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Junior Achievement USA

TO INSPIRE AND PREPARE YOUNG PEOPLE TO SUCCEED IN A GLOBAL ECONOMY. SEE ADDITIONAL MISSION INFORMATION ON SCHEDULE O.

Youth Development Colorado Spgs, CO EIN: 841267604 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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72
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
72/100 · methodology

About Junior Achievement USA

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.

Founded
Headquarters
Colorado Spgs, CO
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
O53
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1994

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 where
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 5 similar youth development in United States
Program spending This charity: 85%
Peer average: 81%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 1.19%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 72
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

· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)
$0.85
Program$0.85
85% to programs beats the peer average (81%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (13 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • 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 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.

Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
85% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020, FY2019, FY2018, FY2017, FY2016, FY2015, FY2014.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
74

Leadership

From FY2023 filing

ED
Edward P•••• I•
CFO

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

Chime Partners With Junior Achievement USA on Financial Skills Initiative - TipRanks
Apr 2026
www.tipranks.com
St. Petersburg College, Junior Achievement announce partnership - St Pete Catalyst
Apr 2026
stpetecatalyst.com
Charles Schwab Foundation Expands Partnership with Junior Achievement USA to Empower More Students with Financial Confid
Feb 2026
www.businesswire.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
BMO wins Junior Achievement’s President’s Volunteer Award for advancing financial literacy across the U.S. - BMO
Nov 2025
www.bmo.com
Marco's Pizza Foundation Boosts Junior Achievement USA Initiatives With $317,000 Donation - PMQ Pizza
Apr 2025
www.pmq.com
Fueling Bright Futures: The UPS Store donates over $2.2 Million to Junior Achievement USA - The UPS Store
Mar 2025
www.theupsstore.com
US Department of Defense Invests in Future of Shipbuilding with Junior Achievement Contract - Connecticut by the Numbers
Oct 2024
ctbythenumbers.news
Junior Achievement, Hall of Fame teaming up on workforce, economy discussion - Pro Football Hall of Fame
Oct 2024
www.profootballhof.com
Form filed
$57.6M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$32.8M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$24.9M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$29.5M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Form filed
$29.3M revenue
FY2019
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$24.9M revenue
FY2018
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$24.4M revenue
FY2017
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$23.0M revenue
FY2016
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$26.8M revenue
FY2015
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$24.5M revenue
FY2014
IRS/ProPublica

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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 this charity 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

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 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

Last updated
Jun 6, 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 · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 172 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 · 1992
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 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