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Inspire and Help Kids!

Your donation to Junior Achievement of Greater Kansas City provides opportunities to inspire change, cultivate innovation, build community, and create economic mobility for Kansas City kids.

Did you know that your donation to Junior Achievement of Greater Kansas City could be doubled by your employer? Many companies offer matching gifts for charitable contributions made by their employees. Learn more about matching gifts.

Community Impact Fund

JA of Greater Kansas City works to provide unparalleled programming to Kansas City youth in schools across the metro. With your support, you will underwrite the cost of delivering life changing programs, provide quality curriculum, and customized training and support to teachers and volunteers, while keeping the cost passed onto school districts as low as possible. Your gift will ensure all kids have access and opportunity to reach their greatest potential with a contribution to the Community Impact Fund.

One-Time Gift

Every dollar counts. We would be honored by your donation of any amount to Junior Achievement of Greater Kansas City!

Monthly Donor

Multiply your impact by making your donation recurring. Recurring donations allow Junior Achievement to serve more students. Select “Monthly” when making your donation below.

Play4JA

Want to host a fun event to raise funds for Junior Achievement? Partner with friends or your company to host a Play4JA event! Previous Play4JA events include bowling events, kickball tournaments, trivia nights, bake sales and more.

Is Your Donation Eligible for Missouri NAP Tax Credits?

If you or your organization have Missouri tax liability and are interested in making a donation of $5,000 or more, you may be eligible for Missouri Neighborhood Assistance Program tax credits.

Event Sponsorship

Your company can be a part of our Business Hall of Fame event! Held in the fall, Hall of Fame allow you to support future projects at JA and get your name in front of the KC business community.

Company Giving

Are you in charge of company giving? Let’s chat about all the ways your organization can invest in Junior Achievement, including receiving a Key to the City at JA BizTown®, assisting with funding one of our multiple programs, or creating a custom giving opportunity for your company. Contact our Development Team below!

One-Time Gift

Every dollar counts. We would be honored by your donation of any amount to Junior Achievement of Greater Kansas City!

Monthly Donor

Multiply your impact by making your donation recurring. Recurring donations allow Junior Achievement to serve more students. Select “Monthly” when making your donation below.

Play4JA

Want to host a fun event to raise funds for Junior Achievement? Partner with friends or your company to host a Play4JA event! Previous Play4JA events include bowling events, kickball tournaments, trivia nights, bake sales and more.

Event Sponsorship

Your company can be a part of our Business Hall of Fame event! Held in the fall, Hall of Fame allow you to support future projects at JA and get your name in front of the KC business community.

Company Giving

Are you in charge of company giving? Let’s chat about all the ways your organization can invest in Junior Achievement, including receiving a Key to the City at JA BizTown, assisting with funding one of our multiple programs, or creating a custom giving opportunity for your company. Contact our Development Team below!

Your Gift Makes an IMPACT

Click on each story of impact below to read about how your support helps students own their economic success.

Daniel

“I’m convinced that what Junior Achievement is doing is going to change the world.” Daniel Smith, a Kansas City media

Lirel

Lirel Holt, the founder of CARSTAR, has been his own boss since age 21 - starting with his JA experience

Ava

"Before JA, I knew my family and friends believed in me. Now I know Ms. Megan, my JA mentor, believes

Hawkeye

As he sat through his first class at Mill Valley High School, Hawkeye Mitchell pondered what his future career path

Samaiyah

"I bake a lot and my friends do too. I thought, what if we sold what we made to raise

Katie

Katie Dearing, an educator and Junior Achievement alumna, chose her career based off the inspiring role-models in her youth. "My

Donate to Junior Achievement

Remember to check if your company will Double Your Donation! As you’re making your gift, type in your Employer Name then click ‘Check if I’m Eligible’ on the Additional Details screen! Questions? Email info@jagkc.org