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Chess Club and Scholastic Center

EIN 26-0844268 • 501(c)3 • St Louis, MO

Profile

To maintain a formal program of chess instruction for students of all ages and levels and to increase the awareness of the educational value of chess.it is the mission of the chess club and scholastic center of saint louis, an educational organization, to maintain a formal program of instruction to teach the game of chess and to promote and support its educational program through community outreach and local, national, and international partnerships to increase the awareness of the educational value of chess.

4657 Maryland AvenueSt Louis, MO 63108

www.saintlouischessclub.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

58th percentile

0.29x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 58% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

50th percentile

0.27x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 50% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

84th percentile

37%

Higher net margin than 84% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

67th percentile

$345,371

Higher top officer pay than 67% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 1.1% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

96th percentile

75%

Faster asset growth than 96% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

91st percentile

87%

Faster revenue growth than 91% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets58th percentile

Assets

Up

$29,019,699

Up $12,392,666 (+75%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$8,453,705

Up $870,765 (+11%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$20,565,994

Up $11,521,901 (+127%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue50th percentileNet Margin84th percentile

Revenue

Up

$31,206,877

Up $14,529,189 (+87%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$19,681,176

Up $3,985,771 (+25%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$11,525,701

Up $10,543,418 (+1073%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth96th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$30M$20M$10M$0Assets 2011: $986,363Liabilities 2011: $75,013Net Assets 2011: $911,3502011Assets 2012: $1,723,415Liabilities 2012: $927,418Net Assets 2012: $795,9972012Assets 2013: $2,379,067Liabilities 2013: $747,729Net Assets 2013: $1,631,3382013Assets 2014: $2,004,866Liabilities 2014: $586,062Net Assets 2014: $1,418,8042014Assets 2015: $1,790,325Liabilities 2015: $377,100Net Assets 2015: $1,413,2252015Assets 2016: $3,773,959Liabilities 2016: $1,354,949Net Assets 2016: $2,419,0102016Assets 2017: $3,534,227Liabilities 2017: $1,435,603Net Assets 2017: $2,098,6242017Assets 2018: $4,548,702Liabilities 2018: $1,715,438Net Assets 2018: $2,833,2642018Assets 2019: $7,318,928Liabilities 2019: $3,323,408Net Assets 2019: $3,995,5202019Assets 2020: $6,046,700Liabilities 2020: $2,060,841Net Assets 2020: $3,985,8592020Assets 2021: $9,249,029Liabilities 2021: $2,014,477Net Assets 2021: $7,234,5522021Assets 2022: $17,925,687Liabilities 2022: $9,876,291Net Assets 2022: $8,049,3962022Assets 2023: $16,627,033Liabilities 2023: $7,582,940Net Assets 2023: $9,044,0932023Assets 2024: $29,019,699Liabilities 2024: $8,453,705Net Assets 2024: $20,565,9942024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$29,019,699
Liabilities$8,453,705
Net Assets$20,565,994
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth91st percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$40M$30M$20M$10M$0-$10MExpenses 2011: $3,104,2582011Expenses 2012: $3,719,1212012Revenue 2013: $4,632,185Expenses 2013: $3,796,844Net Income 2013: $835,3412013Revenue 2014: $5,722,952Expenses 2014: $5,935,486Net Income 2014: -$212,5342014Revenue 2015: $7,001,420Expenses 2015: $7,006,999Net Income 2015: -$5,5792015Revenue 2016: $10,798,899Expenses 2016: $9,793,114Net Income 2016: $1,005,7852016Revenue 2017: $9,366,616Expenses 2017: $9,687,002Net Income 2017: -$320,3862017Revenue 2018: $11,100,977Expenses 2018: $10,366,337Net Income 2018: $734,6402018Revenue 2019: $15,096,458Expenses 2019: $13,934,202Net Income 2019: $1,162,2562019Revenue 2020: $10,161,436Expenses 2020: $10,171,097Net Income 2020: -$9,6612020Revenue 2021: $14,557,243Expenses 2021: $11,600,510Net Income 2021: $2,956,7332021Revenue 2022: $15,124,357Expenses 2022: $14,309,513Net Income 2022: $814,8442022Revenue 2023: $16,677,688Expenses 2023: $15,695,405Net Income 2023: $982,2832023Revenue 2024: $31,206,877Expenses 2024: $19,681,176Net Income 2024: $11,525,7012024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$31,206,877
Expenses$19,681,176
Net Income$11,525,701
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$29,019,699
Liabilities
$8,453,705
Net assets
$20,565,994
Revenue
$31,206,877
Expenses
$19,681,176
Net income
$11,525,701
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$29.0$8.45$20.6$31.2$19.7$11.5
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$16.6$7.58$9.04$16.7$15.7$0.98
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$17.9$9.88$8.05$15.1$14.3$0.81
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$9.25$2.01$7.23$14.6$11.6$2.96
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.05$2.06$3.99$10.2$10.2$0.01
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.32$3.32$4.00$15.1$13.9$1.16
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.55$1.72$2.83$11.1$10.4$0.73
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.53$1.44$2.10$9.37$9.69$0.32
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.77$1.35$2.42$10.8$9.79$1.01
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.79$0.38$1.41$7.00$7.01$0.01
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.00$0.59$1.42$5.72$5.94$0.21
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.38$0.75$1.63$4.63$3.80$0.84
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.72$0.93$0.80$3.72
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.99$0.08$0.91$3.10
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Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 11, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$31,360,693
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

