CHESS ENRICHMENT ASSOCIATION
EIN 83-0404568 · Student Services (B80)
What they do
Make The Benefits of Chess Accessible to As Many Youth As Possible, Especially Those With Financial Challenges In The NW Region of The US (Washington State and Areas Close By). Activities Include But Are Not Limited to Hosting of Chess Tournaments, Providing Scholarships to Students Who Need Support to Learn or Participate In Chess Activities In The NW. Top Areas of Focus: Hosting The Washington State Scholastic Chess Championship to Serve Approximately 1,500 Youth Each Year. Provide Funding/scholarships to Individuals and Other Non-profits That Directly Serve Youth. (reimbursing for Chess Education Such As Camps or Lessons, Entry Fees for Tournaments, Etc) Provide Funding/scholarships to Other Non-profit/NGOs That Directly Serve Youth Through Chess.
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They name their leaders4 people are listed in the latest report.
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Leadership and board
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Board and leadership roster (4)
ELLIOTT NEFFSECRETARY
GELAREH GOLANBARTREASURER
JAMES STRIPESVICE PRESIDENT
JOSH SINANANPRESIDENT
About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 2020
- Location
- 2035 OXFORD CT, FERNDALE, WA 98248-9378
- County
- Whatcom
- In care of
- % JOHN MEENK
- Primary officer
- Elliott Neff, Secretary
How to reach them
Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2024
- Tax period began
- July 1, 2024
- Return type
- 990EZ
- NTEE classification
- Student Services (B80)
- IRS tax category
- Student Services