Goodwill Industries Of The Southern Rivers, Inc.
Goodwill Industries Of The Southern Rivers, Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
Developing People, Changing Lives, Building Communities: This phrase encompasses Goodwill Industries of the Southern Rivers' profound social mission. Every facet of our organization has been carefully developed to play a key role in equipping individuals to go to work. Our job training, placement and advancement programs make this possible by giving people the support and skills they need to not only find and maintain employment, but to become self-sufficient and provide for their families. Our vision is for community members to be empowered with the skills and opportunities they need to live fulfilled lives.
About
THE SALE OF GENTLY USED DONATIONS IS THE PRIMARY SOURCE THROUGH WHICH GOODWILLSR FUNDS ITS SERVICES. THESE SALES REPRESENT NEARLY 85% OF GROSS REVENUE. DURING 2019, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR 246 INDIVIDUALS THROUGH ITS RETAIL OPERATIONS. ADDITIONALLY, EIGHT RETAIL LOCATIONS PROVIDED MISSION RELATED SERVICES ON SITE RESULTING IN 31,136 PEOPLE SERVED AND 3,884 JOB CONNECTIONS. IN ADDITION TO THE STORE LOCATIONS, GOODWILLSR HAD 20 DONATION SITES LOCATED THROUGHOUT THE 50-COUNTY TERRITORY IN GEORGIA AND ALABAMA. GOODWILLSR COLLECTED AND RECYCLED MORE THAN 8.9 MILLION POUNDS OF GENTLY USED HOUSEHOLD GOODS FROM 430,085 DONORS, PREVENTING THESE ITEMS FROM BECOMING TRASH IN COMMUNITY LANDFILLS. MORE INFORMATION ON GOODWILLSR'S ACCOMPLISHMENTS, ARE LOCATED THROUGHOUT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.GOODWILLSR.ORG.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit, as set forth in the filing, is “Since 2006, goodwill of the southern rivers (goodwillsr) has intensely focused on expanding its mission to serve more people in more communities. when we began this journey, we provided services in four facilities in columbus and albany, georgia. today, individuals living in and near newnan, albany, carrollton, columbus, and valdosta georgia as well as auburn/opelika and phenix city, alabama have access to services provided by goodwillsr in 13 facilities.our mission is developing people, changing lives, and building communities. our retail stores are foundational to our sustainability and delivery of the mission throughout our 50-county territory in georgia and alabama. the sale of donated items yields the dollars to maintain the store and fund most of the training, placement and financial classes we offer. the training programs offered through our training centers and free career services in career centers throughout our territory help ease poverty and unemployment while positively im”.
When discussing its purpose, they were characterized as: “See schedule 0.”.
- The state in which the non-profit is legally authorized to operate is GA, as reported.
- The filing confirms that the non-profit's address in 2020 was 2601 CROSS COUNTRY DRIVE BLD A, COLUMBUS, GA, 31906.
- The form of the non-profit reports 1311 employees as of 2020.
- 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 $874,863.
- The remuneration of the CEO of the organization is based on an independent review and approval process.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 23 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1960.
- 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 $16,697,741 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $0 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.