Nonprofit · EIN 86-3179175
UMOJA DEBATE TEAM
Tax-exempt · DETROIT, MI 48235
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $859,129 | $795,852 | $63,277 | $135,872 | $6,070 | $129,802 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $130,172 | $57,632 | $72,540 | $72,540 | $0 | $72,540 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $858,756
- of which government grants
- $696,000
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $373
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $29,830
- Other salaries and wages
- $18,185
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $62,578
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $4,896
- Occupancy
- $1,432
- Travel
- $192,303
- Depreciation
- $1,204
- Program services (functional)
- $695,514
- Management and general (functional)
- $90,750
- Fundraising (functional)
- $9,588
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $72,540
- Total assets, end of year
- $135,872
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $6,070
- Net assets, end of year
- $129,802
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $4,364
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $129,802
- Gross receipts
- $859,129
- Employees
- 6
- Volunteers
- 11
- Year formed
- 2021
- State of legal domicile
- MI
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 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jerjuan Howard | President Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $101,830 |
| Orlando Bailey | Board Chair/President Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Christian Liner | Treasurer Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Ashley Pierson | Secretary Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Jordette Applewhite | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Sharea Ayers | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Ray Simpson | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Nando Felten | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Steele Hughes | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Curtis Lewis | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Von Ellis | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jerjuan Howard | President | 40 | $10,625 |
| Jaida Morgan | Treasurer | 20 | $3,925 |
| Leah Webb | Secretary | 20 | $3,375 |
| Ray Simpson | Director | 5 | $0 |
| Nando Felten | Director | 5 | $0 |
| Orlando Bailey | Director | 5 | $0 |
| Shares Ayers | Director | 5 | $0 |
| Jordette Applewhite | Director | 5 | $0 |
| Robin Morgan | Director | 5 | $0 |
| Steele Hughes | Director | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 16609 SORRENTO ST, DETROIT, MI 48235-4279
- In care of
- % HOWARD
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Jerjuan Howard, 16609 Sorrento St, Detroit, MI 48235
- Signed the 990
- Jerjuan Howard, President
- Phone
- (313) 444-7560
- Website
- www.umojadebate.org
- Return prepared by
- GLEN OLIVACHE CPA PC
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 accomplishments
- 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.Expenses $695,514
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 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 86-3179175
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2021
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A25)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $135,872
- Income (IRS master file)
- $859,129
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $859,129 | $795,852 | $135,872 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $130,172 | $57,632 | $72,540 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 86-3179175).
Questions about UMOJA DEBATE TEAM
- What is the EIN of UMOJA DEBATE TEAM?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of UMOJA DEBATE TEAM is 86-3179175.
- Is UMOJA DEBATE TEAM tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
- Are donations to UMOJA DEBATE TEAM tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does UMOJA DEBATE TEAM 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 UMOJA DEBATE TEAM due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did UMOJA DEBATE TEAM last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of UMOJA DEBATE TEAM?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Jerjuan Howard.
- Who are the officers and directors of UMOJA DEBATE TEAM?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $101,830 (Jerjuan Howard, President).
- How much revenue does UMOJA DEBATE TEAM have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $859,129, expenses of $795,852 and total assets of $135,872 at year end.
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