From public IRS filings
BOSTON DEBATE LEAGUE
ROXBURY XING, MA · Youth Development
Mission
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.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Total revenue
$2M
Total expenses
$2.5M
Total assets
$2M
Program expense ratio
70%
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2023.
Who funds BOSTON DEBATE LEAGUE
$3.9M in foundation grants on record from 49 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Popplestone Foundation C/O Sullivan & Worcester Llp | $1M | 3 |
| Boston Foundation | $710K | 5 |
| Liberty Mutual Foundation | $280K | 5 |
| Fidelity Foundation | $200K | 4 |
| Wellington Management Foundation | $200K | 1 |
| Oneworld Boston | $190K | 4 |
| Carl & Ruth Shapiro Family Foundation | $120K | 4 |
| Shippy Foundation C/O the Clark Estates | $100K | 2 |
| Yawkey Foundation Ii | $90K | 3 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $90K | 4 |
Leadership
KIMBERLY WILLINGHAM — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (Principal officer)
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