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Form 990 for tax year 2024

Filed by JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF GREATER SOUTH CAROLINA.

Totals

Total revenue
$1,504,667
Total expenses
$1,265,865
Contributions and grants received
$827,340
Grants paid
$0
Program service revenue
$521,870
Investment income
$67,132
Other revenue
$88,325
Total assets, end of year
$2,280,384
Total liabilities, end of year
$18,207
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$2,262,177
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$1,035,312
Management and general expenses
$160,257
Fundraising expenses
$70,296
Program service expenses (Part III)
$1,035,312

Program services were 81.8% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1e · Government grants (contributions)

    $339,592

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $487,748

  • 2a · Program service revenue: SC BUSINESS HALL OF FAME

    total $223,710 · excluded $223,710

  • 2b · Program service revenue: FINANCE PARK

    total $195,556 · excluded $195,556

  • 2c · Program service revenue: JA INSPIRE

    total $55,550 · excluded $55,550

  • 2d · Program service revenue: JA TAKE STOCK IN YOUR FUTUR

    total $39,629 · excluded $39,629

  • 2e · Program service revenue: TRADITIONAL CLASSROOM

    total $4,925 · excluded $4,925

  • 2f · All other program service revenue

    total $2,500 · excluded $2,500

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $65,133 · related or exempt $25,822 · excluded $39,311

  • 7a · Gross sales of assets other than inventory

    securities $1,999

  • 7c · Gain or loss

    securities $1,999

  • 7d · Net gain or loss

    total $1,999 · related or exempt $1,999

  • 8a · Fundraising events: gross income

    $118,237

  • 8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses

    $29,912

  • 8c · Net income from fundraising events

    total $88,325 · excluded $88,325

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $160,267 · program services $128,213 · management and general $16,027 · fundraising $16,027

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $450,838 · program services $349,400 · management and general $59,172 · fundraising $42,266

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $10,880 · program services $8,432 · management and general $1,428 · fundraising $1,020

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $22,040 · program services $17,081 · management and general $2,893 · fundraising $2,066

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $42,886 · program services $33,532 · management and general $5,259 · fundraising $4,095

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $50,256 · program services $1,828 · management and general $48,199 · fundraising $229

  • 11f · Fees: investment management

    total $2,791 · management and general $2,791

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $62,595 · program services $60,000 · management and general $2,595

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $427 · program services $342 · management and general $21 · fundraising $64

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $31,896 · program services $24,500 · management and general $5,652 · fundraising $1,744

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $8,803 · program services $7,483 · management and general $880 · fundraising $440

  • 17 · Travel

    total $12,264 · program services $9,812 · management and general $1,226 · fundraising $1,226

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $1,845 · management and general $1,845

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $19,372 · program services $17,434 · management and general $969 · fundraising $969

  • 24a · Other expenses: SC BUSINESS HALL OF FAME

    total $112,902 · program services $112,902

  • 24b · Other expenses: LICENSE FEES

    total $108,158 · program services $97,342 · management and general $10,816

  • 24c · Other expenses: TRADITIONAL CLASSROOM

    total $48,070 · program services $48,070

  • 24d · Other expenses: JA FINANCE PARK

    total $44,049 · program services $44,049

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $75,526 · program services $74,892 · management and general $484 · fundraising $150

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $510,010 · end of year $17,752

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $204,987 · end of year $141,116

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    beginning of year $50,133 · end of year $32,500

  • 8 · Inventories for sale or use

    beginning of year $2,278 · end of year $2,150

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $2,259 · end of year $7,669

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $6,983

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $3,756

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $5,072 · end of year $3,227

  • 11 · Investments: publicly traded securities

    beginning of year $993,190 · end of year $1,486,958

  • 12 · Investments: other securities

    beginning of year $277,966 · end of year $589,012

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $65,102 · end of year $18,207

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $1,795,905 · end of year $2,087,389

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $184,888 · end of year $174,788

