Grantmaking public charity · EIN 84-1267604
Junior Achievement USA
Colorado Springs, CO
Junior Achievement USA is a public charity that makes grants based in Colorado Springs, CO. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $27M in grants paid across 97 grants, with $70.1M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Junior Achievement USA Foundation, Junior Achievement of Central Indiana Inc and 3DE National LLC.
How to request funding
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Junior Achievement USA's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
Grants are to ja area offices only. the funding for the grants is provided by donors who place restrictions on the use of the grants. grant usage requirements vary by donor. the reporting required is submitted to the organization's grant steward or directly to the donor.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
Ja empowers young people to own their economic success through volunteer delivered programs which give them knowledge/skills in financial literacy, work readiness & entrepreneurship.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Achievement USA Foundation | Colorado Springs, CO | Program Support | $10,309,665 |
| Junior Achievement of Central Indiana Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Program Support | $1,245,115 |
| 3DE National LLC | Atlanta, GA | Program Support | $1,100,075 |
| Junior Achievement of Georgia Inc | Atlanta, GA | Program Support | $1,080,258 |
| Junior Achievement North Inc | St Paul, MN | Program Support | $968,279 |
| Junior Achievement of Southern California Inc | Los Angeles, CA | Program Support | $934,364 |
| Junior Achievement - Rocky Mountain Inc | Greenwood Village, CO | Program Support | $573,584 |
| Junior Achievement of New York Inc | New York, NY | Program Support | $509,448 |
| Junior Achievement of Dallas Inc | Dallas, TX | Program Support | $419,852 |
| Junior Achievement of Greater Boston Inc | Boston, MA | Program Support | $418,110 |
| Junior Achievement of Arizona Inc | Tempe, AZ | Program Support | $355,267 |
| Junior Achievement of New Jersey Inc | Edison, NJ | Program Support | $352,614 |
| Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa Inc | Cedar Rapids, IA | Program Support | $333,464 |
| Junior Achievement of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Program Support | $314,557 |
| Junior Achievement of Southeast Texas Inc | Houston, TX | Program Support | $288,085 |
| Junior Achievement of Oklahoma Inc | Tulsa, OK | Program Support | $267,392 |
| Junior Achievement of Washington | Auburn, WA | Program Support | $258,203 |
| Junior Achievement of New Mexico Inc | Albuquerque, NM | Program Support | $239,796 |
| Junior Achievement of Southeastern Michigan Inc | Detroit, MI | Program Support | $234,393 |
| Junior Achievement of Central Carolinas Inc | Charlotte, NC | Program Support | $222,049 |
| Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina Inc | Columbia, SC | Program Support | $215,720 |
| Junior Achievement of North Florida Inc | Jacksonville, FL | Program Support | $208,706 |
| Junior Achievement of Alabama Inc | Birmingham, AL | Program Support | $207,466 |
| Junior Achievement of Northern California Inc | Walnut Creek, CA | Program Support | $203,390 |
| Junior Achievement of Western Pennsylvania Inc | Bridgeville, PA | Program Support | $199,398 |
The 25 largest of 97 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does Junior Achievement USA accept grant applications?
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Junior Achievement USA's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Junior Achievement USA give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $26,969,102 in grants paid (97 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Junior Achievement USA funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Junior Achievement USA Foundation (CO), $10.3M, Junior Achievement of Central Indiana Inc (IN), $1.25M, 3DE National LLC (GA), $1.1M, Junior Achievement of Georgia Inc (GA), $1.08M and Junior Achievement North Inc (MN), $968K.