Junior Achievement of Maine Inc
To inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy through volunteer-delivered, experiential, hands-on programs for k-12th grade students in maine.
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Junior Achievement of Maine 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.
Mission
To inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy through volunteer-delivered, experiential, hands-on programs for k-12th grade students in maine.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar international in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Junior Achievement of Maine Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1965, it predates 94% of the international charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 80% of the 12,755 international charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 81 places it in the top 5% 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 donation page
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation (present for 91% of comparable organizations)
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyJunior Achievement of Maine Inc is a registered international nonprofit based in Portland, ME, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1965 and has been operating for 61 years. Its EIN is 010275159. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 81/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $1M in annual revenue. 132 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Junior Achievement of Maine Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 010275159. 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 Maine Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 81/100. 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 81 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 85% 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 Maine Inc is located in Portland, ME, United States. The organization was established in 1965 and has been active for 61 years.
Based on official tax filings, Junior Achievement of Maine Inc has $1M in annual revenue. It allocates 85% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 73% for international charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $5M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Junior Achievement of Maine Inc 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 medium organization. It has $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 132 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Junior Achievement of Maine Inc. 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 Maine Inc is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and overseen by the IRS. It reports that 85% 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.
Junior Achievement of Maine 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 Maine Inc is classified as an international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1965.
Among international charities registered in United States: It allocates 85% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 73%. Its annual revenue of $1M is below the peer average of $5M.
Yes, donations to Junior Achievement of Maine Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Junior Achievement of Maine Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 010275159, 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
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JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF MAINE INC 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
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Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 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 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 132 disclosed in the public registry.
- 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 · 132 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 · 1965
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Junior Achievement of Maine Inc
- What is Junior Achievement of Maine Inc?
- Junior Achievement of Maine Inc is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Portland, United States. Junior Achievement of Maine 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 Maine Inc founded?
- Junior Achievement of Maine Inc was founded in 1965.
- Who leads Junior Achievement of Maine Inc?
- Michelle Anderson serves as President.
- Where is Junior Achievement of Maine Inc located?
- Headquartered in Portland, ME, United States.
- What is Junior Achievement of Maine Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 85% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Junior Achievement of Maine Inc trustworthy?
- Junior Achievement of Maine Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 81 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 Maine Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 010275159.
- What is Junior Achievement of Maine Inc's website?
- http://www.jamaine.org