JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN INC

EIN: 381348535 501(c)(3) International Affairs

DETROIT, MI

Total Revenue
$3,831,895
Total Expenses
$3,062,757
Total Assets
$6,964,437
Net Assets
$6,361,623
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1949
Legal Domicile
MI
Principal Officer
JASON LEE
Phone
3139622550
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN INC, founded in 1949, is a community nonprofit in the International Affairs sector that reported $3.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. The organization ran a surplus of $769K, a strong 20% operating margin.

Mission

THE ORGANIZATION IS DEDICATED TO EDUCATING STUDENTS IN GRADES K-12 ACROSS SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN ABOUT ENTREPRENEURSHIP, WORK READINESS, AND FINANCIAL LITERACY THROUGH EXPERIENTIAL, HANDS-ON PROGRAMS. THE PROGRAMS HELP PREPARE YOUNG PEOPLE FOR THE REAL WORLD BY SHOWING THEM HOW TO GENERATE INCOME AND EFFECTIVELY MANAGE IT, HOW TO CREATE JOBS WHICH MAKE THEIR COMMUNITIES MORE ROBUST, AND HOW TO APPLY ENTREPRENEURIAL THINKING TO THE WORKPLACE. STUDENTS PUT THESE LESSONS INTO ACTION AND LEARN THE VALUE OF CONTRIBUTING TO THEIR COMMUNITIES. THE ORGANIZATION'S UNIQUE APPROACH ALLOWS VOLUNTEERS FROM THE COMMUNITY TO DELIVER OUR CURRICULUM WHILE SHARING THEIR EXPERIENCES WITH STUDENTS. EMBODYING THE HEART OF THE ORGANIZATION, THE CLASSROOM VOLUNTEERS TRANSFORM THE KEY CONCEPTS OF THE LESSONS INTO A MESSAGE THAT INSPIRES AND EMPOWERS STUDENTS TO BELIEVE IN THEMSELVES, SHOWING THEM, THEY CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE WORLD.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $2,119,574 Revenue: $9,368

TRADITIONAL PROGRAMS - THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES EXPERIENTIAL PROGRAMS FOR INDIVIDUALS AGES 5-25, FOCUSING ON ENTREPRENEURSHIP, WORK READINESS, AND FINANCIAL LITERACY. THESE PROGRAMS PREPARE YOUNG...

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TRADITIONAL PROGRAMS - THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES EXPERIENTIAL PROGRAMS FOR INDIVIDUALS AGES 5-25, FOCUSING ON ENTREPRENEURSHIP, WORK READINESS, AND FINANCIAL LITERACY. THESE PROGRAMS PREPARE YOUNG PEOPLE FOR REAL-WORLD CHALLENGES BY TEACHING INCOME GENERATION, MONEY MANAGEMENT, JOB CREATION, AND ENTREPRENEURIAL THINKING. COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS DELIVER THE CURRICULUM, SHARING THEIR EXPERTISE AND INSPIRING PARTICIPANTS TO BELIEVE IN THEIR ABILITY TO MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT.

Program 2
Expenses: $166,519 Revenue: $1,919

JA FINANCE PROGRAMS - JA OFFERS PERSONAL FINANCE EDUCATION THROUGH PROGRAMS SUCH AS JA FINANCE PARK, A HANDS-ON SIMULATION FOR AGES 1325 THAT TEACHES BUDGETING AND FINANCIAL DECISION-MAKING. JASEM'S...

