AMERICAN DEBATE LEAGUE INC

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2014

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

JAECHUL YANG

Phone

9148863035

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

AMERICAN DEBATE LEAGUE INC, founded in 2014, is a small nonprofit in the Youth Development sector that reported $204K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 21% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $294K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 44% operating deficit.

Mission

THE AMERICAN DEBATE LEAGUE IS THE SCHOLASTIC DEBATE LEAGUE. OUR MISSION IS TO HELP CHILDREN BECOME BETTER THINKERS, SPEAKERS AND LEADERS.THE AMERICAN DEBATE LEAGUE OFFERS A COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM THAT OFFERS PUBLIC SPEAKING,DEBATE, AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS TO CHILDREN OF ALL AGES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $265,769 Revenue: $194,599

DEBATE TOURNAMENTS - WE ORGANIZE AND HOST MONTHLY SPEECH & DEBATE

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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 (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $9,500

Program Service Revenue $194,599

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $204,099

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $65,891

Fundraising Expenses $3,806

Program Expenses $265,769

Other Expenses $228,358

TOTAL EXPENSES $294,249

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$204,099	$168,128	+0.2%
Expenses	$294,249	$371,438	-0.2%
Net Income	$-90,150	$-203,310	-0.6%

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

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

$82,780

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
RICHARD CONNELLY	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Director	$60,000	$22,780	$82,780
JAE CHUL YANG	DIRECTOR	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
EDWARD LUI	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
DONG HYUN CHO	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
JONG WON LEE	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0

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
2023	$204,099	$294,249	$17,070	$-90,150
2023	$279,984	$294,249	$7,956	$-14,265
2021	$233,471	$275,436	$198,587	$-41,965
2020	$242,394	$121,833	$226,904	$120,561
2019	$125,638	$122,305	$7,460	$3,333
2018	$68,816	$67,119	$4,127	$1,697
2017	$57,737	$59,466	$2,430	$-1,729