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← JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT USA

Form 990 for tax year 2022

Filed by JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT USA.

Totals

Total revenue
$2,820,071
Total expenses
$2,042,022
Contributions and grants received
$2,794,140
Grants paid
$7,500
Program service revenue
$25,989
Investment income
$12,006
Other revenue
-$12,064
Total assets, end of year
$4,838,526
Total liabilities, end of year
$200,773
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$4,637,753
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$1,848,987
Management and general expenses
$11,454
Fundraising expenses
$181,581
Program service expenses (Part III)
$1,848,987

Program services were 90.5% 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.

  • 1a · Federated campaigns

    $143,616

  • 1c · Fundraising events

    $332,865

  • 1e · Government grants (contributions)

    $17,176

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $2,300,483

  • 1g · Noncash contributions included above

    $30,351

  • 2a · Program service revenue: PROGRAM & SUPPORT FEES

    total $25,989 · related or exempt $25,989

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $37,259 · excluded $37,259

  • 7b · Less cost or other basis and sales expenses

    other assets $25,253

  • 7c · Gain or loss

    other assets -$25,253

  • 7d · Net gain or loss

    total -$25,253 · excluded -$25,253

  • 8a · Fundraising events: gross income

    $27,876

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

    $332,865

  • 8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses

    $51,817

  • 8c · Net income from fundraising events

    total -$23,941 · excluded -$23,941

  • 11a · Other revenue: MISCELLANEOUS

    total $11,877 · related or exempt $11,877

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $11,877

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 2 · Grants to domestic individuals

    total $7,500 · program services $7,500

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $169,469 · program services $149,133 · management and general $470 · fundraising $19,866

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $799,392 · program services $702,955 · management and general $1,573 · fundraising $94,864

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $23,184 · program services $20,648 · management and general $376 · fundraising $2,160

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $57,810 · program services $51,485 · management and general $938 · fundraising $5,387

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $121,497 · program services $108,205 · management and general $1,971 · fundraising $11,321

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $28,377 · program services $25,692 · management and general $355 · fundraising $2,330

  • 11d · Fees: lobbying

    total $4,500 · program services $4,500

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $43,600 · program services $38,341 · management and general $85 · fundraising $5,174

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $121,286 · program services $113,056 · management and general $1,048 · fundraising $7,182

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $13,573 · program services $13,127 · management and general $94 · fundraising $352

  • 17 · Travel

    total $24,845 · program services $23,805 · management and general $90 · fundraising $950

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $10,894 · program services $10,124 · management and general $92 · fundraising $678

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $96,463 · program services $89,912 · management and general $712 · fundraising $5,839

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $46,360 · program services $43,461 · management and general $386 · fundraising $2,513

  • 24a · Other expenses: PROGRAM & SUPPORT FEES

    total $156,318 · program services $136,506 · management and general $2,619 · fundraising $17,193

  • 24b · Other expenses: PROGRAM MATERIALS

    total $102,035 · program services $102,035

  • 24c · Other expenses: BAD DEBT EXPENSE

    total $100,000 · program services $98,471 · fundraising $1,529

  • 24d · Other expenses: OUTSIDE SERVICES

    total $40,967 · program services $38,552 · management and general $318 · fundraising $2,097

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $73,952 · program services $71,479 · management and general $327 · fundraising $2,146

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $531,871 · end of year $113,624

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $961,443 · end of year $2,129,234

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    beginning of year $415,899 · end of year $208,970

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $24,418 · end of year $17,086

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

    $3,878,264

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

    $1,867,815

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $1,840,290 · end of year $2,010,449

  • 11 · Investments: publicly traded securities

    beginning of year $323,148 · end of year $359,163

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $267,739 · end of year $200,773

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $3,130,848 · end of year $3,809,770

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $698,482 · end of year $827,983

