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Junior Achievement of New Jersey

Empowering young people to own their economic success

three stars

85.54

360 Pear Blossom Drive Edison, NJ 08837
tel: (609) 419-0404   Web Site
EIN: 22-1774147

Board Leadership
Christine P. Lacroix
Chair

CEO
Catherine Milone
President

 
 
  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 85.54 three stars
  Financial 80.79 three stars
  Accountability & Transparency 93.00 four stars
This rating was published 04/01/2020 and includes data from FY2019, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?

Junior Achievement of New Jersey is dedicated to educating young people about business, economics and free enterprise. Through a dedicated volunteer network, Junior Achievement of New Jersey offers in-school and after-school programs for students in grades K-12. Our comprehensive curriculum, developed in partnership with educators, reinforces and supplements NJ's core curriculum standards from kindergarten through high school. JA programs focus on seven key content areas: business, citizenship, economics, entrepreneurship, ethics/character, financial literacy, and career development.

Junior Achievement of New Jersey is dedicated to educating young people about business, economics and free enterprise. Through a dedicated volunteer network, Junior Achievement of New Jersey offers in-school and after-school programs for students in grades K-12. Our comprehensive curriculum, developed in partnership with educators, reinforces and supplements NJ's core curriculum standards from kindergarten through high school. JA programs focus on seven key content areas: business, citizenship, economics, entrepreneurship, ethics/character, financial literacy, and career development.

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Financial

three stars

80.79

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

93.00

This rating was published 04/01/2020 and includes data from FY2019, 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)		 75.9%
  Administrative Expenses 5.1%
  Fundraising Expenses 18.8%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.18
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 0.49
  Program Expenses Growth 7.4%
  Liabilities to Assets 13.3%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Junior Achievement of New Jersey on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Junior Achievement of New Jersey 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

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Junior Achievement of New Jersey (NJ) 85.54 three stars
Chess in the Schools (NY) 86.39 three stars
Junior Achievement of Arizona (AZ) 89.62 three stars
Youth Entrepreneurs (KS) 91.86 four stars
Junior Achievement of Wisconsin (WI) 88.14 three stars

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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $1,801,510
   Federated Campaigns $0
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $842,868
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $0
Total Contributions $2,644,378
   Program Service Revenue $0
Total Primary Revenue $2,644,378
   Other Revenue $6,797
TOTAL REVENUE $2,651,175
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $1,935,596
   Administrative Expenses $113,891
   Fundraising Expenses $489,436
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $2,538,923
   
Payments to Affiliates $64,672
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $112,252
   
Net Assets $1,221,610

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
2019-06 04/01/2020 85.54 three stars
2018-06 05/01/2019 81.75 three stars
2017-06 07/01/2018 82.29 three stars
2016-06 08/01/2017 78.83 two stars
2015-06 07/01/2016 80.64 three stars
2014-06 06/01/2016 80.57 three stars
 
CN 2.0
2014-06 03/01/2016 80.83 three stars
2014-06 09/01/2015 79.31 two stars
2013-06 05/01/2014 84.56 three stars
2013-06 04/01/2014 82.96 three stars
2012-06 03/01/2013 83.64 three 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 22-1774147
Name in IRS Master File JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF NEW JERSEY
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
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, 2018
  • June, 2017
  • June, 2016
  • June, 2015
  • June, 2014
Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$196,750 7.74% Catherine Milone President

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Junior Achievement of New Jersey (NJ) 85.54 three stars
Junior Achievement of Greater Washington (DC) 86.15 three stars
Junior Achievement of Dallas (TX) 91.05 four stars
Reading Assist Institute (DE) 90.58 four stars
National Archery in the Schools Program (WI) 87.97 three stars

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Charity Contact Info

Junior Achievement of New Jersey
360 Pear Blossom Drive
Edison, NJ 08837
tel: (609) 419-0404
EIN: 22-1774147

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Board Leadership

Christine P. Lacroix
Chair

CEO

Catherine Milone
President

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