JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF GREATER CLEVELAND

EIN: 340733164 501(c)(3) Youth Development

CLEVELAND, OH

Total Revenue
$1,995,820
Total Expenses
$1,278,406
Total Assets
$2,091,753
Net Assets
$1,934,220
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1941
Legal Domicile
OH
Principal Officer
ALBERT DIFRANCO
Phone
4402630623
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF GREATER CLEVELAND, founded in 1941, is a community nonprofit in the Youth Development sector that reported $2.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 29% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $717K, a strong 36% operating margin.

Mission

JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF GREATER CLEVELAND IS PART OF THE WORLDS 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. OUR FINANCIAL LITERACY WORK READINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAMS EMPOWER STUDENTS TO MAKE A CONNECTION BETWEEN WHAT THEY LEARN IN SCHOOL AND HOW IT CAN BE APPLIED IN THE REAL WORLD. THIS ENHANCES THE RELEVANCE OF THEIR CLASSROOM LEARNING AND INCREASES THEIR UNDERSTANDING OF THE VALUE OF STAYING IN SCHOOL.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $250,238 Revenue: $0

JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROGRAMS ARE THE FOUNDATION OF ITS K-12 CURRICULA. SEVEN SEQUENTIAL THEMES EACH WITH FIVE HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES WORK TO CHANGE STUDENTS LIVES BY HELPING THEM...

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JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROGRAMS ARE THE FOUNDATION OF ITS K-12 CURRICULA. SEVEN SEQUENTIAL THEMES EACH WITH FIVE HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES WORK TO CHANGE STUDENTS LIVES BY HELPING THEM UNDERSTAND BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE: JA OURSELVES JA OUR FAMILIES JA OUR COMMUNITY JA OUR CITY JA OUR REGION JA OUR NATION AND JA MORE THAN MONEY.

Program 2
Expenses: $316,490 Revenue: $0

MIDDLE GRADE PROGRAMS BUILD ON CONCEPTS WHICH STUDENTS LEARNED IN JAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROGRAMS AND HELP TEENS MAKE DIFFICULT DECISIONS ABOUT HOW BEST TO PREPARE FOR THEIR EDUCATIONAL AND...

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MIDDLE GRADE PROGRAMS BUILD ON CONCEPTS WHICH STUDENTS LEARNED IN JAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROGRAMS AND HELP TEENS MAKE DIFFICULT DECISIONS ABOUT HOW BEST TO PREPARE FOR THEIR EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL FUTURE. THE PROGRAMS SUPPLEMENT STANDARD SOCIAL STUDIES CURRICULA AND DEVELOP COMMUNICATION SKILLS THAT ARE ESSENTIAL TO SUCCESS IN THE BUSINESS WORLD. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE: JA GLOBAL MARKETPLACE JA ECONOMICS FOR SUCCESS JA ITS MY FUTURE AND JA ITS MY BUSINESS. JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT ALSO PROVIDES CAPSTONE EXPERIENCES FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS THROUGH JA INSPIRE A CAREER EXPLORATION PROGRAM THAT INCLUDES WORKSHOPS AND A CAREER FAIR.

Program 3
Expenses: $423,184 Revenue: $0

AS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS BEGIN TO POSITION THEMSELVES FOR THEIR FUTURE THERE ARE MANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LIES AHEAD. JAS HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS HELP STUDENTS MAKE INFORMED INTELLIGENT DECISIONS ABOUT...

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AS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS BEGIN TO POSITION THEMSELVES FOR THEIR FUTURE THERE ARE MANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LIES AHEAD. JAS HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS HELP STUDENTS MAKE INFORMED INTELLIGENT DECISIONS ABOUT THEIR FUTURE AND FOSTER SKILLS THAT WILL BE HIGHLY USEFUL IN THE BUSINESS WORLD. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE: JA BE ENTREPRENEURIAL JA EXCELLENCE AND ETHICS JA COMPANY PROGRAM JA TITAN JA CAREER SUCCESS JA PERSONAL FINANCE JA JOB SHADOW JA LAUNCH LESSON AND JA ECONOMICS. JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT ALSO PROVIDES CAPSTONE EXPERIENCES FOR STUDENTS IN HIGH SCHOOL THROUGH JA INSPIRE A CAREER EXPLORATION PROGRAM THAT INCLUDES WORKSHOPS AND A CAREER FAIR AND THE STOCK MARKET CHALLENGE A PROGRAM THAT TEACHES STUDENTS ABOUT STOCKS TRADING AND INVESTING THROUGH IN-CLASSROOM CURRICULA AND A COMPETITION.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,929,477
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $27,573
Other Revenue $38,770
TOTAL REVENUE $1,995,820

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $821,824
Fundraising Expenses $201,016
Program Expenses $989,912
Other Expenses $456,582
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,278,406

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,995,820 $1,545,414 +0.3%
Expenses $1,278,406 $1,195,951 +0.1%
Net Income $717,414 $349,463 +1.1%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
27
Independent Members
27
Employees
12
Volunteers
547

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
1
$166,502
Total Directors
26
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Kerri Colwell Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Chris Dashner Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jerome Davis Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Paul Ettorre Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
David Andrews Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Brad Gulick Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kevin McGarry Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Glenn Morrical Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Pam Schlosser Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lisa Griffin Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Matt Piros Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Benjamin Danhauer Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Paul Roetzer Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Tiffany Squires Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Michael Maimone Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Albert Difranco CEO and President 50.00
Officer
$143,600 $22,902 $166,502
Theresa Mistysyn Chairperson 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Tanya Wisniewski Vice Chairperson 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Charles Crowley Executive Committee 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Dean Kontul Executive Committee 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Greg Perelka Executive Committee 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Rob Soroka Executive Committee 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Loretta Stanton Executive Committee 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
John Barnes Executive Committee 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Arun Kottha Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ethan Holmes Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Brian Ranft Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $1,995,820 $1,278,406 $2,091,753 $717,414
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $980,273 $928,296 $1,029,798 $51,977
2022 $987,365 $852,730 $797,955 $134,635
2020 $825,277 $937,116 $684,119 $-111,839
2019 $917,599 $1,007,120 $646,289 $-89,521
2018 $911,402 $1,040,843 $768,542 $-129,441
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