Liabilities / Assets
59th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 59% of similar nonprofits.
EIN 86-3179175 • 501(c)3 • Detroit, MI
Profile
Umoja Debate League is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that uses debate as our vehicle to teach Detroit youth ages 11-18 transferable life skills such as critical thinking confidence conflict resolution increased literacy and self-expression We provide youth with opportunities to articulate their thoughts and ideas to an audience develop interpersonal skills within a team environment and become transformational leaders
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
Liabilities / Assets
59th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 59% of similar nonprofits.
Liabilities / Revenue
43rd percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 43% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
56th percentile
Higher net margin than 56% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
Score unavailable
No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.
Asset Growth
Score unavailable
No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.
Revenue Growth
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No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.
Assets
Up$135,872
Up $63,332 (+87%) from 2023
Liabilities
Up$6,070
Up $6,070 from 2023
Net Assets
Up$129,802
Up $57,262 (+79%) from 2023
Revenue
Up$859,129
Up $728,957 (+560%) from 2023
Expenses
Up$795,852
Up $738,220 (+1281%) from 2023
Net Income
Down$63,277
Down $9,263 (-13%) from 2023
Most recent year
2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
| Balance Sheet | Operations | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Assets | Liabilities | Net Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Net Income |
| 2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year. | $1.36 | $0.06 | $1.30 | $8.59 | $7.96 | $0.63 |
| 2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year. | $0.73 | $0.00 | $0.73 | $1.30 | $0.58 | $0.73 |
| 2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year. | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Umoja Debate League is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that uses debate as our vehicle to teach Detroit youth ages 11-18 transferable life skills such as critical thinking confidence conflict resolution increased literacy and self-expression. We provide youth with opportunities to articulate their thoughts and ideas to an audience develop interpersonal skills within a team environment and become transformational leaders.
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $71,790 | $131,508 | ▲ $59,718 |
| Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net | $750 | $4,364 | ▲ $3,614 |
| Total Assets | $72,540 | $135,872 | ▲ $63,332 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Other Liabilities | $0 | $6,070 | ▲ $6,070 |
| Total Liabilities | $0 | $6,070 | ▲ $6,070 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions | $72,540 | $129,802 | ▲ $57,262 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $72,540 | $129,802 | ▲ $57,262 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $72,540 | $135,872 | ▲ $63,332 |
| Asset | Book Value | Depreciation | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Land Buildings | $3,614 | $1,204 | $4,818 |
| Land | $750 | - | $750 |
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerjuan Howard | President | FT | $101,830 | $101,830 |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Orlando Bailey | Board Chair/President |
| Curtis Lewis | Director |
| Jordette Applewhite | Director |
| Nando Felten | Director |
| Ray Simpson | Director |
| Sharea Ayers | Director |
| Steele Hughes | Director |
| Von Ellis | Director |
| Ashley Pierson | Secretary |
| Christian Liner | Treasurer |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Other Expenses | $733,274 |
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $62,578 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $9,588 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $0 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fees for Services Other | $381,209 | $25,816 | $8,500 | $415,525 |
| Travel | $192,303 | $0 | $0 | $192,303 |
| Office Expenses | $82,276 | $2,367 | $0 | $84,643 |
| Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $0 | $29,830 | $0 | $29,830 |
| Other Salaries and Wages | $0 | $18,185 | $0 | $18,185 |
| Payroll Taxes | $10,744 | $3,819 | $0 | $14,563 |
| Information Technology | $4,946 | $1,415 | $1,088 | $7,449 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | $850 | $4,046 | $0 | $4,896 |
| Advertising | $2,264 | $1,068 | $0 | $3,332 |
| Insurance | $0 | $2,268 | $0 | $2,268 |
| Occupancy | $955 | $477 | $0 | $1,432 |
| Depreciation Depletion | $0 | $1,204 | $0 | $1,204 |
| Other Expenses | $0 | $255 | $0 | $255 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $695,514 | $90,750 | $9,588 | $795,852 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Liability | Amount |
|---|---|
| Payroll taxes | $6,070 |
“Umoja Debate League presents the 990 to board members at the board meeting.”
“Umoja Debate League regularly and consistently monitors and enforces compliance with its Conflict of Interest Policy. Each year, all board members and key staff are required to complete and sign a conflict of interest disclosure form. These forms are reviewed by the Executive Committee to identify any potential conflicts. In addition, when a potential conflict arises during the year (such as a proposed transaction involving a related party), it is presented to the Board of Directors for review. The interested individual recuses themselves from discussion and voting. The board documents the review and decision in meeting minutes to ensure transparency and compliance with IRS and nonprofit governance standards.”
“The compensation of the Executive Director and other top management officials of Umoja Debate League is determined and approved by the Board of Directors. The process includes reviewing comparable compensation data for similar positions in organizations of comparable size, scope, and geographic area.”
