Florida Debate Initiative Inc

EIN: 833600967 501(c)(3) Education

OVIEDO, FL

Total Revenue
$1,047,215
Total Expenses
$1,183,698
Total Assets
$1,126,030
Net Assets
$925,957
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2019
Legal Domicile
FL
Principal Officer
Tara Love Tedrow
Phone
4074536542
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-06-30

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.

Mission

The Florida Debate Initiative FDI promotes civics and debate education throughout Floridas schools by providing financial educational and leadership support for students and coaches. FDI carries out this mission in collaboration with the Florida Civics and Debate Initiative and other partners to expand access to debate programs statewide.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,047,215
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $1,047,215

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $135,051
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $1,119,347
Other Expenses $1,048,647
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,183,698

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
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%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
7
Independent Members
7
Employees
1
Volunteers
1300

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
3
$135,051
Total Directors
8
$135,051
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ABRAHAM LOPEZ PRESIDENT 40.00
Officer Director
$114,051 $0 $114,051
TARA L TEDROW CHAIRMAN 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Beth Eskin SENIOR ADVISOR TO PRESIDENT AND BOARD 10.00
Officer Director
$21,000 $0 $21,000
CAROL BROWN SECRETARY 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARNA WESTON DIRECTOR 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS SPENSER DIRECTOR 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARC ADLER DIRECTOR 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Beverly Evans DIRECTOR 10.00
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 $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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