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.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar international in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Junior Achievement of Arizona has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1963, it is among the oldest international charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- Its integrity score of 90 places it in the top 1% of the 25,023 international charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation (present for 91% of comparable organizations)
- 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 + 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. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $6M in annual revenue. 75 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Junior Achievement of Arizona's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 860184349. 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.
Junior Achievement of Arizona has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 81% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United States is 90/100.
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. It allocates 81% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 73% for international charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Junior Achievement of Arizona is classified as an International organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Junior Achievement of Arizona is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and overseen by the IRS. It reports that 81% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 73%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.
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 an international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1963.
Among international charities registered in United States: It allocates 81% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 73%. 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
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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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (21)
Source: Public filings
21 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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Activity timeline
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Sources and verification
- 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.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 75 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1963
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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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, AZ, United States.
- What is Junior Achievement of Arizona's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 81% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Junior Achievement of Arizona trustworthy?
- Junior Achievement of Arizona has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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