JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF ARIZONA

Financials

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)

636 W SOUTHERN AVE, TEMPE, AZ 85282-4508

Principal officer (990 for 2024)

Katherine K Cecala, 636 W Southern Ave, Tempe, AZ 85282

Signed the 990

Katherine K Cecala, President & CEO

Phone

(480) 377-8500

Website

www.jaaz.org

Mission

Junior Achievement of Arizona (JAAZ) equipped 176,772 students, Kindergarten through Young Adults, this year with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in work and life. Through our 9,135 programmatic volunteers, JAAZ's critical programs help kids see their potential and give them the skills and knowledge they need to step into that potential. Students are prepared to think critically, manage their money, thrive in their careers, and ultimately pursue the future they deserve.

Program accomplishments

• Through JA's proven in-classroom programs, Junior Achievement of Arizona (JAAZ) empowered 58,458 K-12 learners across 105 schools to take ownership of their future success. These hands-on, age-appropriate programs were delivered by 2,521 unique corporate and community volunteer mentors, who brought real-world experience and inspiration into the classroom. These volunteers generously donated an estimated $2,159,294 worth of time to deliver our programs. While this contribution is not reflected in Part IX expenses, it is highlighted here to demonstrate the significant cost-efficiency of our volunteer-driven delivery model. When the value of volunteer time is included, our program expense ratio increases to 88%, underscoring the effectiveness and sustainability of our approach. Our traditional in-classroom programs equip students with essential knowledge and skills in financial literacy, work readiness, entrepreneurship, and critical thinking. According to post-program surveys, 98% of educators would recommend JA programs to their peers. Moreover, students who participate in JA programs demonstrate an average 19% increase in knowledge across key areas, including financial literacy and critical thinking.
  Expenses $1,874,585 · grants $11,750
• Junior Achievement of Arizona's JA BizTown is a dynamic, experiential learning program designed for students in grades 4-6. Over the course of 14-20 hours of classroom instruction, students collaborate to develop business plans, calculate operating costs, design marketing campaigns, apply for jobs, vote for city officials, and explore diverse career paths. This immersive curriculum culminates in a hands-on simulation where students run a fully functioning mini-city, applying the skills they've learned in a real-world context. Students who complete JA BizTown demonstrate an average 24% increase in knowledge in key areas such as financial literacy and work readiness. Among participating educators, 99% report they would recommend JA BizTown to fellow teachers, underscoring the program's educational value and impact. This year, 21,740 students from 245 schools participated in JA BizTown. The program was made possible through the support of 5,270 volunteers - including business professionals, parents, and teachers - who generously donated their time and expertise. The estimated value of this volunteer contribution is $2,361,413 which is not reflected in Part IX expenses but is noted here to highlight the cost-efficiency of our volunteer-driven model. When the value of volunteer time is included, our program expense ratio increases to 88%, demonstrating the strategic advantage of leveraging community expertise to deliver high-impact programming at scale.
  Expenses $1,575,004 · revenue $293,125
• JA Inspire is Junior Achievement of Arizona's premier career exploration and readiness program, designed to empower students from 5th grade through post-secondary education to explore careers of the future and prepare for success in the workforce. This year, 86,453 students from 457 schools and other learning environments participated in this innovative program. JA Inspire offers a flexible, dynamic experience that includes guided or self-led career readiness curriculum, a career interest inventory, digital badging, and interactive engagement with Arizona employers across all industries and career clusters through virtual career exhibit halls. Through these activities, students develop personalized career plans, build essential soft skills, and gain exposure to real-world opportunities. The curriculum is adaptable to meet the diverse needs of educators and students, aligning with key educational competency standards and career readiness credentials. Participants in JA Inspire demonstrated an average 19% increase in knowledge related to career planning and work readiness. Additionally, 97% of educators who implemented the program reported they would recommend JA Inspire to their colleagues, highlighting its relevance and effectiveness in preparing students for future success.
  Expenses $898,469 · revenue $26,000
• JA Finance Park is Junior Achievement of Arizona's second capstone experiential learning program, designed to equip middle school students with essential personal financial management skills. Over the course of 14-20 hours of classroom instruction, students explore topics such as budgeting, income, saving, credit, taxes, insurance, and the relationship between education and earning potential. The program culminates in a hands-on virtual simulation, where students are assigned a fictional life scenario-including job, income, family status, and expenses-and must create and maintain a balanced personal budget. This immersive experience helps students understand the real-world implications of financial decisions and prepares them to navigate future financial complexities with confidence. This year, 3,735 students from 36 schools participated in JA Finance Park. Post-program assessments show an average 39% increase in financial literacy knowledge, demonstrating the program's effectiveness in building foundational financial skills. The program was delivered with the support of 600 volunteers from the business community, as well as parents and educators, who donated their time and mileage to mentor students through the simulation. The estimated value of this volunteer contribution is $290,761, which is not reflected in Part IX expenses but is noted here to highlight the cost-efficiency of our volunteer-driven model. Including the value of volunteer time increases our program expense ratio to 88%, underscoring the strategic advantage of leveraging community expertise to deliver high-impact financial education.
  Expenses $270,591 · revenue $48,015
• JA Money in Motion is a new mobile financial literacy and career readiness program designed to serve students in rural and tribal communities across Arizona grades 3-12. Similar to JA Finance Park, this program brings a realistic budgeting simulation directly to schools, eliminating barriers such as transportation and cost, and ensuring equitable access to critical financial education. Students participate in a hands-on budgeting experience, guided by community volunteers, where they build a personal budget based on a fictional life scenario. The experiential learning simulation is the culmination of JAAZ provided, age-appropriate curriculum teaching foundational money management concepts. This year, 6,386 students from 33 schools participated in JA Money in Motion. The program was delivered with the support of 349 volunteers, including business professionals, parents, and educators, who donated their time and expertise. Their contribution, valued at $70,568, is not reflected in Part IX expenses but is noted here to highlight the cost-efficiency of our volunteer-driven model. Including the value of volunteer time increases our program expense ratio to 88%, demonstrating the strategic advantage of leveraging community expertise to deliver high-impact financial education. Post-program assessments show an average 21% increase in financial literacy knowledge, and 99% of educators reported they would recommend JA Money in Motion to their peers, underscoring the program's effectiveness and relevance.
  Expenses $133,624

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

IRS record

EIN

86-0184349

Tax-exempt status

501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization

Foundation status

Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))

Exempt since

1994

Accounting year ends

June

Files

Form 990 or 990-EZ

Category (NTEE)

International, foreign affairs and national security (Q320)

Group exemption

1116: JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT USA

Assets (IRS master file)

$11,294,273

Income (IRS master file)

$7,185,246

Filing history

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 86-0184349).

Questions about JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF ARIZONA

What is the EIN of JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF ARIZONA?

The employer identification number (EIN) of JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF ARIZONA is 86-0184349.

Is JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF ARIZONA tax-exempt?

Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1994.

Which annual return does JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF ARIZONA file?

Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.

When is the next return of JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF ARIZONA due?

The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.

When did JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF ARIZONA last file with the IRS?

The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.

Who is the principal officer of JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF ARIZONA?

The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Katherine K Cecala.

Who are the officers and directors of JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF ARIZONA?

The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 21 people; 9 received compensation from the organization, the highest $364,983 (Katherine K Cecala, President & CEO).

How much revenue does JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF ARIZONA have?

On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $5,518,170, expenses of $5,894,771 and total assets of $11,294,273 at year end.

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