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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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International Grand Rapids, MI EIN: 381557861 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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87
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
87/100 · methodology

About Junior Achievement USA

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.

Founded
Headquarters
Grand Rapids, MI
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
Q320
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large

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 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: 83%
Peer average: 73%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 5.97%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 87
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.83
Program$0.83
83% to programs beats the peer average (73%) 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 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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (6 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 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.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
83% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, 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
37

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

WI
William C•••••• I••
President

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

St. Petersburg College, Junior Achievement announce partnership - St Pete Catalyst
Apr 2026
stpetecatalyst.com
Mercedes-Benz USA shares 2025 “Driving Your Future” Corporate Social Responsibility Impact Report - CBT News
Mar 2026
www.cbtnews.com
Charles Schwab Foundation Expands Partnership with Junior Achievement USA to Empower More Students with Financial Confid
Feb 2026
finance.yahoo.com
Charles Schwab Foundation grants $1.5 million to Junior Achievement USA - Investing.com
Feb 2026
www.investing.com
Form filed
$5.0M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
BMO wins Junior Achievement’s President’s Volunteer Award for advancing financial literacy across the U.S. - BMO
Nov 2025
www.bmo.com
Junior Achievement honors 2025 hall of fame laureates, raises more than $250,000 - Cape Coral Breeze
Apr 2025
www.capecoralbreeze.com
Fueling Bright Futures: The UPS Store donates over $2.2 Million to Junior Achievement USA - The UPS Store
Mar 2025
www.theupsstore.com
Form filed
$4.1M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Junior Achievement, Hall of Fame teaming up on workforce, economy discussion - Pro Football Hall of Fame
Oct 2024
www.profootballhof.com
Young Teen Entrepreneurs and Innovators from Junior Achievement Achieve National Recognition at the 2024 Junior Achievem
Jun 2024
www.prnewswire.com
Junior Achievement invests in kids’ futures through Microsoft Cloud for Nonprofit - Microsoft
Jan 2024
www.microsoft.com
Form filed
$5.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$6.4M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$3.5M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$4.9M 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 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

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

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 · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 123 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 · 1955
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No 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