Chicago Debates
Chicago Debates
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About this organization
Mission
Our mission is to advance the educational achievement, community contributions, and life success of Chicago's youth through the transformative power of academic debate.
About
The commission manages and provides debate programming in Chicago public middle and high schools, trains and supports teachers and coaches, and coordinates and conducts tournaments.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's mission, as described in the filing, is “The commission's mission is to advance the educational achievement, community contributions, and life success of chicago's youth through the transformative power of academic debate. the commission envisions a world in which chicago's youth are empowered to find their voices, succeed in college, and become community leaders.”.
When describing its duties, they were characterized as: “The chicago debate commission (the "commission") is bridging the opportunity gap for chicago public school students by providing them with an after-school program that supports their academic, career, and leadership success through competitive policy debate.”.
- The non-profit has complied with legal regulations by reporting their state of operation as IL.
- The filing shows that the non-profit's address as of 2020 is 200 SOUTH MICHIGAN AVENUE NO 1040, CHICAGO, IL, 606042461.
- As of 2020, the non-profit has reported a total of 12 employees on their form.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue less expenses is -$180,495.
- The organization has 12 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2000.
- The organization pays $642,581 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $222,289 in fundraising expenses.