UTAH DEBATE COMMISSION (EIN 464204383) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2013

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

NENA SLIGHTING

Phone

8019196004

Tax Period

2020-01-01 to 2020-12-31

UTAH DEBATE COMMISSION, founded in 2013, is a small nonprofit in the Public & Societal Benefit sector that reported $180K in total revenue in fiscal year 2020. Revenue surged 57% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $161K left a modest 11% surplus.

Mission

PRODUCE DEBATES FOR STATEWIDE ELECTED OFFICE IN UTAH

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2020)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $180,000

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $180,000

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $49,478

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $160,312

Other Expenses $111,590

TOTAL EXPENSES $161,068

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2020	2019	Change
Revenue	$180,000	$115,000	+0.6%
Expenses	$161,068	$115,000	+0.4%
Net Income	$18,932	N/A	N/A

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

N/A

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy

✗ Whistleblower Policy

✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

Total Directors

Key Employees

$45,000

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
SCOTT HOWELL	CO-CHAIRMAN	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
THOMAS WRIGHT	CO-CHAIRMAN	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROD ARQUETTE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAMON CANN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
IRENE CASO	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MORGAN LYON COTTI	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RICHARD DAVIS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JAY DESART	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KAREN HALE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
FRED LAMPROPOLOUS	DIRECTO	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DONNA LAW	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAN LILJENQUIST	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
FRANK LOJKO	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CAROL MCNAMARA	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN MILLER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JAMES MORGESE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JENNIFER NAPIERPEARCE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GEORGE SEVERSON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TIM SHEEHAN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DIENA SIMMONS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KIM SUN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARC STERNFIELD	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TANYA VEA	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DOUG WILKS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHAEL ZABRISKIE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
NENA SLIGHTING	EXECUTIVE DIRECT	30.00	Key Emp	$45,000	$0	$45,000

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2020	$180,000	$161,068	$18,932	$18,932
2019	$115,000	$115,000	No data	No data

UTAH DEBATE COMMISSION