Junior Achievement of Arizona
To prepare Arizona youth to succeed in work and life by giving them the skills to think critically, manage their money, thrive in their careers, and pursue entrepreneurship.
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Our in-person and virtual programs focus on career readiness, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship. Learn more about which program is right for your student!
Mission
To prepare Arizona youth to succeed in work and life by giving them the skills to think critically, manage their money, thrive in their careers, and pursue entrepreneurship.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyJunior Achievement of Arizona is a registered international nonprofit based in Tempe, AZ, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1963 and has been operating for 63 years. Its EIN is 860184349. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $6M in annual revenue. 75 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Junior Achievement of Arizona has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100. 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 86 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United States is 89/100.
Junior Achievement of Arizona is located in Tempe, AZ, United States. The organization was established in 1963 and has been active for 63 years.
Based on official tax filings, Junior Achievement of Arizona has $6M in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Junior Achievement of Arizona is classified as a International organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $6M in annual revenue. The organization has 75 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Junior Achievement of Arizona. 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.
Junior Achievement of Arizona has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
Our in-person and virtual programs focus on career readiness, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship. Learn more about which program is right for your student! Junior Achievement of Arizona is classified as a international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1963.
Among international charities registered in United States: Junior Achievement of Arizona's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $6M is comparable to the peer average of $5M.
Yes, donations to Junior Achievement of Arizona are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Junior Achievement of Arizona is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 860184349, 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.
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Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF ARIZONA is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 75 disclosed in the public registry.
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Quick facts about Junior Achievement of Arizona
- What is Junior Achievement of Arizona?
- Junior Achievement of Arizona is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Tempe, United States. Our in-person and virtual programs focus on career readiness, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship. Learn more about which program is right for your student!
- When was Junior Achievement of Arizona founded?
- Junior Achievement of Arizona was founded in 1963.
- Who leads Junior Achievement of Arizona?
- Katherine K Cecala serves as President & CEO.
- Where is Junior Achievement of Arizona located?
- Headquartered in Tempe, United States.
- What is Junior Achievement of Arizona's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Junior Achievement of Arizona trustworthy?
- Junior Achievement of Arizona has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 out of 100 (Strong 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 Junior Achievement of Arizona's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 860184349. Registration: 86-0184349 (United States).
- What is Junior Achievement of Arizona's website?
- http://www.jaaz.org