2025-11-13T15:46:36-06:00 2024-12-31 430765316 RUBINBROWN LLP 7676 FORSYTH BLVD SUITE 2100 SAINT LOUIS MO 63105 990 2024-01-01 260844268 CHESS CLUB AND SCHOLASTIC CENTER OF ST LOUIS CHES 3143612437 4657 MARYLAND AVENUE ST LOUIS MO 63108 REX SINQUEFIELD PRESIDENT AND CHAIRMAN 3143612437 2025-11-11 1 1 MINDY G KRUEGER P01290370 3142903300 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z SAINT LOUIS CHESS CLUB REX SINQUEFIELD 4657 MARYLAND AVENUE ST LOUIS MO 63108 31360693 0 X WWW.SAINTLOUISCHESSCLUB.ORG X 2007 MO PROVIDE FORMAL CHESS INSTRUCTION AND INCREASE THE AWARENESS OF THE EDUCATIONAL VALUE OF CHESS. 6 5 112 7 24525 0 16187063 30572962 465005 566353 22776 46704 2844 20858 16677688 31206877 1751080 3775536 0 0 3153545 3539207 68708 269710 1057256 10722072 12096723 15695405 19681176 982283 11525701 16627033 29019699 7582940 8453705 9044093 20565994 X TO MAINTAIN A FORMAL PROGRAM OF CHESS INSTRUCTION FOR STUDENTS OF ALL AGES AND LEVELS AND TO INCREASE THE AWARENESS OF THE EDUCATIONAL VALUE OF CHESS.IT IS THE MISSION OF THE CHESS CLUB AND SCHOLASTIC CENTER OF SAINT LOUIS, AN EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION, TO MAINTAIN A FORMAL PROGRAM OF INSTRUCTION TO TEACH THE GAME OF CHESS AND TO PROMOTE AND SUPPORT ITS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM THROUGH COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND LOCAL, NATIONAL, AND INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS TO INCREASE THE AWARENESS OF THE EDUCATIONAL VALUE OF CHESS. 0 0 8543671 639308 107736 SEE SCHEDULE O:APPLIED EDUCATION:IN 2024, THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUED TO HOST NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP-LEVEL CHESS COMPETITIONS, PROVIDING STUDENTS WITH A REAL-WORLD UNDERSTANDING OF HOW FAR THEIR ACADEMIC AND STRATEGIC ACHIEVEMENTS IN CHESS COULD TAKE THEM. THESE EVENTS OFFERED STUDENTS THE CHANCE TO WITNESS NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED CHESS PLAYERS COMPETING, SHOWCASING HIGH-LEVEL CHESS STRATEGY. THE ORGANIZATION'S LEADERSHIP BELIEVES THAT EXPOSURE TO SUCH TOURNAMENTS INSPIRES STUDENTS TO EXCEL IN CHESS, WITH THE PROSPECT OF ONE DAY COMPETING FOR SUBSTANTIAL CASH PRIZES AND ACHIEVING PERSONAL AND INTELLECTUAL RECOGNITION. IN 2024, THE ORGANIZATION HOSTED THE U.S. CHAMPIONSHIP, U.S. WOMEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP, U.S. JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP, U.S. GIRLS' CHAMPIONSHIP, AND U.S. SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP, IN ADDITION TO THE SINQUEFIELD CUP, CAIRNS CUP, ST. LOUIS MASTERS, AND OTHER INTERNATIONAL TOURNAMENTS. THESE PRESTIGIOUS COMPETITIONS, FEATURING SOME OF THE WORLD'S TOP PLAYERS, CONTINUE TO DRAW GLOBAL ATTENTION TO THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION AND ITS ROLE IN PROMOTING EXCELLENCE IN CHESS EDUCATION. 5589514 3136228 494124 SEE SCHEDULE O:DIRECT CLASSROOM:DIRECT CLASSROOM:THE ORGANIZATION'S CORE MISSION REMAINS FOCUSED ON PROVIDING CHESS INSTRUCTION TO STUDENTS THROUGH TWO PRIMARY MODES: AT ITS CAMPUS LOCATED AT 4657 MARYLAND AVENUE IN SAINT LOUIS, MO, AND IN SATELLITE CLASSROOMS AT PARTICIPATING K-12 SCHOOLS, UNIVERSITIES, COLLEGES, AND COMMUNITY CENTERS THROUGHOUT THE GREATER SAINT LOUIS METRO AREA ("PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS"). ADDITIONALLY, THE VIRTUAL LEARNING PLATFORM ESTABLISHED IN RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC CONTINUES TO BE A VITAL COMPONENT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S INSTRUCTIONAL OFFERINGS. FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME INSTRUCTORS PROVIDE LESSONS IN-PERSON AT THE CAMPUS, WITHIN AREA SCHOOLS, AND VIRTUALLY, SUPPORTING A DIVERSE RANGE OF STUDENTS. IN 2024, THE ORGANIZATION SERVED APPROXIMATELY 6,000 