Umoja Debate Team (EIN 863179175) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2021

Legal Domicile

Phone

3134447560

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Umoja Debate Team, founded in 2021, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $859K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 560% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $796K left a modest 7% surplus.

Mission

Umoja Debate League is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that uses debate as our vehicle to teach Detroit youth ages 11-18 transferable life skills such as critical thinking confidence conflict resolution increased literacy and self-expression. We provide youth with opportunities to articulate their thoughts and ideas to an audience develop interpersonal skills within a team environment and become transformational leaders.

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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 (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $858,756

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $373

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $859,129

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $62,578

Fundraising Expenses $9,588

Program Expenses $695,514

Other Expenses $733,274

TOTAL EXPENSES $795,852

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$859,129	$130,172	+5.6%
Expenses	$795,852	$57,632	+12.8%
Net Income	$63,277	$72,540	-0.1%

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

$101,830

Total Directors

$101,830

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Jerjuan Howard	President	40.00	Officer Director	$101,830	$0	$101,830
Orlando Bailey	Board Chair/President	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Christian Liner	Treasurer	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Ashley Pierson	Secretary	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jordette Applewhite	Director	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Sharea Ayers	Director	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Ray Simpson	Director	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Nando Felten	Director	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Steele Hughes	Director	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Curtis Lewis	Director	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Von Ellis	Director	5.00	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
2024	$859,129	$795,852	$135,872	$63,277

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