The National Association For Urban Debate Leagues
- Assets
- $1.5m
- Revenue
- $809.1k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 19
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Founding
- 05/2006
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 20-4323096
Organization Overview
The National Association For Urban Debate Leagues is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (B99) the organization is classified as: Education N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2023, National Association For Urban Debate Leagues employed 19 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. National Association For Urban Debate Leagues is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2023, National Association For Urban Debate Leagues generated $809.1k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (6.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 06/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, National Association For Urban Debate Leagues has awarded 65 individual grants totaling $1,850,739. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ADVANCING DEBATE EDUCATION IN URBAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO AMPLIFY YOUTH VOICES AND TO DEVELOP CONFIDENCE AND SKILLS FOR FUTURE SUCCESS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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IN 2023, THE URBAN DEBATE NETWORK SERVED OVER 10,000 DEBATERS FROM 728 SCHOOLS IN 20 URBAN DEBATE LEAGUES. OVER 70% ARE FROM LOW INCOME FAMILIES AND OVER 80% ARE STUDENTS OF COLOR.
PILOT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR EIGHT (8) STUDENTS -- IDENTIFIED FROM THE BOSTON, CHICAGO, LOS ANGELES, WASHINGTON (D.C.) LEAGUES, TO ATTEND THE ANNUAL SUMMER DARTMOUTH DEBATE INSTITUTE. SELECTION OUTREACH WAS BASED ON LEAGUE PARTNERS THAT HAVE A HISTORY OF COMPETITIVE DEBATE, HAVE SHOWN A CONSISTENCY IN RESPONSIVENESS, AND THAT EXPRESSED AN ACTIVE INTEREST TO NOMINATE DEBATERS FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP. EXPENSES COVERED TUITION, ROOM AND BOARD, STUDENT TRAVEL AND INCIDENTALS.
NAUDL'S URBAN DEBATE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP (UDNC) WAS HELD IN DALLAS IN FY23. EACH OF NAUDL'S 21 LEAGUE PARTNERS WERE ELIGIBLE FOR TWO VARSITY HIGH SCHOOL DEBATE PAIRS TO COMPETE. UDNC SERVED AS A FORUM TO HOST THE ANNUAL NAUDL COACH APPRECIATION CEREMONY, CELEBRATING THE COMMITMENT AND DEDICATION OF THE NEARLY 500 COACHES IN THE URBAN DEBATE NETWORK. THE DEBATER OF THE YEAR AND SEVEN FINALISTS RECEIVED SMALL COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS. A COACH OF THE YEAR WAS ALSO RECOGNIZED WITH A SMALL STIPEND.
THE NAUDL FELLOWS INTERNSHIP IS A SCALABLE (VIRTUAL) WORKPLACE SKILLS/MENTORSHIP PROGRAM FOR QUALIFIED URBAN DEBATE ALUMS (AT LEAST TWO YEARS OF COLLEGE COMPLETED). PROJECTS ENGAGE FELLOWS IN MULTIPLE ROLES AND PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY TO LEAD AN INITIATIVE, FUNCTION OR PROCESS WITH NAUDL OR A LEAGUE. NAUDL SENIOR STAFF PROVIDED ONGOING OVERSIGHT, COACHING AND ASSESSMENT. ADDITIONALLY, GROUP ROUNDTABLES ARE HOSTED (VIA ZOOM), FEATURING PROFESSIONAL VOLUNTEERS, IN THE WIDELY-ACCEPTED EIGHT COMPETENCIES FOR CAREER-READINESS. IN 2023, WE HAD 10 FELLOWS INTERNSHIPS AND SPENT $43,775. ADDITONALLY IN FY23, NAUDL RECEIVED A GRANT OF $29,469 TO SUPPORT THE NAUDL FELLOW PROGRAM THROUGH THE ALUMNI SUCCESS PROGRAM AND SCHOLARSHIPS/ACADEMIC SUPPORT FOR URBAN DEBATERS OR DEBATERS OF EXTREME FINANCIAL NEED. NAUDL HAS BEEN TRYING TO MAXIMIZE THE ACADEMIC AND CAREER SUCCESS OF THE STUDENTS WE HAVE BEEN SERVING IN THE MANNER WHICH CREATES THE MOST BENEFIT FOR THE LARGEST NUMBER OF STUDENTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jennifer Northam Wade Chair | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Wayne Firestone Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Stuart H Singer Immediate Past Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Bobbie L King Jr Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Nikhil Mirchandani Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jeffrey Allred Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $370,977 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $470,687 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $66,491 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $841,664 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $8,545 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $810 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$41,929 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $809,090 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $145,522 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $32,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $209,885 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $52,471 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $560,619 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $21,806 |
| Payroll taxes | $58,467 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $9,400 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $23,023 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $12,653 |
| Information technology | $52,963 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $22,360 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,475 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $6,197 |
| Insurance | $4,287 |
| All other expenses | $1,083 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,319,017 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $148,367 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $987,413 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $166,916 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $10 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $12,649 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,244 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $141,106 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,460,705 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $123,111 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $123,111 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $986,526 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $351,068 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,460,705 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, The National Association For Urban Debate Leagues has awarded $107,047 in support to 7 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
BOSTON DEBATE LEAGUE PURPOSE: NATIONAL TOURNAMENT LOCAL LEAGUE GRANT/DART MOUTH INSTITUTE SUMMER CAMP GRANT | $16,952 |
CHICAGO DEBATES COMMISSION PURPOSE: NATIONAL TOURNAMENT LOCAL LEAGUE GRANT/DART MOUTH INSTITUTE SUMMER CAMP GRANT | $19,196 |
LOS ANGELES METRO DEBATE LEAGUE PURPOSE: NATIONAL TOURNAMENT LOCAL LEAGUE GRANT/DART MOUTH INSTITUTE SUMMER CAMP GRANT | $20,492 |
DENVER URBAN DEBATE LEAGUE PURPOSE: NATIONAL TOURNAMENT LOCAL LEAGUE GRANT/IRESOLVE | $10,411 |
MIAMI DADE URBAN DEBATE LEAGUE PURPOSE: NATIONAL TOURNAMENT LOCAL LEAGUE GRANT/HARDSHIP SUPPORT | $8,521 |
SILICON VALLEY URBAN DEBATE LEAGUE PURPOSE: NATIONAL TOURNAMENT LOCAL LEAGUE GRANT/IRESOLVE | $10,598 |