Financial Capability
Builds student competency in personal finance including budgeting, saving, investing, and understanding economic systems
Youth organization teaching financial literacy and workforce readiness
About Organization
Inspires and prepares young people to succeed in a global economy through programs teaching financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship. Based in Des Moines, IA, Junior Achievement of Central Iowa delivers hands-on experiential learning programs to K-12 students, with annual revenue of $888,147 and support from volunteers helping students develop critical life skills.
Financial Capability
Builds student competency in personal finance including budgeting, saving, investing, and understanding economic systems
Career Readiness
Prepares students for workforce success through professional skills training and exposure to diverse career pathways
Entrepreneurial Mindset
Cultivates innovation, problem-solving, and business thinking through experiential programs and mentorship from volunteers
Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.
Revenue (2024)
$2.2M
+41.7% vs 2023
Expenses (2024)
$1.5M
+8.2% vs 2023
Assets (2024)
$4.4M
+16.4% vs 2023
Employees (2024)
21
+23.5% vs 2023
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,150,147 | $1,508,680 | $4,408,610 | 21 |
| 2023 | $1,517,320 | $1,394,625 | $3,785,901 | 17 |
| 2022 | $1,191,934 | $1,221,053 | $3,629,788 | 19 |
| 2020 | $971,239 | $863,255 | $3,622,239 | 14 |
| 2019 | $1,562,720 | $1,005,296 | $3,176,726 | 18 |
| 2018 | $1,327,518 | $970,001 | $2,542,575 | 20 |
| 2017 | $870,877 | $803,413 | $2,174,374 | 18 |
Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.
Collaborates with educators to integrate curriculum aligned with standards and delivered during school day
Recruits and trains 3,746 business professionals to deliver programs bringing real-world expertise to classrooms
Provides hands-on activities including simulations, BizTown visits, and Stock Market Challenge competitions
Tracks student outcomes demonstrating program effectiveness in building confidence and practical skills
Services and programs offered by Junior Achievement Of Central Iowa Inc
Teaches students money management, budgeting, saving, and investment concepts through interactive curriculum delivered by business volunteers
Prepares students for careers through resume building, interviewing skills, professional conduct, and workplace expectations education
Introduces business concepts through simulation programs where students launch ventures, manage finances, and make strategic decisions
Provides immersive simulation where students operate businesses, manage banking, and participate in community economy for full day
Meet the people behind Junior Achievement Of Central Iowa Inc.
JA BizTown® is an experiential learning center for pre-teen students that is a fully interactive, mock town that simulates the day-to-day functions of thriving communities.
JA Finance Park® is an experiential learning center for teenage students that fosters financial literacy, lifestyle/career planning and sound money management skills for the future.
Junior Achievement connects the classroom to the community through our award-winning programs and volunteer network to empower students in their economic future. Partnering with JA is personalized, easy and impactful.
1955
1955
Established Central Iowa chapter bringing economic education programs to Des Moines region students
2010s
2010s
Opened JA BizTown facility providing immersive economic simulation experience for elementary students across region
2023
2023
Mobilized 3,746 business volunteers delivering programs reaching thousands of students across Central Iowa
2024
2024
Achieved $2.2 million revenue supporting expanded programming and staff capacity to serve more schools
Board members, advisors, and key contributors
JA BizTown® is an experiential learning center for pre-teen students that is a fully interactive, mock town that simulates the day-to-day functions of thriving communities.
JA Finance Park® is an experiential learning center for teenage students that fosters financial literacy, lifestyle/career planning and sound money management skills for the future.
Junior Achievement connects the classroom to the community through our award-winning programs and volunteer network to empower students in their economic future. Partnering with JA is personalized, easy and impactful.
Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.
Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990
Total Reported (2024)
$183K
Highest Paid
$183K
Ryan Osborn
Compensated Officers
1
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Osborn | President | $183,479 | — | $183,479 | 40 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Osborn | President | $175,846 | — | $175,846 | 40 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Osborn | President | $182,056 | — | $182,056 | 40 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Osborn | President | $133,649 | $20,375 | $154,024 | 40 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Osborn | President | $140,927 | $20,256 | $161,183 | 50 |
Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.
Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)
Total Approved
$213K
Total Forgiven
$215K
101% forgiven
Jobs Retained
14
Source: Small Business Administration • Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)
Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings
Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.
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