Mission and programs · 2022

Mission

THE ORGANIZATION IS DEDICATED TO EDUCATING STUDENTS IN GRADES K-12 ACROSS SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN ABOUT ENTREPRENEURSHIP, WORK READINESS, AND FINANCIAL LITERACY THROUGH EXPERIENTIAL, HANDS-ON PROGRAMS. THE PROGRAMS HELP PREPARE YOUNG PEOPLE FOR THE REAL WORLD BY SHOWING THEM HOW TO GENERATE INCOME AND EFFECTIVELY MANAGE IT, HOW TO CREATE JOBS WHICH MAKE THEIR COMMUNITIES MORE ROBUST, AND HOW TO APPLY ENTREPRENEURIAL THINKING TO THE WORKPLACE. STUDENTS PUT THESE LESSONS INTO ACTION AND LEARN THE VALUE OF CONTRIBUTING TO THEIR COMMUNITIES. THE ORGANIZATION'S UNIQUE APPROACH ALLOWS VOLUNTEERS FROM THE COMMUNITY TO DELIVER OUR CURRICULUM WHILE SHARING THEIR EXPERIENCES WITH STUDENTS. EMBODYING THE HEART OF THE ORGANIZATION, THE CLASSROOM VOLUNTEERS TRANSFORM THE KEY CONCEPTS OF THE LESSONS INTO A MESSAGE THAT INSPIRES AND EMPOWERS STUDENTS TO BELIEVE IN THEMSELVES, SHOWING THEM, THEY CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE WORLD.

Activities or mission (Part I)

TO INSPIRE AND PREPARE YOUNG PEOPLE TO SUCCEED IN A GLOBAL ECONOMY.

  • TRADITIONAL PROGRAMS - THE ORGANIZATION IS DEDICATED TO EDUCATING PARTICIPANTS FROM 5 TO 25 ABOUT ENTREPRENEURSHIP, WORK READINESS, AND FINANCIAL LITERACY THROUGH EXPERIENTIAL, HANDS-ON PROGRAMS. THE PROGRAMS HELP PREPARE YOUNG PEOPLE FOR THE REAL WORLD BY SHOWING THEM HOW TO GENERATE INCOME AND EFFECTIVELY MANAGE IT, HOW TO CREATE JOBS WHICH MAKE THEIR COMMUNITIES MORE ROBUST, AND HOW TO APPLY ENTREPRENEURIAL THINKING TO THE WORKPLACE. PARTICIPANTS PUT THESE LESSONS INTO ACTION AND LEARN THE VALUE OF CONTRIBUTING TO THEIR COMMUNITIES. THE ORGANIZATION'S UNIQUE APPROACH ALLOWS VOLUNTEERS FROM THE COMMUNITY TO DELIVER OUR CURRICULUM WHILE SHARING THEIR EXPERIENCES WITH PARTICIPANTS. EMBODYING THE HEART OF THE ORGANIZATION, THE CLASSROOM VOLUNTEERS TRANSFORM THE KEY CONCEPTS OF THE LESSONS INTO A MESSAGE THAT INSPIRES AND EMPOWERS PARTICIPANTS TO BELIEVE IN THEMSELVES, SHOWING THEM, THEY CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE WORLD.

