Goodwill Industries Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The mission of Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota is to eliminate barriers to work and independence. The vision of Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota is a world where everyone experiences the power of work.
- Income
- $68.4 million
- Spending
- $54.8 million
- Spent on programs
- 73%
- Reserves
- 8.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 42%
- Employees
- 2,992
- Volunteers
- 353
- Highest pay
- $689,336, president & ceo
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 78 out of 100.
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 8.9 months of spending.
Debt
10 of 20It owes 43% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 20% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 3% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1572% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100.
Independent board
25 of 2527 of 27 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, 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)
- $39.7 million spent. Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota envisions a world where everyone experiences the power of work and offers a broad spectrum of programming to eliminate barriers to work and independence. Our programs are designed to address the multiple barriers to work that our participants face, while offering tools, strategies and guidance to develop both short- and long-term employment, education and personal goals. (Continued on Schedule O)Career Training and Education Services: 657 served fiscal year 2025.Services include 412-week industry-recognized training in Construction, Automotive, Clean Tech, Business, and Financial Industries, with the ability to earn industry-recognized certificates, stipends, and financial aid for eligible students.Disability Services: 2333 served fiscal year 2025.Get support with disability benefits planning and employment services to explore your strengths and interests, obtain training, and build your job-seeking skills.Employment Services: 673 served fiscal year 2025.Services include Resume, interviewing, and networking assistance; individualized support to secure employment; rapid re-employment for laid-off workers; job advocacy and accommodation support; and career/education planning.Family Stability Services: 2124 served in fiscal year 2025.Get personal, respectful, and whole-family services including case management, career navigation and job assistance, parent support groups, family benefits support, support after incarceration, referrals, housing, and transportation assistance.Youth & Young Adult Services: 74 served in fiscal year 2025.Get support in your journey from school to what comes next. Youth, ages 16-24, can explore career opportunities and access training and resources to prepare for a thriving future. Services include GED or high school diploma pathways, job placement, training, stipends available, and leadership development.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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 October 13, 2026.
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 November 6, 2026.
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 October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since December 1934.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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 November 4, 2026.
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