JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF MEMPHIS AND THE MID-SOUTH INC

EIN: 620549549 501(c)(3) International Affairs

CORDOVA, TN

Total Revenue
$3,391,536
Total Expenses
$2,895,024
Total Assets
$8,370,601
Net Assets
$6,891,220
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1955
Legal Domicile
TN
Principal Officer
LEIGH MANSBERG
Phone
9013667800
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF MEMPHIS AND THE MID-SOUTH INC, founded in 1955, is a community nonprofit in the International Affairs sector that reported $3.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 10% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $2.9M left a modest 15% surplus.

Mission

SINCE MAY 4, 1955, JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF MEMPHIS AND THE MID-SOUTH HAS BEEN COMMITTED TO INSPIRE AND PREPARE YOUNG PEOPLE TO SUCCEED IN A GLOBAL ECONOMY. WE EMPOWER CHILDREN TO LEAD INDEPENDENT LIVES AS THEYWORK TO ATTAIN THEIR DREAMS THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT TEACH FINANCIAL LITERACY, WORK READINESS, AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP. OUR WORK ISACCOMPLISHED IN CLASSROOMS AND MOBILE LEARNING CENTERS ACROSS THEMID-SOUTH. WE HAVE A GEOGRAPHIC SERVICE FOOTPRINT OF 25 COUNTIES INARKANSAS, MISSISSIPPI, AND TENNESSEE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $762,341 Revenue: $57,430

JA BIZTOWN COMBINES IN-CLASS LEARNING WITH A DAY-LONG VISIT TO A SIMULATED TOWN. THIS PROGRAM ALLOWS ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS TO OPERATE BANKS, MANAGE BUSINESSES, WRITE CHECKS, AND VOTE...

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JA BIZTOWN COMBINES IN-CLASS LEARNING WITH A DAY-LONG VISIT TO A SIMULATED TOWN. THIS PROGRAM ALLOWS ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS TO OPERATE BANKS, MANAGE BUSINESSES, WRITE CHECKS, AND VOTE FOR MAYOR. THE PROGRAM HELPS STUDENTS CONNECT THE DOTS TO WHAT THEYLEARN IN SCHOOL AND THE REAL WORLD. JA BIZTOWN HAS BEEN SERVING THEMID-SOUTH SINCE 2003 AND HAS BOTH A MOBILE UNIT AND A NEW EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING CENTER OPENING IN SPRING OF 2023 THAT WILL GIVE THE 25COUNTIES WE SERVE MULTIPLE OPTIONS FOR DELIVERY.

Program 2
Expenses: $680,938

JA FINANCE PARK: IMAGINE YOU'RE A 27-YEAR-OLD SINGLE PARENT EARNING $25,000 A YEAR AS AN OFFICE ASSISTANT, OR PERHAPS YOU'RE A 35-YEAR-OLDREGIONAL MANAGER MAKING $65,000 ANNUALLY. HOW WILL YOU MANAGE...

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JA FINANCE PARK: IMAGINE YOU'RE A 27-YEAR-OLD SINGLE PARENT EARNING $25,000 A YEAR AS AN OFFICE ASSISTANT, OR PERHAPS YOU'RE A 35-YEAR-OLDREGIONAL MANAGER MAKING $65,000 ANNUALLY. HOW WILL YOU MANAGE YOURMONEY? AT JA FINANCE PARK, WHATEVER ROLE STUDENTS ARE ASSIGNED, THEYDEVELOP LIFELONG FINANCIAL SKILLS THROUGH THE PROGRAM'S SIMULATED EXPERIENCES. JA FINANCE PARK IS OFFERED VIRTUALLY, ON SITE AT SCHOOLS,OR IN OUR NEW EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING CENTER OPENED IN SPRING OF 2023.

Program 3
Expenses: $717,128 Revenue: $113,050

JA INSPIRE IS A UNIQUE CAREER EXPLORATION FAIR FOR EIGHTH GRADE STUDENTS ACROSS MEMPHIS AND THE MID-SOUTH. THIS EDUCATIONAL EVENT ISDESIGNED FOR STUDENTS TO RECEIVE HANDS-ON LEARNING EXPERIENCES...

