Civic Intelligence

Ohio Debate Commission Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 84-2520547

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on Nov 15, 2024

Organization Profilewww.ohiodebatecommission.org
1317 Euclid AveCleveland, OH 44115

(216) 402-2394

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

81st percentile

0.11x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 81% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

82nd percentile

0.09x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 82% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

11th percentile

-48%

Higher net margin than 11% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

78th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 78% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

14th percentile

-37%

Faster asset growth than 14% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

20th percentile

-27%

Faster revenue growth than 20% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets81st percentile

Assets

Down

$68,097

Down $40,513 (-37%) from 2022

Net Assets

Down

$60,456

Down $41,408 (-41%) from 2022

Liabilities

Up

$7,641

Up $895 (+13%) from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue82nd percentileNet Margin11th percentile

Revenue

Down

$86,731

Down $32,897 (-27%) from 2022

Expenses

Down

$128,137

Down $55,339 (-30%) from 2022

Net Income

Up

-$41,406

Up $22,442 (+35%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth14th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2021: $178,593Liabilities 2021: $12,881Net Assets 2021: $165,7122021Assets 2022: $108,610Liabilities 2022: $6,746Net Assets 2022: $101,8642022Assets 2023: $68,097Liabilities 2023: $7,641Net Assets 2023: $60,4562023Assets 2024: $91,267Liabilities 2024: $936Net Assets 2024: $90,3312024

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$68,097
Liabilities$7,641
Net Assets$60,456
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth20th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2021: $224,588Expenses 2021: $74,802Net Income 2021: $149,7862021Revenue 2022: $119,628Expenses 2022: $183,476Net Income 2022: -$63,8482022Revenue 2023: $86,731Expenses 2023: $128,137Net Income 2023: -$41,4062023Revenue 2024: $37,686Expenses 2024: $7,812Net Income 2024: $29,8742024

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$86,731
Expenses$128,137
Net Income-$41,406
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Nov 15, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.1
Gross Receipts
$86,731
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Our mission is to foster fair and substantive debates that encourage participation in our democracy, and our vision is of a stronger Ohio, with well informed voters and highly qualified public servants, candidates, and elected officials.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Accounts Receivable$25,378$37,800▲ $12,422
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$83,232$30,297▼ $52,935
Total Assets$108,610$68,097▼ $40,513
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$3,692$7,652▲ $3,960
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$3,054$-11▼ $3,065
Total Liabilities$6,746$7,641▲ $895
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$101,864$60,456▼ $41,408
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$101,864$60,456▼ $41,408
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$108,610$68,097▼ $40,513
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay78th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Jerry L MillerBoard Chair
Anthony ShoemakerDirector
Cyndra ColeDirector
Dan MoulthropDirector
EDDIE HARRELL JrDirector
Jen MillerDirector
Jim CrutchfieldDirector
Karl TurnerDirector
Lucas Camuso-stallDirector
Monica NieporteDirector
Mark RosenbergerSecretary
Christine MerrittTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$86,731
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$86,731
Change in Net Assets
$-41,406
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$77,630
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$50,507
Total Fundraising Expense$15,153
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Expenses$62,491$100-$62,491
Other Salaries and Wages$16,129$16,129$13,825$46,083
Fees for Services Other$6,800--$6,800
Payroll Taxes$1,548$1,548$1,328$4,424
Information Technology-$3,006-$3,006
Insurance-$1,996-$1,996
Advertising$1,433--$1,433
Fees for Services Accounting-$1,280-$1,280
Travel$30$222-$252
Office Expenses-$84-$84
Interest-$4-$4
Total Functional Expenses$88,615$24,369$15,153$128,137
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Payroll Liabilities$7,652
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11

“Form 990 reviewed by board prior to filing.”

Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12C

“Board members review conflict of interest policy compliance on annual basis for all directors.”

CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15A

“Board has reviewed and determined compensation for top management.”

Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15B

“The board determines compensation of other officers or key employees. Currently, there are no other compensated key employees.”

Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19

“Governing documents, including annual form 990 filings, are made available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Ohio Debate Commission Inc
EIN
84-2520547
Address
1317 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44115

Signing Officer

Name
Robert Shenton
Title
Executive Direc
Phone
6143952071
Signed
2024-11-15
Discuss with paid preparer
No

Organization Details

Formed
2019
Legal Domicile
Oh
Voting Board Members
12
Independent Board Members
12
Employees
1
Volunteers
25

Preparer

Firm
Cartagena CPA & Consultants LLC
Address
34648 Deer Run Dr, North Ridgeville, OH 44039
Preparer
Luis Cartagena
Phone
2168544093
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

List of other fees for services expenses Part IX line 11G

“professional services - $6800”

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Filings

Displayed year

2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$68,097
Liabilities
$7,641
Net assets
$60,456
Revenue
$86,731
Expenses
$128,137
Net income
-$41,406
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.91$0.01$0.90$0.38$0.08$0.30
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.68$0.08$0.60$0.87$1.28$0.41
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.09$0.07$1.02$1.20$1.83$0.64
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.79$0.13$1.66$2.25$0.75$1.50