2025-11-20T09:30:15-08:00 2025-06-30 591498723 DIVINE BLALOCK MARTIN & SELLARI LLC 580 VILLAGE BLVD SUITE 110 WEST PALM BEACH FL 33409 990 2024-07-01 592333738 Junior Achievement of the Palm Beaches & Treasure Coast Inc JUNI 5613736696 700 S Rosemary Avenue 204 West Palm Beach FL 33401 Katie Thompson COO 2025-11-20 true true Dustan Brown CPA P01520825 5616861110 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Katie Thompson 1333795 false X www.juniorachievement.com X 1981 FL Our mission is to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy through classroom programs and simulations that focus on financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship. 19 23 12 862 0 1178309 1260735 0 20769 3650 71906 24284 1270984 1288669 0 0 1014334 873399 0 238090 584347 594795 1598681 1468194 -327697 -179525 819025 527142 160093 47735 658932 479407 X Our mission is to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy through classroom programs and simulations that focus on financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship. Since 1981, Junior Achievement of the Palm Beaches & Treasure Coast has inspired the next generation to be financially capable and tenacious; equipped with the tools to solve problems creatively, manage risk effectively, and welcome opportunity. Through our innovative and experiential financial literacy, job readiness and entrepreneurship K-12 programs taught by community volunteer role models, we inspire the next generation to navigate their path toward their dreams. false false 492352 JA In-Class Programs are either taught over the course of a few weeks, completed in a one-day format, or taught after school. Trained community volunteers prepare students from kindergarten through 12th grade for the real world by showing them how to generate and effectively manage income, create jobs to benefit the community, and apply entrepreneurial thinking to the workplace. The weekly and after school JA In-Class Program format consists of five to eight 45-minute classroom visits. The JA-In-A-Day Program enables volunteers to present the curriculum in one five-hour day is an excellent opportunity for corporate or community groups to volunteer. 293063 3DE by JA is an innovative high school instructional model proven to accelerate student engagement and academic outcomes in traditional public high schools. The instructional model at 3DE schools is based around case method, wherein the cases are a platform to connect an interdisciplinary project-based approach to standards-based learning. Case Method integrates real-world concepts and experiences across all disciplines and subject areas, allowing students to gain access and skills to navigate careers in high-growth industries. The program is designed to expose students to hands-on, project-based learning challenges provided by local and national business partners. Students learn through real-world experiences to develop competencies for competitiveness, while increasing in-class engagement, discovering individual value, and accelerating academic comprehension. This comprehensive approach unlocks the creative capital of educators and fosters the behaviors, skills, and mindsets that drive student access and opportunity. 163096 In JA Career Speaker Series, a volunteer guest speaker visits the classroom or participates virtually and shares information about his or her career, work, and education experience. The speaker may bring props, work samples, or other visuals to help engage students. JA Career Speaker Series is part of the JA work and career readiness pathway and can be placed in grades K-12. The learning experience is available in classroom based, remote synchronous, recorded video, or after-school/out-of-school implementation. JA learning experiences support national and state standards in reading, mathematics, social studies, and work and career readiness.The JA Career Speaker Series Program was utilized by school counselors during their career exploration lessons with students in grades K-5. These local videos helped to expose students to real careers available in our community. 96% of school counselors agreed that these videos enhanced their lessons and they were eager to participate again each year! 91902 The JA High School Heroes and JA College Champion programs transform high school and college students into role models who inspire elementary students by teaching the Junior Achievement curriculum. High school or college students are matched with an elementary school teacher and grouped into teams of 2 to 4 to teach a series of five 45-minute sessions, either weekly or in a day, to an elementary class. Heroes and Champions develop and enhance team building, public speaking, and leadership skills, while elementary students learn financial basics through fun and interactive lessons. The JA Programs are aligned to State standards. All JA programs focus on one or more of our three pillars of student success: financial literacy, workforce readiness, and entrepreneurship. Each lesson is activity-based, reinforcing important concepts through hands-on learning. 86500 JA Launch Lesson recruits entrepreneurs and business owners to commit one hour of their time to share their stories and open the eyes of high school students to the opportunities of creating their own companies. Entrepreneurs and business owners are paired with a school that works best for their schedules and provides discussion guidelines for shaping their talk and engaging with students. The experience offers volunteers the opportunity to connect with students, provide relevant information about their company and entrepreneurial journey, and share advice and next steps for students who are interested in starting their own businesses. 