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.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Michigan.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President Median to 75th percentile | $102k $107k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 10 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at Umoja Debate Team equaled 13% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
Based on 17,098 arts, culture & humanities 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.
Top compensation, year by year
From $11k in 2023 to $102k in 2024.
Estimated with Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about Umoja Debate Team
What does the Chief Executive Officer of Umoja Debate Team earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of Umoja Debate Team received $101,830 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Michigan, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at Umoja Debate Team compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Michigan, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at Umoja Debate Team falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at Umoja Debate Team equaled 13% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are Umoja Debate Team's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, Umoja Debate Team reported $859k in total revenue and $796k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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