Nonprofit · EIN 93-1208405
CHESS FOR SUCCESS
Tax-exempt · PORTLAND, OR 97206
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $692,162 | $729,677 | -$37,515 | $418,221 | $319,002 | $99,219 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $784,645 | $806,425 | -$21,780 | $486,876 | $353,147 | $133,729 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,326,634 | $1,022,287 | $304,347 | $485,731 | $333,110 | $152,621 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $358,103
- of which government grants
- $2,500
- Program service revenue
- $258,188
- Investment income
- $10,275
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$12
- Net income from fundraising events
- $64,514
- Other revenue
- $65,596
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $100,232
- Other salaries and wages
- $400,273
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $585,387
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $7,760
- Travel
- $12,391
- Program services (functional)
- $590,194
- Management and general (functional)
- $96,754
- Fundraising (functional)
- $42,729
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $486,876
- Total assets, end of year
- $418,221
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $319,002
- Net assets, end of year
- $99,219
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$30,430
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $129,649
- Gross receipts
- $695,188
- Employees
- 109
- Year formed
- 1996
- State of legal domicile
- OR
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 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERIC POLGAR | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $100,232 |
| ERIN ADAMS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MARTIN ASHLEY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LAUREN BENTON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHARLES ENGELBERG | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| BARBARA FISHER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOSIAH LIEBERT | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JAMES LUU | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ANNE NDUNDA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RYAN RICHARDSON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KASEY SANCHEZ | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KATIE STRINGER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SMITA WACKER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ANDREW WHITE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERIC POLGAR | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $95,634 |
| ERIN ADAMS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MARTY ASHLEY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JORGE BAUTISTA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHARLES ENGELBERG | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BARB FISHER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JOSIAH LIEBERT | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JAMES LUU | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| FLETCHER RAY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RYAN RICHARDSON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SMITA WACKER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERIC POLGAR | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $65,154 |
| ERIN ADAMS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| CHARLES ENGELBERG | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BARB FISHER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| FLETCHER RAY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RYAN RICHARDSON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GWEN THOMPSON | VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| SMITA WACKER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4207 SE WOODSTOCK BLVD 271, PORTLAND, OR 97206-6267
- In care of
- % CURTIS YOUNG
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ERIC POLGAR, 4207 SE WOODSTOCK BLVD 271, PORTLAND, OR 97206
- Signed the 990
- ERIC POLGAR, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (503) 295-1230
- Website
- WWW.CHESSFORSUCCESS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- VERITY ACCOUNTANCY PC
Mission
TO HELP CHILDREN DEVELOP SKILLS NECESSARY FOR SUCCESS IN SCHOOL AND LIFE THROUGH LEARNING CHESS.
Program accomplishments
- MISSION IS TO HELP CHILDREN DEVELOP SKILLS NECESSARY FOR SUCCESS IN SCHOOL AND LIFE BY LEARNING CHESS. ORGANIZATION PROVIDES AFTER-SCHOOL CHESS CLUBS FOR CHILDREN IN ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS IN OREGON. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO ORGANIZES ANNUAL ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL CHESS TOURNAMENTS.Expenses $590,194 · revenue $258,188
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 93-1208405
- 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
- 1996
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B90)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $418,221
- Income (IRS master file)
- $695,188
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $692,162 | $729,677 | $418,221 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $784,645 | $806,425 | $486,876 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,326,634 | $1,022,287 | $485,731 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $865,491 | $998,803 | $177,165 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 93-1208405).
Questions about CHESS FOR SUCCESS
- What is the EIN of CHESS FOR SUCCESS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CHESS FOR SUCCESS is 93-1208405.
- Is CHESS FOR SUCCESS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1996.
- Are donations to CHESS FOR SUCCESS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CHESS FOR SUCCESS 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 CHESS FOR SUCCESS due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CHESS FOR SUCCESS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CHESS FOR SUCCESS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names ERIC POLGAR.
- Who are the officers and directors of CHESS FOR SUCCESS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 14 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $100,232 (ERIC POLGAR, EXECUTIVE DI).
- How much revenue does CHESS FOR SUCCESS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $692,162, expenses of $729,677 and total assets of $418,221 at year end.
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