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Support Chess in the Schools
Each day, we impact the lives of thousands of New York City’s most at-risk children. This is only possible with the invaluable support of our donors. It is easier than ever to make your tax-deductible donation to Chess in the Schools. Take a look below for more information on how you can help us to continue our extraordinary work, changing our kids lives for the better, one move at a time.
Chess in the Schools would like to sincerely thank the following donors for their support.
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Corporate Chess Challenge
A unique and rewarding way to engage your employees and inspire some of New York City’s future leaders – all through an afternoon of chess! Executives play chess with our high school students while providing valuable insider’s view of the corporate workplace.
Click here if you are interested in hosting a Corporate Chess Challenge.
Adopt a School
Make a lasting impact on a school and enjoy the opportunity to visit classrooms during the program year. You will be recognized on our website and at our annual Benefit Celebration for your school support. Your gift will provide a year-long opportunity for 250 – 500 students to develop their intellectual and social skills through chess education.
Click here if you would like to adopt a school.
Support a Student
Your gift of $200 can provide chess training for one student in our School Program. This cost includes instruction and materials. You will be proud to know that you made such a difference in the life of a child! Please click here to support one of our students today.
Sponsor a Tournament
For your gift of $15,000, you can sponsor a Chess in the Schools tournament. Your support will enable hundreds of NYC children to participate in a full day of chess-playing joy and friendly competition. You will have the opportunity to name the tournament and be recognized on the stage. You can even help award trophies and medals.
To sponsor a tournament, please click here.
Give by Mail or Fax
Click below to access a form that allows you to provide your information and designate your donation.
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- Charitable Gift Annuities
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Chess-in-the-Schools is a 501(c) 3 not-for-profit organization. Our tax ID number is 13-6119036. A copy of our most recent financial information may be obtained directly from Chess in the Schools or from the Office of the Attorney General, NY State Department of Law, Charities Bureau, 120 Broadway, New York, NY 10271.