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Thank you to our donors!

We don't charge any membership fees but rely on the generosity of donors. JP Chess Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit organisation exempt from federal income tax under the Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3). Donors can deduct contributions they make to us under IRC Section 170. We are qualified to receive tax deductible bequests, devises, transfers  or gifts under Section 2055, 2106 or 2522.

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Donors (2025) 

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): Kathryn Britton, Robert King; Michael Urbonas

Queens ($100+):

Rooks ($75-$99): 

Bishops ($50-$74): Adam Tomczak, Joseph Nasser, Xavier Fradera

Knights ($25-$49): 

Pawns (<$25): Joshua White

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).  Thank you to Charlie Woodruff who in October 2025 donated a breakout room for use during the 2026 Boston Chess Congress by JP Chess players. 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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Cash Flow (Pre-Incorporation January 1, 2025 to September 25, 2025)

We entered 2025 with $1,050 in funds. Donations and expenses for 2025 until incorporation date (September 25, 2025) include:​

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General Fund donations                   $300

Prize donations                                  $140

Total donations                                  $440

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​Expenses​

- Batteries                                            $39

- Prizes                                                 $215

- Tournament Director                         $19

- USCF Membership                           $ 40

- SWIPS Tournament Software           $ 22

- Domain Name                                  $ 33

- GoFundMe Fees                               $10

- Incorporation Costs                        $316

Total Expenses                                   $694

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Reduction in reserves                       ($254)

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Reserves at date of incorporation    $796

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Post Incorporation

Post incorporation expenses include an annual filing fee of $19

Reserves as of November 14, 2025:  $777

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On September 25, 2025 JP Chess Foundation, Inc. became a 501(c)3 non-profit incorporation. This resulted in a one-off cost of $316. Becoming a 501(c)3 incorporation permits us to apply for certain grants and may be tax beneficial to donors.

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To allow us to have rated tournaments JP Chess supported an organizer with becoming a Tournament Director. This expense included paying $19 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 Sept 25, 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 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, 2024 and 2025 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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