# Lightning Square

Recreational clubs nonprofit in San Jose, California 95129. EIN 92-0831933. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Lightning Square organizes a chess club to promote chess activities in the local community.

Source: Form 990-EZ, year ending Dec 2023: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/920831933/202401349349201300/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Recreational clubs (IRS activity code N50)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2023
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## Finances (IRS Form 990 e-file data)

| Year ending | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Employees | Volunteers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2023 | $2,796 | $745 | $2,051 | $2,051 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/920831933/202401349349201300/full) |

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2023: gifts and grants $0, program fees $3,020, investment income $0.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 7 of 17 recreation and club nonprofits in San Jose.
- Revenue $2,796 is in the bottom 10% of 176 recreation and club nonprofits in California; median $136,541.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Santa Clara County, California: about 373,834 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
- 782 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.1 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in San Jose: 250 licensed child care centers, 37 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/california/san-jose
- California rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/california

## Questions

**What is Lightning Square's EIN?**

Lightning Square's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-0831933. 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 Lightning Square a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Lightning Square in San Jose, California as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2023. 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 Lightning Square tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Lightning Square 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 Lightning Square do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2023: "Lightning Square organizes a chess club to promote chess activities in the local community." The IRS classifies it as: Recreational clubs.

**How much money does Lightning Square take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2023, Lightning Square reported total revenue of $2,796 and total expenses of $745 on its Form 990-EZ (IRS Form 990 e-file data).

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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.