Support Our Mission
The MarinChess Foundation provides affordable and accessible chess education to students throughout the Bay Area, helping develop critical thinking, problem-solving, sportsmanship, and confidence both in and out of the classroom.
Why Donate
Every gift to MarinChess Foundation goes directly toward expanding chess education across the Bay Area. Here is how your support makes a difference:
Provide scholarships for students who cannot afford chess programs
Donate chess sets and educational materials to schools
Support after-school chess programs in underserved communities
Fund tournaments, camps, and enrichment opportunities
Train and support chess instructors
Impact Examples
$25
Provides a student with a chess set and learning materials
$100
Sponsors a student for a chess tournament
$250
Supports a scholarship for an after-school chess program
$500
Helps bring a chess program to a school in need
$1,000
Funds a semester of chess education for multiple students
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Corporate & Matching Gifts
Many employers match charitable donations. Contact us to learn how your company can support chess education.
Tax Information
The MarinChess Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
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