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Achievement Foundation Inc

EIN 13-6130107 · Dewitt, IA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong92 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ACHIEVEMENT FOUNDATION, BY USING ITS FINANCIAL RESOURCES, DEDICATES ITSELF TO DEVELOPING A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF THE FREE ENTERPRISE SYSTEM BY YOUNG PEOPLE. THE ACHIEVEMENT FOUNDATION MAKES GRANTS TO JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT USA, ITS AFFILIATES, AND BENEFICIARIES IN SUPPORT OF THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION; MAKES LOANS TO JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT AREAS IN FINANCIAL NEED; AND MAKES SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS WHO HAVE COMPLETED JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAMS.

Income
$695,388
Spending
$296,711
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 97%
Employees
0
Volunteers
14
Highest pay
$22,124, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 57% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 422% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 92 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $195,000 spent. THE FOUNDATION MAKES GRANTS TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WHICH DEVELOP A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF THE FREE ENTERPRISE SYSTEM IN YOUNG PEOPLE. THE FOUNDATION AWARDS GRANTS TO JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT USA AND JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT AREAS FOR NEW AND INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS AND PROGRAMS SERVING URBAN OR OTHER POORER POPULATIONS.
  2. $29,500 spent. THE FOUNDATION MAKES SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM AVAILABLE TO GRADUATES OF JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS.
  3. THE FOUNDATION MAKES LOANS TO SPECIFIC JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAMS IN FINANCIAL NEED. THESE LOANS ARE REPAID AT NO INTEREST IF THE LOANS ARE REPAID ACCORDING TO THE AGREED UPON SCHEDULE. DURING 2020 THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC CAUSED MANY JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT AREAS TO EXPERIENCE FINANCIAL STRESS. AS A RESULT OF THIS, THE ACHIEVEMENT FOUNDATION MADE 32 LOANS TO THOSE AREAS TOTALING $1,680,315. $1,335,315 OF THE LOANS WERE FUNDED IN 2020 WITH THE REMAINING $345,000 FUNDED IN 2021. THERE WERE NO NEW LOANS MADE IN 2024.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since January 1947.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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