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Goodwill Industries of Central Ohio Inc

EIN 31-4379448 · Columbus, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair51 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TRANSFORMING THE LIVES OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND OTHER BARRIERS THROUGH PATHWAYS TO INDEPENDENCE AND THE POWER OF WORK.

Income
$59.7 million
Spending
$60.7 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
3.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 65%
Employees
2,034
Volunteers
700
Highest pay
$346,983, 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: 51 out of 100. Higher than 26% of charities in its peer group (employment, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 53% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 38 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 41% of charities in its peer group (employment, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    18 of 18 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. $21.5 million spent. DONATED GOODS - COLLECTION OF DONATED GOODS FOR RESALE IN RETAIL STORES LOCATED IN FRANKLIN COUNTY, AS WELL AS AN AUTO AUCTION. SALES OF DONATED GOODS AND PURCHASED GOODS PROVIDE EMPLOYMENT TO PEOPLE, INCLUDING THOSE WITH DISABILITIES AND OTHER BARRIERS. DONATED GOODS PARTNERS WITH ALL OTHER GOODWILL COLUMBUS PROGRAMS HELPING INDIVIDUALS IMPROVE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGH WORK AND RELATED SERVICES. IN 2024, GOODWILL DIVERTED 7.3 MILLION POUNDS OF MATERIAL FROM LANDFILLS.
  2. $13.0 million spent. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: ONSITE RESIDENCE, CONTRACT SERVICES, AND OTHER PROGRAMS SERVICES - WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT OFFERS A WIDE ARRAY OF EMPLOYMENT-RELATED SERVICES TO ASSIST JOB SEEKERS WITH PHYSICAL, DEVELOPMENTAL, AND MENTAL HEALTH DISABILITIES AND OTHER BARRIERS TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT. IN 2024, GOODWILL EQUIPPED 11,955 INDIVIDUALS ON THEIR WAY TO THEIR FIRST JOB OR NEXT "BEST JOB". WE ALSO ASSISTED INDIVIDUALS TO ADVANCE THROUGH JOB PLACEMENT, INDUSTRY-RECOGNIZED CREDENTIALLING AND JOB PROMOTION, INCLUDING 19% OF OUR OWN WORKFORCE. GOODWILL PROVIDES JANITORIAL AND SECURITY SERVICES TO STATE OF OHIO CORPORATE CENTERS, COMPANIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT CENTRAL OHIO. GOODWILL PROVIDES ONSITE SUPERVISION TO ENSURE CUSTOMERS RECEIVE CONSISTENT, QUALITY SERVICES.
  3. $13.2 million spent. SUPPORTED LIVING - OUR SUPPORTED LIVING ARE A LIFELINE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES WHO ARE LIVING IN THEIR OWN HOME. WE PROVIDE 24-HOUR IN-HOME SUPPORT. OUR STAFF IS TRAINED TO ADDRESS MANY VITAL RESPONSIBILITIES, INCLUDING SUPPORT OF ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING, MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION, CPR, FIRST-AID, BEHAVIOR SUPPORT AND CRISIS INTERVENTION. IN ADDITION, WE PROVIDE A COMPREHENSIVE RANGE OF SERVICES FROM THE PLANNING AND PREPARATION OF MEALS, TO BUDGETING AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. THE SUPPORTED LIVING PROGRAM OFFERS CLASSES THAT PROMOTE INDEPENDENCE AND SKILL BUILDING, AS WELL AS BUILDING UPON SKILLS LEARNED.
  4. $4.8 million spent. DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES DAY PROGRAMS - OUR DAY SERVICES PROVIDE SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. PROGRAMS INCLUDE: ACTIVITIES, COMMUNITY INTEGRATION, WORK, ART CLASSES, FITNESS PROGRAMS AND DEVELOPMENT OF ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING SKILLS. DAY SERVICES AND VOCATIONAL HABILITATION PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO HELP INDIVIDUALS BUILD INDEPENDENCE, QUALITY OF LIFE AND PROVIDE WORK OPPORTUNITIES. WE SERVED OVER 300 INDIVIDUALS IN DAY PROGRAMS 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 March 1952.

    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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