JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT (JA) IS A WORLDWIDE ORGANIZATION THAT INSPIRES AND PREPARES YOUNG PEOPLE TO SUCCEED IN A GLOBAL ECONOMY. THEY DO THIS BY PROVIDING WORK-READINESS, FINANCIAL LITERACY AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAMS TO STUDENTS IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL. THROUGH THESE PROGRAMS AND THE SUPPORT OF BUSINESSES AND INDIVIDUALS, JA REINFORCES THE RELEVANCY OF SCHOOLS' CURRICULUM AND EMPOWERS YOUNG PEOPLE TO OWN THEIR ECONOMIC SUCCESS.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at International, Foreign Affairs & National Security organizations in Illinois.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President Median to 75th percentile | $143k $158k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 10 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF THE HEARTLAND INC equaled 8% of the organization's total expenses. The median for international, foreign affairs & national security organizations is 9%.
Based on 3,895 international, foreign affairs & national security organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Up 6%
from 2022
From $134k in 2022 to $143k in 2023.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 6% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 13%.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF THE HEARTLAND INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF THE HEARTLAND INC earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF THE HEARTLAND INC received $142,723 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among International, Foreign Affairs & National Security organizations in Illinois, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF THE HEARTLAND INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at International, Foreign Affairs & National Security organizations in Illinois, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF THE HEARTLAND INC falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF THE HEARTLAND INC equaled 8% of the organization's total expenses. The median for international, foreign affairs & national security organizations is 9%.
What are JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF THE HEARTLAND INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF THE HEARTLAND INC reported $3M in total revenue and $1.8M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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