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Goodtemps Inc

EIN 20-1643163 · Muskegon, MI

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair60 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

GOODTEMPS STAFFING SOLUTIONS IS A NONPROFIT STAFFING AGENCY THAT PROVIDES TEMPORARY, TEMPORARY-TO-PERMANENT, AND PERMANENT JOB OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND OTHER DISADVANTAGING CONDITIONS SUCH AS LACK OF EXPERIENCE OR A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND. GOODTEMPS ALSO ASSISTS DISPLACED WORKERS AND OTHERS SEEKING HELP IN ENTERING OR RE-ENTERING THE WORKFORCE.

Income
$4.0 million
Spending
$3.8 million
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
2.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 99%
Employees
327
Volunteers
5
Highest pay
$234,463, president/ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 60 out of 100. Higher than 29% of charities in its peer group (employment, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 42% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% of spending went to programs.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (employment, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    4 of 5 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $3.8 million spent. GOODTEMPS STAFFING SOLUTIONS GOODTEMPS OFFERS LOCAL JOB SEEKERS INCLUDING PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, DISPLACED WORKERS, EX-OFFENDERS, AND PEOPLE WITH OTHER DISADVANTAGES ASSISTANCE IN ENTERING OR RE-ENTERING THE JOB MARKET. WORKING COLLABORATIVELY WITH GOODWILL JOB-READINESS PROGRAMS AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS, GOODTEMPS USES ITS EXTENSIVE NETWORK OF LOCAL EMPLOYERS TO PLACE INDIVIDUALS IN A WIDE VARIETY OF OCCUPATIONS, IN BOTH TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT POSITIONS. WORKERS RECEIVE WEEKLY PAYCHECKS WHILE GAINING VALUABLE WORK EXPERIENCE AND EMPLOYER CONNECTIONS. TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENTS OFTEN LEAD TO PERMANENT HIRE. THERE ARE NO START-UP OR PLACEMENT AGENCY SERVICE FEES FOR WORKERS. FINANCIAL LITERACY TRAINING, TAX PREPARATION SERVICES, COMMUNITY RESOURCE ASSISTANCE/REFERRALS, AND OTHER SUPPORTS ARE AVAILABLE TO WORKERS. IN 2024, GOODTEMPS PLACED 410 PEOPLE INTO TEMPORARY OR DIRECT EMPLOYMENT, WITH AN AVERAGE HOURLY PAY RATE OF $19.35 FOR ITS WORKERS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since May 2005.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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