Junior Achievement USA
Junior Achievement USA is a public charity based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. It assists U.S. Junior Achievement areas in setting up and maintaining organizations that administer programs, and supports learning experiences intended to help young people develop skills for economic success.
Junior Achievement USA at a glance
In short: Junior Achievement USA gave $27.0M across 97 grants in 2025 (avg $278K), top state Colorado. 2% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $26,958,792
- +159.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 97
- +2.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $277,926
- +153.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $106,024
- Total assets
- $70,137,024
- +23.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 2% first-time grantees (2 of 97, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (41% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Junior Achievement USA
- Contact
Mailing address: 12320 Oracle Blvd Ste 310, Colorado Springs, CO 80921
Phone: (719) 540-8000
Website: https://jausa.ja.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Junior Achievement USA funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Junior Achievement USA Foundation ($10.3M). Together the top 10 received $17.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
438 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 219 grants of 438 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization supports Junior Achievement areas across the United States. In 2025, 41% of its grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado, 8% to Georgia, 5% each to Indiana and California, and 4% to Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 97 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Junior Achievement USA open to new grantees?
2%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 97 grantees (2%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5.2M; repeat grants $175K. How we count
Medians: $5.2M first-time, $106K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3.8M (2021) to $27.0M (2025). In 2025 it made 97 grants totaling $27.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Achievement USA Foundation Colorado Springs, CO | Program Support | $10,309,665 |
| Junior Achievement of Central Indiana Inc Indianapolis, IN | Program Support | $1,245,115 |
| 3DE National LLC Atlanta, GA | Program Support | $1,100,075 |
| Junior Achievement of Georgia Inc Atlanta, GA | Program Support | $1,080,258 |
| Junior Achievement North Inc St. Paul, MN | Program Support | $968,279 |
| Junior Achievement of Southern California Inc Los Angeles, CA | Program Support | $934,364 |
| Junior Achievement - Rocky Mountain Inc Greenwood Village, CO | Program Support | $573,584 |
| Junior Achievement of New York Inc New York, NY | Program Support | $509,448 |
| Junior Achievement of Dallas Inc Dallas, TX | Program Support | $419,852 |
| Junior Achievement of Greater Boston Inc Boston, MA | Program Support | $418,110 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The organization reported holding $8,726,429 in funds on behalf of certain Junior Achievement areas for their expenses as of June 30, 2025.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $70,137,024 | $65,850,281 | $59,382,302 | $26,958,792 | 97 | $2,989,557 |
| 2024 | $57,034,328 | $35,835,473 | $38,605,985 | $10,398,947 | 95 | $1,475,575 |
| 2023 | $57,206,590 | $57,552,208 | $41,523,361 | $15,518,813 | 88 | $5,211,702 |
| 2022 | $36,630,177 | $32,801,117 | $27,077,074 | $5,045,990 | 82 | $765,892 |
| 2021 | $33,316,709 | $24,919,224 | $23,643,561 | $3,779,621 | 76 | $2,770,179 |
| 2020 | $37,282,498 | $29,491,591 | $28,577,091 | $5,917,122 | 81 | $282,781 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is “to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy.” Its website also describes a focus on helping students build financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurial skills, alongside transferable skills such as communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and technical literacy.
