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Ohios Association of Goodwill Industries Inc

EIN 23-7296009 · Columbus, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood84 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Ohio Association of Goodwill Industries, Inc. is made up of 15 independent, not-for-profit organizations that all share the Goodwill name and strive to put people to work. Its purpose includes the improvement and expansion of programs and facilities serving Ohioans with disabilities and other disadvantaging conditions by a) providing mutual consultation and exchange of ideas, b) providing a basis of study and united actions on behalf of people with disabilities and other special needs, c) cooperating with Goodwill Industries International, Inc. and professional associations and agencies related to the advancement of educational and employment services, d) encouraging high standards in all areas of operations, e) creating a favorable climate for placement of people in employment, f) promoting public understanding of and support of education and employment services and Goodwill Industries, g) maintaining a forum where these purposes can be discussed.

Income
$155,360
Spending
$149,871
Reserves
8.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 56%
Highest pay
$115,549, executive director

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

Financial health

Good: 84 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 20% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

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

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ 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 (2)
  1. $115,549 spent. Educate Goodwill Executives, Goodwill staff, and state officials regarding social and economic issues impacting people with disabilities and other barriers to employment, including meeting with staff from all 16 local Goodwill organizations in Ohio and other parties.
  2. $20,204 spent. Conduct training conferences and meetings for the staff of the local Goodwill organization in Ohio to promote the expansion of programs and services for people who have disabilities and economic disadvantages.

Source: Form 990EZ 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 November 1973.

    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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