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PO BOX 1487
ALBANY NY 12201-1487
ALBANY NY | IRS ruling year: 1994 | EIN: 14-1429763
SEE ATTACHED PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS FOR HIGH SCHOOL, MIDDLE SCHOOL AND ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPART III QUESTIONS 4A, 4B, AND 4C
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JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF NORTHEASTERN NEW YORK has earned a 97% for the Accountability & Finance beacon. See the metrics below for more information.
This beacon provides an assessment of a charity's financial health (financial efficiency, sustainability, and trustworthiness) and its commitment to governance practices and policies.
This Accountability & Finance score represents IRS Form 990 data up until FY 2021, which is the most recent Form 990 currently available to us.
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Not ApplicableBoard Composition - 41/41 - 25/25 ptsBoard Composition - 41/41 - 25/25 pts
Charity Navigator looks for at least 3 board members, with more than 50% of those members identified as independent (not salaried).
The presence of an independent governing body is strongly recommended by many industry professionals to allow for full deliberation and diversity of thinking on governance and other organizational matters.
Source: IRS Form 990
Independent Audit or Financial Review - Has Audit/Review - 20/20 ptsIndependent Audit or Financial Review - Has Audit/Review - 20/20 pts
An Audit, Review, or Compilation provides important information about financial accountability and accuracy. Organizations are scored based on their Total Revenue Amount:
| Total Revenue Amount | Expectation to Receive Credit |
|---|---|
| $1 million or higher | Expected to complete an audit |
| $500,000 - $1 million | Expected to complete an audit, review, or compilation |
| Less than $500,000 | No expectation (removed from scoring methodology) |
Source: IRS Form 990
Conflict of Interest Policy - Listed - 3/3 ptsConflict of Interest Policy - Listed - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for the existence of a conflict of interest policy on the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency measure.
This policy protects the organization and by extension those it serves, when it is considering entering into a transaction that may benefit the private interest of an officer, director and/or key employee of the organization.
Source: IRS Form 990
Board Meeting Minutes - Documented - 3/3 ptsBoard Meeting Minutes - Documented - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks to confirm on the Form 990 that the organization has this process in place as an accountability and transparency measure.
An official record of the events that take place during a board meeting ensures that a contemporaneous document exists for future reference.
Source: IRS Form 990
Document Retention and Destruction - Missing - 0/3 ptsDocument Retention and Destruction - Missing - 0/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for the existence of a document retention and destruction policy per the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency measure.
This policy establishes guidelines for the handling, backing up, archiving and destruction of documents. These guidelines foster good record keeping procedures that promote data integrity.
Source: IRS Form 990
Whistleblower Policy - Listed - 3/3 ptsWhistleblower Policy - Listed - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for the existence of a whistleblower policy per the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency measure.
This policy outlines procedures for handling employee complaints, as well as a confidential way for employees to report financial or other types of mismanagement.
Source: IRS Form 990
Website - Listed - 3/3 ptsWebsite - Listed - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for a website on the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency metric.
Nonprofits act in the public trust and reporting publicly on activities is an important component.
Source: IRS Form 990
Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditNot ApplicableLiabilities to Assets Ratio - 13.05% - 15/15 ptsLiabilities to Assets Ratio - 13.05% - 15/15 pts
The Liabilities to Assets Ratio is determined by Total Liabilities divided by Total Assets (most recent 990). This ratio is an indicator of an organization’s solvency and/or long-term sustainability.
| Liabilities to Assets Ratio | Amount of Credit Received |
|---|---|
| Less than 50% | Full Credit |
| 50% - 59.9% | Partial Credit |
| 60% or more | No Credit |
Source: IRS Form 990
Program Expense Ratio - 72.57% - 25/25 ptsProgram Expense Ratio - 72.57% - 25/25 pts
The Program Expense Ratio is determined by Program Expenses divided by Total Expense (average of most recent three 990s). This measure reflects the percent of its total expenses a charity spends on the programs and services it exists to deliver.
| Program Expense Percentage | Amount of Credit Received |
|---|---|
| 70% or higher | Full Credit |
| 60% - 69.9% | Partial Credit |
| 50% - 59.9% | Zero Points for Program Expense Score |
| Below 50% | Zero Points for Both Program Expense AND Liabilities to Assets Scores |
Source: IRS Form 990
This chart displays the trend of revenue and expenses over the past several years for this organization, as reported on their IRS Form 990.
