Junior Achievement of Central Carolinas Inc

EIN: 560672085 501(c)(3) International Affairs

Charlotte, NC

Total Revenue
$2,520,937
Total Expenses
$2,418,292
Total Assets
$5,899,464
Net Assets
$2,538,771
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1958
Legal Domicile
NC
Principal Officer
Melissa Kilby
Phone
7045634853
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

Junior Achievement of Central Carolinas Inc, founded in 1958, is a community nonprofit in the International Affairs sector that reported $2.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 34% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $2.4M left a modest 4% surplus.

Mission

JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT IS THE WORLD'S LARGEST ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO EDUCATING PRIVATE AND PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS IN GRADES K-12 ABOUT ENTREPRENEURSHIP, WORKFORCE READINESS, AND FINANCIAL LITERACY, THROUGH EXPERIENTIAL, HANDS-ON PROGRAMS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,683,296 Revenue: $171,507

JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT'S APPROACH TO DEVELOPING HIGH-QUALITY ECONOMIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN FORTY-NINE COUNTIES IN NORTH CAROLINA AND THREE COUNTIES IN SOUTH CAROLINA IS BASED ON A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE...

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JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT'S APPROACH TO DEVELOPING HIGH-QUALITY ECONOMIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN FORTY-NINE COUNTIES IN NORTH CAROLINA AND THREE COUNTIES IN SOUTH CAROLINA IS BASED ON A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE EDUCATION AND BUSINESS COMMUNITIES. PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO HELP YOUNG PEOPLE ACQUIRE AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS AND THE FREE ENTERPRISE SYSTEM, ARRIVE AT REASONED JUDGEMENTS ABOUT ECONOMIC ISSUES AND DEVELOP THE SKILLS NEEDED TO FULFILL RESPONSIBILITIES AS PRODUCERS, CONSUMERS AND CITIZENS OF THE AMERICAN ECONOMY. PROGRAMS ARE RUN AT THE ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE SCHOOL AND SENIOR HIGH LEVELS FOR IN-SCHOOL CLASSES. THE JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT CENTER IS USED FOR GENERAL PROGRAM PURPOSES. THE ORGANIZATION HAS DEVELOPED A PROGRAM, BIZTOWN, WHICH IS HELD AT THE CENTRAL FACILITY. IN FY 2025 JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF CENTRAL CAROLINAS SERVED 29,741 STUDENTS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,331,253
Program Service Revenue $171,507
Investment Income $30,719
Other Revenue $-12,542
TOTAL REVENUE $2,520,937

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,024,082
Fundraising Expenses $398,403
Program Expenses $1,683,296
Other Expenses $1,394,210
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,418,292

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,520,937 $1,879,362 +0.3%
Expenses $2,418,292 $2,922,501 -0.2%
Net Income $102,645 $-1,043,139 -1.1%
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
36
Independent Members
35
Employees
23
Volunteers
N/A

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
$257,878
Total Directors
35
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Dorothy Gorman President & CEO 40.00
Officer
$229,891 $27,987 $257,878
Crystal Taylor VP of Programs 40.00
$115,088 $5,817 $120,905
Ashleigh Anderson Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Dr Melissa Balknight Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Matthew Belmont Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Tiara Brown Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Neal Davis Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Brandi Edwards Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Joe Fernandez Secretary 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Derrick Fernando Vice Chair 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Charles Horton Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ali Iqbal Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Chip Johnson Finance Chair 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Brad Jones Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Eli Kahn Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jeff Kimbell Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Chris Kuehn Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jarod Latch Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LaShauna Lowry Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TJ McCullough Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Diane Morais Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Amy Noland Pack Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jon Narveson Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Pepe Porrata Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jon Rickers Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Nick Roby Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Mike Ryan Chair 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Andree Taylor Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Matt Trabucco Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Austin Wachter Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Piers Wates Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Nicole White Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Leigh Whitehurst Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ann Williams Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Marie Hollis Williams Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Tracy Winkler Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Brad Yeckley Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Melissa Kilby President & CEO 40.00
Officer
$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 $2,520,937 $2,418,292 $5,899,464 $102,645
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $1,805,555 $2,625,045 $7,512,318 $-819,490
2022 $1,959,819 $2,375,520 $7,663,953 $-415,701
2021 $2,210,696 $1,902,415 $8,744,900 $308,281
2020 $1,706,543 $2,341,898 $8,887,986 $-635,355
2019 $3,705,795 $2,259,769 $9,557,581 $1,446,026
2018 $4,054,169 $1,574,366 $5,412,570 $2,479,803
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