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Lost Debate Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2022 • EIN 86-2659851

Jan 01, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022 • Filed on Oct 27, 2023

Organization Profilethelostdebate.substack.com

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611 Penn Ave SE 143 143Washington, DC 20003

(202) 552-0221

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

42nd percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 42% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Liabilities / Revenue

31st percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 31% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Net Margin

21st percentile

-10.0%

Higher net margin than 21% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Top Officer Pay

97th percentile

$407,179

Higher top officer pay than 97% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 11.6% of source-year revenue.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Asset Growth

14th percentile

-14%

Faster asset growth than 14% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Revenue Growth

40th percentile

0.1%

Faster revenue growth than 40% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets42nd percentile

Assets

Down

$1,899,417

Down $300,709 (-14%) from 2021

Net Assets

Down

$1,832,792

Down $348,854 (-16%) from 2021

Liabilities

Up

$66,625

Up $48,145 (+261%) from 2021

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue31st percentileNet Margin21st percentile

Revenue

Up

$3,502,215

Up $2,215 (+0.1%) from 2021

Expenses

Up

$3,851,069

Up $2,532,715 (+192%) from 2021

Net Income

Down

-$348,854

Down $2,530,500 (-116%) from 2021

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth14th percentile

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

$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

2022

Assets$1,899,417
Liabilities$66,625
Net Assets$1,832,792
Open 2022 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth40th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this 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

2022

Revenue$3,502,215
Expenses$3,851,069
Net Income-$348,854
Open 2022 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022
Signed
Oct 27, 2023
Return Version
2022v5.0
Gross Receipts
$3,502,215
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.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$2,181,636$1,809,940▼ $371,696
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$76,921-
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$0-
Accounts Receivable-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Total Assets$2,200,126$1,899,417▼ $300,709
Other Assets Total$18,490$12,556▼ $5,934
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$8,771$66,625▲ $57,854
Other Liabilities$9,709--
Total Liabilities$18,480$66,625▲ $48,145
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$2,181,646$1,832,792▼ $348,854
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$2,181,646$1,832,792▼ $348,854
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$2,200,126$1,899,417▼ $300,709
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay97th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Ravi GuptaCEOFT$379,167$28,012$407,179
Lucy BiggersExecutive ProducerFT$135,865$15,726$151,591
Erikka SchlottHostFT$121,474$16,862$138,336
Michael HendricksSenior ReporterFT$112,041$16,803$128,844
Cory BradfordProducerFT$103,874$16,488$120,362
Katherine MalekoffChief of StaffFT$105,192$9,346$114,538

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Coss MarteDirector
Shomik DuttaSecretary
Stacey Shells HarveyTreasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
PodSearch IncAdvertising17328 Ventura Blvd 180, Encino, CA 91316$553,522
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$3,502,215
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$3,502,215
Change in Net Assets
$-348,854

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$3,502,215
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$3,502,215
Total Revenue per Form 990
$3,502,215
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$2,327,948
Other Expenses$1,523,041
Total Fundraising Expense$110,262
Professional Fundraising Fees$80
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$77,268$1,372,412$53,511$1,503,191
Advertising$705,351$10,972-$716,323
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$24,431$366,461$16,287$407,179
Other Employee Benefits$14,141$245,730$11,372$271,243
Fees for Services Other$122,223$132,554$9,810$264,587
Payroll Taxes$6,916$135,079$4,340$146,335
Occupancy$16,676$124,236$3,159$144,071
Office Expenses$7,128$82,411$50$89,589
Information Technology$28,199$46,669$1,617$76,485
Fees for Services Accounting-$61,439-$61,439
Fees for Services Legal-$57,115-$57,115
Travel$10,759$27,857$8,910$47,526
Fees for Services Management-$38,166-$38,166
Insurance$1,264$19,888$960$22,112
Other Expenses$421$426$17$426
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$80$80
Total Functional Expenses$1,014,985$2,725,822$110,262$3,851,069

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$3,851,069
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$3,851,069
Total Expenses per Form 990$3,851,069
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$80
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
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 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 board members 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 Penn Ave SE 143 143, Washington, DC 20003

Signing Officer

Name
Ravi Gupta
Title
CEO
Signed
2023-10-27
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Ravi Gupta
Formed
2021
Legal Domicile
Ny
Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
23

Preparer

Firm
MBA Consulting Group
Address
611 Pennsylvania Ave SE Num 143, Washington, DC 20003
Preparer
Steve Mele
Phone
2025520221
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IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/PersonNm0Lucy Biggers
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE GOVERNING BODY AND OUTSIDE COUNSEL FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The organization requires an annual review and attestation from board members regarding conflicts of interest.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The board of directors reviewed and approved the compensation for Ravi Gupta, CEO.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3Forms 990 and 1023 are made publicly available by the organization.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c
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2022 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,899,417
Liabilities
$66,625
Net assets
$1,832,792
Revenue
$3,502,215
Expenses
$3,851,069
Net income
-$348,854
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