Nonprofit · EIN 92-0831933
LIGHTNING SQUARE
Tax-exempt · SAN JOSE, CA 95129
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $6,141 | $2,973 | $3,168 | $5,219 | $0 | $5,219 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $2,796 | $745 | $2,051 | $2,051 | $0 | $2,051 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,573
- Program service revenue
- $4,080
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$512
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Benefits paid to members
- $727
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,791
- Other expenses
- $455
- Program services (functional)
- $3,437
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,051
- Total assets, end of year
- $5,219
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $5,219
- Cash, savings and investments
- $5,219
- Gross receipts
- $9,578
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kally Wen | President | 3 | $0 |
| Wentao Wu | Vice President and Treasurer | 3 | $0 |
| Vincent Qin | Vice President and Secretary | 3 | $0 |
| Xianan Zhang | Board director | 3 | $0 |
| Lixia Chen | Board director | 1 | $0 |
| Dandan Xue | Board director | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wentao Wu | Vice President and Treasurer | 5 | $100 |
| Kally Wen | President | 5 | $0 |
| Vincent Qin | Vice President and Secretary | 5 | $0 |
| Xianan Zhang | Board directory | 5 | $0 |
| Lixia Chen | Board director | 5 | $0 |
| Dandan Xue | Board director | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1094 BENTOAK LN, SAN JOSE, CA 95129-3102
- Mailing address (990-N for 2025)
- 1094 Bentoak Ln, San Jose CA 95129
- Principal officer (990-N for 2025)
- Vicky Qin, 1094 Bentoak Ln, San Jose CA 95129
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Xianan Zhang, Chair
- Phone
- (858) 922-7185
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 92-0831933 or by the name LIGHTNING SQUARE.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
Lightning Square organizes a chess club to promote chess activities in the local community.
Program accomplishments
- Organized chess tournaments in the Bay Area.Expenses $3,437
- Held chess classes for the kids in the local community
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. 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-N on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-N on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 92-0831933
- 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-N (e-Postcard)
- Category (NTEE)
- Recreation and sports (N50)
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-N for 2025 Officer: Vicky Qin | December 31, 2025 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2024 Officer: Wentao Wu | December 31, 2024 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $6,141 | $2,973 | $5,219 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $2,796 | $745 | $2,051 | XML |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Xianan Zhang | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $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 92-0831933).
Questions about LIGHTNING SQUARE
- What is the EIN of LIGHTNING SQUARE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LIGHTNING SQUARE is 92-0831933.
- Is LIGHTNING SQUARE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
- Are donations to LIGHTNING SQUARE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LIGHTNING SQUARE file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of LIGHTNING SQUARE 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 LIGHTNING SQUARE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2025 for the year ended December 31, 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of LIGHTNING SQUARE?
- The 990-N for 2025 names Vicky Qin.
- Who are the officers and directors of LIGHTNING SQUARE?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does LIGHTNING SQUARE have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $6,141, expenses of $2,973 and total assets of $5,219 at year end.
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