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Goodwill Industries of the Gulf Coast Inc

EIN 63-0363472 · Mobile, AL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE AGENCY PROVIDES SERVICES WITHIN A 10 COUNTY GULF COAST AREA FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, UNDEREDUCATED AND UNSKILLED WORKERS, FAMILIES IN POVERTY AND OTHERS WITH BARRIERS TO SOCIAL, EDUCATIONAL OR EMPLOYMENT SUCCESS."EMPOWERING PEOPLE THROUGH LIFELONG LEARNING AND EMPLOYMENT" REPRESENTS OUR COMMITMENT TO HELPING PEOPLE ACQUIRE THE TOOLS AND SKILLS NEEDED FOR A PATHWAY TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND IMPROVED QUALITY OF LIFE.

Income
$32.3 million
Spending
$31.2 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
5.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 75%
Employees
902
Volunteers
20
Highest pay
$415,139, 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: 75 out of 100. Higher than 56% of charities in its peer group (employment, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 41% 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

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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. Higher than 42% of charities in its peer group (employment, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    20 of 20 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 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 (3)
  1. $6.1 million spent. CHILDREN AND FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES: PROVIDED INTENSIVE EARLY EDUCATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO 1,361 YOUNG CHILDREN THROUGH INCLUSIVE CHILDCARE CENTERS, PART C EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES, SPECIAL EDUCATION PRESCHOOL SERVICES, AND EARLY HEAD START. ADDITIONALLY, 686 PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS OF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES WERE PROVIDED TRAINING, RESPITE AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT. PROVIDED OVER $58,000 IN VOUCHERS FOR FAMILIES IN CRISIS TO PURCHASE CLOTHING AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS.COORDINATED IN-HOME CAREGIVER SUPPORT AND RESPITE FOR 169 ACTIVE MILITARY AND VETERAN FAMILIES WITH A FAMILY MEMBER WITH A DISABILITY.PROVIDED DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT TO OVER 6,000 PEOPLE AT NO COST TO THE RECIPIENT THROUGH THE EQUIPMENT LOAN PROGRAM. PROVIDED SAFE, AFFORDABLE, HIGH-QUALITY YEAR ROUND DAY PROGRAM TO 74 ADULTS WITH MODERATE DISABILITIES.LAUNCHED A NEW CLOTHING & HOUSEHOLD ITEMS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES FACING HARDSHIP THIS YEAR BY PROVIDING THEM WITH ESSENTIAL ITEMS AT NO COST. 241 PEOPLE RECEIVED ITEMS VALUED AT ABOUT $14,000.
  2. $683,065 spent. EDUCATIONAL SERVICES:PROVIDED FREE GED INSTRUCTION TO 863 ADULTS AND ADMINISTERED THE GED EXAM TO 283 INDIVIDUALS.
  3. $20.7 million spent. EMPLOYMENT SERVICES AND RETAIL PROGRAM:PROVIDED JOB ASSISTANCE SERVICES TO 2,275 PEOPLE AND SUCCESSFULLY PLACED 612 IN EMPLOYMENT INCLUDING PERSONS DEALING WITH A DISABILITY, LOW EDUCATION, LACK OF JOB SKILLS, OR OTHER BARRIERS TO FINDING AND KEEPING A JOB. PROVIDED PAID WORK TRAINING TO 164 PEOPLE WITHIN THESE TARGET GROUPS.PROVIDED CAREER PATHWAY TRAINING PROGRAMS IN WHICH 653 PEOPLE EARNED CERTIFICATIONS IN FORKLIFT OPERATION, CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANCE (CNA), COMPUTER SKILLS, WORK KEYS, MANUFACTURING, AND OTHER WORK SKILLS.

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

  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 November 6, 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 September 2025.

    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 December 1957.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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