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501(C)(3) Certified Letter IRS P.O. Box 2508 Cincinnati, OH 45201 CHESS FOUNDATION NFP 2016 N LA CROSSE AVE APT 2$ CHICAGO, IL 60639 Date: 09/21/2021 Employer ID number: 86-3398992 Person to contact: Name: Customer Service ID number: 31954 Telephone: (877) 829-5500 Accounting period ending: December 31 Public charity status: 509(a)(2) Form 990 / 990-EZ / 990-N required: Yes Effective date of exemption: April 20, 2021 Contribution deductibility: Yes Addendum applies: No DLN: 26053581002501 Dear Applicant: We're pleased to tell you we determined vou're exempt from federal income tax under Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 501(c)(3). Donors can deduct contributions they make to vou under IRC Section 170. You're also qualified to receive tax deductible bequests, devises, transfers or gifts under Section 2055, 2106, or 2522. This letter could help resolve questions on your exempt status. Please keep it for your records. Organizations exempt under IRC Section 501(c)(3) are further classified as either public charities or private foundations. We determined you're a public charity under the IRC Section listed at the top of this letter. If we indicated at the top of this letter that you're required to file Form 990/990-EZ/990-N, our records show you're required to file an annual information return (Form 990 or Form 990-EZ) or electronic notice (Form 990-N, the e-Postcard). If you don't file a required return or notice for three consecutive years, your exempt status will be automatically revoked. If we indicated at the top of this letter that an addendum applies, the enclosed addendum is an integral part of this letter. For important information about your responsibilities as a tax-exempt organization, go to www.irs.gov/charities. Enter "4221-PC" in the search bar to view Publication 4221-PC, Compliance Guide for 501(0)(3) Public Charities, which describes your recordkeeping, reporting, and disclosure requirements. Sincerely, stephere a. marten Stephen A. Martin Director, Exempt Organizations Rulings and Agreements Letter 947 (Rev. 2-2020) Catalog Number 35152P

Scholarship Program

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The CHESS Foundation NFP is a 501(C)3 non-profit and tax exempt organization that encourages greater support of students, youth programs and expansion of community services organization. We have created a scholarship program award for academic achievement, to give our future leaders of tomorrow the much needed financial assistance on their journey in the pursuit of furthering their education.

I’m here to address a question received via email regarding the scholarship program. Although The CHESS Foundation NFP is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the scholarship is available to all U.S. citizens. If you meet the eligibility criteria, you are welcome to apply for our scholarship program.

Sincerely

Ronnell Winfrey

Executive Director

CHESS Foundation NFP

Eligibility Requirements

☑ Must be a 2025 graduate of a High School in US.

☑ Must have a cumulative 2.5 on a 4.0 scale Grade Point Average (GPA) at time of application.

☑ Must have participated in 20 hours of community service during high school (i.e.,

tutoring, food bank, park clean up, volunteering at non-profit, nursing home, school,

etc.)

☑ Must provide a letter of recommendation as a reference.

☑ Must be accepted to the incoming 2025 class of a College. Provide evidence of

acceptance (i.e., copy of acceptance letter, etc.)

☑ Submit a copy of Applicant's transcript.

☑ Submit typed 250-word essay as prompted on the application.

We encourage those who are eligible to apply for the 2025 scholarship application by May 1, 2025 Deadline.

Please access the link below and submit your application

CHESS Foundation NFP

https://chesscharities.org/application

All applications are secured with the latest 2.0 encryption software.

Good Luck

Ronnell Winfrey

Executive Director

CHESS Foundation NFP