CHESS AND STRATEGY GAME ASSOCIATION

EIN: 464925908 501(c)(3) Education

SHOREVIEW, MN

Total Revenue
$462,253
Total Expenses
$477,803
Total Assets
$113,521
Net Assets
$44,735
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2014
Legal Domicile
MN
Principal Officer
H WILLIAM NARA
Phone
6512088762
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

CHESS AND STRATEGY GAME ASSOCIATION, founded in 2014, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $462K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 49% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

WE EXIST TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG PLAYERS TO GET TOGETHER TO LEARN NEW GAMES, STRATEGIES, AND TACTICS AT OPEN EVENTS AND COMPETITIONS. WE ALSO PROMOTE A GROWING COMMUNITY OF CHESS AND STRATEGY GAME PLAYERS THAT VALUE LEARNING, TEACHING, AND FUN THROUGH PLAYING GAMES THAT FOSTER CREATIVITY, ANALYSIS, SOCIALIZATION, FAIR PLAY, MENTAL CHALLENGES, AND CONNECTEDNESS. THE CSGA PROVIDES QUALITY BEFORE AND SCHOOL PROGRAMMING FOR STUDENTS IN A VARIETY OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN THE TWIN CITIES AREA. OUR PROGRAMS INCLUDE CHESS, STEM/CODING/3D PRINTING, STOCK MARKET AND PERSONAL FINANCE, ROCKET BUILDING, STAGE AND COSTUME DESIGN, COOKING AND MUCH MORE. WE HAVE A DIVERSE GROUP OF INSTRUCTORS WITH A WIDE RANGE OF SKILLS AND LIFE EXPERIENCES WHO CAN REACH STUDENTS OF ALL ABILITIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $418,084 Revenue: $454,801

YOUTH ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS INCLUDE CHESS, STRATEGY GAMES, COOKING, CODING, 3D DESIGN, SEWING, AND MORE AT OPEN EVENTS, CAMPS, WORKSHOPS AND COMPETITIONS. IN 2022, THERE WERE 3080 PARTICIPANTS/STUDENTS.

Program 2
Expenses: $3,950 Revenue: $7,452

CONCESSIONS AS AN EDUCATIONAL TOOL FOR STUDENTS TO LEARN ABOUT INVENTORY, TRANSACTIONS, FOOD SAFETY, AND CUSTOMER SERVICE.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $0
Program Service Revenue $462,253
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $462,253

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $6,219
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $422,034
Other Expenses $471,584
TOTAL EXPENSES $477,803

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $462,253 $309,999 +0.5%
Expenses $477,803 $282,988 +0.7%
Net Income $-15,550 $27,011 -1.6%
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
4
Independent Members
4
Employees
6
Volunteers
6

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
2
$136,272
Total Directors
5
$136,272
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
H WILLIAM NARA CHAIR 20.00
Officer Director
$45,649 $0 $45,649
RICH WEBER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFF HAHN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JULIE MILLER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JASON LAVINE ASSOCIATE DI 30.00
Officer Director
$90,623 $0 $90,623
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
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $462,253 $477,803 $113,521 $-15,550
2022 $309,999 $282,988 $71,810 $27,011
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