Goodwill Industries of Middle Tn
Goodwill Industries of Middle Tn reported $127.9 million in revenue and $115.5 million in expenses for calendar year 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $88.89 went to program services, $10.49 to management and general costs and $0.62 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was contributions and grants: 58.1% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $567,281 (PRESIDENT & CEO). 28 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 99% between 2019 and 2025. Source: Form 990, 2025.
Where $100 of spending went
Calendar year 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $116MFor context, the median across 409 covered employment charities: $88.97 programs, $11.03 management, $0.00 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
Calendar year 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $128MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | 2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 88.9% | 88.0% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 10.5% | 10.9% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.01 | $0.00 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 58.1% | 22.8% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 1.8% | 1.4% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 41.0% | 62.6% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $567,281 | $297,435 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 0.49% | 1.26% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 28 | 6 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 9.1 | 8.1 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 22 of 22 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
2025 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseGoodwill Industries of Middle tennessee is a nonprofit organization founded in 1957 with a mission to change lives through education, training, and employment. Guided by the belief that everyone deserves "a hand up, not a handout" - a principle established by goodwill founder rev. Edgar j. Helms - goodwill helps individuals overcome barriers to employment and achieve greater economic self-sufficiency. Goodwill serves people with disabilities, individuals with limited education or work experience, and others seeking opportunities to build skills, secure meaningful employment, and improve their…
Goodwill's education and training programs equip individuals with the skills, credentials, and confidence needed to secure employment in high-demand industries. Provided at no cost to participants, these programs are funded through the sale of donated goods and the generous support of individuals, foundations, corporations, and community partners. Training opportunities include skilled trades such as construction, welding, and forklift operation, as well as technology-focused instruction in digital literacy and industry-recognized certifications offered through grow with google, ibm, and…
Goodwill Industries of Middle tennessee advances its commitment to environmental stewardship, sustainable resource management, and circular economy principles through its retail, recycling, and salvage operations. By extending the useful life of donated goods, maximizing material recovery, and prioritizing reuse over disposal, goodwill helps reduce landfill waste, conserve natural resources, and lower the environmental impact associated with the production of new goods. In 2025, we repurposed or recycled more than 27.2 million pounds of salvage and recyclable materials through responsible…
Highest reported compensation
2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESIDENT & CEO Officer, 40.0 hrs/week | $493,047 | $0 | $74,234 | $567,281 |
| CFO Officer, 39.0 hrs/week | $267,193 | $0 | $45,423 | $312,616 |
| CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER Officer, 40.0 hrs/week | $260,064 | $0 | $51,467 | $311,531 |
| CHIEF MISSION OFFICER Officer, 40.0 hrs/week | $253,824 | $0 | $12,306 | $266,130 |
| VP/FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING Highest compensated employee, 40.0 hrs/week | $192,024 | $0 | $48,215 | $240,239 |
| VP/DONATED GOODS Key employee, 40.0 hrs/week | $211,707 | $0 | $22,047 | $233,754 |
| VP/INFO TECHNOLOGY Highest compensated employee, 40.0 hrs/week | $194,276 | $0 | $39,434 | $233,710 |
| VP/HUMAN RESOURCES Highest compensated employee, 40.0 hrs/week | $178,472 | $0 | $44,981 | $223,453 |
28 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Goodwill Industries of Middle Tn (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $1.7M (Part IX, line 5).
7 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
2025 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b22 · 22 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4Yes
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18Yes
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bNo
- Employees Part I, line 52,854
- Volunteers Part I, line 624
Largest outside contractors
2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| ATIBA SOFTWARE Software consulting services | $247,327 |
| HOLLYWOOD PAINTING AND DRYWALL Painting and drywall services | $171,985 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 3 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
9 private foundations reported grants to Goodwill Industries of Middle Tn totaling $83,591 on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
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Of every $100 Goodwill Industries of Middle Tn spent in 2025, $88.89 went to programs. The full breakdown, from its IRS Form 990:
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Questions people ask
How much of Goodwill Industries of Middle Tn's spending goes to programs?
In calendar year 2025, Goodwill Industries of Middle Tn reported that 88.9% of its $115.5 million in expenses went to program services, 10.5% to management and general and 0.6% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Goodwill Industries of Middle Tn pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Goodwill Industries of Middle Tn reported for one person in calendar year 2025 was $567,281, for the role of PRESIDENT & CEO (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Goodwill Industries of Middle Tn get its money?
Of $127.9 million in revenue in calendar year 2025, 58.1% came from contributions and grants (including 1.8% from government grants) and 41.0% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Goodwill Industries of Middle Tn a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 62-0599413 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- 2025: Form 990 for calendar year 2025, object 202602399349301605 · read the filing
- 2024: Form 990 for calendar year 2024, object 202502049349300010 · read the filing
- 2023: Form 990 for calendar year 2023, object 202422439349300802 · read the filing
- 2022: Form 990 for calendar year 2022, object 202302309349300535 · read the filing
- 2021: Form 990 for calendar year 2021, object 202202429349300205 · read the filing
- 2020: Form 990 for calendar year 2020, object 202122099349300307 · read the filing
- 2019: Form 990 for calendar year 2019, object 202022259349301517 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 62-0599413: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.