Silicon Valley Urban Debate League

EIN: 471097110 501(c)(3) Education

San Jose, CA

Total Revenue
$1,085,877
Total Expenses
$1,231,726
Total Assets
$291,103
Net Assets
$181,649
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2014
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
Rolland Janairo
Phone
4087084337
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

Silicon Valley Urban Debate League, founded in 2014, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $1.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 236% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $1.2M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 13% operating deficit.

Mission

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.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $925,725
Program Service Revenue $140,474
Investment Income $1,390
Other Revenue $18,288
TOTAL REVENUE $1,085,877

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $819,834
Fundraising Expenses $218,059
Program Expenses $901,870
Other Expenses $365,474
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,231,726

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,085,877 $322,890 +2.4%
Expenses $1,231,726 $564,157 +1.2%
Net Income $-145,849 $-241,267 -0.4%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
16
Independent Members
16
Employees
8
Volunteers
105

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
5
$251,738
Total Directors
16
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Jim Basile Board Chair 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Alison Elliott Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
John Sheputis Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Bryson Santaguida Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kian Sanjideh Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jennifer Min Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Mark Lemley Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Rak Garg Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Carrie Williamson Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Iris Chen Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Julia Allogiamento Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Vaishali Sirkay Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sahil Bhardwaj Board Vice Chair 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Andrew Gold Chair Emeritus, Chair of Governance Committee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Leslie Spencer Secretary 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Rick Tinsley Treasurer, Chair of Finance Committee 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Rolland Janairo CEO 40.00
Officer
$235,876 $15,862 $251,738
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
2025 $1,085,877 $1,231,726 $291,103 $-145,849
2024 $322,890 $564,157 $388,972 $-241,267
2023 $1,272,517 $987,681 $653,991 $284,836
2022 $927,946 $853,979 $358,407 $73,967
2021 $818,617 $901,209 $304,183 $-82,592
2020 $846,734 $965,292 $355,878 $-118,558
2019 $961,460 $1,139,903 $496,374 $-178,443
2018 $790,531 $927,575 $678,046 $-137,044
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