78314 JA Inspire is more than a career fair; it brings together the business community and local schools and is designed to help launch middle school students into their future high school, college, careers and beyond. The program is both classroom- and event-based and consists of three segments: 1. In-class sessions presented by the classroom teacher; 2. the hands-on JA Inspire Expo; and 3. an in-class debrief. During the JA Inspire Expo, students participate in hands-on activities, often using equipment or tools used on a job. The multi-hour experience is configurable to align with local industry and career opportunities. JA Inspire is part of the JA work and career readiness pathway and is intended for middle school students (grades 6-8). JA programs support national and state standards in reading, mathematics, social studies, and work and career readiness.JA Inspire provides opportunities for students to learn about different career industries. Not all students receive career mentorship at home or have access to all the career options that may be available to them. Through JA Inspire, students get the opportunity to learn about careers from caring mentors in time to plan their high school coursework, have a better path to success, and a pathway to prosperity. For businesses, this is their chance to build their future workforce through experiential and hands-on learning. 256716 1205227 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false false true false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 0 0 false 12 false false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 19 23 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true false false FL X Katie Thompson COO 5613736696 700 S Rosemary Avenue 204 West Palm Beach FL 33401 Claudia Kirk Barto Former CEO 2.00 0.00 X 141416 0 0 Katie Spitzig 40.00 0.00 114383 0 0 Sonia Milavsky Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Hernan Zurita Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Joe Kowalczyk Audit Chair 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Terisa Heine Board Member 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Michael Percy Strategic Chair 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Dr Mary Dupont Board Member 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Melissa Nash Board Member 40.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Chris Losquadro Board Member 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Alyssa Freeman Vice Chair 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Cara Perry Board Member 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Al Loureiro Board Chair 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Ricky Wade Board Member 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Josh Vandagriff Dev Chair 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Daniel Ossaba Assistant Treas 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Mark Wade Emeritus Board 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Dr David Nicholson Emeritus Board 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 John McGowan Secretary 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Carla Thrower Treasurer 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 255799 2 false false false 0 59810 30698 1170227 1260735 0 3650 3650 0 0 0 0 51410 59810 45126 6284 0 0 Clubs & Organization 611420 18000 18000 18000 1288669 21650 0 0 0 0 141416 106282 2153 32981 0 584392 439206 8896 136290 92097 62250 1877 27970 0 55494 41784 846 12864 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 239 239 0 0 0 44547 35178 3730 5639 31996 27471 240 4285 0 0 0 0 7909 7909 9530 9308 103 119 Outside Services 272545 263447 4224 4874 Program & Support Fee 151330 151330 Program Supplies Expense 59831 53447 2658 3726 Dues & Subscriptions 12040 3188 21 8831 4828 4188 129 511 1468194 1205227 24877 238090 461925 524186 0 0 344084 0 0 0 0 0 3303 1152 209377 207573 9713 1804 0 0 0 0 0 819025 527142 59593 32735 100500 15000 160093 47735 X 658932 479407 658932 479407 819025 527142 -179525 X false true X true false X 1328999 1503255 1307621 1178309 1260735 6578919 0 0 1328999 1503255 1307621 1178309 1260735 6578919 0 6578919 24 7589 20769 3650 32032 0 14119 29500 22704 18000 84323 6695274 0.98260 1.00000 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 25363 25363 184014 182210 1804 1804 1333795 45126 45126 1288669 1288669 1513320 45126 45126 1468194 1468194 Part XI, Line 2d: Other revenue amounts included in F/S but not included on form 990 In-Kind $2560 Special Events $42566 Part XII, Line 2d: Other expenses and losses per audited F/S In-Kind $2560 Special Events $42566 false Special Events 111220 59810 51410 2560 34436 8130 111220 59810 51410 2560 34436 8130 45126 6284 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The President and Board of Directors review and approve the Form 990 before filing. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c All employees and the board of directors are required to complete and sign a conflict of interest declaration upon assuming their responsibilities and annually thereafter. The Policy is emailed to the board and employees each year to be updated. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a The CEO's Compensation is reviewed and determined by the Executive Committee, utilizing compensation comparisons and various criteria. It is then presented to the Board for final approval. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Junior Achievement of the Palm Beaches & Treasure Coast, Inc. makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public upon request.