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Goodwill of the Coastal Empire Inc

EIN 46-1548302 · Savannah, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR COMMITMENT IS TO PROVIDE THE INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT, MEANINGFUL TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES TO PEOPLE TO REMOVE BARRIERS AND CLOSE SKILL GAPS SO THAT INDIVIDUALS BUILD BRIGHTER FUTURES.

Income
$43.8 million
Spending
$37.7 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 75%
Employees
1,272
Volunteers
12
Highest pay
$357,490, president & ceo, incoming

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

Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (employment, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 54% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

    11 of 13 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 (5)
  1. $23.1 million spent. DONATED GOODS: OUR DONATED GOODS PROGRAM COLLECTS, PROCESSES, AND SELLS GENTLY-USED ITEMS WHICH PROVIDES TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT TO MORE THAN 465 INDIVIDUALS. THE REVENUE GENERATED SUPPORTS WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES.
  2. $7.1 million spent. COMMERCIAL BUSINESS SERVICES: OUR COMMERCIAL SERVICES BUSINESS UNITS INCLUDE AN ADVANCED MANUFACTURING FACILITY. THESE OPERATIONS PROVIDE TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT TO MORE THAN 155 INDIVIDUALS. THE REVENUE GENERATED SUPPORTS WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES.
  3. $1.6 million spent. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: WE PROVIDE A BROAD RANGE OF WRAP AROUND SUPPORT SERVICES THAT ASSIST WITH REMOVING BARRIERS INDIVIDUALS FACE WHEN SEEKING EMPLOYMENT. WE HELP INDIVIDUALS DEVELOP AND ACHIEVE EMPLOYMENT GOALS THROUGH OUR OPPORTUNITY CENTERS (6), WHERE WE OFFER DIGITAL SKILLS, CAREER ASSESSMENTS, EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS, AND WE PARTNER WITH LOCAL TECHNICAL COLLEGES THAT HELP INDIVIDUALS GAIN INDUSTRY-SPECIFIC CREDENTIALS. IN COLLABORATION WITH PARTNER AGENCIES, WE PROVIDE INTENSE VOCATIONAL ASSESSMENTS AND SERVICES SO THAT INDIVIDUALS WITH A DISABILITY CAN ACHIEVE INDEPENDENCE THROUGH WORK. IN 2024, WE SERVED 4,810 INDIVIDUALS AND PLACED 614 INTO SUSTAINABLE EMPLOYMENT THROUGH THESE PROGRAMS.
  4. $725,775 spent. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT MANAGES THE FUNDRAISING INITIATIVES AND MARKETING, COMMUNICATION, AND PUBLIC RELATIONS ACTIVITIES FOR THE ORGANIZATION. IN ADDITION, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ASSISTS OTHER DEPARTMENTS IN GRANT WRITING, MARKETING, COMMUNICATION, AND PUBLIC RELATIONS. THESE GOALS ARE ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH IN-HOUSE AND CONTRACT DESIGN WORK PUBLISHED THROUGH MEDIA CHANNELS, INCLUDING BROADCAST AND DIGITAL TELEVISION, RADIO, BILLBOARDS, SOCIAL MEDIA, AND PRINT ADVERTISING.
  5. $130,617 spent. ADULT EDUCATION: THE MISSION OF GOODWILL ADULT EDUCATION CENTER IS TO PROVIDE ADULTS THE OPPORTUNITY AND SUPPORT TO EARN A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA AND BEGIN A POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION THAT LEADS TO CAREER PATHS OFFERING GREATER EMPLOYMENT AND GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES. OUR VISION IS TO BUILD A COMMUNITY WHERE PEOPLE ARE EMPOWERED TO IMPROVE THEIR LIFE AND FAMILY THROUGH THE ACHIEVEMENT OF THEIR ACADEMIC AND CAREER GOALS.

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 November 2013.

    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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