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Junior Achievement of the Bluegrass

THE MISSION OF JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT IS TO INSPIRE AND PREPARE STUDENTS TO SUCCEED IN A GLOBAL ECONOMY.

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
66/100 · methodology

About Junior Achievement of the Bluegrass

Junior Achievement of the Bluegrass 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.

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

Mission

The mission of junior achievement is to inspire and prepare students to succeed in a global economy.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar international in United States
Program spending This charity: 87%
Peer average: 78%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 19.11%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 66
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 15.1% of total expenses ($115,000 of $762,871).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)
$0.87
Program$0.87
87% to programs beats the peer average (78%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Junior Achievement of the Bluegrass has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 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 governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar's profile for Junior Achievement of the Bluegrass draws on its financial disclosures and its governance, in line with the typical international charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (4 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • 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 + methodology

Junior Achievement of the Bluegrass is a registered international nonprofit based in Lexington, KY, 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 610606480. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 66/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $602K in annual revenue. 74 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Junior Achievement of the Bluegrass's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 610606480. 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 the Bluegrass has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100. 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 66 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 87% 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 the Bluegrass is located in Lexington, KY, United States. The organization was established in 1963 and has been active for 63 years. Its registered address is 2420 Spurr Rd Suite 150, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Junior Achievement of the Bluegrass has $602K in annual revenue. It allocates 87% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 78% 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 the Bluegrass 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 $602K in annual revenue. The organization has 74 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Junior Achievement of the Bluegrass. 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 the Bluegrass is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and overseen by the IRS. It reports that 87% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 78%). 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 the Bluegrass 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 the Bluegrass 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 87% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 78%. Its annual revenue of $602K is below the peer average of $5M.

Yes, donations to Junior Achievement of the Bluegrass are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Junior Achievement of the Bluegrass is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 610606480, 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.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
87% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
17

Leadership

From FY2023 filing

LA
Laurel R••••••• M••••• P••
PRESIDENT

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
International this charity 25,023
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

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 - 74 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 74 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1963
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Junior Achievement of the Bluegrass

What is Junior Achievement of the Bluegrass?
Junior Achievement of the Bluegrass is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Lexington, United States. Junior Achievement of the Bluegrass 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 the Bluegrass founded?
Junior Achievement of the Bluegrass was founded in 1963.
Who leads Junior Achievement of the Bluegrass?
Laurel Raimondo Martin Phd serves as PRESIDENT.
Where is Junior Achievement of the Bluegrass located?
Headquartered in Lexington, KY, United States.
What is Junior Achievement of the Bluegrass's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100K-$1M. 87% of expenses go to program services.
Is Junior Achievement of the Bluegrass trustworthy?
Junior Achievement of the Bluegrass has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66 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 the Bluegrass's registration number?
IRS EIN: 610606480.
What is Junior Achievement of the Bluegrass's website?
https://www.jalexington.org