Junior Achievement of Greater Cleveland
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Junior Achievement of Greater Cleveland aims to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy. Discover how you can get involved with JA to make a difference.
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Mission
Junior achievement of greater cleveland is part of the world's largest organization dedicated to giving young people the knowledge and skills they need to own their economic success plan for their future and make smart academic and economic choices. Our financial literacy work readiness and entrepreneurship programs empower students to make a connection between what they learn in school and how it can be applied in the real world. This enhances the relevance of their classroom learning and increases their understanding of the value of staying in school.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar education in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Junior Achievement of Greater Cleveland with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds 13 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2023 - a deeper filing history than 99% of the 90,222 education charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
- GiveRadar's profile for Junior Achievement of Greater Cleveland draws on its financial disclosures and its governance, in line with the typical education charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (13 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyJunior Achievement of Greater Cleveland is a registered education nonprofit based in Cleveland, OH, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1941 and has been operating for 85 years. Its EIN is 340733164. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 63/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $980K in annual revenue. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Junior Achievement of Greater Cleveland's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 340733164. 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 Greater Cleveland has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 63/100. 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 63 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 83% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.
Junior Achievement of Greater Cleveland is located in Cleveland, OH, United States. The organization was established in 1941 and has been active for 85 years.
Based on official tax filings, Junior Achievement of Greater Cleveland has $980K in annual revenue. It allocates 83% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 74% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Junior Achievement of Greater Cleveland is classified as an Education 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 $980K in annual revenue.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Junior Achievement of Greater Cleveland. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, Junior Achievement of Greater Cleveland holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 83% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 74%). 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.
Junior Achievement of Greater Cleveland aims to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy. Discover how you can get involved with JA to make a difference. Junior Achievement of Greater Cleveland is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1941.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 83% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 74%. Its annual revenue of $980K is below the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Junior Achievement of Greater Cleveland are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Junior Achievement of Greater Cleveland is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 340733164, 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
10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): 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 GREATER CLEVELAND 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 FY2023 filing
Officers & trustees (2)
Source: Public filings
2 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 2 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
- 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 · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 2 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 · 1941
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Junior Achievement of Greater Cleveland
- What is Junior Achievement of Greater Cleveland?
- Junior Achievement of Greater Cleveland is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Cleveland, United States. Junior Achievement of Greater Cleveland aims to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy. Discover how you can get involved with JA to make a difference.
- When was Junior Achievement of Greater Cleveland founded?
- Junior Achievement of Greater Cleveland was founded in 1941.
- Who leads Junior Achievement of Greater Cleveland?
- Albert Difranco serves as President And CEO.
- Where is Junior Achievement of Greater Cleveland located?
- Headquartered in Cleveland, OH, United States.
- What is Junior Achievement of Greater Cleveland's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100K-$1M. 83% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Junior Achievement of Greater Cleveland trustworthy?
- Junior Achievement of Greater Cleveland has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 63 out of 100 (Partial 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 Greater Cleveland's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 340733164.
- What is Junior Achievement of Greater Cleveland's website?
- http://www.jacleveland.org