Silicon Valley Urban Debate League is located in Milpitas, CA. 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, Silicon Valley Urban Debate League employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Silicon Valley Urban Debate League 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, Silicon Valley Urban Debate League generated $1.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $987.7k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 17.9% per year over the past 9 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
OUR MISSION IS TO EMPOWER SILICON VALLEY STUDENTS, REGARDLESS OF THEIR RACE OR SOCIOECONOMIC STATUS, TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL TO BECOME PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY LEADERS BY TEACHING CRITICAL THINKING AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS THROUGH SPEECH AND DEBATE PROGRAMMING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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DURING THE 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR, SVUDL WORKED WITH 13 HIGH SCHOOL PARTNERS IN SANTA CLARA AND SAN MATEO COUNTIES, SERVING MORE THAN 900 STUDENTS. OF THESE STUDENTS, 562 STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF INVOLVEMENT ATTENDING 10+ PRACTICES AND AT LEAST 1 TOURNAMENT. IN ADDITION TO AFTERSCHOOL SPEECH & DEBATE PROGRAMMING, SVUDL HAS BEEN MORE ACTIVE IN THE CLASSROOM WORKING WITH OUR HIGH SCHOOL PARTNERS TO DEVELOP A CUSTOMIZED PLAN THAT ALSO INCLUDES SPEECH & DEBATE CURRICULUM OFFERINGS AND DEBATE CENTERED INSTRUCTION (DCI). THIS COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH PROVIDES FOR RIGOROUS INSTRUCTION, STUDENT ENGAGEMENT, AND TEACHER SUPPORT. SVUDL STAFF AND TEACHER COACHES SPENT MORE THAN 27,000 HOURS WITH STUDENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. IN ADDITION, STUDENTSPARTICIPATED IN 13 PROFESSIONAL ACCESS VISITS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Andrew Gold Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
John Castelly Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Nadia Arid Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Matt Abrahams Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Julia Alloggiamento Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
James Basile Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $438,418 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $150,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $607,075 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $88,569 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,195,493 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $215,180 |
Investment income | $1,378 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$139,534 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,272,517 |
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. | $217,447 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $8,188 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $326,588 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $9,629 |
Other employee benefits | $43,333 |
Payroll taxes | $41,362 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $26,275 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $48,000 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $152,022 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $8,830 |
Information technology | $24,758 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $7,256 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $23,421 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,473 |
Insurance | $4,626 |
All other expenses | $2,213 |
Total functional expenses | $987,681 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $436,831 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $6,290 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $66,666 |
Accounts receivable, net | $128,492 |
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 | $681 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,946 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $10,085 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $653,991 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $85,226 |
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 | $85,226 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $398,470 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $170,295 |
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 | $653,991 |