Better Business Bureau Report for
Goodwill Industries of Central Arizona

Better Business Bureau Report issued June 2009
Better Business Bureau Report expires June 2011


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Charity Contact Information

Name: Goodwill Industries of Central Arizona
Address: 2626 W. Beryl Avenue
  Phoenix, AZ 85021
Phone: 602-535-4000
Web Address: www.goodwillaz.org
Also known as:Goodwill of Central Arizona
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Better Business Bureau Comments

Year, State Incorporated: 1947, Arizona
Affiliates: None
Stated Purpose: Goodwill of Central Arizona's commitment is to connect central Arizonans experiencing vocational barriers to gainful employment opportunities so that they may gain sustainability through the power of work. By providing the necessary tools, such as job skills training, education and basic needs to people with disabilities and disadvantaging conditions, these individuals are able to prepare for and find employment and contribute to our economy. We are a nationally recognized leader in empowering people through job training and employment services so that people may achieve their highest level of personal and economic independence. We provide an environment for people to believe they can succeed, achieve goals, develop skills and change the barriers they face every day.

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Evaluation Conclusions

               

Goodwill Industries of Central Arizona meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
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Programs

               

With 62 years of serving central Arizona’s communities, Goodwill of Central Arizona is one of the oldest and largest nonprofit agencies in Arizona. Our commitment is to Put People to Work throughout Arizona by providing job training and employment services to those with vocational disadvantages that can include physical and emotional barriers, welfare dependency, illiteracy and age. We operate 36 human services programs that help individuals navigating challenges get the "hand up" they need; from training to re-enter the workforce to computer classes to vocational rehabilitation services. In 2009, we served almost 26,000 youth and adults on their quest toward self-sufficiency and secured almost 6,000 employment opportunities. For more information on Goodwill of Central Arizona, visit www.goodwillaz.org.

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008, Goodwill Industries of Central Arizona's program expenses were:

  
Thrift Operations 45,945,299
Workforce Development 6,715,834
Charter School 2,760,413
Commercial Services 2,581,924
Total Program Expenses: $58,003,470
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Governance

               

Chief Executive : Jim Teter, President & CEO
Compensation*:
 $135,163

Chair of the Board: Jack Milligan
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation: Principal - Leathers Milligan

Board Size: 24

Paid Staff Size: 1200

*Compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
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Fund Raising

               

Method(s) Used:

telephone, invitations to fund raising events, television, radio, internet
Fund raising costs were 2% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $54,906,043, are donations received as a result of fund raising activities.)
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Tax Status

               

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.
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Financial

               

The following information is based on Goodwill Industries of Central Arizona's audited financial statements - consolidated for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008.

Source of Funds  
Thrift Operations 54,568,464
Workforce Development 4,857,137
Commercial Services contracts 2,415,803
Charter School 2,280,534
Special Events 322,130
Contributions & Grants 189,759
Other Income 72,979
Investment Income (Loss) -92,081
Less direct donor benefits -174,310
Total Income $64,440,415


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Uses of Funds as a % of Total Expenses

Programs: 86%  Fund Raising: 2%  Administrative: 10%  Other Expenses: 2%

Total income   $64,440,415
  Program expenses $58,003,470
  Fund raising expenses 1,143,387
  Administrative expenses 6,760,944
  Other Expenses 1,321,425
Total expenses   $67,229,226
Expenses in Excess of Income   (2,788,811)
Beginning net assets   8,107,731
Ending net assets   5,318,920
Total liabilities   29,982,853
Total assets   $35,301,773


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