Junior Achievement USA
To provide business education to students, grades k-12, in order to educate and inspire students to succeed in a global economy.
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Junior Achievement of the Michigan Great Lakes 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 provide business education to students, grades k-12, in order to educate and inspire students to succeed in a global economy.
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
Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Junior Achievement USA has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1955, it is among the oldest international charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 90% of the 12,908 international charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 87 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 (6 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 USA is a registered international nonprofit based in Grand Rapids, MI, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1955 and has been operating for 71 years. Its EIN is 381557861. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 87/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $5M in annual revenue. 123 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 381557861. 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 87/100. 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 87 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 83% 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 USA is located in Grand Rapids, MI, United States. The organization was established in 1955 and has been active for 71 years.
Based on official tax filings, Junior Achievement USA has $5M in annual revenue. It allocates 83% of expenses to programs and services. This is above 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 large organization. It has $5M in annual revenue. The organization has 123 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 83% 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 the Michigan Great Lakes 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 USA is classified as an international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1955.
Among international charities registered in United States: It allocates 83% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 73%. Its annual revenue of $5M 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 381557861, 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
6 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 Expands Partnership with Junior Achievement USA to Empower More Students with Financial Confidence - Yahoo Finance
Charles Schwab Foundation grants $1.5 million to Junior Achievement USA - Investing.com
BMO wins Junior Achievement’s President’s Volunteer Award for advancing financial literacy across the U.S. - BMO
Junior Achievement honors 2025 hall of fame laureates, raises more than $250,000 - Cape Coral Breeze
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
Young Teen Entrepreneurs and Innovators from Junior Achievement Achieve National Recognition at the 2024 Junior Achievement National Student Leadership Summit - PR Newswire
Junior Achievement invests in kids’ futures through Microsoft Cloud for Nonprofit - Microsoft
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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 - 123 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 · 123 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 · 1955
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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 Grand Rapids, United States. Junior Achievement of the Michigan Great Lakes 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 USA founded?
- Junior Achievement USA was founded in 1955.
- Who leads Junior Achievement USA?
- William Coderre III serves as President.
- Where is Junior Achievement USA located?
- Headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI, United States.
- What is Junior Achievement USA's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 83% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Junior Achievement USA trustworthy?
- Junior Achievement USA has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87 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: 381557861.
- What is Junior Achievement USA's website?
- http://www.westmichigan.ja.org