STUDENTS AT ITS CAMPUS, WHILE MORE THAN 6,000 STUDENTS WERE ENROLLED IN SATELLITE CLASSROOMS AND VIRTUAL PROGRAMS. THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS A STRUCTURED CURRICULUM, USING FORMAL CLASSES AND TEXTBOOKS TO DELIVER A COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE. IN 2024, THE ORGANIZATION HOSTED AND ORGANIZED OVER 100 CHESS TOURNAMENTS AND 200 LECTURES, CLASSES, AND SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES. IT ALSO CONDUCTED VIRTUAL INSTRUCTIONAL SUMMER CAMPS, BOTH LOCALLY AND FOR STUDENTS NATIONWIDE, INCLUDING SPECIALIZED CAMPS FOR TOP-TIER STUDENT CHESS PLAYERS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY. 14133185 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 156 0 1 112 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 6 5 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 X NORAH FRIEL 3143612437 4657 MARYLAND AVENUE ST LOUIS MO 63108 REX SINQUEFIELD PRESIDENT & CHAIRMAN 16.00 8.00 X X 0 0 0 MIKE LUEKEN SECRETARY 1.00 X X 0 0 0 DOUG ECKERT TREASURER (AS OF 3/24) 1.00 X X 1733 0 0 JAMES VOELKER TREASURER (THRU 3/24) 1.00 X X 0 0 0 ED BAUR DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JEAN HOFFMAN DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 MIKE PODGURSKY DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 ANTHONY RICH TECHINCAL DIRECTOR 40.00 X 142211 0 11346 TAD MIDDLETON DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION & HR 40.00 X 140328 0 13004 NORAH FRIEL FINANCE MANAGER 40.00 10.00 X 130211 0 12783 CATHERINE GALLAHER HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER 40.00 10.00 X 121328 0 18376 JAMES GILDEHAUS DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES 40.00 10.00 X 116328 0 11576 LEVON ARONYAN GRANDMASTER & CHESS PLAYER 40.00 X 338294 0 7077 YASSER SEIRAWAN CHIEF COMMENTATOR & SPOKESPERSON 40.00 X 114728 0 20054 1105161 0 94216 9 0 1 0 PINNACLE CONTRACTING INC 7733 FORSYTH BLVD STE 1550 SAINT LOUIS MO 63105 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT GENERAL CONTRACTOR 2070395 SILVERBACK VIDEO LLC 2342 CENTERLINE INDUSTRIAL DR SAINT LOUIS MO 63146 AUDIO & VISUAL PRODUCTION SERVICES 1010839 HUSCH BLACKWELL LLP 8001 FORSYTH BLVD STE 1500 SAINT LOUIS MO 63105 LEGAL SERVICES 804973 CAMBRIDGE TRS INC DBA ROYAL SONESTA 212 N KINGSHIGHWAY BLVD SAINT LOUIS MO 63108 HOTEL, EVENT SPACE, & CONCIERGE SERVICES 787339 SPECTRUM STUDIOS LLC 3100 W ARROWHEAD LAKE DR COLUMBIA MO 65203 AUDIO & VISUAL PRODUCTION SERVICES 677970 20 10000 47470 208971 30306521 30572962 DIRECT CLASSROOM 611600 420435 420435 APPLIED EDUCATION 711210 145918 145918 566353 46704 46704 46729 46729 0 53963 208971 98279 -44316 -44316 11972 8808 3164 3164 YOUTUBE ADVERTISING 541800 24525 24525 37485 32343 5142 62010 31206877 601860 24525 7530 X 3775536 3775536 306889 184156 92044 30689 2649193 1202917 1203492 242784 62697 28290 28662 5745 290361 133968 129682 26711 230067 107716 101081 21270 250300 100120 75090 75090 688915 688915 82561 82561 269710 269710 3561774 3024284 458983 78507 291022 240730 41549 8743 430551 254494 146764 29293 155348 72734 68252 14362 1813825 838912 831078 143835 1256990 1231434 20798 4758 2080 2080 274667 128598 120676 25393 261150 122270 114737 24143 EVENT PAYOUTS 2303976 2303976 MEALS & ENTERTAINMENT 439210 205637 192968 40605 PROMOTIONAL ITEMS 170036 80259 74170 15607 TRAINING & EDUCATION 16895 16895 97423 97154 258 11 19681176 14133185 4490735 1057256 599183 1301121 71754 75282 23600 16130 281246 9983948 13543 10043 42416 36154 178198 261025 15510783 4400387 8274176 11110396 7142917 6225600 16627033 29019699 1268504 1783984 0 1351721 21716 28135 6292720 5289865 7582940 8453705 X 8822007 8866514 222086 11699480 9044093 20565994 16627033 29019699 X 11525701 -3800 X 0 1 X 1 0 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 