In 2025, the organization’s largest listed grants went to the Junior Achievement USA Foundation and local Junior Achievement organizations, as well as 3DE National LLC. The Foundation describes its mission as supporting Junior Achievement USA and affiliated organizations in carrying out Junior Achievement’s mission. Junior Achievement of Central Indiana says it aims to empower young people to own their future success. 3DE National says it re-engineers high school education to connect learning with the real world and prepare students for the economy. Junior Achievement of Georgia’s Discovery Center describes its mission as teaching financial literacy through experiential learning to middle school children in the Atlanta area.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, Junior Achievement USA reported 97 grants totaling $26,958,792. Grant amounts ranged from $6,895 to $10,309,665, with a median grant of $106,024. The largest listed grants included $10,309,665 to Junior Achievement USA Foundation, $1,245,115 to Junior Achievement of Central Indiana, $1,100,075 to 3DE National LLC, and $1,080,258 to Junior Achievement of Georgia. The listed purposes were program support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2025 filing include Arnold Evans, Chair; Evelyn Angelle, Treasurer; John Harris, Chief Executive Officer; Kyle Hybl, Secretary; and Niloufar Molavi, Vice Chair. Directors listed include Adam Arroyos, Akberet Farr, Alan Armstrong, Alex Sevilla, and Alyson Griffin. The filing states that John Harris began as CEO on July 1, 2024.
Junior Achievement USA is led by Jack E. Kosakowski, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; 16 of 54 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jack E. Kosakowski
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
$536K (2020) → $672K (2025)
John Harris
Chief Executive Officer
New on the 2025 filing
15 hrs/week
$168K (2025)
Timothy Greinert
President
Senior Vice President - Development → Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, 2023
Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
$293K (2020) → $497K (2025)
Arnold Evans
Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2022
Vice Chair → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alan S. Armstrong
Director
Vice Chair → Chair, 2022
Chair → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Becky Frankiewicz
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bill Kracunas
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Catherine S. Brune
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dino E. Robusto
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James M. Carroll
Director
Vice Chair → Chair, 2021
Chair → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeanette Hernandez Prenger
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marna J. Ricker
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul E. McKnight
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Lloyd
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roy A. Ng
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adam Arroyos
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris James
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Akberet Farr
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alex Sevilla
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cid Wilson
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Larry Sidwell
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sandra Lopez
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tracy Laflamme Ortega
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alyson Griffin
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Cook
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hope Jarkowski
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Keith Whitfield
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lynne Ford
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pamela Bentley
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tellis Bethel
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Casey Wells
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Craig Menear
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dwight Duke
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Mitchell
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Schwartz
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Grubka
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jane Possell
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jodi Richard
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edward Priem II
Chief Financial Officer
CFO → Chief Financial Officer, 2022
On filings since 2020
43 hrs/week
$215K (2020) → $354K (2025)
Jacqueline Dant
Senior Vice President - Operations
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$158K (2020) → $277K (2025)
Jeanette Lee
Vice President - Development
Vice President Development → Vice President - Development, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$141K (2020) → $183K (2025)
Jeannine Reilly
Vice President - Educational Delivery & Technology Solutions
Vice President - Educational Delivery → Vice President - Executive Director Delivery & Tech Solu, 2023
Vice President - Executive Director Delivery & Tech Solu → Vice President - Educational Delivery & Technology Solutions, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$149K (2020) → $180K (2025)
Mark Fiore
Svp- Hr
Vice President - Compensation & Benefits → Senior Vice President - Hr, 2023
Senior Vice President - Hr → Svp- Hr, 2025
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$146K (2020) → $248K (2025)
Mary Catherine Desrosiers
Chief Education & Learning Technologies Officer
Chief Education & Learning Techn → Chief Executive Director & Learning Tech Officer, 2023
Chief Executive Director & Learning Tech Officer → Chief Education & Learning Technologies Officer, 2025
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
