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Goodwill Easter Seals Miami Valley

EIN 31-0537112 · Dayton, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair68 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

GOODWILL EASTER SEALS MIAMI VALLEY IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT HAS A STATED MISSION TO EMPOWER PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND OTHER DISADVANTAGES TO ACHIEVE INDEPENDENCE AND IMPROVE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED IN PORTIONS OF 27 COUNTIES IN SOUTHWEST OHIO AND 2 COUNTIES IN NORTHEAST KENTUCKY. GOODWILL EASTER SEALS MIAMI VALLEY IS AN INCORPORATED ENTITY AND IS EXEMPT UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 501 (C) (3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE.THE FINANCIAL INFORMATION INCLUDED IN THIS FORM 990 INCLUDES THE ACTIVITIES FOR THE 2024 CALENDAR YEAR.

Income
$108.4 million
Spending
$107.0 million
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
2.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 53%
Employees
2,450
Volunteers
230
Highest pay
$439,914, president

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: 68 out of 100. Higher than 66% of charities in its peer group (employment, over $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 27% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 34% of charities in its peer group (employment, over $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    22 of 22 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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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 (4)
  1. $91.0 million spent. EMPLOYMENT SERVICES -THESE PROGRAMS PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR THOSE THAT ARE DISABLED OR ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED TO OBTAIN MEANINGFUL AND GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT. THE SERVICES INCLUDE EVALUATING EMPLOYMENT SKILLS, ESTABLISHING VIABLE CAREER GOALS, LEARNING MARKETABLE WORK BEHAVIORS, VALUES AND TECHNICAL SKILLS, OBTAINING PLACEMENT AND RETENTION SERVICES. GOODWILL EASTER SEALS MIAMI VALLEY EMPLOYED 633 EMPLOYEES WITH DISABILITIES AT DECEMBER 31, 2024. 5,083 PERSONS SERVED IN 2024.
  2. $1.3 million spent. CHILDREN AND YOUTH SERVICES -FAMILIES WITH INFANTS, CHILDREN OR YOUTH RECEIVE SUPPORT SERVICES THAT HELP THEIR CHILDREN LEARN AND DEVELOP IN SAFE, HEALTHY AND ENRICHING ENVIRONMENTS. SERVICES INCLUDE EARLY IDENTIFICATION OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, YOUTH MENTORING, YOUTH EMPLOYMENT TRAINING AS WELL AS PROVIDING CAR SEATS TO PARENTS OF YOUNG CHILDREN WITH INSTRUCTION AS TO PROPER USE. 4,350 PERSONS SERVED IN 2024.
  3. $4.0 million spent. DD SERVICES-DD SERVICES PROVIDES A VARIETY OF SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, ASSISTING THEM TO MEET THIER NEEDS AND ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS. PROGRAMS INCLUDE SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT, VOCATIONAL TRAINING, PERSONAL AND HOMEMAKER SERVICES, ADULT DAY SUPPORT AS WELL AS OTHER SUPPORT AND RECREATIONAL SERVICES, ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY, TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATION SERVICES. 359 PERSONS SERVED IN 2024.
  4. $2.7 million spent. COMMUNITY SERVICES -COMMUNITY SERVICES PROVIDES OLDER ADULTS AND THEIR FAMILIES THE OPPORTUNITY TO LIVE MORE INDEPENDENTLY. SENIORS WHO ARE AT RISK OF BECOMING ISOLATED, INJURED OR FORGOTTEN CAN PARTICIPATE AND/OR OBTAIN SERVICES SUCH AS DAILY RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS, PERSONAL AND HOMEMAKER ASSISTANCE, ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT, ONGOING COMMUNICATION AND SUPPORT AND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES THAT ENABLE THEM TO REMAIN SAFE IN THEIR HOMES AND INDEPENDENT OF INSTITUTIONAL CARE. 2,886 PERSONS SERVED IN 2024.BEHAVIORAL SERVICES - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES IS A FULLY STATE CERTIFIED AND ACCREDITED COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER, THESE SERVICES PROVIDE ASSESSMENT, INTERVENTION, AND PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION FOR PEOPLE WITH SHORT TERM AND CHRONIC PSYCHIATRIC SYMPTOMS AND DISABILITIES. 11,772 PERSONS SERVED IN 2024.

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 July 1942.

    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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