See schedule o.it is the mission of the chess club and scholastic center of saint louis, an educational organization, to maintain a formal program of instruction to teach the game of chess and to promote and support its educational program through community outreach and local, national, and international partnerships to increase the awareness of the educational value of chess.

Provide formal chess instruction and increase the awareness of the educational value of chess.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$8,274,176$11,110,396▲ $2,836,220
Accounts Receivable$281,246$9,983,948▲ $9,702,702
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$599,183$1,301,121▲ $701,938
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$178,198$261,025▲ $82,827
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$71,754$75,282▲ $3,528
Inventories for Sale or Use$42,416$36,154▼ $6,262
Pledges and Grants Receivable$23,600$16,130▼ $7,470
Receivables From Officers Etc$13,543$10,043▼ $3,500
Total Assets$16,627,033$29,019,699▲ $12,392,666
Other Assets Total$7,142,917$6,225,600▼ $917,317
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$6,292,720$5,289,865▼ $1,002,855
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$1,268,504$1,783,984▲ $515,480
Grants Payable$0$1,351,721▲ $1,351,721
Deferred Revenue$21,716$28,135▲ $6,419
Total Liabilities$7,582,940$8,453,705▲ $870,765
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$222,086$11,699,480▲ $11,477,394
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$8,822,007$8,866,514▲ $44,507
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$9,044,093$20,565,994▲ $11,521,901
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$16,627,033$29,019,699▲ $12,392,666

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Leasehold Improvements$8,477,279$2,603,684$11,080,963
Buildings$1,927,177$490,282$2,417,459
Equipment$502,070$777,046$1,279,116
Other Land Buildings$89,603$529,375$618,978
Land$114,267-$114,267
Other Assets Org$4,989,491--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay67th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Levon AronyanGrandmaster & Chess PlayerFT$167,299$178,072$345,371
Anthony RichTechincal DirectorFT$140,909$12,648$153,557
Tad MiddletonDirector of Administration & HrFT$140,000$13,332$153,332
Norah FrielFinance ManagerFT$130,211$12,783$142,994
Catherine GallaherHuman Resource ManagerFT$121,328$18,376$139,704
Yasser SeirawanChief Commentator & SpokespersonFT$114,728$20,054$134,782
James GildehausDirector of FacilitiesFT$116,328$11,576$127,904
Doug EckertTreasurer (as of 3/24)-$1,733-$1,733

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Rex SinquefieldPresident & Chairman
Ed BaurDirector
Jean HoffmanDirector
Mike PodgurskyDirector
Mike LuekenSecretary
James VoelkerTreasurer (thru 3/24)

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Pinnacle Contracting INCCapital Improvement General Contractor7733 FORSYTH BLVD STE 1550, Saint Louis, MO 63105$2,070,395
Silverback Video LLCAudio & Visual Production Services2342 CENTERLINE INDUSTRIAL DR, Saint Louis, MO 63146$1,010,839
Husch Blackwell LLPLegal Services8001 FORSYTH BLVD STE 1500, Saint Louis, MO 63105$804,973
Cambridge Trs INC Dba Royal SonestaHotel, Event Space, & Concierge Services212 N KINGSHIGHWAY BLVD, Saint Louis, MO 63108$787,339
Spectrum Studios LLCAudio & Visual Production Services3100 W ARROWHEAD LAKE DR, Columbia, MO 65203$677,970
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$30,572,962
Program Service Revenue
$566,353
Investment Income
$46,704
Other Revenue
$20,858
All Other Contributions
$30,306,521
Change in Net Assets
$11,525,701

