Junior Achievement of the Desert Southwest
TO NBSP;INSPIRE NBSP;AND NBSP;PREPARE NBSP;YOUNG NBSP;PEOPLE NBSP;TO NBSP;SUCCEED NBSP;IN NBSP;A NBSP;GLOBAL NBSP;ECONOMY
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Junior Achievement of the Desert Southwest 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 nbsp;inspire nbsp;and nbsp;prepare nbsp;young nbsp;people nbsp;to nbsp;succeed nbsp;in nbsp;a nbsp;global nbsp;economy
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· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar international in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Junior Achievement of the Desert Southwest has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1967, it predates 93% of the international charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, 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 Desert Southwest draws on its financial disclosures and its governance, in line with the typical international charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (4 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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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyJunior Achievement of the Desert Southwest is a registered international nonprofit based in El Paso, TX, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1967 and has been operating for 59 years. Its EIN is 741565161. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 62/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $285K in annual revenue. 60 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Junior Achievement of the Desert Southwest's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 741565161. 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 Desert Southwest has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62/100. 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 62 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United States is 90/100.
Junior Achievement of the Desert Southwest is located in El Paso, TX, United States. The organization was established in 1967 and has been active for 59 years. Its registered address is 200 Bartlett Dr Ste 104, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Junior Achievement of the Desert Southwest has $285K in annual revenue. 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 Desert Southwest 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 small organization. It has $285K in annual revenue. The organization has 60 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Junior Achievement of the Desert Southwest. 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 Desert Southwest is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and overseen by the IRS. 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 Desert Southwest 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 Desert Southwest is classified as an international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1967.
Among international charities registered in United States: Its annual revenue of $285K is below the peer average of $5M.
Yes, donations to Junior Achievement of the Desert Southwest are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Junior Achievement of the Desert Southwest is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 741565161, 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
4 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 THE DESERT SOUTHWEST 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 (22)
Source: Public filings
22 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 - 60 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 · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 60 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 · 1967
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Junior Achievement of the Desert Southwest
- What is Junior Achievement of the Desert Southwest?
- Junior Achievement of the Desert Southwest is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in El Paso, United States. Junior Achievement of the Desert Southwest 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 Desert Southwest founded?
- Junior Achievement of the Desert Southwest was founded in 1967.
- Who leads Junior Achievement of the Desert Southwest?
- Elizabeth Terrazas serves as PRESIDENT.
- Where is Junior Achievement of the Desert Southwest located?
- Headquartered in El Paso, TX, United States.
- What is Junior Achievement of the Desert Southwest's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100K-$1M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Junior Achievement of the Desert Southwest trustworthy?
- Junior Achievement of the Desert Southwest has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62 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 Desert Southwest's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 741565161.
- What is Junior Achievement of the Desert Southwest's website?
- https://www.jaelpaso.org