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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.

International Tempe, AZ EIN 860184349 · IRS Reg 86-0184349 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
86/100 · methodology

About Junior Achievement of Arizona

Our in-person and virtual programs focus on career readiness, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship. Learn more about which program is right for your student!

Founded
Headquarters
Tempe, AZ
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
Q320
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

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.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌍 International · NTEE Q320
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar international in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 0%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 6.08%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 86
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Junior 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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Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

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

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

KA
Katherine K Cecala
President & CEO

Officers & trustees (21)

Source: Public filings

AM
Amy S•••••••
VP Finance
AN
Anne L••••••
Chief Operating Officer
AR
Arturo P••••
Chair
BR
Brad H•••••
Member
CA
Cary S••••
Treasurer/Secretary
CH
Charlie S••••
Vice Chair
CH
Chrisie K••••••••••••
Member
CO
Colleen C••
SVP Education
EL
Eli P••••
Member
EL
Elizabeth C•••••••
VP People & Technology
FR
Frank M•••••
Chair
GA
Gayle P•••••••
Member
JO
Joss F•••••••••••
SR VP Major Gifts
KA
Karen Q••••
Member
KA
Katherine K C•••••
President
KI
Kimberly A A•••••••
Member
MA
Marcia W•••••
Member
PA
Paloma L•••••••••••••
District Director
PA
Patricia W••••••••••
Member
PE
Pete R•••••••
Member
SA
Sam A•••••
Chief Development Officer
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$5.5M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$6.1M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$6.9M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$7.2M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$4.4M revenue
FY2021
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Peer charities

Other international in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Junior Achievement of Arizona This page 86 $5.5 million -
Princeton in Asia Inc 89 $2.0 million -
Junior Achievement Usa 89 $4.1 million -
Mercy Beyond Borders 89 $2.9 million -
International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers 89 $2.6 million -
American Friends of Jamaica Inc 89 $2.9 million -
World Savvy Inc 89 $5.2 million -
The Anglican Relief and Development Fund 89 $3.6 million -
Firelight Foundation 89 $3.8 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 75 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 2, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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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