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Goodwill Industries of North Florida Inc

EIN 59-0637858 · Jacksonville, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair50 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF NORTH FLORIDA IS A LOCAL, NOT-FOR-PROFIT THAT REMOVES BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT THROUGH TRAINING, EDUCATION AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE. OUR VISION IS A COMMUNITY WHERE EVERY PERSON FINDS MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT AND ENJOYS LIFE-LONG OPPORTUNITIES.

Income
$55.8 million
Spending
$53.5 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
-4.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 80%
Employees
3,201
Volunteers
15
Highest pay
$434,959, chief executive officer

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: 50 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 65% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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 (1)
  1. $47.9 million spent. GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF NORTH FLORIDA IS A LOCAL, NOT-FOR-PROFIT THAT REMOVES BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT THROUGH TRAINING, EDUCATION AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE. OUR VISION IS A COMMUNITY WHERE EVERY PERSON FINDS MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT AND ENJOYS LIFE-LONG OPPORTUNITIES. A NOT-FOR-PROFIT FLORIDA ORGANIZATION LOCATED IN JACKSONVILLE, GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF NORTH FLORIDA, INC. IS AFFILIATED WITH GOODWILL INDUSTRIES INTERNATIONAL, THE LARGEST PRIVATE PROVIDER OF TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES IN THE UNITED STATES. IN 2024, SIX GOODCAREERS CENTERS OPERATED BY GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF NORTH FLORIDA, INC. PROVIDED MORE THAN 79,000 SERVICES TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY, WHICH RESULTED IN FULFILLMENT OF MORE THAN 4,550 OPEN EMPLOYMENT POSITIONS, AGAIN RANKING GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF NORTH FLORIDA, INC. AS ONE OF THE TOP GOODWILL'S NATIONWIDE. GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF NORTH FLORIDA, INC. ALSO OPERATES GOODWILL TEMPS, WHICH PROVIDES TEMPORARY STAFFING AND DIRECT HIRE SERVICES TO MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY. THROUGH A COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP, THE CORNER AT DEBS STORE WAS OPENED IN SEPTEMBER 2024. THE STORE OFFERS FRESH PRODUCE AND GROCERIES TO THE RESIDENTS OF JACKSONVILLE'S HISTORIC EASTSIDE AND SURROUNDING NEIGHBORHOODS. THE CORNER AT DEBS IS AN EXPANSION OF THE TRADITIONAL FOCUS ON EMPLOYMENT, TRAINING AND EDUCATION TO ADDRESS ONE OF THE MAJOR CHALLENGES FACING JACKSONVILLE RESIDENTS: A LACK OF ACCESS TO HEALTHY, NUTRITIOUS FOODS. GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF NORTH FLORIDA, INC. GENERATES FUNDING PRIMARILY THROUGH A NETWORK OF 20 RETAIL STORES, 1 OUTLET LOCATION, AND ONLINE SALES THAT CONVERT DONATIONS OF GENTLY USED CLOTHING, FURNITURE, HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND OTHER ITEMS INTO REVENUE. IN ADDITION TO STORES AND GOODCAREERS CENTERS, GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF NORTH FLORIDA, INC.'S OPERATIONS INCLUDE A NEIGHBORHOOD GROCERY STORE, LANDSCAPING AND FOOD SERVICE AT A U.S. MILITARY BASE IN THE FOURTEEN COUNTY TERRITORY IN NORTH FLORIDA. GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF NORTH FLORIDA, INC. ALSO PARTNERS WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA'S TAKE STOCK IN CHILDREN PROGRAM AS THE OPERATING ORGANIZATION FOR THE PROGRAM IN DUVAL, PUTNAM, AND SUWANNEE COUNTY IMPROVING GRADUATION RATES FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, WHILE PROVIDING A PREPAID COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP. GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF NORTH FLORIDA, INC. ALSO OFFERS ADULTS EDUCATION AND JOB ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES VIA ACADEMIC SUPPORT THROUGH THE EMPLOYMENT PROCESS (A-STEP). THE A-STEP PROGRAM AIMS TO PROVIDE WORKING ADULTS IN NORTH FLORIDA ACCESS TO BASIC ADULT EDUCATION AND HIGHER EDUCATION IN ORDER TO ELEVATE EARNING POTENTIAL AND JOB SECURITY.

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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since September 1942.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

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