JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF SOUTH CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA
Mission Statement
JA’s goal is to improve student circumstances by giving them a belief in themselves and a sense of purpose. JA is committed to partnering with schools and community members to serve as a source of inspiration for students, helping them to take an active role in preparing for their futures by exploring careers, developing strong employability skills, and setting goals. Through engaging, experiential lessons and volunteer interactions, JA programs help students see the relevance of what they are learning in the classroom and its application to the real world, acquire or enhance the skills they need to be successful in the workforce or postsecondary institutions, and recognize the value of an education.
Financial Overview — FY 2025
Compared with Peers
FY 2025| Ratio | This org | Peer median | Position (P10 → P90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Program expense ratio
Program expenses / total expenses
· higher is better
|
86.8% | 83.8% |
P10P90
|
Above median |
|
Admin expense ratio
Management and general / total expenses
· lower is better
|
6.8% | 9.4% |
P10P90
|
Above median |
|
Fundraising expense ratio
Fundraising expenses / total expenses
· lower is better
|
6.4% | 4.2% |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Fundraising efficiency
Fundraising expenses / gross fundraising income
· lower is better
|
80.9% | 171.1% |
P10P90
|
Above median |
|
Operating reserve
Months of expenses covered by net assets
· higher is better
|
7.9 mo | 9.9 mo |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Liabilities to assets
Total liabilities / total assets
· lower is better
|
6.3% | 5.7% |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Revenue concentration
Share of revenue from the largest source
· lower is better
|
92.8% | 96.3% |
P10P90
|
Above median |
|
Revenue growth
Year over year revenue growth
|
2.2% | 8.1% |
P10P90
|
|
|
Expense growth
Year over year expense growth
|
0.3% | 6.4% |
P10P90
|
|
|
Surplus margin
Surplus as a share of revenue
|
6.0% | 2.2% |
P10P90
|
Impact
1 program| Outcome / Program | People Served | Cost / Service | # Completed | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Achievement USA is a nonprofit that inspires and prepares young people for success | 108,000 | $20.00 | — | Per Day |
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets | Program % | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2.5M | $2.3M | $1.5M | 86.8% | 89 |
| 2024 | $2.4M | $2.3M | $1.4M | 86.5% | 62 |
| 2023 | $2.1M | $2.1M | $1.3M | 88.3% | 62 |
| 2022 | $2.2M | $2.0M | $1.2M | 84.6% | 44 |
| 2021 | $1.7M | $1.4M | N/A | — | 54 |
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