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JA FINANCE PROGRAMS - JA OFFERS PERSONAL FINANCE EDUCATION THROUGH PROGRAMS SUCH AS JA FINANCE PARK, A HANDS-ON SIMULATION FOR AGES 1325 THAT TEACHES BUDGETING AND FINANCIAL DECISION-MAKING. JASEM'S FINANCIAL LITERACY PROGRAMS TARGET THE ECONOMIC INEQUITIES FACED BY YOUTH WITHIN OUR REGION. OUR PROGRAMS ALIGN WITH STATE OF MICHIGAN EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS AND THE RECENTLY PASSED MICHIGAN PUBLIC ACT 105 OF 2022, WHICH REQUIRES A HALF-CREDIT OF FINANCIAL LITERACY EDUCATION BEFORE GRADUATION. INVESTING IN FINANCIAL LITERACY EDUCATION EARLY ON, "TEACHES YOUNG MICHIGANDERS IMPORTANT SKILLS LIKE BUDGETING AND SAVING AND HELPS THEM MAKE GOOD FINANCIAL DECISIONS THAT PAY DIVIDENDS DOWN THE ROAD."JA FINANCIAL LITERACY, A SEMESTER-LONG COURSE, EQUIPS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH ESSENTIAL SKILLS IN EARNING, SAVING, BUDGETING, BANKING, CREDIT MANAGEMENT, RISK ASSESSMENT, AND INSURANCE. VOLUNTEERS ENHANCE LEARNING THROUGH GUEST LECTURES AND PROJECT ADVISING.JA PERSONAL FINANCE HELPS STUDENTS UNDERSTAND THE LINK BETWEEN CURRENT FINANCIAL CHOICES AND FUTURE FINANCIAL SECURITY, COVERING TOPICS SUCH AS INCOME, BUDGETING, SAVINGS, CREDIT, DEBT MANAGEMENT, CONSUMER PROTECTION, AND INVESTING. PARTICIPANTS EXPLORE KEY INDUSTRIES AND CAREERS WHILE GAINING A REALISTIC UNDERSTANDING OF ECONOMIC CHALLENGES.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,724,809
Program Service Revenue $4,139
Investment Income $139,530
Other Revenue $-36,583
TOTAL REVENUE $3,831,895

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,000
Salaries & Benefits $1,662,996
Fundraising Expenses $376,733
Program Expenses $2,286,093
Other Expenses $1,398,761
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,062,757

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $3,831,895 $4,008,428 0.0%
Expenses $3,062,757 $3,143,310 0.0%
Net Income $769,138 $865,118 -0.1%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
39
Independent Members
39
Employees
14
Volunteers
854

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
6
$266,316
Total Directors
39
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
4
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
GARY ABERNATHY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GREG BURNICK DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID CAMPBELL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GERALD CHIDDICK DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JASON COFFMAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVEDA COLBERT DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MITCHELL DANGREMOND DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GORDON DIDIER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL DOLSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID FLYNN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RYAN GIACOLONE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFF GLASER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSIE HUNWICK DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DIMITRIUS HUTCHERSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEFANIE KIMBALL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIAN MAC LEAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHANIE MARIANOS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICK MATTOON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
REUBEN MAXBAUER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NAVIA MCCLOUD DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARGARET MUZZIN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SIDHARTHA NAIR DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDA RATLIFF-WATKINS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELIZABETH ROGERS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LEIGH SCHULTENOVER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMY SCHULTZ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS SCOTT DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WILLIAM SHEA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CLEB SIANSI DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS SPAUDE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MEGHAN STOREY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CARRIE UHL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTOPHER WEISS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROD WRIGHT DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JESSICA HERRON SECRETARY 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
HOWARD L DOW III TREASURER 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RHONDA MCNALLY VICE CHAIR 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RHONDA LAURENCELLE CHAIR 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SCOTT MULLAN IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JASON LEE PRESIDENT & CEO 40.00
Officer
$243,630 $22,686 $266,316
ANITA MARTINEZ SENIOR VP & COO 40.00
Highest
$151,380 $5,931 $157,311
CRYSTAL SMITH VP OF PHILANTHROPY 40.00
Highest
$147,767 $30,316 $178,083
BETH O'CONNOR VP OF PROGRAMS 40.00
Highest
$145,779 $7,160 $152,939
CINDY BAZNER SENIOR VP & COO (ENDED 5/25) 40.00
Highest
$200,606 $16,917 $217,523
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 $3,831,895 $3,062,757 $6,964,437 $769,138
2024 $4,008,428 $3,143,310 $6,817,286 $865,118
2023 $2,820,071 $2,042,022 $4,838,526 $778,049
2022 $1,987,873 $1,747,073 $4,097,069 $240,800
2021 $1,521,772 $1,485,872 $3,976,478 $35,900
2020 $1,658,031 $1,764,059 $3,765,054 $-106,028
2019 $1,914,365 $1,947,311 $3,675,658 $-32,946
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