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← JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT USA

Form 990 for tax year 2023

Filed by JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT USA.

Totals

Total revenue
$1,270,984
Total expenses
$1,598,681
Contributions and grants received
$1,178,309
Grants paid
$0
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$20,769
Other revenue
$71,906
Total assets, end of year
$819,025
Total liabilities, end of year
$160,093
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$658,932
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$1,264,463
Management and general expenses
$73,294
Fundraising expenses
$260,924
Program service expenses (Part III)
$1,264,463

Program services were 79.1% 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.

  • 1c · Fundraising events

    $44,434

  • 1e · Government grants (contributions)

    $34,402

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $1,099,473

  • 1g · Noncash contributions included above

    $17,924

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $20,769 · related or exempt $20,769

  • 4 · Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds

    total $0

  • 5 · Royalties

    total $0

  • 6d · Net rental income or loss

    total $0

  • 7d · Net gain or loss

    total $0

  • 8a · Fundraising events: gross income

    $117,986

  • 8a · Fundraising events: contributions included on line 1c

    $44,434

  • 8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses

    $68,784

  • 8c · Net income from fundraising events

    total $49,202

  • 9c · Net income from gaming

    total $0

  • 10c · Net income from sales of inventory

    total $0

  • 11a · Other revenue: Clubs & Organization

    total $22,704 · related or exempt $22,704

  • 11b · Other revenue: Tuition & Fees

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $22,704

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 1 · Grants to domestic organizations and governments

    total $0

  • 2 · Grants to domestic individuals

    total $0

  • 3 · Grants to foreign organizations and individuals

    total $0

  • 4 · Benefits paid to or for members

    total $0

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $150,000 · program services $108,542 · management and general $9,782 · fundraising $31,676

  • 6 · Compensation of disqualified persons

    total $0

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $693,161 · program services $501,582 · management and general $45,202 · fundraising $146,377

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $23,799 · program services $17,221 · management and general $1,552 · fundraising $5,026

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $84,255 · program services $60,969 · management and general $5,494 · fundraising $17,792

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $63,119 · program services $45,674 · management and general $4,116 · fundraising $13,329

  • 11a · Fees: management

    total $0

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $0

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $0

  • 11d · Fees: lobbying

    total $0

  • 11e · Fees: professional fundraising services

    total $0

  • 11f · Fees: investment management

    total $0

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $0

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $1,325 · program services $923 · management and general $3 · fundraising $399

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $0

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $0

  • 15 · Royalties

    total $0

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $45,226 · program services $34,920 · management and general $2,600 · fundraising $7,706

  • 17 · Travel

    total $64,092 · program services $55,316 · management and general $447 · fundraising $8,329

  • 18 · Travel or entertainment for public officials

    total $0

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $0

  • 20 · Interest

    total $0

  • 21 · Payments to affiliates

    total $0

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $7,909 · program services $7,909

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $6,105 · program services $5,949 · management and general $56 · fundraising $100

  • 24a · Other expenses: Outside Services

    total $226,821 · program services $217,362 · management and general $3,219 · fundraising $6,240

  • 24b · Other expenses: Program & Support Fee

    total $130,789 · program services $130,789

  • 24c · Other expenses: Program Supplies Expense

    total $67,791 · program services $63,538 · management and general $678 · fundraising $3,575

  • 24d · Other expenses: Dues & Subscriptions

    total $24,628 · program services $10,734 · management and general $60 · fundraising $13,834

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $9,661 · program services $3,035 · management and general $85 · fundraising $6,541

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $934,936 · end of year $461,925

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $125,723 · end of year $0

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    end of year $0

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $14,820 · end of year $344,084

  • 5 · Loans and receivables from officers and key people

    end of year $0

  • 6 · Loans and receivables from disqualified persons

    end of year $0

  • 7 · Other notes and loans receivable

    end of year $0

  • 8 · Inventories for sale or use

    end of year $0

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $2,500 · end of year $3,303

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

    $209,377

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

    $199,664

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $14,120 · end of year $9,713

