THE NATIONAL SPEECH AND DEBATE ASSOCIATION CONNECTS, SUPPORTS, AND INSPIRES A DIVERSE COMMUNITY COMMITTED TO EMPOWERING STUDENTS TOWARD HIGHER EDUCATION THROUGH COMPETITIVE SPEECH AND DEBATE.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.6M
+13.3% YoY
Revenue
$6.7M
+15.7% YoY
Net Investment Income
$91K
+108.1% YoY
Expenses
$6.0M
-2.0% YoY
About National Forensic League
Based on IRS filings
National Forensic League is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in WEST DES MOINES, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.6M in total assets. Net investment income was $91K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,586,208 | $4,928,820 | $4,697,772 |
| Revenue | $6,704,608 | $5,793,374 | $5,105,926 |
| Expenses | $5,990,877 | $6,113,377 | $5,239,811 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $91,071 | $43,760 | $58,827 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BYRON ARTHUR | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| DAVID HUSTON | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| ANOOP MISHRA | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| HOLLY WILLIAMS | SECRETARY, ADMINISTRATIVE REPRESENTATIVE | 1 | — |
| WENDY ORTHMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JAMELLE M BROWN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| EREZ KALIR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JAY RYE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DR ALAN COVERSTONE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ADAM JACOBI | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RENEE MOTTER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SARA GIBSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| J SCOTT WUNN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $285,635 |
| LAURA STEIN | DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS & FIN | 40 | $159,905 |
| AARON HARDY | DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY | 40 | $140,485 |
| AMY SEIDELMAN | ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECT | 40 | $182,050 |
| NICOLE WANZER-SERRANO | DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $176,987 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is National Forensic League?
National Forensic League is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in WEST DES MOINES, IA. It holds $5.6M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is National Forensic League?
As of 2024, National Forensic League holds $5.6M in total assets with $6.7M in annual revenue.
Where does National Forensic League operate?
National Forensic League has awarded grants in Arizona, California, Idaho, Kansas, Kentucky, New Mexico.
What is National Forensic League's EIN?
National Forensic League's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-0840589. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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