Goodwill Industries Of Metropolitan Chicago Inc
Goodwill Industries Of Metropolitan Chicago Inc
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About this organization
Mission
The mission of Goodwill Industries of Metropolitan Chicago, Inc. is to provide training, employment, and supportive services for people with disabilities or disadvantages who seek greater independence. Such disabilities or disadvantages include physical or mental disabilities, skill limitations, lack of education and job preparation, communication challenges, and economic disadvantages. Goodwill Chicago exists to provide social services, community programs, vocational training, transitional employment and other services for individuals who have disabilities or are disadvantaged or have other special needs, in order to enhance their employment opportunities, prevent or alleviate rehabilitation problems, and facilitate their ability to live independently in the community.
About
Employment Services and Training Programs Goodwill-Chicago's Pre-Employment Skills training programs focus on providing education and training to help participants find work or start a career. An individual employment plan is developed for participants outlining strengths, existing skills, interests, past experience and other supportive service needs. Participants attend intensive pre-employment skills and computer skills training class. After completion, a participant follows one of two tracks. The first track is direct placement, which requires participants to actively pursue employment. This track is for individuals who are prepared to enter the job market. The second track gives participants additional occupational skills training, such as retail and customer service.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit is listed in the filing as “The mission of goodwill industries of metropolitan chicago, inc. ("goodwill-chicago") is to provide training, employment, and supportive services for people with disabilities or disadvantages who seek greater independence. such disabilities or disadvantages include physical or intellectual disabilities, hearing impairment, skill limitations, criminal background, lack of education and job preparation, communication challenges, and other socio-economic disadvantages. goodwill-chicago exists to provide social services, vocational training, employment opportunities, and supportive services for individuals who have disabilities or are disadvantaged, in order to enhance their employability, remove barriers, and facilitate their ability to live independently in the community. for over 100 years, through its predecessor corporation, goodwill-chicago has offered what its founder described as "a chance, not charity" to people who were labeled unemployable. goodwill-chicago works closely with emp”.
When discussing its operations, they were characterized as: “Goodwill provides training, employment and supportive services for people with disabilities or disadvantages who seek greater independence.”.
- The non-profit's legally reported state of operation is IL.
- The filing states that the non-profit's address in the year 2020 is 5400 South 60th Street, Greendale, WI, 53129.
- The form submitted by the non-profit for 2020 shows a total of 17 employees.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $0.
- The remuneration plan for the CEO of the organization is based on a review and approval process by a neutral entity.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 4 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2001.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule J.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $914,652 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $47,408 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization pays grants to individuals.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.