  • 11 · Investments: publicly traded securities

    end of year $0

  • 12 · Investments: other securities

    end of year $0

  • 13 · Investments: program-related

    end of year $0

  • 14 · Intangible assets

    end of year $0

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $150,633 · end of year $0

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $56,103 · end of year $59,593

  • 19 · Deferred revenue

    beginning of year $200,000 · end of year $100,500

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $986,629 · end of year $658,932

Mission and programs · 2023

Mission

Our mission is to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy through classroom programs and simulations that focus on financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship. Since 1981, Junior Achievement of the Palm Beaches & Treasure Coast has inspired the next generation to be financially capable and tenacious; equipped with the tools to solve problems creatively, manage risk effectively, and welcome opportunity. Through our innovative and experiential financial literacy, job readiness and entrepreneurship K-12 programs taught by community volunteer role models, we inspire the next generation to navigate their path toward their dreams.

Activities or mission (Part I)

Our mission is to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy through classroom programs and simulations that focus on financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship.

  • JA In-Class Programs are either taught over the course of a few weeks, completed in a one-day format, or taught after school. Trained community volunteers prepare students from kindergarten through 12th grade for the real world by showing them how to generate and effectively manage income, create jobs to benefit the community, and apply entrepreneurial thinking to the workplace. The weekly and after school JA In-Class Program format consists of five to eight 45-minute classroom visits. The JA-In-A-Day Program enables volunteers to present the curriculum in one five-hour day is an excellent opportunity for corporate or community groups to volunteer.

    Expenses $516,667

  • 3DE by JA is an innovative high school instructional model proven to accelerate student engagement and academic outcomes in traditional public high schools. The instructional model at 3DE schools is based around case method, wherein the cases are a platform to connect an interdisciplinary project-based approach to standards-based learning. Case Method integrates real-world concepts and experiences across all disciplines and subject areas, allowing students to gain access and skills to navigate careers in high-growth industries. The program is designed to expose students to hands-on, project-based learning challenges provided by local and national business partners. Students learn through real-world experiences to develop competencies for competitiveness, while increasing in-class engagement, discovering individual value, and accelerating academic comprehension. This comprehensive approach unlocks the creative capital of educators and fosters the behaviors, skills, and mindsets that drive student access and opportunity.

    Expenses $307,419

  • In JA Career Speaker Series, a volunteer guest speaker visits the classroom or participates virtually and shares information about his or her career, work, and education experience. The speaker may bring props, work samples, or other visuals to help engage students. JA Career Speaker Series is part of the JA work and career readiness pathway and can be placed in grades K-12. The learning experience is available in classroom based, remote synchronous, recorded video, or after-school/out-of-school implementation. JA learning experiences support national and state standards in reading, mathematics, social studies, and work and career readiness.The JA Career Speaker Series Program was utilized by school counselors during their career exploration lessons with students in grades K-5. These local videos helped to expose students to real careers available in our community. 96% of school counselors agreed that these videos enhanced their lessons and they were eager to participate again each year!

    Expenses $171,086

As filed on the 2023 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • Claudio Kirk Barto

    Former CEO

    Total calculated
    $150,000
    From this org
    $150,000
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    40
  • Michael Becker

    Chairman

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Trey Fogg

    Audit Chairman

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Joe Kowalczyk

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Terisa Heine

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Michael Percy

    Strategic Chair

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Thomas Pinckney

    Vice Chairman

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Dr Mary Dupont

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Melissa Nash

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    40
  • Welsonne Renoir

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Jay Boggess

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Chris Losquadro

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Jodi Chu

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Alyssa Freeman

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Cara Perry

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Colleen Scerri

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Al Loureiro

    Board Chair

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Ricky Wade

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Josh Vandagriff

    Dev Chair

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Daniel Ossaba

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Mark Wade

    Emeritus Board

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Dr David Nicholson

    Emeritus Board

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • John McGowan

    Secretary

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Katie Thompson

    COO

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Carla Thrower

    Treasurer

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Samuel Edwards

    Brand Chair

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Chelsea Furman

    Asst Secretary

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

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.

Grants on this return

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2023
Filed
29 October 2024
IRS schema version
2023v5.1
Source object
202413039349301076

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