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$31,360,693
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$-153,816
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$420
Other Revenue Adjustments
$-153,816
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$31,361,113
Total Revenue per Form 990
$31,206,877
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$12,096,723
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$3,775,536
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$3,539,207
Total Fundraising Expense$1,057,256
Professional Fundraising Fees$269,710

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$3,775,536--$3,775,536
Fees for Services Other$3,024,284$458,983$78,507$3,561,774
Other Salaries and Wages$1,202,917$1,203,492$242,784$2,649,193
Occupancy$838,912$831,078$143,835$1,813,825
Travel$1,231,434$20,798$4,758$1,256,990
Fees for Services Legal-$688,915-$688,915
Office Expenses$254,494$146,764$29,293$430,551
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$184,156$92,044$30,689$306,889
Advertising$240,730$41,549$8,743$291,022
Other Employee Benefits$133,968$129,682$26,711$290,361
Depreciation Depletion$128,598$120,676$25,393$274,667
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$269,710$269,710
Insurance$122,270$114,737$24,143$261,150
Fees for Services Management$100,120$75,090$75,090$250,300
Payroll Taxes$107,716$101,081$21,270$230,067
Information Technology$72,734$68,252$14,362$155,348
All Other Expenses$97,154$258$11$97,423
Fees for Services Accounting-$82,561-$82,561
Pension Plan Contributions$28,290$28,662$5,745$62,697
Other Expenses$80,259$16,895$15,607$16,895
Interest-$2,080-$2,080
Total Functional Expenses$14,133,185$4,490,735$1,057,256$19,681,176

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$19,839,212
Expenses per Audited Statements$19,681,176
Total Expenses per Form 990$19,681,176
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$158,036
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
University of Missouri ColumbiaColumbia, MO501(c)(3)Collegiate Chess Programming & Support$1,888,728
Kasparov Chess FoundationMontville, NJ501(c)(3)Chess Programming$600,000
Grand Chess TourSaint Louis, MO501(c)(3)Chess Tour Operations & Program Assistance$555,000
International Chess School IncMontville, NJ501(c)(3)Chess Programming$512,500
US Chess FederationSaint Louis, MO501(c)(3)Womens Chess Programming Grant & Chess Olympiad Support$165,000
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of St LouisSaint Louis, MO501(c)(3)Benefits the Work of Local Saint Louis, Mo Charities$25,000
National Scholastic Chess Foundation IncWhite Plains, NY501(c)(3)Chess Programming$10,000
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
Yes

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$269,710
Fundraising Direct Expenses$98,279
Fundraising Gross Income$53,963

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Gala$187,299$34,538$12,598$21,940
Golf Tourney$75,635$19,425$18,256$1,169
Total Events$262,934$53,963$98,279$-44,316
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Interested-Person Transactions

Interested PartyRelationshipDescriptionShared RevenueAmount
-RANDY SINQUEFIELD, SON OF REX SINQUEFIELD IS A > 35% OWNERContract Video Production ServicesNo$677,970
-REX SINQUEFIELD IS A > 35% OWNERRent PaymentNo$46,729
-REX SINQUEFIELD IS A > 35% OWNERManitenance ExpenseNo$32,466
-REX SINQUEFIELD IS A > 35% OWNERLeasehold ImprovementNo$28,289

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$13,543$10,043▼ $3,500
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Operating Lease Liability$5,289,865
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
Yes
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
Yes

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2

“Michael podgursky has a business relationship with rex sinquefield.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 3

“The organization contracts with chi-chi, llc for the performance of management services. Chi-chi, llc has designated its owner joy bray to be general manager for this organization.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“The form 990 is prepared by an independent accounting firm. It is then reviewed by the administrative director, general manager, finance manager, and outside legal counsel. It is then provided to the board of directors for review before filing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“All members of the governing board are required to complete a conflict of interest statement annually. The policy covers any director, officer, manager, key employee, or member of a committee with governing board delegated power, who has a direct or indirect financial interest in an entity that contracts with the organization. The actual conflict will be reviewed at the governing board meeting and the person with a conflict will be prohibited from the discussion of and voting on the conflict.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A

