Support the NSCF
For more than 35 years, the NSCF has been proving the efficacy of chess in education. In addition to instruction, we are focused on developing new curriculum for schools, homeschool, and community programs, and creating resources and tools that enhance chess education online and in the classroom.
You can help us make a lifelong impact on the children we serve.
At the NSCF, we believe every child deserves the chance to develop strategic thinking, resilience, and focus. Your involvement will help us reach at-risk youth and students with disabilities, and ensure they experience the joy and empowerment that chess provides.
Your generosity will help us bring engaging and empowering chess programs to students in underserved communities, expanding their academic and social development.
Your contribution of $100, $250, or whatever you can afford, goes a long way in developing our programs. Click General Support or Custom Amount.
Here is an example of some of our programs and the associated underwriting costs.
$25,000 – Adopt a School
Support a full school year of chess instruction for four classes in a Title One school, providing students with a foundation in strategic thinking and problem-solving.
$15,000 – Adopt a Special Abilities Program
Sponsor one class of students with autism and other learning disabilities for an entire year.
$7,500  – Adopt a Class
Support a full school year (3 terms) of chess instruction for a class in a Title One school.
$2,500  – Adopt a Class for a Term
Provide chess instruction for a class for one term in a Title One school.
$600 – Sponsor a Player
Give an aspiring student the chance to participate in a NSCF after school program for an entire year.
The National Scholastic Chess Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization; donations are fully tax-deductible. Please consult your tax advisor.
