# Mississippi Chess Association

Amateur sports nonprofit in Brandon, Mississippi 39042. EIN 36-4935978. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## IRS facts

- Type: Amateur sports (IRS activity code N60)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2019
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## Local context

- Rankin County, Mississippi: about 35,122 children under 18 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 1, 2024): https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2024/counties/asrh/cc-est2024-agesex-all.csv
- 84 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.4 per 1,000 children.
- Mississippi rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/mississippi

## Questions

**What is Mississippi Chess Association's EIN?**

Mississippi Chess Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4935978. It is the nine-digit number the IRS uses to identify the organization. Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File posted October 13, 2026.

**Is Mississippi Chess Association a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Mississippi Chess Association in Brandon, Mississippi as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2019. This is from the IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026. Status can change, so check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**Are donations to Mississippi Chess Association tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Mississippi Chess Association as tax-deductible (IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026). How much you can deduct depends on your own taxes, and this is not tax advice. Check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**What does Mississippi Chess Association do?**

The IRS classifies Mississippi Chess Association as: Amateur sports. It has not filed a Form 990 or 990-EZ with a mission statement that we have loaded.

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Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File, IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau. No officer or staff names are published.