Finances

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. Donations can be made at our GoFundme page.

​Donors (2025/6):

A big thank you goes to all our donors without whom JP Chess would not be possible. Our donors for the period Sept 23, 2025 (date of incorporation) to date are as follows:

King (Top Donor/s): Daniel Waranch

Queens ($100+): Alex Callejas, Kathryn Britton, Rob Kerth, Mike Makrigiorgos

Rooks ($75-$99): 

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

Knights ($25-$49): 

Pawns (<$25): Joshua White

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.

​​If you would like to donate, please visit out GoFundme page. All donations are highly appreciated. 

Financials​ (2025/6):

Our financial year end is June 30. Our first financial year end will be the period Sept 25, 2025 to June 30, 2026. Our reserves at date of incorporation Sept 25, 2025 were $796

Note that 3 years of website hosting was paid for in 2023 (for the period to June 2026). We switched to google sites in 2026 to reduce the cost of website hosting. In 2025 we also paid for 10 years for the domain name jpchess.org (switched from jamaicaplainchess.com)

​​Club Inventory (as of May 1, 2026)

• • Chess Sets (16) -  Triple Weighted Chess Sets (14), Single Weighted Chess Set (1),  XL Large Chess Set (1)

  • Set Bags (16) - Green (14), Red (2) 

  • Basic Chess Clocks (Leap/Wholesale) -16 (working), 2 (broken)

  • Silicon Boards (16)

  • Duck Chess Piece (2)

  • Box of spare pieces

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

  • Folding 6ft tables - 2 

  • Table Tops for Boards  (for indoors) - 7

  • Large Duffel Bag (for transporting pieces)

  • Red Bag with foam insert (for transporting clocks)

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

  • Stationary Items: Markers, Name Tags, Pens, Tape, Score Sheets

  • Rules of Chess book

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.

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