BROOKLYN DEBATE LEAGUE INC (EIN 883150937) - 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

2022

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

KRISTINE DICOLANDREA

Phone

9176809094

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

BROOKLYN DEBATE LEAGUE INC, founded in 2022, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $500K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 101% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $745K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 49% operating deficit.

Mission

THE BROOKLYN DEBATE LEAGUE SUPPORTS SCHOOLS AND STUDENTS IN COMPETITIVE SPEECH & DEBATE THROUGH ONLINE AND IN-PERSON PROGRAMMING.

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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 $325,767

Program Service Revenue $151,987

Investment Income $21,335

Other Revenue $583

TOTAL REVENUE $499,672

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $498,686

Fundraising Expenses $105,960

Program Expenses $472,499

Other Expenses $246,624

TOTAL EXPENSES $745,310

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$499,672	$248,729	+1.0%
Expenses	$745,310	$370,113	+1.0%
Net Income	$-245,638	$-121,384	+1.0%

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

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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

$126,196

Total Directors

$126,196

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
ANGELA LIBBY	CHAIRWOMAN	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MARTIN BELL	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
RUSSELL CAPONE	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
WILLIAM HARRINGTON	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BASHA RUBIN	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ADAM VANWAGNER	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LISA FRISCIA	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KATHLEEN LAWLER	TREASURER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KRISTINE DICOLANDREA	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer Director	$100,560	$25,636	$126,196

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	$499,672	$745,310	$627,181	$-245,638
2024	$248,729	$370,113	$856,597	$-121,384
2023	$351,172	$701,112	$966,402	$-349,940
2022	$1,564,871	$255,164	$1,325,707	$1,309,707

BROOKLYN DEBATE LEAGUE INC