Program areas at Junior Achievement of Western New York
The elementary school program helps students in kindergarten through fifth grade to learn the basic concepts of business and economics and how education is relevant to the workplace. The sequential activities build on studies from each preceding grade and prepare students for secondary school and lifelong learning. The program is taught by a volunteer consultant from the local business community.
The high school program teaches students from ninth through twelfth grade about concepts relating to entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and work readiness. The volunteers bring real- life business experience and guidance into the classroom at a time that represents an essential crossroads for young people. The program is taught by a volunteer consultant from the local business community.
The middle grades program helps students in grades sixth through eighth build on concepts the students learned in junior achievement's elementary school program and reinforces the value of workforce readiness, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy. Students are introduced to many economic concepts and useful facts about the working world. The program is taught by a volunteer consultant from the local business community.
Junior Achievement receives donations of materials, services, and equipment from various organizations. The curriculum is delivered by volunteers from the community who prepare students for the real world and the value of contributing to their community.
Who funds Junior Achievement of Western New York
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Junior Achievement of Western New York
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Jack Kosakowski | President and Chief Executive Officer Leadership | | 2020-10-29 |
| Ed Priem | Chief Financial Officer | | 2020-10-29 |
| Howard Bartner | Senior Vice President Operations | | 2020-10-29 |
| Leslie Pierce | Senior Vice President Talent and Organization | | 2020-10-29 |
| Tim Greinert | Senior Vice President Development | | 2020-10-29 |
| ...and 13 more key personnel |
Financials for Junior Achievement of Western New York
| Revenues | FYE 06/2022 | FYE 06/2021 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $618,717 | $648,658 | -4.6% |
| Program services | $49,965 | $0 | 999% |
| Investment income and dividends | $4,940 | $7,493 | -34.1% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from fundraising events | $-6,729 | $-25,850 | 74% |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $0 | - |
| Total revenues | $666,893 | $630,301 | 5.8% |
Organizations like Junior Achievement of Western New York
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Junior Achievement of Central Indiana (JACI) | 501(c)(3) | Indianapolis, IN | $2,240,758 |
| Junior Achievement of Eastern North Carolina | 501(c)(3) | Raleigh, NC | $325,025 |
| Junior Achievement of San Diego County | 501(c)(3) | San Diego, CA | $2,941,808 |
| Junior Achievement of Central Iowa | 501(c)(3) | Des Moines, IA | $1,407,118 |
| Junior Achievement of South Central Pennsylvania (JASCP) | 501(c)(3) | York, PA | $1,694,044 |
| Junior Achievement of SW Indiana | 501(c)(3) | Evansville, IN | $1,044,748 |
| Junior Achievement of Northwestern Ohio | 501(c)(3) | Maumee, OH | $707,632 |
| Junior Achievement | 501(c)(3) | Shreveport, LA | $330,074 |
| Junior Achievement of Northeastern New York | 501(c)(3) | Albany, NY | $645,082 |
| Junior Achievement of Arkansas | 501(c)(3) | Little Rock, AR | $467,894 |
Data update history
February 3, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
August 21, 2021
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsYouth development programsChapter / child organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationHuman servicesChildrenForeign affairsInternational development
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringProvides scholarshipsTax deductible donations
General information
- Address
- 500 Corporate Pkwy Suite 118
- Amherst, NY 14226
- Metro area
- Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY
- Website URL
- westernnewyork.ja.org/Â
- Phone
- (716) 853-1381
IRS details
- EIN
- 16-0821488
- Fiscal year end
- June
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1958
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- O50: Youth Development Programs, Other
- NAICS code, primary
- 6116: Other Schools and Instruction
- Parent/child status
- Child within group exemption
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