Nonprofit · EIN 81-3611302
FREMONT DEBATE ACADEMY
Tax-exempt · FREMONT, CA 94538
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $113,840 | $31,408 | $82,432 | $351,506 | $0 | $351,506 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $138,701 | $22,973 | $115,728 | $267,939 | $0 | $267,939 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $66,115 | $23,319 | $42,796 | $150,612 | $0 | $150,612 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $9,742
- Program service revenue
- $96,075
- Investment income
- $8,023
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Occupancy
- $12,847
- Other expenses
- $18,561
- Program services (functional)
- $22,233
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $267,939
- Total assets, end of year
- $351,506
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $351,506
- Cash, savings and investments
- $351,506
- Gross receipts
- $113,840
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rishabh Meswani | Chief Executive Officer | 15 | $0 |
| Rachit Pareek | Chief Financial Officer | 15 | $0 |
| William Yoo | Chief Education Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Vasuman Moza | Chief Technology Officer | 5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rishabh Meswani | Chief Executive Officer | 15 | $0 |
| Rachit Pareek | Chief Financial Officer | 15 | $0 |
| William Yoo | Chief Education Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Vasuman Moza | Chief Technology Officer | 5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rishabh Meswani | Chief Executive Officer | 15 | $0 |
| Rachit Pareek | Chief Financial Officer | 15 | $0 |
| William Yoo | Chief Education Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Vasuman Moza | Chief Technology Officer | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4174 GLENWOOD ST, FREMONT, CA 94538-6019
- In care of
- % RISHABH MESWANI
- Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
- 4174 Glenwood Street, Fremont CA 94538
- Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
- Rishabh Meswani, 4174 Glenwood Street, Fremont CA 94538
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Rachit Pareek, CFO
- Phone
- (510) 557-2082
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 81-3611302 or by the name FREMONT DEBATE ACADEMY.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
Teaching Debate to Grade 4-8th Students
Program accomplishments
- Teaching debate and public speaking to students across Fremont, CA in partnership with the school district. Fremont Debate Academy provided the curriculum, logistics support, and volunteers for programs. Over 800 students taught.Expenses $12,088
- Teaching debate and public speaking to students during summer, at in-person programs (hosted in Fremont) and online programs. Over 200 students taught.Expenses $8,411
- Created and maintained website and online debate course, teaching hundreds of students across the world.Expenses $1,734
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 81-3611302
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2017
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B90)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $351,506
- Income (IRS master file)
- $113,840
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $113,840 | $31,408 | $351,506 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $138,701 | $22,973 | $267,939 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $66,115 | $23,319 | $150,612 | XML |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Rishabh Meswani | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Rishabh Meswani | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Rishabh Meswani | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 81-3611302).
Questions about FREMONT DEBATE ACADEMY
- What is the EIN of FREMONT DEBATE ACADEMY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FREMONT DEBATE ACADEMY is 81-3611302.
- Is FREMONT DEBATE ACADEMY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2017.
- Are donations to FREMONT DEBATE ACADEMY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FREMONT DEBATE ACADEMY file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of FREMONT DEBATE ACADEMY due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FREMONT DEBATE ACADEMY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FREMONT DEBATE ACADEMY?
- The 990-N for 2022 names Rishabh Meswani.
- Who are the officers and directors of FREMONT DEBATE ACADEMY?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FREMONT DEBATE ACADEMY have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $113,840, expenses of $31,408 and total assets of $351,506 at year end.
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