Junior Achievement Of East Central

Satellite Beach, FL · Founded 1984

Youth education organization teaching entrepreneurship and financial literacy

Primary audience
K-12 Students
Work area
Regional Education
Topic
Economic Education
Contact
Jack Pladdys
Website Contact

About Organization

Inspires and prepares young people to succeed in a global economy through programs teaching financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship. Based in Evansville, IN, Junior Achievement of East Central delivers hands-on experiential learning programs to K-12 students, with annual revenue of $459,933 and support from volunteers helping students develop critical business and life skills.

What They Focus On

Economic Education

Teaches students how free enterprise system works through interactive lessons on business, markets, and economic decision-making

Financial Capability

Builds student skills in personal finance including budgeting, saving, investing, and understanding financial products

Workforce Readiness

Prepares students for careers through exposure to diverse industries and development of professional skills

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2023)

$851K

-13% vs 2022

Expenses (2023)

$806K

+25% vs 2022

Assets (2023)

$1.2M

-11.7% vs 2022

Employees (2023)

8

+166.7% vs 2022

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2023 $851,135 $806,064 $1,181,922 8
2022 $978,813 $644,680 $1,337,871 3
2021 $591,057 $374,908 $555,688 3
2020 $349,197 $332,431 $508,017 3
2019 $456,653 $392,417 $333,112 3
2018 $391,112 $380,372 $230,766 4

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    School Collaboration

    Partners with educators integrating curriculum aligned with Florida standards and delivered during instructional time

  • 02

    Volunteer Training

    Recruits and prepares 435 business professionals to effectively deliver programs and engage students

  • 03

    Program Delivery

    Provides hands-on lessons where students experience economic concepts through activities and simulations

  • 04

    Impact Tracking

    Measures student learning outcomes demonstrating program effectiveness and areas for improvement

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Junior Achievement Of East Central

K-12 Economic Education

Delivers age-appropriate curriculum teaching economic concepts, financial literacy, and business operations from kindergarten through high school

Volunteer Teaching

Coordinates 435 business professionals delivering classroom programs, bringing real-world experience and career role models to students

Financial Literacy

Teaches money management, budgeting, saving, and investment concepts preparing students for personal financial decisions

Career Exploration

Introduces diverse career pathways and workforce expectations helping students envision future possibilities

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Junior Achievement Of East Central.