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JA INSPIRE IS A UNIQUE CAREER EXPLORATION FAIR FOR EIGHTH GRADE STUDENTS ACROSS MEMPHIS AND THE MID-SOUTH. THIS EDUCATIONAL EVENT ISDESIGNED FOR STUDENTS TO RECEIVE HANDS-ON LEARNING EXPERIENCES FROMINDUSTRY EXPERTS THAT HIGHLIGHT FAST-GROWING CAREERS AND EMERGINGTECHNOLOGIES IN OUR LOCAL ECONOMY. JA INSPIRE WILL BRING TOGETHER AVARIETY OF EMPLOYERS AND THOUSANDS OF STUDENTS TO CREATE AN IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE THAT EXPOSES STUDENTS TO DIFFERENT CAREERS AND THE SKILLSNEEDED TO PURSUE A FUTURE IN THESE INDUSTRIES. JA INSPIRE IS BOTH AVIRTUAL AND IN-PERSON LEARNING EXPERIENCE FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOLSTUDENTS.

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,051,000
Program Service Revenue $170,480
Investment Income $58,656
Other Revenue $111,400
TOTAL REVENUE $3,391,536

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,359,514
Fundraising Expenses $203,211
Program Expenses $2,388,788
Other Expenses $1,535,510
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,895,024

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $3,391,536 $3,786,090 -0.1%
Expenses $2,895,024 $2,467,971 +0.2%
Net Income $496,512 $1,318,119 -0.6%
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
38
Employees
36
Volunteers
1776

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
11
$594,664
Total Directors
39
$211,582
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
BRANDON COOPER PAST BOARD CHAIR, INVESTMENT COMMITTEE CHAIR 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KAREN KOPLON CORPORATE SECRETARY 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JASON CAMPBELL TREASURER 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ADAM KING CHAIR, AUDIT COMMITTEE 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PEARSON CRUTCHER CHAIR, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KELLY LOMAX BOARD CHAIR 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BRENDA DUCKETT DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE CHAIR 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DR SHA FANION DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICK FOGELMAN DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CASSIE LYNN FOOTE DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JUSTIN GENTRY DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HENRY GORDON DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHELEAH HARRIS DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SCOTTY HENDRICKS DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHARLIE HOUSE DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DARRYL JACKSON DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CASEY KING DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SAMUEL KING DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR MARY MCDONALD DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEVIN MCENIRY DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KIMBERLY MOORE DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRITTNEY MURRAY DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALANA HU PERKOVIC DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALEX PINA DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRAD PHILLIPS DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JESSICA SEIDNER DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVE SWAIN DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TED TOWNSEND DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SCOTT TRAMMELL DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBIN WALLACE DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALONZO WEAVER DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KENNETH WORLES DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LEIGH MANSBERG PRESIDENT 40.00
Officer Director
$207,268 $4,314 $211,582
KATIE WEST MCCRARY DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JASON MCNEIL DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR GREGORY BOLLER DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TAREK DERNAIKA DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GABE FRANCESCHI DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TIFFANIE HEDIN DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHAN FRENCH CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$157,423 $2,479 $159,902
BILL DUFF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$119,802 $0 $119,802
KESHA IVY CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$97,498 $5,880 $103,378
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 No data No data No data No data
2024 $3,391,536 $2,895,024 $8,370,601 $496,512
2023 $3,786,090 $2,467,971 $8,111,781 $1,318,119
2022 $2,925,302 $1,734,138 $5,171,864 $1,191,164
2021 $2,243,762 $1,278,655 $3,986,445 $965,107
2020 $2,276,738 $1,121,421 $3,997,871 $1,155,317
2019 $773,610 $969,498 $2,866,559 $-195,888
2018 $945,428 $935,156 $3,121,248 $10,272
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