Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Charlotte, North Carolina, registered in 1965, with $88,375,481 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 89% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2023)
$88.4M
▲ 0.6% vs prior year
Employment median: $367K
Expenses (FY2023)
$89.2M
Net assets
$48.9M
Employees
3,121
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 the Southern Piedmont Inc: 89% to programs · $2 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 the Southern Piedmont Inc: 7 mo reserves · -1% 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 the Southern Piedmont 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 the Southern Piedmont Inc: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Goodwill builds pathways that help people pursue the life they want to achieve. goodwill exists to help people see possibilities, seize opportunities and prosper. we partner with individuals to identify their strengths, interests and goals to develop marketable skills to pursue meaningful and fulfilling work that provides financial well-being, personal growth and advancement.
Goodwork staffing is an important service provided to both individuals and employers seeking temporary, temp-to-hire and direct hire placement support in key industries in our region. this service connects the community members with access to great jobs at great companies, giving them work experience and a foot-in-the-door, while helping employers recruit a diverse and eager talent pool. the purpose of goodwork staffing is to work with individuals and employers to match skills and interests with talent and employment opportunity. in 2023, goodwork staffing provided more than 300,000 paid work hours, over $6.2m in wages and assisted participants with job opportunities in light industrial, warehouse, administrative support, customer services and other industries.
Goodwill exists to: help people see possibilities, seize opportunities and prosper. we do this through skills development and career services to support individuals on their path to family-sustaining employment. wrap-around services offered include: industry relevant training programs, job search supports, employer connections, career navigation, career coaching, resume preparation and interviewing. goodwill university is the talent development division of goodwill offering modern training opportunities for goodwill participants and team members alike. all training programs are provided at no cost and help individuals learn new skills to be career-ready and find success within growing industries. programs are currently focused on digital.
Career advancement opportunities services matches individual skills and abilities with the needs of prospective employers, and provides job readiness and life skills training to help prepare individuals for the world of work. retention strategies assist participants in maintaining employment and exploring career development opportunities.
Revenue grew from $50.2M (FY2013) to $88.4M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-1.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$115.0M
Total liabilities
$66.1M
Net assets
$48.9M
Salaries & benefits
$59.4M
67% of expenses
Board members
24
24 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $88,375,481▲0.6% | $89,234,374▲10.2% | $48,935,317▼0.4% | $115,000,988▲2.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $87,885,152▲6.2% | $80,987,306▲3.4% | $49,152,617▲11.9% | $112,505,478▲46.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $82,780,757▲51.9% | $78,352,824▲32.8% | $43,942,792▲10.0% | $76,574,233▲3.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $54,491,734▼9.9% | $58,981,959▼2.8% | $39,931,306▼9.5% | $73,799,058▼3.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $60,492,655▼5.4% | $60,662,513▼2.6% | $44,121,221▲0.7% | $76,467,288▼1.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $63,927,302▲3.4% | $62,264,589▲2.3% | $43,800,735▲3.3% | $77,342,584▲0.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $61,841,859▲2.9% | $60,874,375▲6.6% | $42,385,503▲2.3% | $76,810,113▼0.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $60,084,383▲11.7% | $57,104,063▲8.9% | $41,417,982▲7.8% | $77,034,241▲11.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $53,792,084▼1.3% | $52,445,438▲4.4% | $38,413,555▲3.3% | $68,999,262▲27.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $54,485,650▲8.5% | $50,229,862▲8.7% | $37,180,989▲12.7% | $54,256,975▲7.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $50,205,847 | $46,230,182▲11.7% | $32,983,823▲12.5% | $50,705,363▲12.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $41,373,258▲12.5% | $29,307,914▲21.4% | $45,165,941▲29.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $36,776,239▲7.1% | $24,134,805▲39.4% | $34,756,971▲30.2% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $34,351,071 | $17,318,513 | $26,700,529 | 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: Christopher Jackson — $443,762 (0.50% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Jackson | President / Ceo | 55 | $443,762 |
| Richard Walker | Chief Financial & Strategy Officer | 55 | $255,221 |
| Mia Comerito | Chief Human Resources Officer | 55 | $250,704 |
| Larita Barber | Chief Advancement Officer | 55 | $243,829 |
| Jose Luis | Chief Operating Officer | 55 | $234,269 |
| Raquel Lynch | Chief Program Officer | 55 | $228,686 |
| Michael Whitener | Vp, Technology and Compliance | 55 | $203,502 |
| Tonya Nations | Vp, Retail Operations | 55 | $202,918 |
| Amy Jordon | Vp, Real Estate Development and Facilities | 55 | $193,067 |
| Leslie Chestnut | Director, Tm Exp & Eng | 55 | $156,783 |
| Shannon Russell | Controller | 55 | $154,727 |
| Anne Predieri | Secretary/treasurer | 0.58 | — |
| Bruce Clark | Director | 0.39 | — |
| Cedric Thomas | Director | 0.29 | — |
| Cheryl Welch | Director | 0.39 | — |
| Dec Lee | Director | 0.49 | — |
| Derrick Thompson | Director | 0.31 | — |
| Dr Monica Allen | Director | 0.46 | — |
| Ed Mcmahan | Director | 0.03 | — |
| Gizaw Bedwa | Director | 0.12 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| White Advertising LLC | Advertising | $417,302 |
| Steel Tech Consulting LLC | Tech Consulting | $194,482 |
| Cherry Bekaert LLP | Audit | $119,750 |
| Riciera Finance Assignee For Alpha Reso | Drivers | $103,923 |
43 grants to Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont Inc totaling $12.2M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goodwill Industries International Inc | Gm youth and young adult 4.0, ibm gdca 2023, lowes trade skills 2024, lowes trade skills 4.0, uhc 2024 | 2024 | $153,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $19,542 |
| Foundation For the Carolinas | Charitable gift | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $5,000 |
| Foundation For the Carolinas | Charitable gift | 2023 | $90,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2023 | $34,750 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $18,350 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $5,851 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2023 | $5,000 |
| Foundation For the Carolinas | Charitable gift | 2022 | $80,000 |
| Goodwill Industries International Inc | Microsoft gdca, usda, indeed 2022 | 2022 | $29,809 |
| Presbyterian Hospital | Community outreach | 2022 | $22,500 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $17,071 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $15,100 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2022 | $14,750 |
1 grant totaling $1.0M in FY2022. All grants made by Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont Inc →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont Fdn | General support | $1,000,000 |
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Data for Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont Inc (EIN 56-0844639) 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.