Mission and programs · 2024

Mission

JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF GREATER SOUTH CAROLINA (JAGSC) IS DEDICATED TO INSPIRING AND PREPARING YOUNG PEOPLE TO THRIVE IN A GLOBAL ECONOMY. THROUGH INNOVATIVE LEARNING EXPERIENCES, JA FOCUSES ON THREE CORE AREAS: FINANCIAL LITERACY, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, AND WORKFORCE READINESS. JAGSC LEARNING EXPERIENCES ARE DESIGNED TO BE HANDS-ON AND INTERACTIVE, PROVIDING STUDENTS WITH PRACTICAL TOOLS AND REAL-WORLD INSIGHTS. FROM ENGAGING SIMULATIONS TO CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES, JAGSC HELPS STUDENTS OF ALL AGES CONNECT ACADEMIC LESSONS TO EVERYDAY LIFE AND FUTURE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES. BY COLLABORATING WITH EDUCATORS, BUSINESS LEADERS, AND VOLUNTEERS, JAGSC ENSURES THAT THE LEARNING EXPERIENCES ARE RELATABLE AND IMPACTFUL, HELPING STUDENTS DEVELOP ESSENTIAL SKILLS FOR FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE, CAREER SUCCESS, AND ENTREPRENEURIAL THINKING. WITH A FOCUS ON MAKING EDUCATION BOTH ENJOYABLE AND RELEVANT, JAGSC STRIVES TO SPARK A PASSION FOR LIFELONG LEARNING AND EQUIP STUDENTS WITH THE CONFIDENCE AND KNOWLEDGE TO PU

  • JA FINANCE PARK IS AN EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING SIMULATION DEVELOPED TO EDUCATE AND INSPIRE FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE AND CAREER EXPLORATION. THIS PROGRAM GIVES MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS THE SKILLS THEY NEED TO SUCCEED IN THE CAREERS OF TOMORROW. STUDENTS GAIN AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN FINANCIAL DECISIONS AND THE ABILITY TO SUSTAIN A DESIRED LIFESTYLE. AFTER IN-CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION, STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN A DAY LONG HANDS-ON BUDGETING SIMULATION. JAGSC SERVED OVER 4,000 STUDENTS WITH JA FINANCE PARK.

    Expenses $272,900 · Revenue $195,555

  • SOUTH CAROLINA BUSINESS HALL OF FAME (HOF) IS A STUDENT LED PROGRAM THAT RECOGNIZES THE STATE'S MOST RESPECTED LEADERS FOR THEIR COMMITMENT TO AND INVESTMENT IN THE COMMUNITY. THE PROGRAM TAKES PLACE OVER A DINNER WHERE 10-12 STUDENTS ARE SELECTED TO LEAD THE EVENING'S EVENTS. IN ADDITION TO RECOGNIZING THE HONORED AWARDEES, THE COMMUNITY IS ALSO EDUCATED ABOUT THE EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING PROGRAMS THAT JUNIOR ACHIEVMENT TEACHES THROUGHOUT THE STATE. THE EVENT BRINGS TOGETHER COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS LEADERS, PARENTS, STUDENTS AND TEACHERS. THE HALL OF FAME ALSO LIVES IN JA BIZTOWN MOBILE DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR WHERE OVER 5,000 STUDENTS LEARN ABOUT THE SUCCESS OF THE MEN AND WOMEN WHO ARE LAUREATES IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA BUSINESS HALL OF FAME. JAGSC SERVED OVER 700 STUDENTS WITH THE SOUTH CAROLINA BUSINESS HALL OF FAME KIOSK.

    Expenses $185,809 · Revenue $223,710

  • TRADITIONAL CLASSROOM - ECONOMIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS BENEFITTING STUDENTS IN SOUTH CAROLINA. THESE CLASSROOM BASED PROGRAMS FOR KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 12TH GRADE COVER A RANGE OF TOPICS RELATED TO THE FOUNDATIONS OF A LOCAL/GLOBAL ECONOMY, FINANCIAL LITERACY, PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY AS A COMMUNITY MEMBER, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, AND OVERALL CAREER PREPARATION/ READINESS. THESE HIGHLY INTERACTIVE PROGRAMS ARE DELIVERED BY BUSINESS VOLUNTEERS WHO EXPOSE STUDENTS TO A "REAL WORLD" PERSPECTIVE AND SERVE AS POSITIVE ROLE MODELS AND MENTORS TO STUDENTS. JAGSC SERVED OVER 40,000 STUDENTS DURING THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR.