JP

Jack Pladdys

President
1 hrs/week
AH

Aaron Hattaway

Dir
0 hrs/week
AR

Adrienne Roth

Dir
0 hrs/week
BP

Brent Peoples

Dir
0 hrs/week
CC

Carol Craig

Dir
0 hrs/week
CK

Chris Kern

Dir
0 hrs/week
CB

Christine Bowin

Dir
0 hrs/week
CR

Cordell Rolle

Dir
0 hrs/week
CR

Corey Runte

Dir
0 hrs/week
DT

D Travis Proctor

Exec Committ
1 hrs/week
DA

David Alpizar

Dir
0 hrs/week
DS

David Smith

Dir
0 hrs/week
DM

Dawn Mays

Dir
0 hrs/week
DB

Dick Baumbach

Dir
0 hrs/week
EB

Elizabeth Brienza

Dir
0 hrs/week
GM

Graham Main

Dir
0 hrs/week
JA

Joshua Adams

Dir
0 hrs/week
JK

Justin Knox

Dir
0 hrs/week
JC

Justyn Cole

Dir
0 hrs/week
KO

Key O'Keefe

Dir
0 hrs/week
KD

Kirsten Dreggors

Dir
0 hrs/week
KF

Kit Fischer

Dir
0 hrs/week
LJ

Larry Jarnes

Dir
0 hrs/week
LM

Larry McIntyre

Dir
0 hrs/week
LM

Laura Minton Young

Exec Committ
1 hrs/week
LC

Laurie Cappelli

Exec Committ
1 hrs/week
LT

Leslie Tibbetts

Dir
0 hrs/week
LS

Linda Stout

Dir
0 hrs/week
MB

Mark Boyd

Dir
0 hrs/week
MM

Mark Malek

Dir
0 hrs/week
MM

Mark Mullins

Dir
0 hrs/week
MH

Matt Helmintoller

Dir
0 hrs/week
MM

Michelle Murrell

Dir
0 hrs/week
MW

Mike Willliams Jr

Dir
0 hrs/week
MS

Monica Shah

Dir
0 hrs/week
PM

Peter Mannino

Dir
0 hrs/week
PM

Pj McLoughlin

Dir
0 hrs/week
RF

Randy Fletcher

Dir
0 hrs/week
RA

Raul Aviles

Dir
0 hrs/week
RS

Rick Simonian

Exec Committ
1 hrs/week
RS

Rob Solito

Dir
0 hrs/week
TA

Tim Antonition

Dir
0 hrs/week
TC

Todd Christie

Dir
0 hrs/week
TP

Todd Pokrywa

Dir
0 hrs/week

Milestones

1984

Chapter Founded

1984

Established East Central Florida chapter bringing economic education programs to Space Coast region students

2010s

Volunteer Growth

2010s

Expanded volunteer base recruiting business professionals from aerospace and technology sectors in region

2020

Virtual Adaptation

2020

Transitioned programs to virtual delivery during pandemic maintaining student access to economic education

2023

Revenue Milestone

2023

Achieved $851,000 revenue supporting 8 staff and 435 volunteers serving students across East Central Florida

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

JB
Jim Barfield Chair 0.50 hrs/week
MB
Matt Brandt Vice Chair 0.50 hrs/week
MH
Moses Harvin II Secretary 0.50 hrs/week
TL
Thomas Lind Treasurer 0.50 hrs/week
DT
D. Travis Proctor Board Member
CK
Chris Kern  — 
NC
Natasha Cartagena Spencer  — 
KF
Kaori Fisher Board Member
LM
Laura Minton-Young Board Member
RS
Rick Simonian Board Member
SA
Sandra Abel Board Member
JA
Joshua Adams Board Member
DA
David Alpizar Board Member
LC
Laurie Cappelli Board Member
TC
Todd Christie Board Member
JC
Justyn Cole Board Member
JC
Jose Corpus Board Member
CC
Carol Craig Board Member
KD
Kirsten Dreggors Board Member
CD
Christine DuPont Board Member
KE
Karen Eastman Board Member
MH
Matt Helmintoller Board Member
LJ
Larry Jarnes Board Member
GM
Graham Main Board Member
MM
Mark Malek Board Member
DM
Dawn Mays Board Member
LM
Larry McIntyre Board Member
PM
PJ McLoughlin Board Member
MM
Michele Murrell Board Member
DJ
Dr. John Nicklow Board Member
KO
Key O'Keefe Board Member
BP
Brent Peoples Board Member
TP
Todd Pokrywa Board Member
DM
Dr. Mark Rendell Board Member
MR
Michelle Riegner Board Member
CR
Cordell Rolle Board Member
AR
Adrienne Roth Board Member
RS
Rob Solito Board Member
LS
Linda Stout Board Member
LT
Leslie Tibbetts Board Member
MT
Matt Tyler Board Member
JW
Johnny Wiedmann Board Member
MW
Mike Williams Jr. Board Member

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$66K Grants Received
3 Organizations

Top Funders

3 total
IB
Inspire Brands Foundation Inc
$25K
UW
United Way Of Brevard County
$25K
GD
Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund
$16K
Inspire Brands Foundation Inc United Way Of Brevard County Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund
Inspire Brands Foundation Inc United Way Of Brevard County Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Lobbying Activity

Lobbying Disclosure Act registrations

1 Registrations
1 Client

Clients 1 total

J
Junior Achievement USA
1 filing

Source: Senate Office of Public Records — Lobbying Disclosure Act

Contact

Get in touch with Junior Achievement Of East Central

Email

[email protected]

Phone

(321) 777-0982

Social

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1275 South Patrick Drive Satellite Beach, FL 32937