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Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth Inc

EIN 75-0868393 · Fort Worth, TX

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 FORT WORTH PROVIDES 23 ECONOMICALLY AND ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE PROGRAMS TO TEACH, TRAIN, EMPLOY, AND EMPOWER PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, PEOPLE WITH DISADVANTAGES INCLUDING POVERTY AND LACK OF EDUCATION, OUR VETERANS, FORMERLY INCARCERATED INDIVIDUALS, THE HOMELESS AND AT-RISK YOUTH. WITH OVER 300 FORMAL PARTNERSHIPS WITH FOR-PROFIT, NOT-FOR-PROFIT, AND GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS, GOODWILL SERVES THE LOCAL NORTH TEXAS COMMUNITY THROUGH 25 RETAIL STORES AND 18 ATTENDED DONATION CENTERS, PROVIDING JOB RESOURCE CENTERS IN 3 COUNTIES, AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES IN 6 COUNTIES. GOODWILL WORKS DILIGENTLY WITH THOSE WHO HAVE DIFFICULTY ACHIEVING SUCCESS IN THE TRADITIONAL WORK ENVIRONMENT. AS OUR AREA'S LARGEST EMPLOYER OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND DISADVANTAGES, GOODWILL OFFERS EMPLOYMENT AT AREA RETAIL STORES, PROVIDING SPECIALIZED JOB TRAINING AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT SKILLS TO CULTIVATE EACH EMPLOYEE.

Income
$61.2 million
Spending
$59.6 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
-1.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 44%
Employees
1,666
Volunteers
134
Highest pay
$708,100, president/ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 24% of charities in its peer group (employment, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 64% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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

    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, 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 (4)
  1. $42.1 million spent. Industrial Contracts & Retail Stores: As our areas largest employer of people with disabilities and disadvantages, Goodwill offers employment at area retail stores to sheltered and other persons with disabilities, providing specialized job training and career development skills to cultivate each employee. Contracts with the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, Army Reserve and the Federal Center employ individuals with disabilities, turning lives of dependence into lives of independence.
  2. $8.0 million spent. Rehabilitation: Goodwills programs and services include vocational and rehabilitation services to people with disabilities and disadvantages, such as: Work Adjustment Training (WAT) - Paid work experience for those with barriers to employment; Work Experience Program (WEP); Vocational Adjustment Training (VAT); Vocational Evaluation; Supported Employment; Camp Independence - Summer camp for transitional students; Summer Earn & Learn - Paid work experience and soft skills training for students with disabilities; and Project SEARCH Real life work experience for youth with disabilities.
  3. $2.8 million spent. Housing & Occupancy: Goodwill provides facilities for sheltered and other persons with disabilities to learn job skills and prepare to be productive, including: S.T.A.R.S. - Unique life skills program for adults with significant or multiple disabilities; Job Resource Centers - Free computer access and job skills training and placement assistance at five locations; Goodwill Staffing Services - Temporary employment service for individuals with barriers to employment; Adult Literacy classes; North Texas Institute for Career Development (NTI) Provides courses in Hospitality, CDL and Online IT: A+ Certification and Online Certified Medical Administrative Assistant; GoodwillWorks Employment services for the homeless; E2 - High school equivalency preparation and paid work experience for 16-24 year olds; and VetWorthy Employment services for military vets and their families.
  4. $1.4 million spent. Community Relations

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 December 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 October 1951.

    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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