Achievement Foundation Inc is located in Watertown, CT. The organization was established in 1947. According to its NTEE Classification (B99) the organization is classified as: Education N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Achievement Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2022, Achievement Foundation Inc generated $450.8k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $288.3k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 7.5% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Achievement Foundation Inc has awarded 68 individual grants totaling $1,173,000. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE ACHIEVEMENT FOUNDATION, BY USING ITS FINANCIAL RESOURCES, DEDICATES ITSELF TO DEVELOPING A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF THE FREE ENTERPRISE SYSTEM BY YOUNG PEOPLE. THE ACHIEVEMENT FOUNDATION MAKES GRANTS TO OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN SUPPORT OF THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION, MAKES LOANS TO JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT AREAS IN FINANCIAL NEED, AND MAKES SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS WHO HAVE COMPLETED JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE FOUNDATION MAKES GRANTS TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WHICH DEVELOP A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF THE FREE ENTERPRISE SYSTEM IN YOUNG PEOPLE. THE FOUNDATION AWARDS GRANTS TO JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT AREAS FOR NEW AND INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS AND PROGRAMS SERVING URBAN OR OTHER POORER POPULATIONS.
THE FOUNDATION MAKES LOANS TO SPECIFIC JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAMS IN FINANCIAL NEED. THESE LOANS ARE REPAID AT NO INTEREST IF THE LOANS ARE REPAID ACCORDING TO THE AGREED UPON SCHEDULE. DURING 2020 THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC CAUSED MANY JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENTAREAS TO EXPERIENCE FINANCIAL STRESS. AS A RESULT OF THIS, THE ACHIEVEMENT FOUNDATION MADE 32 LOANS TO THOSE AREAS TOTALING $1,680,315. $1,335,315 OF THE LOANS WERE FUNDED IN 2020 WITH THE REMAINING $345,000 FUNDED IN 2021. THERE WERE NO NEW LOANS MADE IN 2022.
THE FOUNDATION MAKES TWO SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS AVAILABLE TO GRADUATES OF JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Kurt Snyder Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jim Hemak Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
R Chadwick Paul Jr Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mike Hannigan Jr Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Chris White Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Norman Fleming Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $18,496 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $18,496 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $54,633 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $377,683 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $450,812 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $170,000 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $32,592 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $10,368 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $24,720 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $38,441 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $696 |
Information technology | $408 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $5,026 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $4,069 |
All other expenses | $152 |
Total functional expenses | $288,307 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $176,706 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $325,958 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $878,101 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $3,453,584 |
Investments—other securities | $370,300 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $5,204,649 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $38,495 |
Total liabilities | $38,495 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,708,888 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $457,266 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $5,204,649 |
Over the last fiscal year, Achievement Foundation Inc has awarded $257,500 in support to 13 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
JA OF ARKANSAS PURPOSE: SUPPORT OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | $20,000 |
JA OF CHICAGO PURPOSE: SUPPORT OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | $20,000 |
JA OF CENTRAL TEXAS PURPOSE: SUPPORT OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | $20,000 |
JA OF DELAWARE INC PURPOSE: SUPPORT OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | $20,000 |
JA OF GREATER WASHINGTON PURPOSE: SUPPORT OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | $20,000 |
JA OF GREATER HAMPTON ROADS PURPOSE: SUPPORT OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | $20,000 |