164418 X 0 114267 114267 2417459 490282 1927177 11080963 2603684 8477279 1279116 777046 502070 618978 529375 89603 11110396 COLLECTION ITEMS 164418 EMPLOYEE RETENTION CREDIT RECEIVABLE 1071691 OPERATING LEASE - RIGHT-OF-USE, NET 4989491 6225600 OPERATING LEASE LIABILITY 5289865 5289865 31361113 420 420 31360693 -153816 -153816 31206877 19839212 420 157616 158036 19681176 0 19681176 PART III, LINE 4: THE COLLECTION INCLUDES: CUSTOM-MADE CHESS MEMORABILIA AND TROPHIES DISPLAYED IN THE CHESS CLUB PUBLIC GALLERY TO CELEBRATE THE GAME OF CHESS, ITS HISTORY, AND ITS IMPACT ON ART AND CULTURE. PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: FUNDRAISING EVENT EXPENSES -98,279. COST OF GOODS SOLD -8,808. RENTAL EXPENSES OFFSET AGAINST RENTAL INCOME -46,729. PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: FUNDRAISING EVENT EXPENSES 98,279. COST OF GOODS SOLD 8,808. RENTAL EXPENSES OFFSET AGAINST RENTAL INCOME 46,729. UNCOLLECTIBLE PLEDGES 3,800. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 SCHEDULE E, PART I, LINE 3 PUBLICATION OF RACIALLY NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY: AN AD DETAILING THE POLICY IS ANNUALLY PLACED IN THE ST. LOUIS POST DISPATCH NEWSPAPER. ALSO, THE POLICY IS CONSPICUOUSLY STATED ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE. X X X X X X X 1 THE ROME GROUP 3101 OLIVE ST SAINT LOUIS MO 63103 GRANT WRITING 0 0 8910 0 LAUREN BAUMAN 13350 LAKEWOOD DR SAINT GENEVIEVE MO 63670 DEVELOPMENT CONSULTING, GRANT WRITING 0 0 80800 0 BANNER PUBLIC AFFAIRS 440 FIRST STREET NW STE 450 WASHINGTON DC 20001 GRANT RESEARCH, PROPOSALS, APPLICATION ASSISTANCE 0 0 180000 0 269710 MO GALA 187299 152761 34538 10584 33706 5063 12598 GOLF TOURNEY 75635 56210 19425 1258 15244 70 1500 18256 262934 208971 53963 1258 25828 33776 6563 30854 98279 -44316 1 CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF ST LOUIS 4445 LINDELL BLVD SAINT LOUIS MO 63108 430653270 501(C)(3) 25000 0 COST BENEFITS THE WORK OF LOCAL SAINT LOUIS, MO CHARITIES GRAND CHESS TOUR 325 NORTH EUCLID SAINT LOUIS MO 63108 810733339 501(C)(3) 555000 0 COST CHESS TOUR OPERATIONS & PROGRAM ASSISTANCE INTERNATIONAL CHESS SCHOOL INC 80 JESSE COURT MONTVILLE NJ 07045 223373406 501(C)(3) 512500 0 COST CHESS PROGRAMMING KASPAROV CHESS FOUNDATION 80 JESSE COURT MONTVILLE NJ 07045 470870553 501(C)(3) 600000 0 COST CHESS PROGRAMMING NATIONAL SCHOLASTIC CHESS FOUNDATION INC 171 EAST POST ROAD SUITE 206 WHITE PLAINS NY 10601 061301676 501(C)(3) 10000 0 COST CHESS PROGRAMMING UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI COLUMBIA 2500 MU STUDENT CENTER COLUMBIA MO 65211 431143471 501(C)(3) 1888728 0 COST COLLEGIATE CHESS PROGRAMMING & SUPPORT US CHESS FEDERATION PO BOX 775308 SAINT LOUIS MO 63177 135624511 501(C)(3) 165000 0 COST WOMENS CHESS PROGRAMMING GRANT & CHESS OLYMPIAD SUPPORT 7 0 PART I, LINE 2: GRANTS LISTED IN PART II ARE TO ORGANIZATIONS ORGANIZED UNDER THE LAWS OF A STATE WHICH IS PART OF THE USA, AND IT HAS RECEIVED A FAVORABLE DETERMINATION LETTER THAT IT IS AN ORGANIZATION DESCRIBED IN CODE SECTION 501(C)(3). FURTHER, ALL GRANTS ARE MEMORIALIZED IN A WRITTEN GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THIS ORGANIZATION AND THE GRANTEE ORGANIZATION. EACH SUCH GRANT AGREEMENT REQUIRES THAT TIMELY REPORTS OF HOW GRANT PROCEEDS HAVE BEEN USED BE DELIVERED TO THIS GRANTOR ORGANIZATION. FURTHER, EACH GRANT AGREEMENT REQUIRES CONTINUOUS COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE REQUIREMENTS OF THE US TAX LAWS DURING THE TERM OF THE GRANT. