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Thank you to our donors!

We don't charge any membership fees but rely on the generosity of individual and corporate donors. 

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Donors (2025)

Details of our donors in 2024 can be found here. A big thank you goes to all our donors without whom J.P. Chess would not be possible. Our donors for general funds in 2025 are as follows:

King (Top Donor/s): Robert King; Michael Urbonas

Queens ($100+): 

Rooks ($75-$99): 

Bishops ($50-$74): 

Knights ($25-$49): 

Pawns (<$25): 

Thank you to the following for donating prizes for our tournaments: Infinite Variations (donated chess hoodie March 20 Blitz) and NM Ryan Young (donated lessons as tournament prizes - March 20 Blitz)

A big thank you to our venue provider J.P. Licks and thank you to the organizers and individuals that give their time to run and administer the club.

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If you would like to donate, please click on the donate button above. All donations are highly appreciated. 

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Forecast of Expenses (2025)

We entered 2025 with $1,050 in funds. Expenses for 2025 include:​

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- Prizes                                                 tbd

- Tournament Director                        tbd

- USCF Membership                          $ 40

- SWIPS Subs                                      $ 30

- Domain Name                                 $ 30

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To allow us to have rated tournaments JP Chess shall be supporting an organizer with becoming a Tournament Director. This expense will include paying for the SafeSport on-line training, a USCF requirement.​ Note that Website hosting fees were paid for in 2023 for 3 years (2023/4, 2024/5, 2025/6).

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​Club Inventory (as of Jan 1, 2025)

The club inventory is as follows:

  • Triple Weighted Chess Sets (14) 

  • Single Weighted Chess Set (1)

  • XL Large Chess Set (1)

  • Duck Chess Piece (2)

  • Box of spare pieces

  • Silicon Boards (16)

  • Green Bags (14), Red Bags (2) 

  • Basic Chess Clocks (Leap/Wholesale) -18 (two of which are broken)

  • Folding 4 ft tables - 4 (used outdoor at J.P. Licks)​

  • Folding 6ft table - 1 

  • Table Boards (for indoors) - 7

  • Score Sheets (approx. 70)

  • Large Duffel Bag (for transporting pieces)

  • Prize Inventory of Chess.com Merc, Chess key rings, Chess Sets (prizes), JP Chess Mugs (24) and Medals

  • Rules of Chess book

On loan to club:

  • Folding 6ft table - 1

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Jamie Willams (founder and organizer) was the recipient of a grant in 2023 and 2024 from the Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture to coordinate and run chess workshops and tournaments in downtown Boston. Jamie has pledged to donate the sets and clocks bought with the grant to JP Chess, as and when needed. Consequently, JP Chess will not need to purchase sets nor clocks for some time.

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Risks

  • The club is reliant on the availability of rent-free premises. The club must maintain a good relationship with existing venue provider and ensure that it is a win-win situation for venue provider and J.P. Chess. 

  • The club is reliant on a few key persons for organization and administration. The number of active organizers has been reduced to just 2 individuals. More volunteers and involvement from others are needed to spread responsibilities and reduce this risk.

  • COVID restrictions, if implemented, can impact on indoor gatherings

 
 
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