# Des Moines Chess Club

Recreational clubs nonprofit in Des Moines, Washington 98198. EIN 39-4449607. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## IRS facts

- Type: Recreational clubs (IRS activity code N50)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2025
- 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

- King County, Washington: about 441,421 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
- 1,342 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 3.0 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Des Moines: 9 licensed child care centers, 4 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/washington/des-moines
- Washington rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/washington

## Questions

**What is Des Moines Chess Club's EIN?**

Des Moines Chess Club's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-4449607. 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 Des Moines Chess Club a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Des Moines Chess Club in Des Moines, Washington as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2025. 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 Des Moines Chess Club tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Des Moines Chess Club 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 Des Moines Chess Club do?**

The IRS classifies Des Moines Chess Club as: Recreational clubs. 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.