# Chicago Chess Foundation

Recreational clubs nonprofit in Chicago, Illinois 60610. EIN 46-5424330. 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 2015
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 6 of 58 recreation and club nonprofits in Chicago.
- Revenue $200,625 is higher than roughly 60 to 70% of 62 recreation and club nonprofits in Illinois; median $151,367.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Cook County, Illinois: about 1,053,196 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
- 2,288 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.2 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Chicago: 780 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/illinois/chicago
- Illinois rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/illinois

## Questions

**What is Chicago Chess Foundation's EIN?**

Chicago Chess Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-5424330. 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 Chicago Chess Foundation a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Chicago Chess Foundation in Chicago, Illinois as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2015. 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 Chicago Chess Foundation tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Chicago Chess Foundation 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 Chicago Chess Foundation do?**

The IRS classifies Chicago Chess Foundation 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.