# Policy Debate of Berkeley

Youth development programs nonprofit in Berkeley, California 94703. EIN 46-3763339. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> 1. Hosting debate workshops, forums, or other similar programs2. The instruction or training of individuals for the purpose of improving or developing their capabilities

Source: Form 990-EZ, year ending Dec 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/463763339/202621269349202517/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Youth development programs (IRS activity code O50)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2015
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## Finances (IRS Form 990 e-file data)

| Year ending | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Employees | Volunteers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | $54,862 | $72,868 | $2,621 | $2,621 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/463763339/202621269349202517/full) |
| Dec 2024 | $70,682 | $80,570 | $20,627 | $20,627 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/463763339/202501299349202520/full) |
| Dec 2023 | $65,888 | $35,634 | $30,515 | $30,515 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/463763339/202401289349202300/full) |
| Dec 2021 | $128,795 | $87,371 | $43,949 | $43,949 | 0 | - | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/463763339/202241329349306199/full) |

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2025: gifts and grants $0, program fees $54,803, investment income $59.

Growth label: **Shrinking** (about -19% a year, Dec 2021 to Dec 2025). Growth label: we compare total revenue on the oldest and the newest return shown above. Growing means revenue rose by more than 10% a year on average, Shrinking means it fell by more than 10% a year, and Steady means a change between -10% and +10% a year. The rate is the compounded yearly average between the two returns, so it hides ups and downs in between (see the table). We only label groups with returns at least a year apart and at least $5,000 of revenue on the oldest one. This is our own calculation, not an IRS rating or a judgment of quality.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 8 of 18 youth development nonprofits in Berkeley.
- Revenue $54,862 is higher than roughly 20 to 30% of 1,664 youth development nonprofits in California; median $169,823.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Alameda County, California: about 316,637 children under 18 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 1, 2024): https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2024/counties/asrh/cc-est2024-agesex-all.csv
- 818 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.6 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Berkeley: 61 licensed child care centers, 5 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/california/berkeley
- California rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/california

## Questions

**What is Policy Debate of Berkeley's EIN?**

Policy Debate of Berkeley's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3763339. It is the nine-digit number the IRS uses to identify the organization. Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File posted October 13, 2026.

**Is Policy Debate of Berkeley a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Policy Debate of Berkeley in Berkeley, California as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2015. This is from the IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026. Status can change, so check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**Are donations to Policy Debate of Berkeley tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Policy Debate of Berkeley as tax-deductible (IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026). How much you can deduct depends on your own taxes, and this is not tax advice. Check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**What does Policy Debate of Berkeley do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2025: "1. Hosting debate workshops, forums, or other similar programs2. The instruction or training of individuals for the purpose of improving or developing their capabilities" The IRS classifies it as: Youth development programs.

**How much money does Policy Debate of Berkeley take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2025, Policy Debate of Berkeley reported total revenue of $54,862 and total expenses of $72,868 on its Form 990-EZ (IRS Form 990 e-file data).

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Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File, IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau. No officer or staff names are published.