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Gulfstream Goodwill Industries Inc

EIN 59-1197040 · Mangonia Park, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak42 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

GULFSTREAM GOODWILL CHANGES LIVES THROUGH HOUSING, TRAINING, EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT.

Income
$17.8 million
Spending
$17.3 million
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 57%
Employees
848
Volunteers
63
Highest pay
$503,535, president and 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

Weak: 42 out of 100. Higher than 10% of charities in its peer group (employment, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 75% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 68% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 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 (3)
  1. $7.3 million spent. Gulfstream Goodwill Industries (GGI) provides comprehensive housing and shelter services to individuals experiencing homelessness or housing instability throughout Palm Beach County. GGI operates multiple facilities and housing initiatives based on the Housing First model, offering person-centered care and wraparound services including counseling, life skills development, peer support, case management, job placement, financial literacy education, and psychiatric services. We operate The Lewis Center, which is the single point of access for all residential homeless programs in the County. Other shelter and housing programs include HRC II, Melissa's Place Family Shelter, Belle Glade Tranisitional Shelter, 150 scatter site permanent supportive and rapid rehousing units and 35 owned affordable units. In 2024, Gulfstream Goodwill served a total of 3935 individuals through navigation, shelter and supportive housing.
  2. $4.7 million spent. Gulfstream Goodwill Industries (GGI) provides employment-related services designed to help individuals overcome barriers to work and achieve economic independence. These programs include Adult Day Training, Supported Employment, and Residential Employment Services, offering training, vocational assessment, and job placement assistance. Services are provided to individuals with disabilities, people returning from incarceration, and those experiencing homelessness. Participants receive individualized support to develop skills and secure employment at integrated community work sites. In 2024, 345 individuals received career exploration, employability skill building and training, 312 became job ready and in various credentialed training tracks and 147 gained employment promoting inclusion and self-sufficiency.
  3. $1.4 million spent. Gulfstream Goodwill Industries (GGI) provides job training and supported employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities at integrated community sites. These programs enable participants to gain meaningful work experience and earn wages while contributing to essential community services. One example is GGI's contract with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Okeechobee Waterways, where participants perform tasks such as grounds maintenance and cleaning.

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 July 1967.

    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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