Junior Achievement of Central Florida Foundation Inc

What it reported doing in 2024

Junior achievement of central Florida foundation's goal is to hold an endowment for junior achievement of central Florida with the interest supporting junior achievement of central Florida's program such as: 3de, inspire and biztown pop-up.junior achievement of central Florida (jacf) is committed to equipping young people with the skills and mindset they need to build successful futures. By delivering educational programs centered on financial literacy, work readiness and entrepreneurship, jacf supports students across orange, osceola, volusia and seminole counties. (continued on schedule o)since its inception, jacf has impacted the lives of more than 2,000,000 students. In the 2024-2025 school year alone, jacf provided over 50,000 students with nearly one million hours of instruction.program 1:3de by junior achievement transforming high school education3de by junior achievement is a four-year, school-within-a-school instructional model that transforms high school education by integrating real-world business challenges into core academic courses. Implemented in partnership with public school districts in orange and osceola counties, 3de connects english language arts, math, science, and social studies to real-time case studies presented by local and national industry partners.through competency-based case methodology, students work in teams to solve authentic business challenges and present solutions to corporate professionals. This immersive model builds critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills while increasing academic engagement and relevance. Business volunteers serve as mentors, coaches, and evaluators, providing students with direct exposure to career pathways and professional environments.launched in central Florida in the 2019-2020 school year at oak ridge high school (orlando) and osceola high school (kissimmee), 3de has expanded to nine high schools as of the 2025-2026 school year: oak ridge, osceola, ocoee, east river, innovation, celebration, edgewater, horizon, and lake buena vista. Two additional schools are scheduled to launch in 2026-2027, significantly increasing student access to this innovative instructional model.key educational benefits:1. Enhances relevance and engagement by connecting academics to real-world experiences.2. Deepens understanding through sustained business engagement.3. Encourages application of academic concepts to foster skills development and knowledge retention. Program 2: elevating career awareness through ja inspireja inspire is a hybrid program designed to prepare middle school students for future career opportunities through a combination of classroom instruction and a hands-on career expo. The program is composed of three integrated components: 1. Eight hours of in-class sessions, followed by2. Participation in the ja inspire career expo, where nearly 5,000 students are invited to attend, and3. A post-event classroom debrief. Program 3: the ja biztown pop-up experienceja biztown is a hands-on learning experience that combines classroom lessons with a fully interactive simulation of a real-world economy. Designed for 4th-6th grade students, biztown teaches financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship by allowing students to run businesses, manage finances, and serve as citizens in a simulated town. Students take on diverse roles operating banks, managing businesses, writing checks, and even casting votes for a mayor. The goal is clear: to help these young minds develop a profound understanding of how businesses operate, the role of money in our economy, and the importance of teamwork and decision-making. Biztown provides a safe environment for students to ask questions, practice concepts, and learn through real-life financial and career scenarios at a young age.ja biztown empowers students to see the connection between education and success in the real world, preparing them for future careers and financial independence.

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 0%; rating input score 0
• Program expense ratio: 0%; rating input score 0
• Fundraising efficiency: Limited

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 100%; rating input score 100; 63rd percentile among comparable filings
• Pay-setting controls: 0 of 6 controls in place; rating input score 0
  • Compensation committee: Missing
  • Independent consultant: Missing
  • Other Form 990s reviewed: Missing
  • Written employment contract: Missing
  • Compensation survey or study: Missing
  • Board or committee approval: Missing
• Foreign activity oversight: Limited
• Grant itemization coverage: Limited
• Major donor itemization: Limited
• Related-party transparency: Limited

Accountability

• Independent voting board: 100%; rating input score 100; 64th percentile among comparable filings
• Governance controls: 7 of 9 controls in place; rating input score 78
  • Conflict-of-interest policy: Pass
  • Whistleblower policy: Pass
  • Document-retention policy: Pass
  • CEO compensation review process: Fail
  • Other executive compensation review process: Fail
  • Form 990 shared with the board: Pass
  • Board meeting minutes documented: Pass
  • Audit committee oversight: Pass
  • Independent financial-statement audit: Pass

Sustainability

• Operating margin: 84.6%; rating input score 97; 97th percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 135.87; rating input score 96; 96th percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0; rating input score 69; 69th percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 91.7%; rating input score 4; 4th percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: -17.8% per year; rating input score 0; 19th percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: 1.9% per year; rating input score 100; 67th percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: 3.6% per year; rating input score 100; 60th percentile among comparable filings