Economic Education
Delivers comprehensive curriculum teaching students financial literacy, business operations, and economic systems through experiential learning
Teaching youth financial literacy and entrepreneurship skills
About Organization
Inspires and prepares young people to succeed in a global economy through programs teaching financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship. Based in Southeastern Texas, Junior Achievement delivers hands-on experiential learning programs to K-12 students, with annual revenue of $682,000 and support from volunteers helping students understand business and economics.
Economic Education
Delivers comprehensive curriculum teaching students financial literacy, business operations, and economic systems through experiential learning
Career Preparation
Prepares students for workforce through professional skills training, job shadowing, and connections with Houston business community
Volunteer Engagement
Mobilizes 4,446 Southeast Texas professionals to mentor students bringing diverse industry expertise to classrooms
Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.
Revenue (2023)
$7.2M
-49.3% vs 2022
Expenses (2023)
$6.0M
+6.9% vs 2022
Assets (2023)
$27.0M
+8.2% vs 2022
Employees (2023)
42
+10.5% vs 2022
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $7,155,634 | $5,998,572 | $26,994,256 | 42 |
| 2022 | $14,108,314 | $5,612,485 | $24,949,579 | 38 |
| 2021 | $11,563,637 | $4,960,471 | $16,092,096 | 40 |
| 2020 | $4,781,187 | $4,034,979 | $11,637,809 | 46 |
| 2019 | $3,695,133 | $5,408,180 | $10,819,562 | 55 |
| 2018 | $5,398,850 | $5,720,938 | $11,139,820 | 55 |
Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.
Partners with schools across Southeast Texas integrating curriculum aligned with state standards and teacher needs
Recruits and trains 4,446 business professionals delivering programs and mentoring students across region
Provides hands-on activities, simulations, and workplace experiences making economic concepts concrete
Measures program outcomes tracking student knowledge, confidence, and career planning progress
Services and programs offered by Junior Achievement of Southeast
Delivers curriculum teaching financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and work readiness through 4,446 business volunteers in schools
Operates innovative high school program integrating work-based learning with academic instruction preparing students for careers
Provides immersive simulation where students manage budgets, pay bills, and make financial decisions experiencing adult economics
Offers experiential learning where elementary students operate businesses, work jobs, and participate in community economy
Meet the people behind Junior Achievement of Southeast.
JA BizTown is an elementary program that begins with in-class learning and culminates with a day-long visit to a fully interactive, simulated town where students operate the economy of a small city. Each student takes on a role such as CEO, CFO, Marketing Director, Sales Manager and others in order to run their businesses, receive paychecks, make bank transactions and shop. They consider saving/spending choices, risk management & insurance strategies, and make personal, career and business-related decisions.
JA Finance Park is a middle school program that begins with in-class learning and culminates with a day-long visit to a realistic on-site simulation community where students are assigned a random life experience. Each student takes on a specific career, education, family size, credit score and student debt. They create and manage a monthly budget and are faced with making important financial decisions related to income, expenses, savings and credit through various life stages.
1945
1945
Established Southeast Texas chapter bringing economic education programs to Houston area students
2000s
2000s
Opened JA BizTown and Finance Park facilities providing immersive simulation experiences for students region-wide
2022
2022
Achieved $14.1 million revenue supporting capital campaign and expanded programming across Southeast Texas
2023
2023
Mobilized 4,446 business volunteers with $7.2 million revenue and $27 million in assets serving expanded population
Board members, advisors, and key contributors
JA BizTown is an elementary program that begins with in-class learning and culminates with a day-long visit to a fully interactive, simulated town where students operate the economy of a small city. Each student takes on a role such as CEO, CFO, Marketing Director, Sales Manager and others in order to run their businesses, receive paychecks, make bank transactions and shop. They consider saving/spending choices, risk management & insurance strategies, and make personal, career and business-related decisions.
JA Finance Park is a middle school program that begins with in-class learning and culminates with a day-long visit to a realistic on-site simulation community where students are assigned a random life experience. Each student takes on a specific career, education, family size, credit score and student debt. They create and manage a monthly budget and are faced with making important financial decisions related to income, expenses, savings and credit through various life stages.
Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.
Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990
Total Reported (2023)
$745K
Highest Paid
$479K
Joseph C Burke
Compensated Officers
3
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph C Burke | President | $445,918 | $33,047 | $478,965 | 40 |
| Dejeania E Jones | VP, Capstone Programs | $111,004 | $26,403 | $137,407 | 40 |
| Necole Caldwell | VP, Education | $102,111 | $26,293 | $128,404 | 40 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph C Burke | President | $425,717 | $30,856 | $456,573 | 40 |
| Dejeania E Jones | VP, Capstone Programs | $106,341 | $23,927 | $130,268 | 40 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph C Burke | President | $384,928 | $30,969 | $415,897 | 40 |
| Dejeania E Jones | Vice President, Capstone Programs | $100,214 | $20,070 | $120,284 | 40 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph C Burke | President | $334,024 | $45,239 | $379,263 | 40 |
| Jennifer Anderson | Frm EXEC VP To 6/20 | $197,082 | $24,093 | $221,175 | 40 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph C Burke | President | $383,689 | $22,142 | $405,831 | 40 |
| Jennifer L Anderson | Executive VP | $183,876 | $18,973 | $202,849 | 40 |
Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.
Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)
Total Approved
$1.1M
Total Forgiven
$1.1M
101% forgiven
Jobs Retained
70
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.