Goodwill Industries of Arkansas
Goodwill Industries of Arkansas reported $78.6 million in revenue and $67.6 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $88.01 went to program services, $11.20 to management and general costs and $0.79 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was contributions and grants: 97.9% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $568,307 (PRESIDENT AND CEO). 7 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 73% between FY2020 and FY2025. Source: Form 990, FY2025.
Where $100 of spending went
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $68MFor context, the median across 2,433 covered unclassified charities: $88.27 programs, $11.68 management, $0.05 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $79MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 88.0% | 86.7% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.01 | $0.01 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 97.9% | 29.9% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 0.2% | 3.8% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 1.1% | 58.9% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $568,307 | $301,601 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 0.84% | 1.38% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 7 | 6 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 11.3 | 6.8 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 16 of 16 | 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
FY2025 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseGoodwill's mission is supported primarily by revenue from the sale of donated goods in 35 Arkansas locations. Thirty-three locations have onsite career specialists who help job seekers find their next great job and help employers fill hiring needs. Goodwill helps people with disabilities and disadvantages secure part-time or full-time employment with earnings at or above minimum wage. The average wage for people placed in jobs in FY 2025 is $13.46. Goodwill is CARF-accredited and offers programs ranging from skills training to reentry and support services for job seekers. Our programs change…
The Excel Center provides adults ages 19 and older the opportunity and support to earn a high school diploma at no cost to the student, while developing career paths that offer greater employment and growth opportunities. We offer free on-site childcare, transportation assistance, life coaching, and personalized tutoring to help students overcome barriers. Our school "meets students where they are" by providing a flexible structure and supportive relationships to help them manage work, life, and family as they achieve their educational goals
Goodwill served 8,417 people and placed 870 in employment. Our Career Services program offers free assistance to help build promising futures. Services are available in person or through our career portal. Goodwill has helped thousands of Arkansans find jobs. Our services include career assessment, career counseling and coaching, Career Readiness Certification, interview preparation, job readiness training, job search assistance, resume assistance, disability support services for employees, Books for Kids program, and community resource connections
Highest reported compensation
FY2025 · 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 AND CEO Officer, 50.0 hrs/week | $526,034 | $0 | $42,273 | $568,307 |
| SR. VICE PRESIDENT & CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer, 50.0 hrs/week | $270,695 | $0 | $16,991 | $287,686 |
| VICE PRESIDENT, DONATED GOODS Highest compensated employee, 50.0 hrs/week | $265,135 | $0 | $5,143 | $270,278 |
| SR. VICE PRESIDENT & CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer, 50.0 hrs/week | $233,657 | $0 | $29,016 | $262,673 |
| SR. VICE PRESIDENT & CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER Highest compensated employee, 50.0 hrs/week | $233,156 | $0 | $15,363 | $248,519 |
| SR. VICE PRESIDENT & CHIEF MISSION OFFICER Officer, 25.0 hrs/week | $214,728 | $0 | $10,787 | $225,515 |
| SR. VICE PRESIDENT OF DEVELOPMENT Highest compensated employee, 50.0 hrs/week | $193,118 | $0 | $21,910 | $215,028 |
7 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Goodwill Industries of Arkansas (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $1.6M (Part IX, line 5).
6 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
FY2025 · 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–1b16 · 16 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 4No
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18No
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bNo
- Employees Part I, line 52,847
- Volunteers Part I, line 618
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| CBM Construction Co Inc Construction Contractor | $1,433,476 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 1 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
4 private foundations reported grants to Goodwill Industries of Arkansas totaling $26,043 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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Questions people ask
How much of Goodwill Industries of Arkansas's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, Goodwill Industries of Arkansas reported that 88.0% of its $67.6 million in expenses went to program services, 11.2% to management and general and 0.8% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Goodwill Industries of Arkansas pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Goodwill Industries of Arkansas reported for one person in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 was $568,307, for the role of PRESIDENT AND CEO (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Goodwill Industries of Arkansas get its money?
Of $78.6 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, 97.9% came from contributions and grants (including 0.2% from government grants) and 1.1% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Goodwill Industries of Arkansas a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 71-0236903 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. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- FY2025: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, object 202600769349300035 · read the filing · XML
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, object 202511199349301956 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, object 202441359349311894 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, object 202212989349301751 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, object 202113009349301861 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, object 202033189349304733 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 71-0236903: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.