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Junior Achievement of New York

Junior Achievement empowers young people to own their economic success.

two stars

79.74

420 Lexington Avenue Suite 205
New York, NY 10170
tel: (212) 949-5269   Web Site
EIN: 13-3031828

Board Leadership
Gavin G. O'Connor
Chair

CEO
Joseph A. Peri
President

 
 
  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 79.74 two stars
  Financial 71.64 two stars
  Accountability & Transparency 96.00 four stars
This rating was published 12/01/2017 and includes data from FY2016, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?

Junior Achievement of New York is the local affiliate of Junior Achievement USA, the nation's largest organization dedicated to giving young people the knowledge and skills they need to own their economic success, plan for their future, and make smart academic and economic choices. We recruit, train, and mobilize more than 6,600 corporate and community volunteers to provide relevant, hands-on experiences that give students knowledge and skills in financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship. Today, JA New York delivers more than 85,000 student experiences per year, free of cost, in more than 275 NYC, Long Island and Lower Hudson Valley public schools.

Junior Achievement of New York is the local affiliate of Junior Achievement USA, the nation's largest organization dedicated to giving young people the knowledge and skills they need to own their economic success, plan for their future, and make smart academic and economic choices. We recruit, train, and mobilize more than 6,600 corporate and community volunteers to provide relevant, hands-on experiences that give students knowledge and skills in financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship. Today, JA New York delivers more than 85,000 student experiences per year, free of cost, in more than 275 NYC, Long Island and Lower Hudson Valley public schools.

Results Information

Reported Results
Total in 2015
Number of participants engaged in programs
80,000
Number of volunteers
5,600
Number of youth who volunteer/participate in community service
1,700
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Financial

two stars

71.64

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

96.00

This rating was published 12/01/2017 and includes data from FY2016, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?
Overall Rating Chart
  Program Expenses
(Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs
and services it delivers)		 70.5%
  Administrative Expenses 10.8%
  Fundraising Expenses 18.6%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.18
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 0.59
  Program Expenses Growth 0.8%
  Liabilities to Assets 21.7%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Junior Achievement of New York on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Junior Achievement of New York on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
Information Provided on the Form 990  
  Independent Voting Board Members
  No Material diversion of assets
  Audited financials prepared by independent accountant
  Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From related parties
  Documents Board Meeting Minutes
  Provided copy of Form 990 to organization's governing body in advance of filing
  Conflict of Interest Policy
  Whistleblower Policy
  Records Retention and Destruction Policy
  CEO listed with salary
  Process for determining CEO compensation
  Board Listed / Board Members Not Compensated
Is the following information easily accessible on the charity's website?  
  Donor Privacy Policy
  Board Members Listed
  Audited Financials
  Form 990
  Key staff listed

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Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Junior Achievement of New York (NY) 79.74 two stars
Colorado UpLift (CO) 91.08 four stars
REAL School Gardens (DC) 92.14 four stars
Communities in Schools of Charlotte Mecklenburg, Inc. (NC) 88.76 three stars
Project GRAD Los Angeles (CA) 89.48 three stars

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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $1,437,272
   Federated Campaigns $0
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $1,786,351
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $25,030
Total Contributions $3,248,653
   Program Service Revenue $0
Total Primary Revenue $3,248,653
   Other Revenue $197,646
TOTAL REVENUE $3,446,299
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $2,286,808
   Administrative Expenses $364,430
   Fundraising Expenses $626,202
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $3,277,440
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $168,859
   
Net Assets $1,953,923

Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.

Due to an error on this organization's Form 990, we are unable to display program information.

Ratings History

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2016-06 12/01/2017 79.74 two stars
2015-06 11/01/2016 81.02 three stars
2014-06 07/01/2016 82.18 three stars
2014-06 06/01/2016 82.18 three stars
 
CN 2.0
2014-06 07/01/2015 78.92 two stars
2013-06 11/01/2014 78.75 two stars
2012-06 11/01/2013 72.28 two stars
2011-06 11/06/2012 74.25 two stars

The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

EIN 13-3031828
Name in IRS Master File JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF NEW YORK
NTEE Code Q32
NTEE Classification International Economic Development
NTEE Type International, Foreign Affairs and National Security
Classification Educational Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities (59) Other school related activities
(566) Job training, counseling, or assistance
(40) Scholarships (other)
Foundation Status Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public   170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
Deductibility Contributions are deductible
Affiliation Subordinate - the organization is a subordinate in a group ruling.
Group Name JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT USA
Ruling Date May, 1994
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Fiscal Year End June
IRS Forms 990
(provided courtesy of Foundation Center)		 (Log In or Register Now to View Forms 990!)
  • June, 2017
  • June, 2016
  • June, 2015
  • June, 2014
  • June, 2013

The data displayed in this profile is provided by the IRS for free in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$235,269 7.17% Joseph Peri President

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Junior Achievement of New York (NY) 79.74 two stars
Junior Achievement of Southeastern Michigan (MI) 91.45 four stars
Classroom, Inc. (NY) 87.65 three stars
Project GRAD Los Angeles (CA) 89.48 three stars
BUILD (Businesses United in Investing, Lending & Development) (CA) 87.93 three stars

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Charity Contact Info

Junior Achievement of New York
420 Lexington Avenue
Suite 205
New York, NY 10170
tel: (212) 949-5269
fax: (212) 949-5262
EIN: 13-3031828

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Board Leadership

Gavin G. O'Connor
Chair

CEO

Joseph A. Peri
President

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