Climb The Mountain Speech And Debate Foundation is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (B90) the organization is classified as: Educational Services, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Climb The Mountain Speech And Debate Foundation employed 46 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Climb The Mountain Speech And Debate Foundation 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 12/2023, Climb The Mountain Speech And Debate Foundation generated $269.1k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 26.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $235.4k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 27.0% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CLIMB THE MOUNTAIN PROVIDES DIRECT INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT FOR SPEECH AND DEBATE COACHES AND STUDENTS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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SUMMER MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL DEBATE CAMP - PROVIDES INSTRUCTION IN LD DEBATE PUBLIC FORUM DEBATE 3 ON 3 PARLIAMENT DEBATE CONGRESS SPEAKING EVENTS AND TRAINING FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL COACHES. ONEAND TWO-WEEK CAMPS OFFERED WITH 167 PARTICIPANTS IN 2023.
WINTER SPRING FALL MIDDLE-SCHOOL ELEMENTARY-SCHOOL AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM - WORKING WITH SUPPORTIVE INSTRUCTORS AND IN SMALL GROUPS STUDENTS LEARN HOW TO MAKE RESPOND TO AND REBUILD QUALITY ARGUMENTS. STUDENTS LEARN HOW TO MAKE EFFECTIVE PRESENTATIONS RELEVANT WELL SUPPORTED AND ENGAGING POINTS. THEY LEARN TO PRESENT EFFECTIVELY WITH CONFIDENCE. IN 2023 757 STUDENTS PARTICIPATED.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
James Hanson Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $23,500 |
Jared Phillips CEO | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $6,325 |
Charlotte Smith Board Member | Trustee | 0.2 | $0 |
Rowland Hobbs Board Member | Trustee | 0.2 | $0 |
Jason Smith Board Member | Trustee | 0.2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $7,409 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $7,409 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $261,688 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $269,097 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $29,825 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $6,325 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $94,952 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $11,199 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $16,629 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $5,083 |
Advertising and promotion | $15,886 |
Office expenses | $2,779 |
Information technology | $4,148 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $11,336 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $3,269 |
All other expenses | $5,767 |
Total functional expenses | $235,407 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $159,015 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $2,235 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $161,250 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $13,318 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $9,109 |
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 | $22,427 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $138,823 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $161,250 |