US Chess Trust
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$520K
Foundation funders
3
Grants recorded
8
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds US Chess Trust?
US Chess Trust is funded by 3 grantmakers, led by The Frank Samford Jr Chess ($520K), The Sandra & Lawrence Post Family ($250), Edward Jones Foundation ($150). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $520K in grants to US Chess Trust between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Frank Samford Jr Chess | $520,000 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| The Sandra & Lawrence Post Family | $250 | 1 | 2020 |
| Edward Jones Foundation | $150 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2022) to $160K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $50K.
What grants has US Chess Trust received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Frank Samford Jr Chess | CHESS FELLOWSHIP | $50,000 |
| 2024 | The Frank Samford Jr Chess | CHESS FELLOWSHIP | $160,000 |
| 2024 | Edward Jones Foundation | COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT | $150 |
| 2023 | The Frank Samford Jr Chess | CHESS FELLOWSHIP | $60,000 |
| 2022 | The Frank Samford Jr Chess | CHESS FELLOWSHIP | $30,000 |
| 2021 | The Frank Samford Jr Chess | CHESS FELLOWSHIP | $130,000 |
| 2020 | The Frank Samford Jr Chess | CHESS FELLOWSHIP | $90,000 |
| 2020 | The Sandra & Lawrence Post Family | CHESS | $250 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds US Chess Trust?
US Chess Trust is funded by 3 grantmakers, led by The Frank Samford Jr Chess ($520K), The Sandra & Lawrence Post Family ($250), Edward Jones Foundation ($150). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $520K in grants to US Chess Trust between 2020–2025.
Who is US Chess Trust's largest funder?
The Frank Samford Jr Chess is the largest recorded funder of US Chess Trust, with $520K across 6 grants (2020–2025).
How much grant funding has US Chess Trust received?
IRS 990 filings record $520K in grants to US Chess Trust across 8 grants from 3 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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