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Goodwill Industries of Wyoming Inc

EIN 83-0207663 · Cheyenne, WY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood88 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF WY, INC. IS TO TRANSFORM LIVES AND COMMUNITIES BY CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION AND SUPPORT.

Income
$4.0 million
Spending
$2.2 million
Spent on programs
64%
Reserves
82.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 93%
Employees
343
Volunteers
650
Highest pay
$161,013, 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

Good: 88 out of 100. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (employment, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 82.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 47% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    64% 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 65% of charities in its peer group (employment, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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. $827,204 spent. REHAB SERVICES: ADULT DAY SERVICES, COMMUNITY LIVING SERVICES, COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES, COMPANION, INDIVIDUAL HABILITATION TRAINING, PERSONAL CARE, RESPITE, SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT
  2. $543,672 spent. COMMUNITY PROGRAMS: THE INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM IS FOCUSED ON ASSISTING YOUTH WHO ARE, OR WERE, IN A COURT-ORDERED PLACEMENT TO BECOME SELF SUFFICIENT ADULTS. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE,EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE, LIFE SKILLS TRAINING, HOUSING ASSISTANCE AND TRANSITIONAL PLANS. COMMUNITY PROGRAMS: THE WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS PROGRAM PROVIDES EVERY STATE IN THE NATION WITH AT LEAST ONE CHILD SPECIFIC ADOPTION RECRUITER. THIS RECRUITER WORKS ALONGSIDE THE STATE CASE WORKER TO HELP FIND PERMANENT FAMILY CONNECTIONS FOR YOUTH IN FOSTER CARE. THIS INCLUDES FACILITATING ADOPTIONS, LEGAL GUARDIANSHIPS AND SAFE FAMILY RE-UNIFICATION. THE PROGRAM IS FUNDED BY GRANT PROCEEDS FROM WENDY'S RESTAURANT FOUNDATION. COMMUNITY PROGRAMS: THE SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICE EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM (SCSEP) IS A COMMUNITY SERVICE AND WORK-BASED JOB TRAINING PROGRAM FOR OLDER AMERICANS. AUTHORIZED BY THE OLDER AMERICANS ACT, THE PROGRAM PROVIDES TRAINING FOR LOW-INCOME, UNEMPLOYED SENIORS. SCSEP PARTICIPANTS GAIN WORK EXPERIENCE IN A VARIETY OF COMMUNITY SERVICE ACTIVITIES AT NON-PROFIT AND PUBLIC FACILITIES, INCLUDING SCHOOLS, HOSPITALS, DAY-CARE CENTERS, AND SENIOR CENTERS. PARTICIPANTS WORK AN AVERAGE OF 20 HOURS A WEEK AND ARE PAID THE HIGHEST OF FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL MINIMUM WAGE. THIS TRAINING SERVES AS A BRIDGE TO UNSUBSIDIZED EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARTICIPANTS. COMMUNITY PROGRAMS: THE INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM IS FOCUSED ON ASSISTING YOUTH WHO ARE, OR WERE, IN A COURT-ORDERED PLACEMENT TO BECOME SELF SUFFICIENT ADULTS. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE,EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE, LIFE SKILLS TRAINING, HOUSING ASSISTANCE AND TRANSITIONAL PLANS. COMMUNITY PROGRAMS: THE WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS PROGRAM PROVIDES EVERY STATE IN THE NATION WITH AT LEAST ONE CHILD SPECIFIC ADOPTION RECRUITER. THIS RECRUITER WORKS ALONGSIDE THE STATE CASE WORKER TO HELP FIND PERMANENT FAMILY CONNECTIONS FOR YOUTH IN FOSTER CARE. THIS INCLUDES FACILITATING ADOPTIONS, LEGAL GUARDIANSHIPS AND SAFE FAMILY RE-UNIFICATION. THE PROGRAM IS FUNDED BY GRANT PROCEEDS FROM WENDY'S RESTAURANT FOUNDATION. COMMUNITY PROGRAMS: THE SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICE EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM (SCSEP) IS A COMMUNITY SERVICE AND WORK-BASED JOB TRAINING PROGRAM FOR OLDER AMERICANS. AUTHORIZED BY THE OLDER AMERICANS ACT, THE PROGRAM PROVIDES TRAINING FOR LOW-INCOME, UNEMPLOYED SENIORS. SCSEP PARTICIPANTS GAIN WORK EXPERIENCE IN A VARIETY OF COMMUNITY SERVICE ACTIVITIES AT NON-PROFIT AND PUBLIC FACILITIES, INCLUDING SCHOOLS, HOSPITALS, DAY-CARE CENTERS, AND SENIOR CENTERS. PARTICIPANTS WORK AN AVERAGE OF 20 HOURS A WEEK AND ARE PAID THE HIGHEST OF FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL MINIMUM WAGE. THIS TRAINING SERVES AS A BRIDGE TO UNSUBSIDIZED EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARTICIPANTS.
  3. THE ROUND UP PROGRAM STARTED IN MAY 2024, AND THE SCSEP GRANT ENDED ON JUNE 30, 2024.

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 September 1968.

    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.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Goodwill Industries of Houston (Houston, TX), EIN 74-1285095. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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