Umoja Debate Team

EIN: 863179175 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

Detroit, MI

Total Revenue
$859,129
Total Expenses
$795,852
Total Assets
$135,872
Net Assets
$129,802
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2021
Legal Domicile
MI
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.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $695,514 Revenue: $0

Umoja Debate League founded in 2021 by 23-year-old Detroit native Jerjuan Howard was established to address a gap in community engagement through disguised learning Umojas programs aim to provide...

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Umoja Debate League founded in 2021 by 23-year-old Detroit native Jerjuan Howard was established to address a gap in community engagement through disguised learning Umojas programs aim to provide youth with a platform for developing transferable life skills such as critical thinking communication and leadership Since its inception Umoja has positively impacted over 400 families in Detroit with a focus on youth while also strengthening entire communities Umoja Debate League operates three core programs all of which are free to eliminate barriers to participation After-School Debate Program In partnership with Detroit Public Schools Community District DPSCD Umoja offers an afterschool debate program for middle school students Currently the program is active in four DPSCD middle schools John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy Paul Robeson Malcolm X Academy Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary-Middle School and Catherine C Blackwell Institute Students engage in weekly debate practices honing their skills in research public speaking and critical thinking while competing against other DPSCD schools Debate Summer Camp In partnership with The University of Detroit Mercy School of Law Umoja offers an 8-week summer debate camp for students ages 11-14 Held three times a week Monday Wednesday and Friday students participate in intensive training focused on researching topics delivering speeches gaining rebuttal experience and competing against peers The camp includes field trips to the University of Michigan where students learn proper research techniques from librarians and participate in hands-on learning experiences Umoja Village In 2022 Umoja purchased three lots and developed Umoja Village a community space dedicated to addressing local needs such as nutrition deserts lack of programming and insufficient green infrastructure Umoja Village features a community garden art installations a free little library and a stage for community gatherings It serves as a hub for civic engagement providing free food yoga classes gardening lessons and speech and debate showcases Additionally Umoja Village hosts various community events including Fall Fest Earth Day Cleanup Peace on Puritan and the State of our Youth Press Conference These events foster a sense of community encourage youth involvement and provide vital resources to underserved neighborhoods Through these programs Umoja Debate League empowers youth to become transformational leaders while strengthening the fabric of the community ensuring that all Detroit youth have access to the tools and resources needed to succeed.

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

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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%
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Governance

Voting Members
11
Independent Members
10
Employees
6
Volunteers
11

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
1
$101,830
Total Directors
11
$101,830
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
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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