No Data Available
Key Persons data is currently unavailable for this organization. This data is only available if this charity has at least one year of electronically-filed Form 990 data filed within the last six years.
Below are some key data points from the Exempt Organization IRS Business Master File (BMF) for this organization. Learn more about the BMF on the IRS website
Activities:
Activity data not reported from the IRS
Foundation Status:
Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (BMF foundation code: 15)
Affiliation:
Subordinate - the organization is a subordinate in a group ruling. (BMF affiliation code: 9)
The Form 990 is a document that nonprofit organizations file with the IRS annually. We leverage finance and accountability data from it to form Encompass ratings. Click here to search for this organization's Forms 990 on the IRS website (if any are available). Simply enter the organization's name (JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF NORTHEASTERN NEW YORK) or EIN (141429763) in the 'Search Term' field.
Not Currently Scored
JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF NORTHEASTERN NEW YORK cannot currently be evaluated by our Impact & Results methodology because either (A) it is eligible, but we have not yet received data; (B) we have not yet developed an algorithm to estimate its programmatic impact; (C) its programs are not direct services; or (D) it is not heavily reliant on contributions from individual donors.
Note: The absence of a score does not indicate a positive or negative assessment, it only indicates that we have not yet evaluated the organization.
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JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF NORTHEASTERN NEW YORK reported its three largest programs on its FY 2021 Form 990 as:
Spent in most recent FY
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HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS:JA BE ENTREPRENEURIAL-THE CHALLENGE-START AN ENTREPRENEURIAL VENTURE WHILE STILL IN HIGH SCHOOL. THIS PROGRAM DISPELS ENTREPRENEURSHIP MYTHS, GIVES STUDENTS THE ESSENTIAL TOOLS NE ... (More)
HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS:JA BE ENTREPRENEURIAL-THE CHALLENGE-START AN ENTREPRENEURIAL VENTURE WHILE STILL IN HIGH SCHOOL. THIS PROGRAM DISPELS ENTREPRENEURSHIP MYTHS, GIVES STUDENTS THE ESSENTIAL TOOLS NEEDED TO DEVELOP A BUSINESS PLAN, AND THE INSPIRATION TO TAKE INNOVATIVE ACTION AND SUCCESSFULLY COMPETE IN THE WORLD'S MARKETPLACE. THE VOLUNTEER MAKES 7 CLASSROOM VISITS. JA ECONOMICS-THIS PROGRAM IS A FULL SEMESTER COURSE, WHICH CAN TAKE PLACE IN EITHER THE FALL OR SPRING. IT IS A HANDS-ON, ACTIVITY-ORIENTED ECONOMICS COURCE FOR HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS, WHICH MEETS THE STATE MANDATE. STUDENTS LEARN THE FUNDEMENTAL CONCEPTS OF MICRO, MACRO AND INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS, AND APPLY THEM IN INTELLECTUALLY ENGAGING WAYS. IT IS TAUGHT BY AN ECONOMICS TEACHER IN PARTNERSHIP WITH A BUSINESS VOLUNTEER WHO VISITS THE CLASS FOR APPROXIMATELY 45 MINUTES A WEEK OVER A 10 WEEK PERIOD. JA CAREER SUCCESS-THIS PROGRAM EQUIPS STUDENTS WITH THE TOOLS AND SKILLS REQUIRED TO EARN AND KEEP A JOB IN HIGH-GROWTH CAREER INDUSTRIES. THE PROGRAM IS COMPOSED OF SEVEN 45-MINUTE SESSIONS RECOMMENDED FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. MATERIALS ARE PACKAGED IN A SELF-CONTAINED KIT THAT INCLUDES DETAILED PLANS FOR THE VOLUNTEER AND MATERIALS FOR 32 STUDENTS. THIS NEW PROGRAM COVERS KEY TOPICS, SUCH AS: 4CS: CRITICAL THINKING, COMMUNICATION, COLLABORATION, AND CREATIVITY, STRONG SOFT SKILLS, WORK