Board Financial Chair | 4 | $0 |
| Steven Salmoni | Board Chair | 6 | $0 |
| Lauri Scheyer | Board Member | 4 | $0 |
| Cole Swensen | Board Member | 4 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Alexander | Executive Director | 40 | $33,000 |
| Cynthia E Miller | Board Vice Chair; Artistic Director | 10 | $0 |
| Tenney Nathanson | Board Financial Chair | 5 | $0 |
| Steven Salmoni | Board Chair | 5 | $0 |
| Lauri Scheyer | Board Member | 3 | $0 |
| Cole Swensen | Board Member | 3 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 6181 E 4TH ST, TUCSON, AZ 85711-1613
- Mailing address (990-N for 2019)
- 1517 N Wilmot RdNo 264, TUCSON AZ 857124410
- Principal officer (990-N for 2019)
- Charles Alexander, 6181 E 4th St, Tucson AZ 857111613
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Charles Alexander, Executive Director
- Phone
- (520) 275-4330
- Website
- https://chax.org/
Mission
Publication of nonprofit literary works. Education in literature and the arts.
Program accomplishments
- Publication of 7 books of poetry and literature, and distribution of these books through nonprofit literary distributor. Presentation of 6 literary readings, and two literary workshops. Reprint publication of 6 other books of poetry and literature. Contract with new distributor, IPG Book. These publication program expenses are reported under publication expenses, not under program expenses. Partnership with other presses for international publications. Participation in Tucson Festival of Books.
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
- 86-0576398
- 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
- 2023
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $23,664
- Income (IRS master file)
- $111,493
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2023
- Posted by the IRS
- August 14, 2023
- Reinstated
- Effective May 15, 2023
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $93,109 | $74,242 | $23,664 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $70,035 | $67,617 | $4,797 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $73,100 | $73,100 | $2,379 | XML |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Charles Alexander | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $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 86-0576398).
Questions about CHAX PRESS INC
- What is the EIN of CHAX PRESS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CHAX PRESS INC is 86-0576398.
- Is CHAX PRESS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2023 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2023.
- Are donations to CHAX PRESS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CHAX PRESS 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 CHAX PRESS 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 CHAX PRESS 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 CHAX PRESS INC?
- The 990-N for 2019 names Charles Alexander.
- Who are the officers and directors of CHAX PRESS INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $20,000 (Charles Alexander, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does CHAX PRESS INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $93,109, expenses of $74,242 and total assets of $23,664 at year end.
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