Education : Other Education Programs and Services

JA Worldwide

Educating youth on business, economics, and succeeding in a global economy

Rating

Overall Rating    
      (60.57)
Organizational Efficiency      
Program Expenses 80.7%    
Administrative Expenses 12.8%    
Fundraising Expenses 6.3%    
Fundraising Efficiency $0.11    
Efficiency Rating    
      (35.57)
Organizational Capacity      
Primary Revenue Growth 67.9%    
Program Expenses Growth 104.8%    
Working Capital Ratio (years) 0.45    
Capacity Rating    
      (25.00)

Income Statement     (FYE 06/2006)

Revenue  
Primary Revenue $18,984,637
Other Revenue $7,099,871
Total Revenue $26,084,508
   
Expenses  
Program Expenses $20,912,651
Administrative Expenses $3,329,248
Fundraising Expenses $1,646,504
Total Functional Expenses $25,888,403
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $196,105
   
Net Assets $21,764,433

Contact Information

JA Worldwide
One Education Way
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
tel: (719) 540-8000
fax: (719) 540-6299

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Leadership      (FYE 06/2006)

Name Title Compensation % of Expenses
David S. Chernow President, CEO (The person identified as holding the highest position of management, and therefore who would normally be responsible for carrying out the mission of the charity and leading the organization on a day-to-day basis.) $637,210 2.46%

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Mission

JA Worldwide is the world's largest organization dedicated to inspiring and preparing young people to succeed in a global economy. Through a dedicated volunteer network, JA Worldwide provides in-school and after-school programs for students in grades K-12. JA Worldwide offers educational programs that focus on seven key content areas: business, citizenship, economics, entrepreneurship, ethics/character, financial literacy, and career development. Today, 140 individual area operations reach approximately four million students in the United States, with more than 3.5 million students served by operations in 114 countries worldwide. JA Worldwide was officially established on July 1, 2004, resulting from the merger of Junior Achievement Inc. and Junior Achievement International.

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