PRIORITIES, STEM AND OTHER HIGH-GROWTH INDUSTRIES AND PERSONAL-BRAND AND JOB-HUNTING TOOLS---RESUMES, COVER LETTERS, INTERVIEWS, AND DIGITAL PROFILES. JA PERSONAL FINANCE- THIS PROGRAM INTRODUCES STUDENTS TO THE IMPORTANCE OF PLANNING, GOAL SETTING, AND THOUGHTFUL DECISION-MAKING WITHIN THE CONTEXT OF PERSONAL FINANCIAL DECISIONS.JA PERSONAL FINANCE BLENDEDJA PERSONAL FINANCE BLENDED MODEL DEMONSTRATES THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN FINANCIAL DECISIONS MADE NOW AND FUTURE FINANCIAL FREEDOM AND QUALITY OF LIFE. STUDENTS LEARN THAT A POSITIVE FINANCIAL FUTURE REQUIRES MAKING SMART CHOICES ABOUT EDUCATION, A CAREER, AND SAVING AND INVESTING. ACTIVITIES AND RESOURCES ARE ACCESSED THROUGH AN INNOVATIVE WEB-BASED PLATFORM RATHER THAN THE TRADITIONAL PAPER-BASED KIT. JA CAREERS WITH A PURPOSE-THIS PROGRAM INTRODUCES STUDENTS TO THE IMPORTANCE OF SEEKING CAREERS THAT HELP THEM REALIZE THEIR LIFE POTENTIAL AND NOBLE PURPOSE. IT DEMONSTRATES THE IMPORTANCE OF POSITIVE VALUES, LIFE MAXIMS, AND ETHICAL DECISION-MAKING WITHIN THE CONTEXT OF CAREER AND LIFE DECISIONS.JA EXPLORING ECONOMICS-THIS NEW PROGRAM TAKES A COMPLEX SUBJECT AND MAKES IT ACCESSIBLE AND FUN FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS THROUGH SEVEN HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES. THE VOLUNTEER LED SESSIONS TEACH CONCEPTS SUCH AS SUPPLY AND DEMAND AND INFLATION, AND ALSO TEACH STUDENTS ABOUT THE EFFECT WHICH GOVERNMENTS AND THE INDIVIDUAL HAVE ON THE GLOBAL ECONOMY AND ON THE PRICE OF A LOAF OF BREAD.THIS YEAR THE NUMBER OF STUDENTS BENEFITING FROM THE HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS WAS 252. (Less)
Spent in most recent FY
Percent of program expenses
MIDDLE GRADES PROGRAMS:JA JOB SHADOW-EVERY YEAR, BEGINNING ON FEBRUARY 2ND, MIDDLE GRADES AND HIGH SCHOOLS STUDENTS ACROSS AMERICA "SHADOW" A WORKPLACE MENTOR, OBSERVING A NORMAL DAY ON THE JOB. STUDE ... (More)
MIDDLE GRADES PROGRAMS:JA JOB SHADOW-EVERY YEAR, BEGINNING ON FEBRUARY 2ND, MIDDLE GRADES AND HIGH SCHOOLS STUDENTS ACROSS AMERICA "SHADOW" A WORKPLACE MENTOR, OBSERVING A NORMAL DAY ON THE JOB. STUDENTS GET AN UP-CLOSE LOOK AT HOW THE SKILLS LEARNED IN SC (Less)
Spent in most recent FY
Percent of program expenses
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROGRAMS:THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO SHOW K-6 GRADE STUDENTS THE RELEVANCE OF EDUCATION TO THE WORKPLACE. FOR EACH GRADE LEVEL, THERE IS A DIFFERENT THEME THAT FITS IN WITH THE ... (More)
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROGRAMS:THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO SHOW K-6 GRADE STUDENTS THE RELEVANCE OF EDUCATION TO THE WORKPLACE. FOR EACH GRADE LEVEL, THERE IS A DIFFERENT THEME THAT FITS IN WITH THE SOCIAL STUDIES CURRICULUM AND TEACHES STUDENTS THE BASI (Less)
JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF NORTHEASTERN NEW YORK cannot currently be evaluated by our Culture & Community methodology because we have not received data from the charity regarding its Constituent Feedback or Equity Practices strategies.
Note: The absence of a score does not indicate a positive or negative assessment, it only indicates that we have not yet evaluated the organization.
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JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF NORTHEASTERN NEW YORK cannot currently be evaluated by our Leadership & Adaptability methodology because we have not received data from the charity regarding its leadership capacity, strategic thinking and planning, and ability to innovate or respond to changes.
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