Goodwill Industries of Northeast Indiana, Inc

Affiliates

This report evaluates only Goodwill Industries of Northeast Indiana. A separate report for Goodwill Industries International is available from the Wise Giving Alliance online at www.give.org or by calling (703) 276-0100.

BBB Comments

Goodwill Industries of Northeast Indiana is an agency partner with United Way.

Stated Purpose

Mission Statement:
Goodwill Industries of Northeast Indiana is dedicated to helping people with disabilities and employment barriers achieve their potential through the dignity and power of work.

Evaluation Conclusions

This organization has been evaluated according to the 20 BBB Standards for Charity Accountability.This organization meets all those Standards and is a BBB accredited charity.

BBB Charity Seal Participation

Charities that meet the Standards for Charity Accountability are eligible to participate in BBB Wise Giving Alliance Charity Seal program. This seal, which can be displayed on the charity's web site and in printed materials, helps inform the public that the charity meets these standards. This organization participates in this program.

Programs

Goodwill Industries of Northeast Indiana's objective is to provide work opportunities and skill development for people with barriers to employment. The organization provides vocational evaluation; job readiness training; job placement and support to individuals with disabilities and other barriers to employment in the nine counties of northeast Indiana. In Goodwill's program, clients acquire the necessary skills to increase their marketability, advance in their positions, have the ability to make new choices or seek a new career. Goodwill serves adults with disabilities and disadvantages who are referred by Indiana Family & Social Services Administration Vocational Rehabilitation Services and the Department of Veterans Affairs. Goodwill focuses on total integration into the community rather than sheltered workshops. Goodwill serves youth through Career Start, they provide employment services and training to at-risk youth who are referred by area agencies providing services to local youth. Donors play a pivotal role in Goodwill's ability to fulfill their mission of putting individuals to work. Goodwill's Retail Operations collect donated clothing and household of goods then sell these items in their eight stores. Revenue from sales of donated items provides funding for job placement and other Goodwill programs and services.

For the year ended December 31, 2005, Goodwill Industries of Northeast Indiana, Inc's program expenses were:

Governance

Fund Raising

Fund raising costs were 0.26% of total related contributions. (Related contributions, whivch totaled $5,431,249, are donations received as a direct result of fund raising activities.)

Goodwill Industries raises funds through thrift stores, grant proposals, Internet appeals and through the United Way.

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.

Financial

According to Goodwill Industries of Northeast Indiana, Inc's Audited Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2005:

* Excess for the year indicates the portion of income remaining after expenses.

Additional Contact Information

ID: 5000492
Report as of November 7, 2009 02:49
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