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Resolve Homeschool Speech and Debate

EIN 99-0820072 · Colorado Spgs, CO

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair64 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To provide training and education in speech and debate to the Christian Homeschool community as well as operate educational, publicly accessible speech and debate tournaments. To communicate and raise awareness about these and other related activities both to this community and to the public.

Income
$99,992
Spending
$86,034
Reserves
1.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 55%
Highest pay
$19,737, president

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 28% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 14% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $41,506 spent. TOURNAMENTS - Hosted the Centennial State Tournament (CST), Resolve Early Tournament (RET), and Pikes Peak Parley (PPP), covering venue costs, judge fees, materials, and logistics. Supported Resolve students who qualified for the National Invitational Tournament of Champions (NITOC) to attend. Provided coaching during tournaments for guidance and feedback. NITOC scholarships enabled 31 students to compete at a national championship, enhancing skills and visibility. Persons Benefited: 1018.
  2. $36,480 spent. TRAINING AND EQUIPPING - Equips students with speech and debate skills through coaching, practice facilities, team-building events, program supplies, team apparel, and awards for achievement and prepares students for tournaments and personal growth. Persons Benefited: 316.
  3. $4,118 spent. LEADERSHIP DEVELPOMENT - Fosters leadership through mentoring, student leadership classes, team fellowship, and coaching. Coaches provided leadership for mentorship in roles like team captains and community service leaders. Persons Benefited: 100

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since March 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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