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JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF GREATER SOUTH CAROLINA

EIN 57-0511131 COLUMBIA, SC

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Revenue 2024
$1,504,667
Expenses 2024
$1,265,865

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

As filed

Subsection
03
NTEE code
Q320
Classification
2000
Street
2711 MIDDLEBURG DR

These codes are the IRS's own and are shown exactly as filed. What each one means is in the Business Master File documentation (opens in a new tab).

Group exemption

A subordinate covered by the group exemption of JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT USA (EIN 84-1267604). matched by us

The IRS lists each organization's group exemption number; we match a subordinate to its central organization by that number and the affiliation code the IRS assigns.

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.

Officers and directors · 2024

As listed in Part VII of the 2024 return, in the order the filer printed them. Each return names its own; this is not a roster the organization keeps with us.

  • 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. Earlier years are each on their own filing page.

Filings

  • 2024
    Revenue
    $1,504,667
    Expenses
    $1,265,865
    Contributions
    $827,340
    Grants paid
    $0
  • 2023
    Revenue
    $1,065,936
    Expenses
    $946,383
    Contributions
    $526,690
    Grants paid
    $0
  • 2022
    Revenue
    $1,310,520
    Expenses
    $676,376
    Contributions
    $1,005,650
    Grants paid
    $0

The four totals the IRS asks for on Part I of the Form 990, as filed. A dash means the figure was not present on the return — not that it was zero.

Other returns filed

  • 2021 · 990

    Revenue
    $807,758
    Expenses
    $569,763
    Assets (EOY)
    $1,206,348
  • 2020 · 990

    Revenue
    $817,734
    Expenses
    $516,904
    Assets (EOY)
    $1,042,882

Nonprofiteer parses Forms 990, 990-EZ and 990-PF, in a window of recent tax years. These returns are recorded from the IRS e-file index, so their figures were extracted by that index rather than read from the return here — treat them as a different source from the filings above, not as more of the same record. A dash means the index carries no figure; Form 990-T listings carry none at all.

Grants made

No itemized grants to organizations. Schedule I is filed only by organizations that granted more than $5,000 to a recipient, so most filers have none.

Grants received

The 10 largest by cash amount. The API serves every itemized grant.

Other IRS files

Auto-Revocation List

Not listed. The IRS publishes this list for organizations whose exemption was automatically revoked for failing to file for three consecutive years.

Publication 78

Not present in the most recent drop.

These are two separate IRS files on two separate schedules, shown as published and not reconciled with each other. Neither is a statement about whether a contribution is deductible today: 19,245 organizations appear in Publication 78 while the IRS's own revocation file lists them as currently revoked, more than half of those revoked before 2019. Absence from Publication 78 is evidence of nothing, and presence is not evidence either. Verify current status with the IRS before relying on it.

What this page reflects

The registration facts above come from the IRS Business Master File published 13 October 2026 and read 1 November 2026, for every organization at once. Returns through tax year 2024, the newest we have parsed for this organization.