Goodwill Industries of Orange County Ca is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Santa Ana, California, registered in 1953, with $113,406,282 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 90% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2024)
$113.4M
▲ 5.2% vs prior year
Employment median: $367K
Expenses (FY2024)
$117.3M
Net assets
$53.1M
Employees
2,096
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 Orange County Ca: 90% to programs · $4 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 Orange County Ca: 5 mo reserves · -3% margin earns a B+ 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 Orange County Ca: 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 Orange County Ca: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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We help people achieve their goals through a journey of personal support, work experience and career development.
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.
Revenue grew from $69.7M (FY2013) to $113.4M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-3.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$124.5M
Total liabilities
$71.4M
Net assets
$53.1M
Salaries & benefits
$69.0M
59% of expenses
Board members
17
17 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $113,406,282▲5.2% | $117,276,215▲8.0% | $53,056,907▼3.3% | $124,450,865▲2.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $107,795,815▲4.5% | $108,548,047▲7.8% | $54,856,490▲4.1% | $122,001,858▲6.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $103,150,478▼7.9% | $100,663,002▲10.8% | $52,702,383▼2.4% | $114,382,394▲1.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $111,995,801▲43.6% | $90,884,805▲18.9% | $54,015,603▲63.3% | $112,211,549▲22.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $78,002,320▼14.6% | $76,420,838▼15.6% | $33,072,321▲2.9% | $91,900,386▲5.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $91,305,647▲5.3% | $90,503,567▲3.3% | $32,136,185▲6.3% | $86,781,525▲79.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $86,732,623▲5.7% | $87,651,225▲6.9% | $30,242,137▼8.1% | $48,233,890▼0.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $82,024,344▲5.1% | $81,986,874▲5.3% | $32,891,942▼0.6% | $48,378,421▼0.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $78,038,527▲2.2% | $77,862,771▲2.4% | $33,105,248▲3.4% | $48,807,828▲4.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $76,333,355▲4.2% | $76,027,210▲6.8% | $32,007,112▼1.4% | $46,563,515▼3.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $73,253,961▲5.2% | $71,155,194▲3.4% | $32,447,072▲6.5% | $48,125,432▲5.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $69,656,657 | $68,835,027▲12.7% | $30,461,219▲7.7% | $45,436,026▼8.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $61,067,159▲11.9% | $28,288,761▲9.3% | $49,526,139▲3.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $54,574,689▲12.8% | $25,882,949▲0.2% | $48,096,317▼0.6% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $48,366,334 | $25,832,553 | $48,370,529 | 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: Nicole Suydam — $474,168 (0.40% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicole Suydam | President & Ceo | 40 | $474,168 |
| Corrine Allen | Coo | 40 | $348,651 |
| Elizabeth Jensen | Cfo | 40 | $327,211 |
| George Ryan Burt | Coo | 40 | $321,463 |
| Phillip J Runnels | Vp of Information Technology | 40 | $245,296 |
| Jose Luis Perez | Vp of People and Culture | 40 | $239,834 |
| Richard A Adams | Vp of Mission Services | 40 | $230,268 |
| Joseph R Ringer | Vp of Risk and Compliance | 40 | $228,460 |
| Ryan C Smith | Vp of Operations | 40 | $217,478 |
| Cathy J Calderon | Chief of Staff and Vp of Advancement | 40 | $202,921 |
| Sergio Munoz | Vp of Donated Goods Retail | 40 | $201,615 |
| Diana T Yrueta | Vp of Finance | 40 | $199,501 |
| Carol Fawcett | Director | 1 | — |
| Cynthia S Quimby | Director | 1 | — |
| Damien Pirro | Director | 1 | — |
| David J Seidner | Board Vice Chair | 1 | — |
| Dr Jeffrey Lamb | Director | 1 | — |
| Dr Sridhar Sundaram | Director | 1 | — |
| Everett K Sands | Director | 1 | — |
| Jacob Gonzales Esq | Board Secretary | 1 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Rutan & Tucker | Law Services | $318,815 |
| Moxie Marketing | Marketing Services | $263,923 |
| Cortech LLC | Temporary Staffing Services | $258,016 |
| Moss Adams | Accounting Services | $180,860 |
| Pamela Contreras-hamm | Interpreting Services | $110,799 |
57 grants to Goodwill Industries of Orange County Ca totaling $3.6M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goodwill Industries International Inc | Dol go 2023, grow with google, lowes trade skills 2024, uhc 2024 | 2024 | $252,317 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $13,189 |
| Orange Countys United Way | Human services | 2024 | $11,500 |
| Goodwill Industries International Inc | Accenture virtual reality 2.0, dol growth opportunities 2023, mod pizza 2023, united healthcare, usda snap, young adult life launch 2.0 | 2023 | $170,666 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | Human services | 2023 | $144,160 |
| Orange Countys United Way | Health/human service | 2023 | $32,666 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospitals | Growth opportunity (go) program | 2023 | $30,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $17,550 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2023 | $10,630 |
| California Community Foundation | Economic opportunity | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | Human services | 2022 | $172,134 |
| Goodwill Industries International Inc | Scsep py21, usda | 2022 | $163,643 |
| Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian | Veterans service | 2022 | $25,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2022 | $15,300 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Growth | 2022 | $10,700 |
2 grants totaling $13K in FY2023. All grants made by Goodwill Industries of Orange County Ca →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Orange County | Promote health and welfare | $7,500 |
| Orange County Business Council | Promote health and welfare | $5,500 |
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Data for Goodwill Industries of Orange County Ca (EIN 95-1644018) 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.