JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF EASTERN IOWA INC

EIN: 420919209 501(c)(3) Youth Development

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA

Total Revenue
$3,009,581
Total Expenses
$2,773,702
Total Assets
$4,934,504
Net Assets
$4,087,970
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1965
Legal Domicile
IA
Principal Officer
CHRISTINE E H LANDA
Phone
3198621100
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF EASTERN IOWA INC, founded in 1965, is a community nonprofit in the Youth Development sector that reported $3.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 26% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $2.8M left a modest 8% surplus.

Mission

JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT EMPOWERS YOUNG PEOPLE TO OWN THEIR ECONOMIC SUCCESS. IN PARTNERSHIPS WITH BUSINESS AND EDUCATORS, JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT BRINGS THE REAL WORLD TO STUDENTS, OPENING THEIR MINDS TO THEIR POTENTIAL AND PREPARING THEM FOR THE WORLD OF WORK.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,287,985 Revenue: $0

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: JA'S ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROGRAMS (GRADES KINDERGARTEN THROUGH FIFTH,) ARE THE FOUNDATION OF ITS K-12 CURRICULA. SIX SEQUENTIAL THEMES, EACH WITH FIVE HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES, AS WELL AS...

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ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: JA'S ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROGRAMS (GRADES KINDERGARTEN THROUGH FIFTH,) ARE THE FOUNDATION OF ITS K-12 CURRICULA. SIX SEQUENTIAL THEMES, EACH WITH FIVE HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES, AS WELL AS AN AFTER-SCHOOL AND CAPSTONE EXPERIENCE, WORK TO CHANGE STUDENTS' LIVES BY HELPING THEM UNDERSTAND BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS. JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF EASTERN IOWA SERVED APPROXIMATELY 21,431 ELEMENTARY STUDENTS IN 1,062 EXPERIENCES AT A TOTAL COST OF $1,658,157. OF THESE EXPENSES, $321,725 IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE FORM 990 AS IT IS THE VALUE OF THE 10,738.5 HOURS PROVIDED BY OUR BUSINESS VOLUNTEERS. IF IT WERE NOT FOR OUR DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS, JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF EASTERN IOWA WOULD NEED TO PAY FOR THESE SERVICES.

Program 2
Expenses: $730,889 Revenue: $0

MIDDLE SCHOOL: THE MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAMS, GRADES SIXTH THROUGH EIGHTH, BUILD ON CONCEPTS THE STUDENTS LEARNED IN JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT'S ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROGRAM AND HELP TEENS MAKE DIFFICULT...

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MIDDLE SCHOOL: THE MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAMS, GRADES SIXTH THROUGH EIGHTH, BUILD ON CONCEPTS THE STUDENTS LEARNED IN JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT'S ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROGRAM AND HELP TEENS MAKE DIFFICULT DECISIONS ABOUT HOW TO BEST 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. JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF EASTERN IOWA SERVED APPROXIMATELY 11,741 MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS IN 283 EXPERIENCES AT A TOTAL COST OF $806,898. OF THESE EXPENSES, $74,720 IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE FORM 990 AS IT IS THE VALUE OF THE 2,494 HOURS PROVIDED BY OUR BUSINESS VOLUNTEERS. IF IT WERE NOT FOR OUR DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS, JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF EASTERN IOWA WOULD NEED TO PAY FOR THESE SERVICES.

Program 3
Expenses: $252,751 Revenue: $0

HIGH SCHOOL: AS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, GRADES NINTH THROUGH TWELFTH, BEGIN TO POSITION THEMSELVES FOR THEIR FUTURE, THERE ARE MANY UNANSWERED QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LIES AHEAD. JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT'S HIGH...

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HIGH SCHOOL: AS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, GRADES NINTH THROUGH TWELFTH, BEGIN TO POSITION THEMSELVES FOR THEIR FUTURE, THERE ARE MANY UNANSWERED QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LIES AHEAD. JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT'S HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS HELP STUDENTS MAKE INFORMED, INTELLIGENT DECISIONS ABOUT THEIR FUTURE, AND FOSTER SKILLS THAT WILL BE HIGHLY USEFUL IN THE BUSINESS WORLD. JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF EASTERN IOWA SERVED APPROXIMATELY 4059 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN 764 EXPERIENCES AT A TOTAL COST OF $419,806. OF THESE EXPENSES, $166,667 IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE FORM 990 AS IT IS THE VALUE OF THE 5,563 HOURS PROVIDED BY OUR BUSINESS VOLUNTEERS. IF IT WERE NOT FOR OUR DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS, JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF EASTERN IOWA WOULD NEED TO PAY FOR THESE SERVICES.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,947,817
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $160,950
Other Revenue $-99,186
TOTAL REVENUE $3,009,581

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,843,786
Fundraising Expenses $301,007
Program Expenses $2,271,625
Other Expenses $929,916
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,773,702

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $3,009,581 $2,381,565 +0.3%
Expenses $2,773,702 $2,345,020 +0.2%
Net Income $235,879 $36,545 +5.5%
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
13
Independent Members
13
Employees
29
Volunteers
1502

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
$339,365
Total Directors
13
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
3
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
WINTER MELISSA CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SMITH TROY VICE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MOORE JIM TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
HEINEMANN JOHN SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BISHOP ERIN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GOEDKEN MIKE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HEYER STEVE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KUNZ KYLE INVESTMENT CHAIR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MCALPIN DEE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MILLER JIM BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SLATER PATRICK BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TYLER ERIC BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WHEELER DR DOUG CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LANDA CHRISTINE EH PRESIDENT 40.00
Officer
$226,200 $8,607 $234,807
SCHREDER WHITNEY VICE PRESIDENT FINANCE 40.00
Officer
$100,536 $4,022 $104,558
KURT ERIN SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT 40.00
Highest
$142,129 $5,677 $147,806
KLEIN NATE VP EDUCATION 40.00
Highest
$137,325 $5,493 $142,818
WALDRON MICHELLE OPERATIONS MANAGER 40.00
Highest
$104,975 $4,199 $109,174
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 $3,009,581 $2,773,702 $4,934,504 $235,879
2024 $2,381,565 $2,345,020 $4,443,983 $36,545
2023 $2,955,693 $1,948,051 $4,235,746 $1,007,642
2022 $1,942,869 $1,595,501 $3,129,743 $347,368
2021 $1,661,985 $1,278,443 $2,810,515 $383,542
2020 $1,421,940 $1,439,634 $1,985,466 $-17,694
2019 $1,409,455 $1,379,307 $1,793,887 $30,148
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