Goodwill Industries of Orange County California
Also known as Goodwill Industries of Orange County
Goodwill Industries of Orange County California reported $113.4 million in revenue and $117.3 million in expenses for calendar year 2024. Of every $100 it spent, $90.39 went to program services, $7.93 to management and general costs and $1.68 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was contributions and grants: 47.1% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $525,967 (PRESIDENT & CEO). 29 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 24% between 2019 and 2024. Source: Form 990, 2024.
Where $100 of spending went
Calendar year 2024 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $117MFor 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 2024 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $113MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | 2024 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 90.4% | 88.0% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 7.9% | 10.9% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.04 | $0.00 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 47.1% | 22.8% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 0.0% | 1.4% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 33.5% | 62.6% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $525,967 | $297,435 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 0.45% | 1.26% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 29 | 6 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 5.4 | 8.1 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 17 of 17 | 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
2024 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseStore operations: Goodwill Industries of Orange County, ca operates 24 thrift stores and the online e-commerce site shopgoodwill.com. In 2024, goodwill saw more than 2,420,000 shopper transactions and 1,207,700 donation drop-offs. As a nonprofit employment social enterprise, these secondhand retail outposts provide the fuel for goodwill's workforce development programs. Ninety-three cents of every dollar spent goes directly into these innovative programs. Goodwill has connected thousands of individuals to life-changing opportunities and career pathways. 687 people were served in 2024
Rehabilitation: Goodwill Industries of Orange County, ca receives referrals from the california department of rehabilitation, regional center of Orange County, health care agency, social services agency, schools, insurance companies, private rehabilitation firms, workforce investment boards, as well as other non-profit organizations. Upon enrollment and referral, goodwill provides personalized assessment and training services to help every individual meet their personal career goals. 36,292 people were served in 2024
Contract services: Goodwill Industries of Orange County, ca offers job training and placement for people with disabilities and other barriers. Many local companies hire goodwill's workforce to help meet their business challenges through goodwill's workforce solutions. By hiring goodwill-trained employees, businesses enrich their workforce and experience high retention, increased morale, and low turnover. Through goodwill's programs, the organization employs local men and women in custodial services and e-waste solutions. 672 people were served in 2024
Highest reported compensation
2024 · 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 Director/trustee, officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $474,168 | $0 | $51,799 | $525,967 |
| COO Key employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $348,651 | $0 | $22,961 | $371,612 |
| CFO Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $327,211 | $0 | $12,034 | $339,245 |
| COO Key employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $321,463 | $0 | $7,167 | $328,630 |
| VP OF MISSION SERVICES Key employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $230,268 | $0 | $36,696 | $266,964 |
| VP OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $245,296 | $0 | $18,250 | $263,546 |
| VP OF PEOPLE AND CULTURE Key employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $239,834 | $0 | $19,168 | $259,002 |
| VP OF RISK AND COMPLIANCE Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $228,460 | $0 | $24,934 | $253,394 |
29 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Goodwill Industries of Orange County California (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $2.3M (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
2024 · 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–1b17 · 17 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 52,096
- Volunteers Part I, line 6688
Largest outside contractors
2024 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses onlyIndividuals listed as contractors are left out. 5 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
9 private foundations reported grants to Goodwill Industries of Orange County California totaling $252K 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 Orange County California's spending goes to programs?
In calendar year 2024, Goodwill Industries of Orange County California reported that 90.4% of its $117.3 million in expenses went to program services, 7.9% to management and general and 1.7% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Goodwill Industries of Orange County California pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Goodwill Industries of Orange County California reported for one person in calendar year 2024 was $525,967, for the role of PRESIDENT & CEO (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Goodwill Industries of Orange County California get its money?
Of $113.4 million in revenue in calendar year 2024, 47.1% came from contributions and grants and 33.5% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Goodwill Industries of Orange County California a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 95-1644018 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
- 2024: Form 990 for calendar year 2024, object 202503039349301825 · read the filing · XML
- 2023: Form 990 for calendar year 2023, object 202402819349302270 · read the filing
- 2022: Form 990 for calendar year 2022, object 202343059349302124 · read the filing
- 2021: Form 990 for calendar year 2021, object 202223089349302497 · read the filing
- 2020: Form 990 for calendar year 2020, object 202143189349301819 · read the filing
- 2019: Form 990 for calendar year 2019, object 202013169349302631 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 95-1644018: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.