UNITED STATES OF AMERICA CHESS FEDERATION

EIN: 135624511 501(c)(3) Human Services

ST LOUIS, MO

Total Revenue
$7,695,845
Total Expenses
$8,014,601
Total Assets
$6,911,288
Net Assets
$5,038,211
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1939
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
FRED ABOUSLEMAN
Phone
3146619500
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA CHESS FEDERATION, founded in 1939, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $7.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 652% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

US CHESS PROMOTES THE STUDY AND KNOWLEDGE OF THE GAME OF CHESS, FOR ITS OWN SAKE AS AN ART AND FOR ENJOYMENT,BUT ALSO AS A MEANS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF SOCIETY. IT INFORMS, EDUCATES, AND FOSTERS THE DEVELOPMENT OF PLAYERS (PROFESSIONAL AND AMATEUR) AND POTENTIAL PLAYERS. IT ENCOURAGES THE DEVELOPMENT OF A NETWORK OF INSTITUTIONS DEVOTED TO ENHANCING THE GROWTH OF CHESS, FROM LOCAL CLUBS TO STATE AND REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONS, AND IT PROMOTES CHESS IN AMERICAN SCHOOLS.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $821,541
Program Service Revenue $6,424,464
Investment Income $410,291
Other Revenue $39,549
TOTAL REVENUE $7,695,845

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $138,000
Salaries & Benefits $2,130,713
Fundraising Expenses $103,662
Program Expenses $5,580,745
Other Expenses $5,745,888
TOTAL EXPENSES $8,014,601

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $7,695,845 $1,023,338 +6.5%
Expenses $8,014,601 $1,029,806 +6.8%
Net Income $-318,756 $-6,468 +48.3%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
8
Independent Members
8
Employees
24
Volunteers
182

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$0
Total Directors
10
$147,313
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
RANAE BARTLETT FORNER EXEC 40.00
Director
$147,313 $0 $147,313
FRED ABOUSLEMAN EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RANDY L BAUER MEMBER AT LA 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LEILA D'AQUIN MEMBER AT LA 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN FERNANDEZ VICE PRESIDE 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID HATER MEMBER AT LA 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MIKE HOFFPAUIR SECRETARY 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KEVIN PRYOR PRESIDENT 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHUCK UNRUH VP OF FINANC 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LAKSHMANA VISWANATH MEMBER AT LA 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $7,695,845 $8,014,601 $6,911,288 $-318,756
2024 $6,444,320 $5,344,919 $7,074,059 $1,099,401
2024 $1,023,338 $1,029,806 $7,426,802 $-6,468
2023 $6,185,472 $5,169,737 $6,023,325 $1,015,735
2022 $3,913,162 $3,698,240 $6,079,423 $214,922
2021 $3,469,519 $2,604,659 $5,222,809 $864,860
2020 $4,314,619 $4,171,803 $4,305,774 $142,816
2019 $4,043,902 $3,780,458 $4,233,574 $263,444
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