Civic Intelligence

Chess for Success

990 • Fiscal year 2025 • EIN 93-1208405

Jul 01, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025

Organization ProfileWWW.CHESSFORSUCCESS.ORG
4207 SE Woodstock Blvd 271Portland, OR 97206

(503) 295-1230

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

92nd percentile

0.76x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 92% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

87th percentile

0.46x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 87% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

27th percentile

-5.4%

Higher net margin than 27% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

87th percentile

$100,232

Higher top officer pay than 87% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 14.5% of source-year revenue.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

13th percentile

-14%

Faster asset growth than 13% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

21st percentile

-12%

Faster revenue growth than 21% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets92nd percentile

Assets

Down

$418,221

Down $67,510 (-14%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$99,219

Down $53,402 (-35%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$319,002

Down $14,108 (-4.2%) from 2023

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue87th percentileNet Margin27th percentile

Revenue

Down

$692,162

Down $634,472 (-48%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$729,677

Down $292,610 (-29%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$37,515

Down $341,862 (-112%) from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth13th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200K-$400KAssets 2011: $112,804Liabilities 2011: $69,618Net Assets 2011: $43,1862011Assets 2012: $76,003Liabilities 2012: $40,619Net Assets 2012: $35,3842012Assets 2013: $127,867Liabilities 2013: $24,691Net Assets 2013: $103,1762013Assets 2014: $149,847Liabilities 2014: $15,207Net Assets 2014: $134,6402014Assets 2015: $146,834Liabilities 2015: $17,657Net Assets 2015: $129,1772015Assets 2016: $127,984Liabilities 2016: $38,372Net Assets 2016: $89,6122016Assets 2017: $165,677Liabilities 2017: $28,426Net Assets 2017: $137,2512017Assets 2018: $175,165Liabilities 2018: $41,769Net Assets 2018: $133,3962018Assets 2019: $149,332Liabilities 2019: $50,517Net Assets 2019: $98,8152019Assets 2020: $157,937Liabilities 2020: $263,692Net Assets 2020: -$105,7552020Assets 2021: $189,782Liabilities 2021: $259,955Net Assets 2021: -$70,1732021Assets 2022: $177,165Liabilities 2022: $380,650Net Assets 2022: -$203,4852022Assets 2023: $485,731Liabilities 2023: $333,110Net Assets 2023: $152,6212023Assets 2025: $418,221Liabilities 2025: $319,002Net Assets 2025: $99,2192025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$418,221
Liabilities$319,002
Net Assets$99,219
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth21st percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KExpenses 2011: $370,9852011Revenue 2012: $406,490Expenses 2012: $414,292Net Income 2012: -$7,8022012Expenses 2013: $349,2342013Revenue 2014: $391,416Expenses 2014: $359,952Net Income 2014: $31,4642014Revenue 2015: $431,014Expenses 2015: $436,477Net Income 2015: -$5,4632015Revenue 2016: $412,006Expenses 2016: $430,916Net Income 2016: -$18,9102016Revenue 2017: $502,384Expenses 2017: $454,745Net Income 2017: $47,6392017Revenue 2018: $497,944Expenses 2018: $501,799Net Income 2018: -$3,8552018Revenue 2019: $481,372Expenses 2019: $515,953Net Income 2019: -$34,5812019Revenue 2020: $325,460Expenses 2020: $530,030Net Income 2020: -$204,5702020Revenue 2021: $555,559Expenses 2021: $519,977Net Income 2021: $35,5822021Revenue 2022: $865,491Expenses 2022: $998,803Net Income 2022: -$133,3122022Revenue 2023: $1,326,634Expenses 2023: $1,022,287Net Income 2023: $304,3472023Revenue 2025: $692,162Expenses 2025: $729,677Net Income 2025: -$37,5152025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$692,162
Expenses$729,677
Net Income-$37,515
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025
Signed
Mar 31, 2026
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$695,188
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To help children develop skills necessary for success in school and life through learning chess.

Chess for success is a youth development organization that has operated in oregon and sw washington for 20+ years. We use chess instruction and play to positively impact school-aged children's academic, social, and personal skills. Our chess clubs provide people with diverse backgrounds and abilities a dynamic framework for success in school and life. We emphasize a focus on underserved populations, including bipoc, rural and low-income communities.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$208,300$216,578▲ $8,278
Pledges and Grants Receivable$42,000$86,008▲ $44,008
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$164,850$56,134▼ $108,716
Investments Other Securities$26,933$28,889▲ $1,956
Inventories for Sale or Use$19,209$16,604▼ $2,605
Accounts Receivable$6,571$14,008▲ $7,437
Total Assets$486,876$418,221▼ $68,655
Other Assets Total$19,013--
Liabilities
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$301,500$294,069▼ $7,431
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$51,647$24,933▼ $26,714
Total Liabilities$353,147$319,002▼ $34,145
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$147,500$129,649▼ $17,851
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$-13,771$-30,430▼ $16,659
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$133,729$99,219▼ $34,510
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$486,876$418,221▼ $68,655

