Junior Achievement USA
TO INSPIRE AND PREPARE YOUNG PEOPLE TO SUCCEED IN A GLOBAL ECONOMY. SEE ADDITIONAL MISSION INFORMATION ON SCHEDULE O.
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Junior Achievement USA 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.
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Mission
To inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy. See additional mission information on schedule o.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 5 similar youth development in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)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 6 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 6 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
- GiveRadar holds 13 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2023 - a deeper filing history than 99% of the 18,694 youth development charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- It is one of the better-documented youth development charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (13 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyJunior Achievement USA is a registered youth development nonprofit based in Colorado Spgs, CO, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1992 and has been operating for 34 years. Its EIN is 841267604. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 72/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $58M in annual revenue. 172 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 841267604. 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 72/100. 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 72 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 85% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for youth development charities in United States is 90/100.
Junior Achievement USA is located in Colorado Spgs, CO, United States. The organization was established in 1992 and has been active for 34 years. Its registered address is 12320 Oracle Blvd., Suite 310, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Junior Achievement USA has $58M in annual revenue. It allocates 85% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 81% for youth development charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Junior Achievement USA is classified as a Youth Development 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 $58M in annual revenue. The organization has 172 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 holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 85% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 81%). 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 USA 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 a youth development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1992.
Among youth development charities registered in United States: It allocates 85% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 81%. Its annual revenue of $58M is well above the peer average of $1M.
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 841267604, 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
10 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 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 FY2023 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
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Chime Partners With Junior Achievement USA on Financial Skills Initiative - TipRanks
St. Petersburg College, Junior Achievement announce partnership - St Pete Catalyst
Charles Schwab Foundation Expands Partnership with Junior Achievement USA to Empower More Students with Financial Confidence - Business Wire
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
Marco's Pizza Foundation Boosts Junior Achievement USA Initiatives With $317,000 Donation - PMQ Pizza
Fueling Bright Futures: The UPS Store donates over $2.2 Million to Junior Achievement USA - The UPS Store
US Department of Defense Invests in Future of Shipbuilding with Junior Achievement Contract - Connecticut by the Numbers
Junior Achievement, Hall of Fame teaming up on workforce, economy discussion - Pro Football Hall of Fame
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 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 172 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
- Supplementary verification
- Wikidata structured data
- 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 · 172 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 · 1992
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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 youth development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Colorado Spgs, United States. Junior Achievement USA 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 1992.
- Who leads Junior Achievement USA?
- Edward Priem Ii serves as CFO.
- Where is Junior Achievement USA located?
- Headquartered in Colorado Spgs, CO, United States.
- What is Junior Achievement USA's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $10M-$100M. 85% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Junior Achievement USA trustworthy?
- Junior Achievement USA has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72 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: 841267604.
- What is Junior Achievement USA's website?
- https://www.ja.org