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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: February 2025 Expires: February 2027

Goodwill Industries Of Greater New York & Northern New Jersey

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards

Accreditation seal
25 Elm Pl
Brooklyn, NY, 11201-5355

Standards For Charity Accountability

Governance

  1. Board Oversight
  2. Board Size
  3. Board Meetings
  4. Board Compensation
  5. Conflict of Interest

Measuring Effectiveness

  1. Effectiveness Policy
  2. Effectiveness Report

Finances

  1. Program Expenses
  2. Fundraising Expenses
  3. Accumulating Funds
  4. Audit Report
  5. Detailed Expense Breakdown
  6. Accurate Expense Reporting
  7. Budget Plan

Fundraising & Info

  1. Truthful Materials
  2. Annual Report
  3. Website Disclosures
  4. Donor Privacy
  5. Cause Marketing Disclosures
  6. Complaints

Goodwill Industries Of Greater New York & Northern New Jersey meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
Goodwill Industries empowers individuals with disabilities and other barriers to employment to gain independence through the power of work.

Year, State Incorporated:
1920, NY

Goodwill of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey has empowered individuals with disabilities and other barriers to employment to gain independence through the power of work for over 100 years. In 2021, we helped nearly 10,000 people in New York City, Northern New Jersey, Long Island and upstate New York find and keep jobs. By providing critical job training, placement, and retention services for people with disabilities and other barriers, we are able to uplift communities to support employment. 

For the year ended June 30, 2024, Goodwill Industries Of Greater New York & Northern New Jersey's program expenses were:

Industrial operations $64,533,409
Rehabilitation and employment services $29,870,243
Total Program Expenses $94,403,652

Chair of the Board
Mr. Donald Huber, Portfolio Manager

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Franklin Templeton

Board Size
20

Paid Staff Size
879

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Grant proposals, Internet, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.), Solicitations for Used Cars, Solicitations for Used Clothing

% of Related Contributions on Fundraising: 1.88%

This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.

The following information is based on Goodwill Industries Of Greater New York & Northern New Jersey's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2024.

Source of Funds
Contributed nonfinancial assets, donated goods $38,134,579
Industrial operations $35,870,179
Fees and grants from governmental agencies $25,655,156
Other $4,186,365
Endowment distribution $1,799,611
Contributions $682,052
Special events, net $363,274
Total Income $106,691,216

Programs: 87% Fundraising: 1% Administrative: 12%

Total Income $106,691,216
Total expenses: $108,639,867
  Program expenses $94,403,652
  Fundraising expenses $735,900
  Administrative expenses $13,500,315
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $-1,948,651
Beginning Net Assets $44,515,670
Other Changes In Net Assets $2,268,099
Ending Net Assets $44,835,118
Total Liabilities $90,205,053
Total Assets $135,040,171

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Report completed by:
BBB Foundation of Metropolitan New York