$269K (2020) → $430K (2025)
Steven Schmidt
Senior Vice President - Operations
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$205K (2020) → $290K (2025)
Edward Grocholski
Chief Marketing Officer
On filings since 2022
45 hrs/week
$330K (2022) → $373K (2025)
Catherine Milone
Chief Development Officer
On filings since 2023
45 hrs/week
$236K (2023) → $351K (2025)
George Landsness
Vice President - Infrastructure & Service Management
Vice President - Infrastructure & Svc Management → Vice President - Infrastructure & Service Management, 2025
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$161K (2023) → $198K (2025)
Julia Stewart
Vice President - User Strategy & Learning Experience Management
Vice President - User Strategy & Learning Executive → Vice President - User Strategy & Learning Experience Management, 2025
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$164K (2023) → $195K (2025)
Sridhar Thodupunoori
Chief Information Technology Officer
Chief Info Tech → Chief Info Technology Officer, 2024
Chief Info Technology Officer → Chief Information Technology Officer, 2025
On filings since 2023
45 hrs/week
$244K (2023) → $345K (2025)
Loretta Rodriguez
Chief Human Resources & Diversity Officer
On filings since 2024
45 hrs/week
$308K (2024) → $314K (2025)
Evelyn Angelle
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kyle H. Hybl
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Niloufar Molavi
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (37)
- Former: Gunjan Kedia (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Larry Leva (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Laura Newinski (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Lawrence Sidwell (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Rodney O. Martin (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Ashley Bell (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Cesar Villalta (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Maggie Thomason (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Thomas Thomas (2022–2024) — Vice President - Evaluation & Research
- Former: Charles Garcia (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Clyde D. Keaton (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Leslie Pierce (2020–2023) — Chief Hr & Diversity
- Former: Christy Kunz (2023) — Senior Vice President - Operations
- Former: Cecil Thibodeaux (2020–2022) — Executive Vice President
- Former: Kris Ponciroli (2020–2022) — Vice President - Donor Relations & Development
- Former: Charlie Garcia (2022) — Director
- Former: Doug Olson (2022) — Director
- Former: Leslie Pierce Chief Human (2022) — Resources & Diversity Officer
- Former: Susan Luu Chief Information (2022) — Technology Officer
- Former: Timothy Greinert Evp (2022) — Chief Operations Officer
- Former: Ainar D. Aijala Jr. (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Amy Fuller (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Douglas Olson (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Ed Grocholski (2020–2021) — Senior Vice President - Brand
- Former: Howard Bartner (2020–2021) — Senior Vice President - Operations
- Former: Jeff Hansberry (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Lisa Frye (2020–2021) — Vice President Employment & Employee Relat
- Former: Monica Howard Douglas (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Susan Luu (2020–2021) — Senior Vice President - Business Improvement
- Former: Tripp Davis (2020–2021) — Director · Filing note: Through 92220
- Former: Asheesh Advani (2020) — Director
- Former: Christine Kuntz (2020) — Senior Vice President - Operations
- Former: Julie A. Monaco (2020) — Director
- Former: Perry Hewitt (2020) — Director
- Former: Richard A. Woods (2020) — Chair
- Former: Rodney D. Bullard (2020) — Director
- Former: Timothy Baxter (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $672K, to Jack Kosakowski (President & CEO (END 6/30/2024)). 16 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Junior Achievement USA
How much does Junior Achievement USA give each year?
Junior Achievement USA gave $27.0M across 97 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $10.4M across 95 grants.
What is Junior Achievement USA's typical grant size?
Junior Achievement USA's median grant in 2025 was $106,024, and its average grant was $277,926, across 97 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Junior Achievement USA that year got $5.2M on average.
Where does Junior Achievement USA give grants?
Junior Achievement USA's top state is Colorado, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Georgia (8%) and Indiana (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Colorado Springs, CO (2 grants) and Atlanta, GA (2 grants).
Does Junior Achievement USA give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 97 grants with a stated purpose on Junior Achievement USA's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (97 grants).
Who are Junior Achievement USA's largest grantees?
Junior Achievement USA's largest 2025 grantees include Junior Achievement USA Foundation ($10,309,665), Junior Achievement of Central Indiana Inc ($1,245,115) and 3DE National LLC ($1,100,075), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Junior Achievement USA?
Junior Achievement USA reported $70.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $65.9M.
What does Junior Achievement USA fund?
The organization’s stated mission is “to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Junior Achievement USA?
Junior Achievement USA has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check jausa.ja.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Junior Achievement USA's EIN?
Junior Achievement USA's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1267604. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 9, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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