Goodwill Industries of Central Ohio Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Columbus, Ohio, registered in 1952, with $59,701,624 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 87% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2024)
$59.7M
▼ 5.4% vs prior year
Employment median: $367K
Expenses (FY2024)
$60.7M
Net assets
$29.2M
Employees
2,034
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Goodwill Industries of Central Ohio Inc: 87% to programs · $38 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Goodwill Industries of Central Ohio Inc: 6 mo reserves · -2% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Goodwill Industries of Central Ohio Inc: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Goodwill Industries of Central Ohio Inc: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Transforming the lives of individuals with disabilities and other barriers through pathways to independence and the power of work.
Workforce development: onsite residence, contract services, and other programs services - workforce development offers a wide array of employment-related services to assist job seekers with physical, developmental, and mental health disabilities and other barriers to obtain and maintain competitive employment. in 2024, goodwill equipped 11,955 individuals on their way to their first job or next "best job". we also assisted individuals to advance through job placement, industry-recognized credentialling and job promotion, including 19% of our own workforce. goodwill provides janitorial and security services to state of ohio corporate centers, companies, and organizations throughout central ohio. goodwill provides onsite supervision to ensure customers receive consistent, quality services.
Supported living - our supported living are a lifeline for individuals with disabilities who are living in their own home. we provide 24-hour in-home support. our staff is trained to address many vital responsibilities, including support of activities of daily living, medication administration, cpr, first-aid, behavior support and crisis intervention. in addition, we provide a comprehensive range of services from the planning and preparation of meals, to budgeting and financial assistance. the supported living program offers classes that promote independence and skill building, as well as building upon skills learned.
Developmental disabilities day programs - our day services provide services for individuals with developmental disabilities. programs include: activities, community integration, work, art classes, fitness programs and development of activities of daily living skills. day services and vocational habilitation programs are designed to help individuals build independence, quality of life and provide work opportunities. we served over 300 individuals in day programs in 2024.
Revenue grew from $45.9M (FY2013) to $59.7M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-1.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$61.9M
Total liabilities
$32.7M
Net assets
$29.2M
Salaries & benefits
$43.1M
71% of expenses
Board members
18
18 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $59,701,624▼5.4% | $60,679,202▲6.9% | $29,220,820▼3.2% | $61,891,243▼3.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $63,124,965▲28.1% | $56,774,777▲17.7% | $30,198,398▲29.9% | $64,195,508▲18.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $49,281,012▼17.7% | $48,244,366▼8.2% | $23,250,531▲7.6% | $54,185,828▲106% | 990 |
| 2021 | $59,867,109▲18.0% | $52,533,740▲2.2% | $21,616,206▲43.6% | $26,248,903▼0.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $50,749,304▲1.4% | $51,407,921▲1.5% | $15,055,837▼1.8% | $26,425,530▲26.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $50,029,506▲3.1% | $50,662,483▲3.6% | $15,324,104▼1.6% | $20,855,841▼3.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $48,544,581▲0.9% | $48,900,280▲1.0% | $15,567,081▲0.2% | $21,548,171▼1.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $48,124,491▲1.7% | $48,408,202▼0.8% | $15,532,295▲0.7% | $21,922,069▼0.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $47,318,112▲4.8% | $48,807,017▲2.9% | $15,425,411▼6.8% | $22,116,771▼3.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $45,166,257▼4.7% | $47,412,479▲0.3% | $16,545,354▼11.3% | $22,842,555 | 990 |
| 2014 | $47,382,055▲3.2% | $47,279,191▲4.4% | $18,649,426▲1.4% | $22,844,318▲6.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $45,904,654 | $45,304,033▲1.7% | $18,393,963▲4.2% | $21,496,455▲1.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $44,561,178▲12.7% | $17,655,842▲2.2% | $21,243,001▲3.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $39,547,523▲21.6% | $17,270,312▲5.4% | $20,542,755▼24.5% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $32,531,108 | $16,383,848 | $27,199,128 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Highest-paid: Ryan Burgess — $316,483 (0.52% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Burgess | President/ceo | 40 | $316,483 |
| Mark Koenig | Chief Financial Officer | 40 | $213,528 |
| Jennifer Marshall | Svp, Mission & Strategy | 40 | $185,619 |
| Marlene Armstrong | Svp Marketing & Development | 40 | $146,925 |
| Jennifer Jedinak | Svp Retail & Business Services | 40 | $142,575 |
| Kathy Ramey | Director Adult Day Service | 40 | $117,477 |
| Mohames Kamara | Direct Support Professional | 40 | $110,343 |
| Leslie Polk | Direct Support Professional | 40 | $105,585 |
| Marcelle White | Director Facilities & Real Estate | 40 | $104,410 |
| Simone Attles | Director Marketing & Communication | 40 | $102,920 |
| Andrea Darby | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Chris Graham | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Erik Mcdowell | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Erin Bender | Board Member | 2 | — |
| George Leugers | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Jack Mcewan | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Jeff Girard | Vice Chair | 2 | — |
| Jen Martin | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Jennifer Yaros | Board Chair | 2 | — |
| John Hall | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Elevated Integrity | Construction | $1,949,872 |
| Franklin Progressive Assets | Rent | $652,331 |
| 6525 Sawmill LLC | Rent | $452,569 |
| Mildred Gollop Family Ltd Ptp | Rent | $258,508 |
| Goodwill Hamlton LLC | Rent | $252,735 |
141 grants to Goodwill Industries of Central Ohio Inc totaling $5.9M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Foundation | Social services | 2024 | $323,905 |
| Goodwill Industries International Inc | Accenture clean tech 2023, facebook, google reinvest, grow with google, uhc 2024, walmart textile recycling | 2024 | $139,962 |
| Nationwide Childrens Hospital | Reeb avenue center, stna student & toledo eop luncheon sponsor | 2024 | $52,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $14,602 |
| Columbus Foundation | Social services & education | 2023 | $355,348 |
| Goodwill Industries International Inc | Accenture opportunity accelerator, google reinvest, indeed 2022, usda snap | 2023 | $73,965 |
| Columbus Foundation | Social services | 2022 | $447,205 |
| Goodwill Industries International Inc | Accenture opportunity accelera, usda, indeed 2022, google reinvest, gm youth and young adult 2.0 | 2022 | $115,853 |
| Columbus Foundation | Social services | 2021 | $397,133 |
| Goodwill Industries International Inc | Accenture gw opportunity accel, accenture virtual reality, careers in technology, facebook gw scholarship elevat, gm youth & youth adult oa, google it 2.0, google-gw digital career acce2, google-gw digital career accel, indeed 2021 | 2021 | $317,602 |
| Nationwide Childrens Hospital | Workforce investment | 2021 | $50,000 |
| United Way Miami Inc | General funds | 2021 | $10,000 |
| Goodwill Industries International Inc | Google-gdca ; google it 2.0 ; indeed fellow program ; careers in technology | 2020 | $391,301 |
| Columbus Foundation | Social services | 2020 | $117,073 |
| Columbus Foundation | Social services | 2020 | $100,000 |
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Data for Goodwill Industries of Central Ohio Inc (EIN 31-4379448) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.