2025-12-18T09:48:02-08:00 2024-12-31 382770838 GLEN OLIVACHE CPA PC 8120 E JEFFERSON AVE 4N DETROIT MI 48214 990 2024-01-01 863179175 Umoja Debate Team UMOJ 3134447560 16609 Sorrento St Detroit MI 48235 Jerjuan Howard President 3134447560 2025-12-18 true Glen Olivache P00731612 3139645270 2025-12-18 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Jerjuan Howard 16609 Sorrento St Detroit MI 48235 859129 false X www.umojadebate.org X 2021 MI 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. 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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. false false 695514 0 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 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. 695514 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 51 0 6 true false false false false false false false false false false X 11 10 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false MI X Jerjuan Howard 3134447560 16609 Sorrento St Detroit MI 48235 Jerjuan Howard President 40.00 X X 101830 0 0 Orlando Bailey Board Chair/President 5.00 X 0 0 0 Christian Liner Treasurer 5.00 X 0 0 0 Ashley Pierson Secretary 5.00 X 0 0 0 Jordette Applewhite Director 5.00 X 0 0 0 Sharea Ayers Director 5.00 X 0 0 0 Ray Simpson Director 5.00 X 0 0 0 Nando Felten Director 5.00 X 0 0 0 Steele Hughes Director 5.00 X 0 0 0 Curtis Lewis Director 5.00 X 0 0 0 Von Ellis Director 5.00 X 0 0 0 101830 0 0 1 false false false 696000 162756 858756 373 0 373 859129 0 0 373 29830 0 29830 0 18185 0 18185 0 14563 10744 3819 0 4896 850 4046 0 415525 381209 25816 8500 3332 2264 1068 0 84643 82276 2367 0 7449 4946 1415 1088 1432 955 477 0 192303 192303 0 0 1204 0 1204 0 2268 0 2268 0 Food 17223 17223 0 0 Meals and Entertainment 2744 2744 0 0 Taxes 255 0 255 0 795852 695514 90750 9588 71790 131508 5568 1204 750 4364 72540 135872 0 6070 0 6070 X 72540 129802 72540 129802 72540 135872 63277 -6015 X false false false X 0 129402 858756 988158 0 0 129402 858756 988158 0 988158 20 373 393 0 750 750 989301 X 0 0 0 0 Pt II Ln 10 Other Income Part II, Line 10 Description: Miscellaneous 2023: 750. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 750 750 4818 1204 3614 4364 Payroll taxes 6070 6070 Pt VI, Line 11b Umoja Debate League presents the 990 to board members at the board meeting. Pt VI, Line 12c Umoja Debate League regularly and consistently monitors and enforces compliance with its Conflict of Interest Policy. Each year, all board members and key staff are required to complete and sign a conflict of interest disclosure form. These forms are reviewed by the Executive Committee to identify any potential conflicts. In addition, when a potential conflict arises during the year (such as a proposed transaction involving a related party), it is presented to the Board of Directors for review. The interested individual recuses themselves from discussion and voting. The board documents the review and decision in meeting minutes to ensure transparency and compliance with IRS and nonprofit governance standards. Pt VI, Line 15a The compensation of the Executive Director and other top management officials of Umoja Debate League is determined and approved by the Board of Directors. The process includes reviewing comparable compensation data for similar positions in organizations of comparable size, scope, and geographic area. Pt VI, Line 15b The compensation for other officers and key employees of Umoja Debate League is determined by the Board of Directors based on recommendations from the Executive Director and the Finance Committee. Compensation levels are established by reviewing comparable salary data from similar nonprofit organizations in Detroit and surrounding regions, using Form 990 filings, salary surveys, and industry benchmarks. The compensation for other officers and key employees of Umoja Debate League is determined by the Board of Directors based on recommendations from the Executive Director and the Finance Committee. Compensation levels are established by reviewing comparable salary data from similar nonprofit organizations in Detroit and surrounding regions, using Form 990 filings, salary surveys, and industry benchmarks. Proposed salaries are reviewed to ensure they are reasonable and consistent with the organizations budget and scope of responsibility. The Board discusses and approves all compensation decisions in a formal meeting, and the details are documented in the meeting minutes. Any individual whose compensation is under review is excused from voting on their own pay. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Consultants 410565. 377614. 24451. 8500. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Professional fees 4960. 3595. 1365. 0.