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Securities$28,889--

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2024$26,933-▲ $3,207$1,045$28,889
2023$25,091-▲ $3,073$1,035$26,933
2022-$25,000▲ $704$525$25,091
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay87th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Eric PolgarExecutive DiFT$100,232$100,232

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Charles EngelbergPresident
Andrew WhiteMember
Anne NdundaMember
Barbara FisherMember
Josiah LiebertMember
Kasey SanchezMember
Katie StringerMember
Lauren BentonMember
Martin AshleyMember
Ryan RichardsonMember
Erin AdamsSecretary
Smita WackerTreasurer
James LuuVice Preside
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$358,103
Program Service Revenue
$258,188
Investment Income
$10,275
Other Revenue
$65,596
All Other Contributions
$355,603
Change in Net Assets
$-37,515
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$585,387
Other Expenses$144,290
Total Fundraising Expense$42,729
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$339,033$40,827$20,413$400,273
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$76,176$16,037$8,019$100,232
Payroll Taxes$37,520$7,899$3,950$49,369
Other Employee Benefits$26,990$5,682$2,841$35,513
Office Expenses$15,422$3,247$1,623$20,292
Fees for Services Other-$13,100$2,132$15,232
Travel$11,269-$1,122$12,391
Interest$6,909$1,455$727$9,091
Insurance$6,146$1,294$647$8,087
Fees for Services Accounting-$6,674$1,086$7,760
Conferences and Meetings$854$180$90$1,124
Other Expenses$747$154$79$980
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$205-$205
Total Functional Expenses$590,194$96,754$42,729$729,677
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$67,527
Fundraising Direct Expenses$3,013
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Game Changer Ev$67,527$67,527$3,013$64,514
Total Events$67,527$67,527$3,013$64,514
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
No
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
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
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“The executive director reviews the 990 prior to submitting and sends a copy to the board members.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

“The executive director regularly and consistently monitors and enforces the policy. Board members are expected to declare potential conflicts of interest and abstain from voting on any business with a conflicted business or individual.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15A

“Compensation is compared to the nonprofit salary and benefits survey of oregon and southwest washington. The executive committee surveys board members regarding executive director performance and then recommends compensation to the board of directors.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“Governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Chess for Success
EIN
93-1208405
Phone
5032951230
Address
4207 SE WOODSTOCK BLVD 271, PORTLAND, OR 97206

Signing Officer

Name
Eric Polgar
Title
Executive Director
Phone
9714172156
Signed
2026-03-31
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Eric Polgar
Formed
1996
Legal Domicile
Or
Voting Board Members
13
Independent Board Members
13
Employees
109

Preparer

Firm
Verity Accountancy Pc
Address
PO BOX 820167, PORTLAND, OR 97282
Preparer
Jeffrey a Hart
Phone
5032815213
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REVIEWS THE 990 PRIOR TO SUBMITTING AND SENDS A COPY TO THE BOARD MEMBERS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REGULARLY AND CONSISTENTLY MONITORS AND ENFORCES THE POLICY. BOARD MEMBERS ARE EXPECTED TO DECLARE POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND ABSTAIN FROM VOTING ON ANY BUSINESS WITH A CONFLICTED BUSINESS OR INDIVIDUAL.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2COMPENSATION IS COMPARED TO THE NONPROFIT SALARY AND BENEFITS SURVEY OF OREGON AND SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SURVEYS BOARD MEMBERS REGARDING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PERFORMANCE AND THEN RECOMMENDS COMPENSATION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19

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Displayed year

2025 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$418,221
Liabilities
$319,002
Net assets
$99,219
Revenue
$692,162
Expenses
$729,677
Net income
-$37,515
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.42$0.32$0.10$0.69$0.73$0.04
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.49$0.33$0.15$1.33$1.02$0.30
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.18$0.38$0.20$0.87$1.00$0.13
2021Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.19$0.26$0.07$0.56$0.52$0.04
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.16$0.26$0.11$0.33$0.53$0.20
2019Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.15$0.05$0.10$0.48$0.52$0.03
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.18$0.04$0.13$0.50$0.50$0.00
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.17$0.03$0.14$0.50$0.45$0.05
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.13$0.04$0.09$0.41$0.43$0.02
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.15$0.02$0.13$0.43$0.44$0.01
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.15$0.02$0.13$0.39$0.36$0.03
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.13$0.02$0.10$0.35
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.08$0.04$0.04$0.41$0.41$0.01
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.11$0.07$0.04$0.37