“The compensation for other officers and key employees of Umoja Debate League is determined by the Board of Directors based on recommendations from the Executive Director and the Finance Committee. Compensation levels are established by reviewing comparable salary data from similar nonprofit organizations in Detroit and surrounding regions, using Form 990 filings, salary surveys, and industry benchmarks. The compensation for other officers and key employees of Umoja Debate League is determined by the Board of Directors based on recommendations from the Executive Director and the Finance Committee. Compensation levels are established by reviewing comparable salary data from similar nonprofit organizations in Detroit and surrounding regions, using Form 990 filings, salary surveys, and industry benchmarks. Proposed salaries are reviewed to ensure they are reasonable and consistent with the organizations budget and scope of responsibility. The Board discusses and approves all compensation decisions in a formal meeting, and the details are documented in the meeting minutes. Any individual whose compensation is under review is excused from voting on their own pay.”
“Consultants 410565. 377614. 24451. 8500.”
“Professional fees 4960. 3595. 1365. 0.”
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| IRS990/Desc | 0 | Umoja Debate League founded in 2021 by 23-year-old Detroit native Jerjuan Howard was established to address a gap in community engagement through disguised learning Umojas programs aim to provide youth with a platform for developing transferable life skills such as critical thinking communication and leadership Since its inception Umoja has positively impacted over 400 families in Detroit with a focus on youth while also strengthening entire communities Umoja Debate League operates three core programs all of which are free to eliminate barriers to participation After-School Debate Program In partnership with Detroit Public Schools Community District DPSCD Umoja offers an afterschool debate program for middle school students Currently the program is active in four DPSCD middle schools John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy Paul Robeson Malcolm X Academy Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary-Middle School and Catherine C Blackwell Institute Students engage in weekly debate practices honing their skills in research public speaking and critical thinking while competing against other DPSCD schools Debate Summer Camp In partnership with The University of Detroit Mercy School of Law Umoja offers an 8-week summer debate camp for students ages 11-14 Held three times a week Monday Wednesday and Friday students participate in intensive training focused on researching topics delivering speeches gaining rebuttal experience and competing against peers The camp includes field trips to the University of Michigan where students learn proper research techniques from librarians and participate in hands-on learning experiences Umoja Village In 2022 Umoja purchased three lots and developed Umoja Village a community space dedicated to addressing local needs such as nutrition deserts lack of programming and insufficient green infrastructure Umoja Village features a community garden art installations a free little library and a stage for community gatherings It serves as a hub for civic engagement providing free food yoga classes gardening lessons and speech and debate showcases Additionally Umoja Village hosts various community events including Fall Fest Earth Day Cleanup Peace on Puritan and the State of our Youth Press Conference These events foster a sense of community encourage youth involvement and provide vital resources to underserved neighborhoods Through these programs Umoja Debate League empowers youth to become transformational leaders while strengthening the fabric of the community ensuring that all Detroit youth have access to the tools and resources needed to succeed. |
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 1 | Umoja Debate League regularly and consistently monitors and enforces compliance with its Conflict of Interest Policy. Each year, all board members and key staff are required to complete and sign a conflict of interest disclosure form. These forms are reviewed by the Executive Committee to identify any potential conflicts. In addition, when a potential conflict arises during the year (such as a proposed transaction involving a related party), it is presented to the Board of Directors for review. The interested individual recuses themselves from discussion and voting. The board documents the review and decision in meeting minutes to ensure transparency and compliance with IRS and nonprofit governance standards. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 2 | The compensation of the Executive Director and other top management officials of Umoja Debate League is determined and approved by the Board of Directors. The process includes reviewing comparable compensation data for similar positions in organizations of comparable size, scope, and geographic area. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 3 | The compensation for other officers and key employees of Umoja Debate League is determined by the Board of Directors based on recommendations from the Executive Director and the Finance Committee. Compensation levels are established by reviewing comparable salary data from similar nonprofit organizations in Detroit and surrounding regions, using Form 990 filings, salary surveys, and industry benchmarks. The compensation for other officers and key employees of Umoja Debate League is determined by the Board of Directors based on recommendations from the Executive Director and the Finance Committee. Compensation levels are established by reviewing comparable salary data from similar nonprofit organizations in Detroit and surrounding regions, using Form 990 filings, salary surveys, and industry benchmarks. Proposed salaries are reviewed to ensure they are reasonable and consistent with the organizations budget and scope of responsibility. The Board discusses and approves all compensation decisions in a formal meeting, and the details are documented in the meeting minutes. Any individual whose compensation is under review is excused from voting on their own pay. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 4 | Consultants 410565. 377614. 24451. 8500. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 5 | Professional fees 4960. 3595. 1365. 0. |
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