THE BDL'S MISSION IS TO PREPARE YOUNG PEOPLE FOR COLLEGE, CAREER, AND ENGAGEMENT WITH THE WORLD THROUGH DEBATE-INSPIRED LEARNING IN THE CLASSROOM AND BEYOND.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 6 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Youth Development organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $169k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $10k
- Base
- $119k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $28k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Di 75th to 90th percentilevs Youth Development peers in Massachusetts | $169k | — | — | $10k | $184k $203k |
Director of Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | $119k | — | — | $28k | $151k $166k |
Dir of Opera Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $147k $162k |
Sr. Instruct Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $130k $143k |
Instructiona Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $117k $128k |
Board Member 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $4k $4k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 11 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at BOSTON DEBATE LEAGUE INCORPORATED equaled 7% of the organization's total expenses. The median for youth development organizations is 11%.
Based on 5,229 youth development organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about BOSTON DEBATE LEAGUE INCORPORATED
What does the Chief Executive Officer of BOSTON DEBATE LEAGUE INCORPORATED earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of BOSTON DEBATE LEAGUE INCORPORATED received $184,370 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Youth Development organizations in Massachusetts, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at BOSTON DEBATE LEAGUE INCORPORATED compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Youth Development organizations in Massachusetts, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at BOSTON DEBATE LEAGUE INCORPORATED falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at BOSTON DEBATE LEAGUE INCORPORATED equaled 7% of the organization's total expenses. The median for youth development organizations is 11%.
What are BOSTON DEBATE LEAGUE INCORPORATED's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, BOSTON DEBATE LEAGUE INCORPORATED reported $2M in total revenue and $2.5M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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