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Goodwill of the Olympics and Rainier Region

EIN 91-0573106 · Tacoma, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Goodwill of the Olympics and Rainier Region is committed to dismantling racism and advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion so that we can help people reach their fullest potential through education, job placement, and career pathway services. We do our work with great gratitude for the community donations, purchases, and partnerships that make our mission possible.

Income
$90.6 million
Spending
$86.8 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
3.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 95%
Employees
2,414
Volunteers
160
Highest pay
$490,070, president & ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (employment, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 43% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 20 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 20% of charities in its peer group (employment, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    24 of 24 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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, 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 (2)
  1. $73.7 million spent. Retail, Salvage, Donations and Production Training Centers - Employed 1,201 people. Goodwill operated 34 thrift stores in 9 Washington counties. Over 3.64 million shoppers continued to embrace Goodwill's wide selection and value pricing. By growing retail operations, Goodwill creates more jobs and funds more job training, responding to the increasing need in the communities we serve. Goodwill retail stores provide jobs and training opportunities in addition to generating funds for job training programs. From collection points at stores and Attended Donation Stations, goods need to be sorted, priced, and displayed. Work training opportunities abound in our training centers allowing ample opportunity for people with significant disabilities or disadvantages to move into the work force. Strict quality standards guide the selection of items not suitable for sale in the retail stores. Goodwill strives to recycle donated items not suitable for sale in the retail stores. Donations are the foundation of Goodwill's ability to provide services. Thoughtful giving supports strong retail sales which in turn helps people receive training and go to work.
  2. $6.3 million spent. Workforce Development Training Centers - employed 161 people. Over ninety percent of revenues are returned to jobs and job training programs for individuals facing a range of barriers, such as generational poverty, housing instability, disabilities, involvement with the justice system, outdated skills, and a lack of education. Our workforce development programs are designed to meet people where they arethrough wraparound services, one-on-one support, in-person instruction, and anytime, anywhere virtual access. Goodwill delivered job training, education, and career pathway services to 3,152 unduplicated individuals across our 15-county region and had 80 GED graduates in the Longview and Tacoma areas. Programs range from digital training skills, environmental green tech job training, career readiness and development, work experience paid internships and career exploration, state licensed vocational school for basic skills and industry recognized credentials, financial counseling, and community support programs designed to support senior citizens, veterans, justice involved youth, and people with developmental disabilities. Job placement of 254 individuals within the community support program included people with developmental disabilities as well as people entering the workforce with other barriers such as welfare history and lack of work skills or behavior. Youth at Risk provided GED training and Youth Recovery Corps. GORR had 106 employed outside of a program work experience. Senior mature workers provided training in office and other skills. Veterans' services and training are provided to those who have served. Goodwills vocational and employment services brings together a unique blend of immediate support and income for highly vulnerable households combined with relevant career resources and long term engagement that can move people out of poverty and onto a self-sufficient pathway.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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 September 2025.

    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 April 1924.

    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.

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