JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF GREATER ST LOUIS
Mission Statement
The mission of Junior Achievement, founded in 1919, is to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in the global economy. JA educates kindergarten through high school youth about work readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy through hands-on experiential programs. JA inspires children by building hope, expanding their knowledge about business and economics and helping them explore the possibilities for the future. Our goal is to ensure that our youth are prepared to meet the challenges of the future, personally and professionally. They must develop the skills, competencies, talents, discipline, and motivation to be successful adults and positive contributing members of their communities.
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
|
77.9% | 84.1% |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Admin expense ratio
Management and general / total expenses
· lower is better
|
13.5% | 9.4% |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Fundraising expense ratio
Fundraising expenses / total expenses
· lower is better
|
8.6% | 3.9% |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Fundraising efficiency
Fundraising expenses / gross fundraising income
· lower is better
|
167.2% | 171.4% |
P10P90
|
Above median |
|
Operating reserve
Months of expenses covered by net assets
· higher is better
|
15.2 mo | 8.9 mo |
P10P90
|
Above median |
|
Liabilities to assets
Total liabilities / total assets
· lower is better
|
12.2% | 5.4% |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Revenue concentration
Share of revenue from the largest source
· lower is better
|
90.6% | 96.3% |
P10P90
|
Above median |
|
Revenue growth
Year over year revenue growth
|
40.2% | 7.6% |
P10P90
|
|
|
Expense growth
Year over year expense growth
|
-6.2% | 6.1% |
P10P90
|
|
|
Surplus margin
Surplus as a share of revenue
|
3.0% | 2.2% |
P10P90
|
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets | Program % | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4.2M | $4.0M | $5.1M | 77.9% | 51 |
| 2024 | $3.0M | $4.3M | $5.0M | 78.2% | 44 |
| 2023 | $4.0M | $4.0M | $6.4M | 77.0% | 44 |
| 2022 | $3.4M | $3.4M | $6.3M | 76.0% | 41 |
| 2021 | $2.7M | $3.0M | N/A | — | 54 |
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