“The general manager reviewed salaries of similar positions to determine the appropriate salary for the executive director & administrative director. This information was given to a committee of the board to review and approve the suggested salary. All full-time salaries were approved by the finance committee.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization makes the articles of incorporation, bylaws, and audited financial statements available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Chess Club and Scholastic Center
EIN
26-0844268
Phone
3143612437
Address
4657 MARYLAND AVENUE, ST LOUIS, MO 63108
Doing Business As
Saint Louis Chess Club

Signing Officer

Name
Rex Sinquefield
Title
President and Chairman
Phone
3143612437
Signed
2025-11-11
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Rex Sinquefield
Formed
2007
Legal Domicile
Mo
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
112
Volunteers
7

Preparer

Firm
Rubinbrown Llp
Address
7676 FORSYTH BLVD SUITE 2100, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63105
Preparer
Mindy G Krueger
Phone
3142903300
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Audio visual: program service expenses 1,739,787. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 10,699. Total expenses 1,750,486. Public relations: program service expenses 196,453. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 196,453. Chess tournament consulting and services: program service expenses 472,689. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 472,689. Chess tournament judgement and commentary: program service expenses 377,819. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 377,819. Other: program service expenses 237,536. Management and general expenses 458,983. Fundraising expenses 67,808. Total expenses 764,327.”

FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:

“Uncollectable pledges included in bad debt expense -3,800.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART III, LINE 4:

“The collection includes: custom-made chess memorabilia and trophies displayed in the chess club public gallery to celebrate the game of chess, its history, and its impact on art and culture.”

PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Fundraising event expenses -98,279. Cost of goods sold -8,808. Rental expenses offset against rental income -46,729.”

PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Fundraising event expenses 98,279. Cost of goods sold 8,808. Rental expenses offset against rental income 46,729. Uncollectible pledges 3,800.”

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IRS990/MissionDesc0TO MAINTAIN A FORMAL PROGRAM OF CHESS INSTRUCTION FOR STUDENTS OF ALL AGES AND LEVELS AND TO INCREASE THE AWARENESS OF THE EDUCATIONAL VALUE OF CHESS.IT IS THE MISSION OF THE CHESS CLUB AND SCHOLASTIC CENTER OF SAINT LOUIS, AN EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION, TO MAINTAIN A FORMAL PROGRAM OF INSTRUCTION TO TEACH THE GAME OF CHESS AND TO PROMOTE AND SUPPORT ITS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM THROUGH COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND LOCAL, NATIONAL, AND INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS TO INCREASE THE AWARENESS OF THE EDUCATIONAL VALUE OF CHESS.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0SEE SCHEDULE O:DIRECT CLASSROOM:DIRECT CLASSROOM:THE ORGANIZATION'S CORE MISSION REMAINS FOCUSED ON PROVIDING CHESS INSTRUCTION TO STUDENTS THROUGH TWO PRIMARY MODES: AT ITS CAMPUS LOCATED AT 4657 MARYLAND AVENUE IN SAINT LOUIS, MO, AND IN SATELLITE CLASSROOMS AT PARTICIPATING K-12 SCHOOLS, UNIVERSITIES, COLLEGES, AND COMMUNITY CENTERS THROUGHOUT THE GREATER SAINT LOUIS METRO AREA ("PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS"). ADDITIONALLY, THE VIRTUAL LEARNING PLATFORM ESTABLISHED IN RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC CONTINUES TO BE A VITAL COMPONENT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S INSTRUCTIONAL OFFERINGS. FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME INSTRUCTORS PROVIDE LESSONS IN-PERSON AT THE CAMPUS, WITHIN AREA SCHOOLS, AND VIRTUALLY, SUPPORTING A DIVERSE RANGE OF STUDENTS. IN 2024, THE ORGANIZATION SERVED APPROXIMATELY 6,000 STUDENTS AT ITS CAMPUS, WHILE MORE THAN 6,000 STUDENTS WERE ENROLLED IN SATELLITE CLASSROOMS AND VIRTUAL PROGRAMS. THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS A STRUCTURED CURRICULUM, USING FORMAL CLASSES AND TEXTBOOKS TO DELIVER A COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE. IN 2024, THE ORGANIZATION HOSTED AND ORGANIZED OVER 100 CHESS TOURNAMENTS AND 200 LECTURES, CLASSES, AND SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES. IT ALSO CONDUCTED VIRTUAL INSTRUCTIONAL SUMMER CAMPS, BOTH LOCALLY AND FOR STUDENTS NATIONWIDE, INCLUDING SPECIALIZED CAMPS FOR TOP-TIER STUDENT CHESS PLAYERS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY.
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