OVIEDO, FL
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Sign In — Free (10 views/day)Florida Debate Initiative Inc, founded in 2019, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $1.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 25% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $1.2M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 13% operating deficit.
The Florida Debate Initiative FDI expands access to competitive speech and debate opportunities for Florida students by providing financial support training and educational resources to schools coaches and students. FDI partners with the Florida Civics and Debate Initiative to promote civic literacy communication and leadership skills statewide.
FDI serves as the educational support organization for the Florida Civics and Debate Initiative FCDI a statewide program to expand speech and debate education in public private and charter schools...
FDI serves as the educational support organization for the Florida Civics and Debate Initiative FCDI a statewide program to expand speech and debate education in public private and charter schools. FDI provides funding for tournament operations instructional materials and statewide leadership events. During the fiscal year FDI supported over 207 schools 1400 students participating in our programs 1400 volunteers helped run our tournaments and over 20,800 Bright Futures hours were earned by students during the year.
FDI conducts training sessions workshops and leadership development programs for coaches judges and students to strengthen the quality and sustainability of debate programs. Activities include...
FDI conducts training sessions workshops and leadership development programs for coaches judges and students to strengthen the quality and sustainability of debate programs. Activities include professional development seminars instructional resources and certification support for new coaches with an emphasis on underserved and rural schools.
FDI funds and coordinates regional and statewide debate tournaments providing financial and logistical support to host schools. The organization helps remove barriers to participation by covering...
FDI funds and coordinates regional and statewide debate tournaments providing financial and logistical support to host schools. The organization helps remove barriers to participation by covering registration fees travel stipends and event management costs. These tournaments cultivate civic engagement teamwork and public speaking skills among student participants.
Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency
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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)
Sign In — Free (10 views/day)| 2025 | 2024 | Change | |
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| Revenue | $1,047,215 | $1,399,096 | -0.3% |
| Expenses | $1,183,698 | $1,512,159 | -0.2% |
| Net Income | $-136,483 | $-113,063 | +0.2% |
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Sign In| Name | Title | Hours/Week | Role | Reportable Comp | Other Comp | Total |
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| ABRAHAM LOPEZ | PRESIDENT | 40.00 |
Officer
Director
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$114,051 | $0 | $114,051 |
| TARA L TEDROW | CHAIRMAN | 10.00 |
Officer
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Beth Eskin | SENIOR ADVISOR TO PRESIDENT AND BOARD | 10.00 |
Officer
Director
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$21,000 | $0 | $21,000 |
| CAROL BROWN | SECRETARY | 10.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARNA WESTON | DIRECTOR | 10.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS SPENSER | DIRECTOR | 10.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARC ADLER | DIRECTOR | 10.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Beverly Evans | DIRECTOR | 10.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,047,215 | $1,183,698 | $1,126,030 | $-136,483 |
| 2024 | $1,399,096 | $1,512,159 | $1,068,638 | $-113,063 |
| 2024 | $1,399,096 | $1,512,159 | $1,068,638 | $-113,063 |
| 2024 | $1,399,096 | $1,512,159 | $1,068,638 | $-113,063 |
| 2023 | $1,682,272 | $1,622,618 | $525,797 | $59,654 |
| 2022 | $588,325 | $657,471 | $442,207 | $-69,146 |
| 2021 | $340,349 | $388,570 | $81,958 | $-48,221 |
| 2020 | $14,595 | $18,776 | $228,328 | $-4,181 |
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