DEBATE-KANSAS CITY (EIN 710954101) - 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

2003

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Isaac Allen

Phone

8162355267

Tax Period

2020-07-01 to 2021-06-30

DEBATE-KANSAS CITY, founded in 2003, is a small nonprofit in the Youth Development sector that reported $250K in total revenue in fiscal year 2020. Revenue surged 28% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $71K, a strong 28% operating margin.

Mission

To improve academic performance and increase opportunities for urban students through participation in 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 (2020)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $159,498

Program Service Revenue $90,500

Investment Income $2

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $250,000

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,000

Salaries & Benefits $140,698

Fundraising Expenses $8,343

Program Expenses $157,398

Other Expenses $37,768

TOTAL EXPENSES $179,466

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2020	2019	Change
Revenue	$250,000	$195,617	+0.3%
Expenses	$179,466	$198,940	-0.1%
Net Income	$70,534	$-3,323	-22.2%

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

N/A

Volunteers

200

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

$76,968

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Isaac Allen	Executive Director	40	Officer	$46,152	$30,816	$76,968
Shane Mecham	President	3	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Brandon Dial	Vice President	2	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Andy Atkins	Secretary-Treasurer	2	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Marcus Leach	Board Member	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jeffrey Thomas	Board Member	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Russell Keller	Board Member	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Shannon Cade	Board Member	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Josh Davis	Board Member	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Erika Vega	Board Member	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Rodger Nail	Board Member	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Dottie Reardon	Board Member	1	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
2025	No data	No data	No data	No data
2021	$250,000	$179,466	$57,632	$70,534
2020	$195,617	$198,940	$7,524	$-3,323
2019	$118,445	$205,234	$17,435	$-86,789
2018	$179,487	$154,354	$75,503	$25,133

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