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ARIZONA CHESS CENTRAL

GILBERT, AZ · EIN 204185005 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE N70 · Recreation & Sports · Micro (<$100K) · azchesscentral.org
revenue
$99K
expenses
$77K
net assets
$58K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

PROVIDE SCHOLASTIC CHESS OPPORTUNITIES

profile · synthesized from sources

Arizona Chess Central is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the development and promotion of scholastic chess in Arizona. It offers chess instruction, camps, tournaments, and after-school programs for students from kindergarten through 12th grade, ranging from beginners to advanced players. The organization emphasizes individualized learning, low student-to-teacher ratios, and free game reviews at events to support youth chess education.

named programs · 6 · from sources

what they call their work

Chess Camps
Day-long programs for K-12 students featuring individualized instruction, computerized training, puzzle stations, and themed chess games; includes a 8:1 student-to-teacher ratio and ends with a trophy and certificate for each participant
Chess Tournaments
Monthly scholastic tournaments for players of all ages and skill levels, offering free game review by coaching staff to help players improve
Friday Knight Frenzy
Weekly Friday evening event featuring blitz and bughouse chess games, designed for fun and fast-paced play for youth players
In-School Chess Programs
Before and after school chess education and club support for schools, helping establish teams that can compete locally, statewide, and nationally
Private Chess Lessons
One-on-one instruction tailored to individual student needs, available for players from beginner to advanced levels
Wednesday Night Chess Classes
Weekly group classes open to all, with a maximum 6:1 student-to-teacher ratio, focused on skill development through structured, individualized curriculum
activities · 2 clusters

what they do

  • Youth Mind Sports Instruction & Competition 5 activities
    • Hosting Chess Tournaments
      Hosts monthly chess tournaments for participants from kindergarten through adulthood, including "Friday Knight Frenzy" events every Friday, and provides free game reviews by top-level coaching staff at every tournament.
    • Operating Chess Camps
      Offers chess camps for scholastic players from Kindergarten through 12th grade, accommodating beginners up to 1800 USCF rated players.
    • Providing Chess Lessons and Camps
      Offers private and group chess lessons taught by Arizona Chess Central coaches, tailored to individual students from beginner to advanced levels, and conducts weekly chess classes open to the public. The organization also offers chess camps for scholastic players from Kindergarten through 12th grade.
    • Providing Chess Lessons and Coaching
      Offers private and group chess lessons taught by Arizona Chess Central coaches, including weekly classes open to the public and individualized lessons tailored to students from beginner to advanced levels.
    • Providing Chess Lessons and Coaching
      Offers private and group chess lessons taught by Arizona Chess Central coaches, tailored to individual students from beginner to advanced levels, and provides weekly chess classes open to the public.
  • School-Based Educational Programs 1 activity
    • Supporting School Chess Clubs
      Provides support to schools to establish and run chess clubs.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$99K
Contributions & grants$140%
Program service revenue$99K100%
Investment income$50%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$77K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$58K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$58K
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +357.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 5
  • BERNADETTE LAMAZZA — DIRECTOR
  • PAOLO HUTCHISON — DIRECTOR
  • ROY TOKESHI — DIRECTOR
  • SCOTT PEAVY — DIRECTOR
  • VIDHYA SAMPATH KUMARAN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 4

who they work with

  • Lynn Schucker Partner — Contact person for facility outreach for Friday night chess activities.
  • Lynn Schucker Partner — Contact person providing assistance to schools establishing chess clubs.
  • Mathnasium Partner — Hosts "Friday Knight Frenzy" chess events at Mathnasium.
  • PayPal Partner — Processes payments for event registrations on behalf of AZ Chess Central.