National Forensic League
- Assets
- $5.5m
- Revenue
- $4.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 35
- Location
- West Des Moines, IA
- Founding
- 02/1956
- Data as of
- 07/2021
- EIN
- 39-0840589
Organization Overview
National Forensic League, operating under the name National Speech And Debate Association, is located in West Des Moines, IA. The organization was established in 1956. According to its NTEE Classification (A70) the organization is classified as: Humanities, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 07/2022, National Speech And Debate Association employed 35 individuals. This organization is the central organization for a national or regional group of organizations. National Speech And Debate Association 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 07/2021, National Speech And Debate Association generated $4.0m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.8m during the year ending 07/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.5%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2018, National Speech And Debate Association has awarded 22 individual grants totaling $153,116. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO RECOGNIZE AND SUPPORT STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN SPEECH AND DEBATE.THE NATIONAL SPEECH AND DEBATE ASSOCIATION AND NATIONAL FORENSIC LEAGUE BELIEVE COMMUNICATION SKILLS ARE ESSENTIAL FOR EMPOWERING YOUTH TO BECOME ENGAGED CITIZENS, SKILLED PROFESSIONALS, AND HONORABLE LEADERS IN OUR GLOBAL SOCIETY. WE CONNECT, SUPPORT, AND INSPIRE A DIVERSE COMMUNITY OF HONOR SOCIETY MEMBERS COMMITTED TO FOSTERING EXCELLENCE IN YOUNG PEOPLE THROUGH COMPETITIVE SPEECH AND DEBATE ACTIVITES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FORENSIC DEBATES, COMPETITIONS, DISTRICT TOURNAMENTS, AND NATIONAL TOURNAMENT.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
J Scott Wunn Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $217,715 |
Amy Seidelman Assistant Executive Direct | 40 | $131,487 | |
Nicole Wanzer-Serrano Director Of Development | 40 | $117,633 | |
Aaron Hardy Director Of Technology | 40 | $116,224 | |
Laura Stein Director Of Business & Fin | 40 | $113,866 | |
Dr Tommie Lindsey Jr Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $18,277 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $506,669 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $29,967 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $524,946 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $2,773,547 |
| Investment income | $1,520 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $317,719 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,952,491 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $336,005 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $101,438 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $713,510 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $142,702 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,038,315 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $32,030 |
| Other employee benefits | $111,092 |
| Payroll taxes | $139,712 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $56,193 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $39,255 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $105,992 |
| Advertising and promotion | $78,899 |
| Office expenses | $118,270 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $48,300 |
| Travel | $28,661 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $61,848 |
| Interest | $19,943 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $62,014 |
| Insurance | $29,533 |
| All other expenses | $82,829 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,762,582 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,251,258 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,953,769 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $249,925 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $95,422 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $120,734 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $30,964 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $292,251 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $24,000 |
| Other assets | $480,691 |
| Total assets | $5,499,014 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $135,962 |
| Grants payable | $386,998 |
| Deferred revenue | $509,934 |
| 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 | $450,162 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $552,644 |
| Total liabilities | $2,035,700 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,555,827 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $907,487 |
| 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 | $5,499,014 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, National Forensic League has awarded $27,850 in support to 5 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Carlsbad, CA PURPOSE: SUPPORT SPEECH AND DEBATE FUND | $6,640 |
ARIZONA SPEECH AND DEBATE COACHES ASSOCIATION PURPOSE: SUPPORT SPEECH AND DEBATE FUND | $5,530 |
SAN LORENZO VALLEY HS SPEECH AND DEBATE PURPOSE: SUPPORT SPEECH AND DEBATE FUND | $5,380 |
Wichita, KS PURPOSE: SUPPORT SPEECH AND DEBATE FUND | $5,180 |
COLUMBIA DEBATE - NAMPA SCHOOL DISTRICT PURPOSE: SUPPORT SPEECH AND DEBATE FUND | $5,120 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that National Forensic League has recieved totaling $381,483.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
John Templeton Foundation West Conshohocken, PA PURPOSE: EXPANDING BIG QUESTIONS DEBATE | $374,889 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $6,594 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
The Poetry Foundation Chicago, IL | $341,014,923 | $70,333,831 |
Illinois Humanities Council Incorporated Chicago, IL | $2,155,468 | $4,480,636 |
National Forensic League West Des Moines, IA | $5,499,014 | $3,952,491 |
Theosophical Society In America Wheaton, IL | $22,823,765 | $2,640,124 |
Latinos Progresando Chicago, IL | $6,508,796 | $5,179,126 |
American Writers Museum Chicago, IL | $5,150,018 | $2,061,086 |
Missouri Humanities Council St Charles, MO | $2,269,660 | $3,215,573 |
Missouri Automobile Dealers Association Jefferson City, MO | $2,471,878 | $1,969,248 |
Loft Inc Minneapolis, MN | $5,784,467 | $2,615,373 |
Wisconsin Humanities Council Madison, WI | $372,757 | $2,007,119 |
The Clearing Ellison Bay, WI | $3,923,723 | $2,072,867 |
South Dakota Humanities Council Brookings, SD | $3,298,176 | $991,410 |