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Lost Debate Inc.

EIN 86-2659851 • 501(c)3 • Washington, DC

Pub. 78 Eligible

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Lost Debate aims to be the first media organization to offer non-partisan and objective news and commentary that is entertaining and educational.

611 Pennsylvania Ave SE Num 143Washington, DC 20003

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Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

49th percentile

0.06x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 49% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

40th percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 40% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

26th percentile

-7.1%

Higher net margin than 26% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

4th percentile

-39%

Faster asset growth than 4% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Revenue Growth

6th percentile

-44%

Faster revenue growth than 6% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets49th percentile

Assets

Down

$713,417

Down $177,372 (-20%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$42,305

Down $99,050 (-70%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$671,112

Down $78,322 (-10%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue40th percentileNet Margin26th percentile

Revenue

Down

$1,106,000

Down $324,148 (-23%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$1,184,322

Down $1,329,184 (-53%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

-$78,322

Up $1,005,036 (+93%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth4th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2021: $2,200,126Liabilities 2021: $18,480Net Assets 2021: $2,181,6462021Assets 2022: $1,899,417Liabilities 2022: $66,625Net Assets 2022: $1,832,7922022Assets 2023: $890,789Liabilities 2023: $141,355Net Assets 2023: $749,4342023Assets 2024: $713,417Liabilities 2024: $42,305Net Assets 2024: $671,1122024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$713,417
Liabilities$42,305
Net Assets$671,112
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth6th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MRevenue 2021: $3,500,000Expenses 2021: $1,318,354Net Income 2021: $2,181,6462021Revenue 2022: $3,502,215Expenses 2022: $3,851,069Net Income 2022: -$348,8542022Revenue 2023: $1,430,148Expenses 2023: $2,513,506Net Income 2023: -$1,083,3582023Revenue 2024: $1,106,000Expenses 2024: $1,184,322Net Income 2024: -$78,3222024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$1,106,000
Expenses$1,184,322
Net Income-$78,322
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$713,417
Liabilities
$42,305
Net assets
$671,112
Revenue
$1,106,000
Expenses
$1,184,322
Net income
-$78,322
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.71$0.04$0.67$1.11$1.18$0.08
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.89$0.14$0.75$1.43$2.51$1.08
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.90$0.07$1.83$3.50$3.85$0.35
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.20$0.02$2.18$3.50$1.32$2.18
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 10, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$1,106,000
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Lost Debate aims to be the first media organization to offer non-partisan and objective news and commentary that is entertaining and educational.

SEE SCHEDULE O

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$881,565$713,417▼ $168,148
Accounts Receivable$8,140--
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$1,084--
Total Assets$890,789$713,417▼ $177,372
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$141,355$42,305▼ $99,050
Total Liabilities$141,355$42,305▼ $99,050
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$749,434$671,112▼ $78,322
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$749,434$671,112▼ $78,322
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$890,789$713,417▼ $177,372
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Ravi GuptaCEOFT$170,833$25,461$196,294
Katherine MalekoffPresidentFT$130,500$13,853$144,353

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Coss MarteChair
Shomik Dutta - Left 13125Secretary
Sujeet Rao - Joined 32024Secretary
Stacey Shells HarveyTreasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Crooked MediaPodcast Production Services6555 BARTON AVE SUITE 510, Los Angeles, CA 90038$231,162
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,106,000
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$1,106,000
Change in Net Assets
$-78,322

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,106,000
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,106,000
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,106,000
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$812,862
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$371,460
Total Fundraising Expense$57,368
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$454,031$116-$454,147
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$139,449$16,865$14,519$170,833
Other Salaries and Wages$104,500$14,250$11,750$130,500
Fees for Services Accounting-$67,155-$67,155
Fees for Services Management$55,832$3,000-$58,832
Travel$22,332$1,624$19,516$43,472
Information Technology$23,798$7,656$2,958$34,412
Advertising$25,633$4,903-$30,536
Payroll Taxes$22,680$4,261$3,550$30,491
Other Employee Benefits$24,504$3,122$2,519$30,145
Occupancy$5,617$18,699-$24,316
Insurance$14,652$1,556$1,401$17,609
Office Expenses$13,797$2,017$189$16,003
Fees for Services Legal-$14,013-$14,013
Pension Plan Contributions$7,758$937$796$9,491
Conferences and Meetings$4,187-$153$4,340
Other Expenses$2,435$500-$500
All Other Expenses-$290$17$307
Total Functional Expenses$923,039$203,915$57,368$1,184,322

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,184,322
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,184,322
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,184,322
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
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
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
No
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
No
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, Part VI, Section A, Line 8B

“There are no committees with authority to act on behalf on the governing body.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“Form 990 is provided to the governing body and outside counsel for review prior to filing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“The organization requires an annual review and attestation from directors and officers regarding conflicts of interest.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A

“The board of directors reviewed and approved the compensation for ravi gupta, ceo.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Forms 990 and 1023 are made publicly available by the organization.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Lost Debate Inc
EIN
86-2659851
Phone
2025520221
Address
611 PENNSYLVANIA AVE SE NUM 143, WASHINGTON, DC 20003
Doing Business As
The Branch

Signing Officer

Name
Ravi Gupta
Title
CEO
Phone
2025520221
Signed
2025-11-10
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Ravi Gupta
Formed
2021
Legal Domicile
Ny
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
2
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Mba Consulting Group
Address
611 PENNSYLVANIA AVE SE 143, WASHINGTON, DC 20003
Preparer
Tiffanie Ellis
Phone
2025520221
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part I, Line 1

“Lost debate aims to be the first media organization to offer non-partisan and objective news and commentary that is entertaining and educational.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Podcast production: program service expenses 262,787. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 262,787. Media consultant: program service expenses 152,837. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 152,837. Administrative work: program service expenses 29,757. Management and general expenses 116. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 29,873. Communications consulting: program service expenses 8,650. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 8,650.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0LOST DEBATE AIMS TO BE THE FIRST MEDIA ORGANIZATION TO OFFER NON-PARTISAN AND OBJECTIVE NEWS AND COMMENTARY THAT IS ENTERTAINING AND EDUCATIONAL.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THERE ARE NO COMMITTEES WITH AUTHORITY TO ACT ON BEHALF ON THE GOVERNING BODY.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE GOVERNING BODY AND OUTSIDE COUNSEL FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE ORGANIZATION REQUIRES AN ANNUAL REVIEW AND ATTESTATION FROM DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS REGARDING CONFLICTS OF INTEREST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWED AND APPROVED THE COMPENSATION FOR RAVI GUPTA, CEO.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5FORMS 990 AND 1023 ARE MADE PUBLICLY AVAILABLE BY THE ORGANIZATION.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6PODCAST PRODUCTION: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 262,787. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 262,787. MEDIA CONSULTANT: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 152,837. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 152,837. ADMINISTRATIVE WORK: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 29,757. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 116. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 29,873. COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTING: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 8,650. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 8,650.
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