Junior Achievement USA
Junior achievement of western pennsylvania, inc. (junior achievement) empowers young people to own their economic success through volunteer delivered programs which give students knowledge and skills in financial …
Junior Achievement Of Western
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Junior Achievement of Western Pennsylvania (JAWPA) is the region's premier organization that inspires and prepares young people to succeed.
Mission
Junior achievement of western pennsylvania, inc. (junior achievement) empowers young people to own their economic success through volunteer delivered programs which give students knowledge and skills in financial literacy, work readiness, and 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
GiveRadar's verified records show Junior Achievement USA with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1939, it is among the oldest international charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 81% of comparable organizations. See the sources
- 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 USA is a registered international nonprofit based in Bridgeville, PA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1939 and has been operating for 87 years. Its EIN is 250983059. 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 $4M in annual revenue. 205 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.
Junior Achievement USA's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 250983059. 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 USA 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. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United States is 90/100.
Junior Achievement USA is located in Bridgeville, PA, United States. The organization was established in 1939 and has been active for 87 years.
Based on official tax filings, Junior Achievement USA has $4M in annual revenue. It allocates 73% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with 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 USA 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 $4M in annual revenue. The organization has 205 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Junior Achievement USA. 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 USA is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and overseen by the IRS. It reports that 73% 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 Western Pennsylvania (JAWPA) is the region's premier organization that inspires and prepares young people to succeed. Junior Achievement USA is classified as an international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1939.
Among international charities registered in United States: It allocates 73% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 73%. Its annual revenue of $4M is comparable to the peer average of $5M.
Yes, donations to Junior Achievement USA are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Junior Achievement USA is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 250983059, 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 USA 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
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
St. Petersburg College, Junior Achievement announce partnership - St Pete Catalyst
Mercedes-Benz USA shares 2025 “Driving Your Future” Corporate Social Responsibility Impact Report - CBT News
Charles Schwab Foundation grants $1.5 million to Junior Achievement USA - Investing.com
Charles Schwab Foundation Expands Partnership with Junior Achievement USA to Empower More Students with Financial Confidence - Yahoo Finance
BMO wins Junior Achievement’s President’s Volunteer Award for advancing financial literacy across the U.S. - BMO
Junior Achievement Pres. Named 3-Time Award Finalist - Biz New Orleans
Fueling Bright Futures: The UPS Store donates over $2.2 Million to Junior Achievement USA - The UPS Store
Junior Achievement, Hall of Fame teaming up on workforce, economy discussion - Pro Football Hall of Fame
Junior Achievement invests in kids’ futures through Microsoft Cloud for Nonprofit - Microsoft
Customer Story: Junior Achievement USA - Rapid7
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 - 205 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 · 205 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 · 1939
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Junior Achievement USA
- What is Junior Achievement USA?
- Junior Achievement USA is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Bridgeville, United States. Junior Achievement of Western Pennsylvania (JAWPA) is the region's premier organization that inspires and prepares young people to succeed.
- When was Junior Achievement USA founded?
- Junior Achievement USA was founded in 1939.
- Who leads Junior Achievement USA?
- Patrice Matamoros serves as President.
- Where is Junior Achievement USA located?
- Headquartered in Bridgeville, PA, United States.
- What is Junior Achievement USA's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 73% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Junior Achievement USA trustworthy?
- Junior Achievement USA 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 USA's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 250983059.
- What is Junior Achievement USA's website?
- http://www.jawesternpa.org