Your Impact in Action
During the 2025–26 school year, iJAG served 13,119 students through 204 middle and high school programs across Iowa. Your investment has created a measurable return for students across Iowa:
- 99% graduation rate
- 82% of students demonstrated academic growth
- 38% decrease in absenteeism among students served
- 70% of juniors and seniors participated in authentic work-based learning
- 5,024 employer engagements with more than 1,900 unique employers
- 59% of graduates continued into postsecondary education
- 73% of graduates were employed, with 74% of those employed working full time
- 12% of students earned or pursued industry-recognized credentials
- 2,400 students served in our innovative programming, iJAG Lite (students receive career planning, civic, leadership, soft skills training)
- 68% of students in post-graduation follow-up increased their income
- More than $4.3 million in scholarships awarded to the Class of 2026
Responsible Stewardship of Your Investment
iJAG’s ability to consistently achieve the positive outcomes we have depends on a sustainable funding model and responsible stewardship of public and private resources.
For FY 2026-2027, iJAG received $9.9 million from state appropriations with an overall budget of $19.07 million.
Organizational Financial Structure | Share |
State Appropriation | 51.6% |
School district contributions (approximately $25,000 per program) | 19.9% |
Community partnerships and private philanthropic support | 28.5% |
Use of Funds: How We Invest in Our Mission
- 89.6% Programs
- 7.4% Administration
- 3.0% Fundraising (0% paid by State)
This braided funding structure allows private and philanthropic investments to work alongside state and school district resources to support measurable student outcomes and statewide workforce impact.