Debate-Kansas City is located in Kansas City, MO. The organization was established in 2003. According to its NTEE Classification (O54) the organization is classified as: Youth Development - Citizenship, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Debate-Kansas City 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 06/2021, Debate-Kansas City generated $250.0k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $179.5k during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 2.7% 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO IMPROVE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AND INCREASE OPPORTUNITIES FOR URBAN STUDENTS THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN DEBATE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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DEBATE-KANSAS CITY (DKC) IS AN EDUCATIONAL PARTNERSHIP THAT BRINGS CO-CURRICULAR DEBATE AND PUBLIC POLICY DISCOURSE TO MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. DEBATE USES COMPETITION TO DEVELOP PERFORMANCE AND PUBLIC SPEAKING SKILLS. MORE SIGNIFICANTLY, DEBATE INCREASES READING SCORES AND IMPROVES CRITICAL THINKING. A PEER-REVIEWED STUDY OF THE CHICAGO DEBATE LEAGUE SUGGESTS THAT AFRICAN AMERICAN MALE STUDENTS RAISED THEIR GPAS BY 50% OF A LETTER GRADE, WERE 70% MORE LIKELY TO GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL THAN NON-DEBATING PEERS, 70% MORE LIKELY TO REACH THE ACT COLLEGE READY BENCHMARK IN READING AND TWICE AS LIKELY TO REACH THE COLLEGE READY BENCHMARK IN ENGLISH. CRITICAL THINKING AND KNOWLEDGE OF PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES ARE KEY INGREDIENTS IN THE DEMOCRATIC PROCESS AND LIFE SUCCESS. DKC SUPPORTS STUDENTS, COACHES AND MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY IN EXPANDING THEIR HORIZONS THROUGH CRITICAL THINKING AND ARGUMENT. SINCE 1998 DKC HAS PROVIDED THOUSANDS OF STUDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN AND GROW BY PARTICIPATING IN ACADEMIC DEBATE. DEBATE-KANSAS CITY HAS SERVED OVER 400 ACTIVE STUDENTS IN 2020. DKC HELD 12 TOURNAMENTS, TWO STUDENT WORKSHOPS, FOUR COACH PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAININGS, A SUMMER CAMP FOR STUDENTS AND COACHES, AS WELL AS HOSTED SEVERAL PUBLIC DEBATES. ADDITIONALLY, DKC PROVIDED STUDENTS SUBSTANTIAL RESEARCH SUPPORT, ON-SITE VISITS AND MENTORING FROM DKC GRADUATES AND COLLEGE DEBATERS. DKC ALSO ENGAGES AND ACTIVATES HUNDREDS OF VOLUNTEERS IN THE COMMUNITY TO JUDGE AT OUR TOURNAMENTS AND MENTOR IN OUR SCHOOLS. DKC MEMBERSHIP CONTINUED TO BE STRONG WITH 40+ ACTIVE SCHOOLS FROM EVERY CORNER OF THE CITY. THROUGH RENEWED SUPPORT FROM KCPS, DKC HAS SUSTAINED A STRONG PUSH TO ADD AN ADDITIONAL SCHOOLS AND HUNDREDS OF PARTICIPANTS IN THE COMING YEAR. DKC IS ONE OF THE NATION'S OLDEST AND LARGEST URBAN DEBATE LEAGUES. DKC ROUTINELY EXCELS AT THE URBAN DEBATE NATIONAL TOURNAMENT EACH YEAR, WITH STUDENTS WINNING MULTIPLE AWARDS AGAINST THE VERY BEST IN THE COUNTRY. NO OTHER ORGANIZATION IN THE REGION OFFERS MORE OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE TO ENGAGE ACADEMIC AND CIVICALLY IMPORTANT ISSUES. ONE UNIQUE ASPECT OF THE DKC PROGRAM IS HOW IT SERVES STUDENTS FROM SIXTH GRADE TO COLLEGE GRADUATION. A STUDENT CAN LITERALLY GROW UP WITH DKC. IN ADDITION TO ITS REGULAR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL SERVICES, DKC PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOCAL COLLEGE STUDENTS TO ACT AS MENTORS TO DKC STUDENTS VIA OUR COACHING CONNECTIONS PROGRAM. DKC IS ALSO INSTRUMENTAL IN CONNECTING OUR STUDENTS TO SCHOLARSHIPS AND COLLEGE OPPORTUNITIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Isaac Allen Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $46,152 |
Shane Mecham President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Andy Atkins Secretary-Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Brandon Dial Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Marcus Leach Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jeffrey Thomas Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $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 | $159,498 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $159,498 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $90,500 |
Investment income | $2 |
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 | $250,000 |
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. | $1,000 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $76,967 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $3,848 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $52,339 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $3,858 |
Payroll taxes | $7,534 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,828 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $21,242 |
Advertising and promotion | $173 |
Office expenses | $9,269 |
Information technology | $239 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $1,773 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,330 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $914 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $179,466 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $56,532 |
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 | $1,100 |
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 | $57,632 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,138 |
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 | $3,138 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $54,494 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $57,632 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Debate-Kansas City has recieved totaling $118,646.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Douglas County Community Foundation Lawrence, KS PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
Umb Financial Corporationcharitable Foundation Kansas City, MO PURPOSE: PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR URBAN DEBATE LEAGUE FOR URBAN YOUTH | $10,000 |
The Curry Family Foundation Kansas City, MO PURPOSE: STUDENT AND COACH DEBATE SERVICES PROGRAM | $5,000 |
R A Long Foundation Kansas City, MO PURPOSE: ORGANIZATIONS PURPOSE | $3,500 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $146 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Illinois Ymca Youth And Government Inc Downers Grove, IL | $192,098 | $261,073 |
Debate-Kansas City Kansas City, MO | $57,632 | $250,000 |
American Legion Boys State Inc Des Moines, IA | $67,119 | $0 |
Independence Youth Court Independence, MO | $70,017 | $0 |
The Missouri Boys State Memorial Trust Fbo American Legion Boys Warrensburg, MO | $37,215 | $0 |
American Legion Premier Boys State Of Illinois 2720 E Lincoln St Bloomington, IL | $498,272 | $0 |
Crossroads Foundation Nfp Chicago, IL | $0 | $0 |
Flight Club 859 Inc Lexington, KY | $200 | $0 |