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Education La Jolla, CA EIN: 883855409 (IRS)
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
65/100 · methodology

About Speech and Debate Academy

Speech and Debate Academy is a education organization based in LA JOLLA, United States. Annual revenue: $1. EIN: 883855409.

Headquarters
La Jolla, CA
Foundation type
Private non-operating foundation
NTEE code
B99
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
micro

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2023

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B99
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Integrity Assessment This charity: 65
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Speech and Debate Academy has a partial profile, sourced from the IRS.

  • GiveRadar holds 3 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025. See the filings
  • GiveRadar's profile for Speech and Debate Academy draws on its registration and its governance, in line with the typical education charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (3 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Speech and Debate Academy is a registered education nonprofit based in La Jolla, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Its EIN is 883855409. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 65/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. No red flags have been detected.

Speech and Debate Academy's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 883855409. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Speech and Debate Academy has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 65 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.

Speech and Debate Academy is located in La Jolla, CA, United States.

Speech and Debate Academy is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Private non-operating foundation. By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. The organization has 3 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Speech and Debate Academy. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Speech and Debate Academy holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Speech and Debate Academy is a education organization based in LA JOLLA, United States. Annual revenue: $1. EIN: 883855409. Speech and Debate Academy is classified as an education organization registered in United States.

Yes, donations to Speech and Debate Academy are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Speech and Debate Academy is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 883855409, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Filing history

3 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

From FY2025 filing

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David L•••••
registered agent

Officers & trustees (1)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
FY2023
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education this charity 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 3 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
35%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 6
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 3 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
Not available · 5
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Official website
    No verified website on record
  • Founding date
    Year founded not on file

Methodology

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Quick facts about Speech and Debate Academy

What is Speech and Debate Academy?
Speech and Debate Academy is a education private non-operating foundation based in La Jolla, United States. Speech and Debate Academy is a education organization based in LA JOLLA, United States. Annual revenue: $1. EIN: 883855409.
Who leads Speech and Debate Academy?
David Lehman serves as registered agent.
Where is Speech and Debate Academy located?
Headquartered in La Jolla, CA, United States.
Is Speech and Debate Academy trustworthy?
Speech and Debate Academy has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Speech and Debate Academy's registration number?
IRS EIN: 883855409.