Junior Achievement Usa is located in Walnut Creek, CA. The organization was established in 1994. According to its NTEE Classification (Q32) the organization is classified as: International Economic Development, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Junior Achievement USA employed 22 individuals. This organization is a subordinate organization within an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Junior Achievement USA 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, Junior Achievement USA generated $2.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.6m during the year ending 06/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO INSPIRE AND PREPARE YOUNG PEOPLE TO SUCCEED IN A GLOBAL ECONOMY.JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAMS CORRELATE BETWEEN THE COMMON CORE ANDCALIFORNIA CONTENT STANDARDS. JA'S PROVEN VOLUNTEER-BASED DELIVERYMODEL MERGED WITH THE LATEST TECHNOLOGY CREATES BLENDED LEARNING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT'S HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS ARE ECONOMIC AND BUSINESS CURRICULA FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 9-12 AND INCLUDE A STUDENT-LED ENTERPRISE. THE DYNAMIC INTERACTION BETWEEN THE VOLUNTEERS AND STUDENTS PROMOTES ACTIVE LEARNING AND BRINGS THEORY TO LIFE. HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS EMPHASIZE LEADERSHIP, PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS, INTERPERSONAL EFFECTIVENESS, PERSONAL FINANCE AND ECONOMICS, WITH LESSONS BUILT AROUND SKILLS NEEDED TO INCREASE WORK READINESS.
IN 2021-22, JA SERVED OVER 48,000 YOUTH FROM KINDERGARTEN THROUGH AGE 25. WE PARTNERED WITH 244 SCHOOLS, 267 CORPORATE PARTNERS AND 929 VOLUNTEERS TO DELIVER PROGRAMS IN 24 NORTHERN CALIFORNIA COUNTIES. OUR VOLUNTEERS COME FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE - BUSINESS EXPERTS, COLLEGE STUDENTS, PARENTS, AND RETIREES. THESE DEDICATED INDIVIDUALS SERVE AS JOB SHADOW HOSTS, CLASSROOM VOLUNTEERS, VIRTUAL SPEAKERS, AND JA CAPSTONE PROGRAM MENTORS. OUR IMPACTS:84% OF PARTICIPANTS SAID JA POSITIVELY INFLUENCED THEIR DECISION TO PURSUE HIGHER ED; EVEN HIGHER AMONG BLACK AND LATINO ALUMNI. WHILE 64% OF AVERAGE AMERICANS SAY THEY ARE LIVING PAYCHECK TO PAYCHECK, THIS NUMBER DROPS TO 46% AMONG JA ALUMNI!40% OF AVERAGE AMERICANS AGES 18-34 ARE SAVING FOR RETIREMENT. THIS NUMBER INCREASES TO 68% AMONG JA ALUMNI.
THE MIDDLE GRADE PROGRAM TEACHES 6-8 GRADE STUDENTS THE IMPORTANCE OF ECONOMICS AND THE ROLE OF BUSINESS. STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN HANDS-ON EXERCISES THAT ENCOURAGE FUTURE CAREER CONSIDERATIONS AND EMPHASIZE THE IMPORTANCE OF A SOUND EDUCATION. THE PROGRAMS SUPPLEMENT STANDARD SOCIAL STUDIES CURRICULA, DEVELOP BUSINESS WORLD KNOWLEDGE AND COMPLEMENTS SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOOL-TO-CAREER OBJECTIVES.
JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT'S ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROGRAMS ARE THE FOUNDATION OF ITS' K-12 CURRICULA. SIX SEQUENTIAL THEMES, EACH WITH FIVE HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES, INTRODUCE STUDENTS TO BASIC MATHEMATICAL AND ECONOMIC CONCEPTS AS THEY LEARN THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN NEEDS AND WANTS AND HOW TO SAVE FOR THEM. THEY SEE HOW FAMILIES, COMMUNITY MEMBERS, AND BUSINESSES MAKE UP AN INTERCONNECTED ECONOMY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Reena Bhatia Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
David Bickham Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Blair Braud Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Jeffrey Bray Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
David Colby Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Sean Crabtree Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $774,937 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $522,412 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,450,279 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,747,628 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $108 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $1,982 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,749,215 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $220,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $66,000 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $937,945 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $36,837 |
Other employee benefits | $168,368 |
Payroll taxes | $95,955 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $183,833 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $122,488 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $5,402 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $786,768 |
Total functional expenses | $2,557,596 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $818,018 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $413,914 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $488,825 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $26,512 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $7,752 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $23,064 |
Total assets | $1,778,085 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $109,286 |
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 | $23,333 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $132,619 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,195,021 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $450,445 |
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 | $1,778,085 |