    Expenses $1,325,348 · Grants $7,500 · Revenue $24,377

  • JA FINANCE PROGRAMS - THE ORGANIZATION ALSO OFFERS PERSONAL FINANCE OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE, THAT MEET THE STATE'S NEW GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS. THE JA FINANCE PARK PROGRAM IS A REALITY BASED HANDS-ON SIMULATION FOR PARTICIPANTS 13-25 THAT ENABLES PARTICIPANTS TO BUILD FOUNDATIONS FOR MAKING INTELLIGENT LIFELONG PERSONAL FINANCE DECISIONS. PARTICIPANTS CREATE PERSONAL BUDGETS AND ARE INTRODUCED TO AUTOMOTIVE TRANSPORTATION, BANKING, CLOTHING, COMMUNICATIONS, EDUCATION, ENTERTAINMENT, FOOD, FURNITURE, HEALTHCARE, HOME IMPROVEMENT, HOUSING, INSURANCE, INVESTING, MORTGAGE, NON-PROFIT AND UTILITY INDUSTRIES, AND CAREERS. MOST OF ALL, THE HANDS-ON NATURE OF THE PROGRAM HELPS PARTICIPANTS DEVELOP A REALISTIC UNDERSTANDING OF THE ECONOMIC ISSUES THEY WILL FACE UPON GRADUATION. JA FINANCIAL LITERACY IS A ONE-SEMESTER, TEACHER-LED COURSE THAT EQUIPS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH FOUNDATIONAL PERSONAL FINANCE SKILLS. THESE SKILLS INCLUDE HOW TO EARN AND SAVE MONEY; MANAGE MONEY BY BEING A WISE CONSUMER AND CREATING AND USING A BUDGET; MANAGE BANK ACCOUNTS, INVESTMENTS, AND CREDIT; ASSESS RISKS AND USE INSURANCE; AND ADDRESS FINANCIAL PROBLEMS LIKE IDENTITY THEFT AND DEBT. VOLUNTEERS ENGAGE WITH STUDENTS THROUGH A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES THAT MAY INCLUDE SUBJECT-MATTER GUEST SPEAKING, COACHING, OR ADVISING FOR CASE STUDY AND PROJECT COURSEWORK. JA PERSONAL FINANCE ALLOWS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO EXPERIENCE THE INTERRELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TODAY'S FINANCIAL DECISIONS AND FUTURE FINANCIAL FREEDOM. TO ACHIEVE FINANCIAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS, THEY LEARN ABOUT MONEY-MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES, INCLUDING EARNING, EMPLOYMENT AND INCOME, BUDGETING, SAVINGS, CREDIT AND DEBT, CONSUMER PROTECTION, SMART SHOPPING, RISK MANAGEMENT, INVESTING, CREDIT CARD USAGE, DEBT MANAGEMENT, AND NET WORTH.

    Expenses $523,639 · Revenue $13,489

As filed on the 2022 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • Jason Lee

    PRESIDENT & CEO

    Total calculated
    $199,102
    From this org
    $190,323
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $8,779
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $182,583
    Bonus
    $7,740
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $7,341
    Nontaxable benefits
    $1,438
    Filer's total
    $199,102
  • Lucinda Bazner

    SENIOR VP & COO

    Total calculated
    $174,545
    From this org
    $159,201
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $15,344
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $152,541
    Bonus
    $6,660
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $6,038
    Nontaxable benefits
    $9,306
    Filer's total
    $174,545
  • Crystal Smith

    VP OF PHILANTHROPY

    Total calculated
    $138,951
    From this org
    $125,841
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $13,110
    Hours/week
    40
  • Gary Abernathy

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Greg Anderson

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Rafael Amoros

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Greg Burnick

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • David Campbell

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Gerald Chiddick

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Jason Coffman

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Daveda Colbert

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Mitchell Dangremond

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Gordon Didier

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Michael Dolson

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Steven Englehart

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • David Flynn

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Ryan Giacolone

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Jessica Herron

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Josie Hunwick

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Dimitrius Hutcherson

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Michelle Johnson-Tidjani

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Bryan Kieler

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Stefanie Kimball

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Amy Kulikowski

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Rick Mattoon

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Reuben Maxbauer

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Rhonda McNally

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Paul Mozak

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Sidhartha Nair

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Aaron Rajda

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Linda Ratliff-Watkins

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Robert Robinson Jr

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Elizabeth Rogers

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Leigh Schultenover

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Darrin Schultz

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Chris Scott

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • David Scott

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Demetrius Scott

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Sean Smith

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Chris Spaude

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Rebecca Stegall

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Carrie Uhl

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Rod Wright

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Becky McCabe

    DIRECTOR (ENDED 7/8/2022)

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Valiena A Allison

    SECRETARY

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3
  • Howard L Dow III

    TREASURER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3
  • Rhonda Laurencelle

    VICE CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3
  • Scott Mullan

    CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3
  • Gina Coleman

    IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3

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 · Written employment contract
  • 3 · Compensation survey or study
  • 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
2022
Filed
12 February 2024
IRS schema version
2022v5.0
Source object
202400439349300035

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