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION COMMITS UNRESTRICTED AND RESTRICTED CONTRIBUTIONS TO CERTAIN CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS. X X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 LEVON ARONYAN GRANDMASTER & CHESS PLAYER 167299 0 328 0 170667 0 0 0 7077 0 345371 0 0 0 ANTHONY RICH TECHINCAL DIRECTOR 140909 0 1302 0 0 0 4266 0 7080 0 153557 0 0 0 TAD MIDDLETON DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION & HR 140000 0 328 0 0 0 2400 0 10604 0 153332 0 0 0 LEVON ARONIAN GRANDMASTER AND CHESS PLAYER PERSONAL TRAVEL EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT X 10043 10043 0 0 0 10043 SPECTRUM STUDIOS AND SUBCONTRACTORS RANDY SINQUEFIELD, SON OF REX SINQUEFIELD IS A > 35% OWNER 677970 CONTRACT VIDEO PRODUCTION SERVICES 0 SINQUEFIELD ENTERPRISES LLC REX SINQUEFIELD IS A > 35% OWNER 46729 RENT PAYMENT 0 SINQUEFIELD ENTERPRISES LLC REX SINQUEFIELD IS A > 35% OWNER 32466 MANITENANCE EXPENSE 0 SINQUEFIELD ENTERPRISES LLC REX SINQUEFIELD IS A > 35% OWNER 28289 LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENT 0 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2 MICHAEL PODGURSKY HAS A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP WITH REX SINQUEFIELD. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 3 THE ORGANIZATION CONTRACTS WITH CHI-CHI, LLC FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES. CHI-CHI, LLC HAS DESIGNATED ITS OWNER JOY BRAY TO BE GENERAL MANAGER FOR THIS ORGANIZATION. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM. IT IS THEN REVIEWED BY THE ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR, GENERAL MANAGER, FINANCE MANAGER, AND OUTSIDE LEGAL COUNSEL. IT IS THEN PROVIDED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR REVIEW BEFORE FILING. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C ALL MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BOARD ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT ANNUALLY. THE POLICY COVERS ANY DIRECTOR, OFFICER, MANAGER, KEY EMPLOYEE, OR MEMBER OF A COMMITTEE WITH GOVERNING BOARD DELEGATED POWER, WHO HAS A DIRECT OR INDIRECT FINANCIAL INTEREST IN AN ENTITY THAT CONTRACTS WITH THE ORGANIZATION. THE ACTUAL CONFLICT WILL BE REVIEWED AT THE GOVERNING BOARD MEETING AND THE PERSON WITH A CONFLICT WILL BE PROHIBITED FROM THE DISCUSSION OF AND VOTING ON THE CONFLICT. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A THE GENERAL MANAGER REVIEWED SALARIES OF SIMILAR POSITIONS TO DETERMINE THE APPROPRIATE SALARY FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR. THIS INFORMATION WAS GIVEN TO A COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD TO REVIEW AND APPROVE THE SUGGESTED SALARY. ALL FULL-TIME SALARIES WERE APPROVED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, BYLAWS, AND AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G AUDIO VISUAL: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 1,739,787. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 10,699. TOTAL EXPENSES 1,750,486. PUBLIC RELATIONS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 196,453. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 196,453. CHESS TOURNAMENT CONSULTING AND SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 472,689. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 472,689. CHESS TOURNAMENT JUDGEMENT AND COMMENTARY: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 377,819. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 377,819. OTHER: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 237,536. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 458,983. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 67,808. TOTAL EXPENSES 764,327. FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: UNCOLLECTABLE PLEDGES INCLUDED IN BAD DEBT EXPENSE -3,800. WORLD CHESS MUSEUM INC 4652 MARYLAND AVENUE ST LOUIS MO 63108 271280023 SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION MO 501(C)(3) LINE 12A, I CHESS CLUB 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0