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Junior Achievement of Central Indiana

EIN 35-1003695 · Indianapolis, IN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO EMPOWER YOUNG PEOPLE TO OWN THEIR FUTURE SUCCESS.

Income
$4.8 million
Spending
$3.7 million
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
10.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 68%
Employees
18
Volunteers
4,106
Highest pay
$350,949, president

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: 93 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 7% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 23% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 14 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 49% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    52 of 52 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • 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. $1.0 million spent. JA IN-SCHOOL - JA IN-SCHOOL PROGRAMS INCLUDE SEQUENTIAL, AGE-APPROPRIATE THEMES FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES PRE-K - 12TH GRADE. VOLUNTEERS FROM THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY RECEIVE TRAINING AND MATERIALS, PREPARING THEM TO MAKE WEEKLY VISITS TO LOCAL CLASSROOMS TO SHARE THEIR PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND LEAD HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES. STUDENTS LEARN MANY CONCEPTS OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS AND HOW EDUCATION IS RELEVANT TO THE WORKPLACE. JA'S IN-SCHOOL PROGRAMS EXPOSE STUDENTS TO BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS AND HELP PREPARE AND INSPIRE STUDENTS TO ACHIEVE THEIR POTENTIAL. JA IN-SCHOOL INCLUDES JA BIZTOWN SUMMER CAMP. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)JA BIZTOWN SUMMER CAMP IS A FIVE-DAY SUMMER PROGRAM THAT FOCUSES ON FINANCIAL LITERACY, WORK-READINESS SKILLS, AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP WITH AN ADDITIONAL EMPHASIS ON THE IMPORTANCE OF PHILANTHROPY WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. BASED ON THE JA BIZTOWN PROGRAM FOR 5TH GRADE STUDENTS, JA BIZTOWN SUMMER CAMP IS APPROPRIATE FOR CHILDREN AGES 9-13. FACILITATED BY BOTH THE ORGANIZATION STAFF AND GUEST SPEAKERS FROM LOCAL COMPANIES AND SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS, CAMPERS PREPARE FOR THE TASK OF MANAGING THEIR OWN BUSINESSES AND DEVELOPING THEIR OWN BUSINESS PLAN.
  2. $936,560 spent. JA JOBSPARK - JA JOBSPARK IS A HANDS-ON TWO-DAY CAREER EXPO FOR 8TH GRADERS. THE EVENT IS MEANT TO "SPARK" AN INTEREST IN STUDENTS AND GET THEM EXCITED FOR THEIR FUTURE. STUDENTS LEARN ABOUT SKILLS NEEDED FOR JOBS THAT WILL BE IN DEMAND WHEN THEY GRADUATE, WHILE UTILIZING EQUIPMENT THAT IS USED IN THOSE JOBS DAILY. THEY WILL HAVE A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF THE COURSES THEY WOULD NEED TO TAKE IN HIGH SCHOOL, A TRACK FOR POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION, AND A CLEAR CAREER PATHWAY FOR WHAT THEY FIND THEY ARE INTERESTED IN.
  3. $825,789 spent. JA BIZTOWN - JA BIZTOWN ALLOWS STUDENTS TO PUT THEIR CLASSROOM LEARNING TO WORK AS THEY PRACTICE DECISION-MAKING AND LEARN ABOUT LEADERSHIP AND TEAMWORK. STUDENTS DISCOVER THE REAL-LIFE OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE IN THE FREE ENTERPRISE SYSTEM, AS THEY BECOME BUSINESS OPERATORS, TAXPAYERS, AND LAWMAKERS OF JA BIZTOWN. IN ADDITION, JA BIZTOWN HELPS TEACH BASIC MATH, ECONOMICS, TECHNOLOGY, SOCIAL STUDIES, AND READING AND WRITING CONCEPTS IN A WAY THAT IS FUN FOR STUDENTS.

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? Worth knowing.

    Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for local chapters covered by a parent organization's exemption. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 May 1994.

    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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