    Expenses $212,282 · Revenue $4,925

  • JA INSPIRE IS A CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS BROUGHT TO LIFE BY SOUTH CAROLINA EMPLOYERS. IN 2025, THE PROGRAM FEATURED A MEGA ONLINE CAREER EVENT FILLED WITH OVER 65 LOCAL BUSINESS EXHIBITS PROVIDING DOWNLOADABLE CAREER INFORMATION AND EXHIBITOR VIDEOES. AVAILABLE AT NO COST TO EDUCATORS IN SC, JA INSPIRE VIRTUAL IS ADAPTABLE FOR IN-CLASS OR REMOTE LEARNING AND IS AVAILABLE 24/7 FOR 6 MONTHS DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR. JAGSC SERVED OVER 12,000 STUDENTS WITH JA INSPIRE. JA TAKE STOCK IN YOUR FUTURE IS A TECHNOLOGY-BASED SIMULATION OF THE STOCK MARKET IN WHICH EVERY 60 SECONDS REPRESENTS A DAY OF TRADING. BEGINNING WITH A HYPOTHETICAL ACCOUNT BALANCE OF 1 MILLION, TEAMS RUSH TO AMASS THE HIGHEST NET-WORTH PORTFOLIO BY THE END OF 60 DAYS (ONE HOUR IN REAL-TIME). STUDENT TEAMS COMPETE FOR AN OPPORTUNITY TO REPRESENT SOUTH CAROLINA IN THE NATIONAL JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT STOCK MARKET CHALLENGE. JAGSC SERVED OVER 150 STUDENTS WITH STOCK MARKET CHALLENGE. JA BIZTOWN MOBILE IS A EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING SIMULATION DESIGNED TO EQUIP ELEMENTARY STUDENTS WITH A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF CAREERS AND WORK READINESS SKILLS, BY ALLOWING THEM TO EXPERIENCE AN INNOVATIVE, REAL-LIFE SIMULATION WHILE CHALLENGING THEM TO SUCCESSFULLY MANAGE A TOWN OF 20 BUSINESSES AND MANAGE THEIR PAYCHECK. JA BIZTOWN SERVED OVER 700 STUDENTS.

    Expenses $364,321 · Revenue $97,680

As filed on the 2024 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • Casey Pash

    PRESIDENT

    Total calculated
    $152,363
    From this org
    $141,615
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $10,748
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $141,615
    Bonus
    not reported
    Other
    not reported
    Deferred
    $10,748
    Nontaxable benefits
    not reported
    Filer's total
    $152,363

  • Gary Bernardez

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Ford Blanchard

    ASST. TREASU

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Carolyn Bradley

    SECRETARY

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Emily Farr

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Annmarie Fini

    CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Jason Freeman

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Foster Girard

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • David Hamilton

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Mark Hocutt

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Tyler Hudson

    BOARD EMERIT

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Steven Johnson

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Kadedra Kiner

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Ashley Langley

    AUDIT CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Greg McGlohorn

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Blake Montgomery

    TREASURER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Reed Moore

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Nick Stomski

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Tim Vaughn

    PAST CHAIR/H

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Wayne Vermullen

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Blake Whitaker

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us.

Schedule J

Answered yes

  • 3 · Approval by the board or compensation committee

Answered no

  • 4a · Severance or change-of-control payment
  • 4b · Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan
  • 4c · Equity-based compensation arrangement
  • 5a · Pay contingent on this organization's revenues
  • 5b · Pay contingent on a related organization's revenues
  • 6a · Pay contingent on this organization's net earnings
  • 6b · Pay contingent on a related organization's net earnings
  • 7 · Other non-fixed payments
  • 8 · Paid under the initial-contract exception

Part I's answers as filed. A line not listed was left unanswered; on lines 1a and 3 that means the box was not checked.

Grants on this return

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2024
Filed
5 November 2025
IRS schema version
2024v5.0
Source object
202503119349302955

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