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VALUING COLLABORATION, GOODWILL WORKS WITH THE STATE DIVISION OF DISABILITY & REHABILITATION SERVICES; TRANSITION PARTNERS OF NORTHEAST INDIANA; MULTIPLE NORTHEAST INDIANA SCHOOL SYSTEMS; INDIANA ASSOCIATION OF REHABILITATION FACILITIES; DELL; WALGREENS REDI PROGRAM; GOODWILL INDUSTRIES INTERNATIONAL; AND THE UNITED STATES PROBATION & PRETRIAL SERVICES, NORTHERN DISTRICT OF INDIANA. GOODWILL COMPLIES WITH MANDATED EEOC AND INDIANA CIVIL RIGHTS COMMISSION REGULATIONS AND INTERNAL CULTURAL COMPETENCY STANDARDS TO STRENGTHEN ITS WORKFORCE DIVERSITY. PARTNERING WITH AGENCIES ACROSS NORTHERN INDIANA (OPPORTUNITY ENTERPRISES, LOGAN COMMUNITY RESOURCES, PATHFINDERS AND CORVILLA), GOODWILL PROVIDED PRE-EMPLOYMENT TRANSITION SERVICES TO YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES AGES 14-22 IN 2024. GOODWILL'S SERVICE AREA COVERS 9 NORTHEAST INDIANA COUNTIES-ALLEN, ADAMS, DEKALB, HUNTINGTON, LAGRANGE, NOBLE, STEUBEN, WELLS, PROVIDES EMPLOYMENT COUNSELING, JOB TRAINING AND JOBS FOR PEOPLE WHO FACE BARRIERS TO FINDING AND KEEPING A JOB, INCLUDING PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES, RECIPIENTS OF PUBLIC ASSISTANCE, AND PEOPLE WITH LIMITED EDUCATION OR WORK HISTORY. GOODWILL'S MISSION IS CARRIED OUT THROUGH A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES, ALL WITH ONE GOAL-TO HELP PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES OR OTHER DISADVANTAGES BECOME MORE SUCCESSFUL, PRODUCTIVE, AND INDEPENDENT. GOODWILL RELIES UPON THE SALES OF DONATED ITEMS TO CREATE JOBS AND FUND OUR PROGRAMS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, DISADVANTAGES, AND OTHER BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT. IN FACT, APPROXIMATELY 92-CENTS OF EVERY DOLLAR IS REINVESTED BACK INTO OUR NORTHEAST INDIANA COMMUNITY THROUGH JOBS, SERVICES AND PROGRAM RELATED EXPENSE. SIMPLY PUT, DONATIONS HELP GOODWILL CREATE JOBS AND PUT PEOPLE BACK TO WORK, AND WE BELIEVE THAT WORK HAS THE POWER TO TRANSFORM LIVES. MORE THAN 3,299,000 POUNDS OF DONATED TEXTILES, SHOES, CARDBOARD, BOOKS AND OTHER GOODS UNSUITABLE FOR SALE IN THE GOODWILL STORES WERE REPURPOSED OR RECYCLED AND KEPT OUT OF THE WASTE STREAM. GOODWILL HAS BEEN A PIONEER OF THE "REDUCE, REUSE, REPURPOSE" PRACTICE OF UNWANTED, BUT STILL USABLE, ITEMS TO HELP CREATE A HEALTHIER ENVIRONMENT. 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THEREFORE, NO PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES IS INCLUDED IN THESE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. GOODWILL HAS BEEN CLASSIFIED AS AN ORGANIZATION THAT IS NOT A PRIVATE FOUNDATION UNDER SECTION 509(A)(2) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. THE ACCOUNTING STANDARD THAT PROVIDES GUIDANCE ON ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES ADDRESSES THE DETERMINATION OF WHETHER TAX BENEFITS CLAIMED OR EXPECTED TO BE CLAIMED ON A TAX RETURN SHOULD BE RECORDED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. UNDER THIS GUIDANCE, GOODWILL MAY RECOGNIZE THE TAX BENEFIT FROM AN UNCERTAIN TAX POSITION ONLY IF IT IS MORE LIKELY THAN NOT THAT THE TAX POSITION WILL BE SUSTAINED ON EXAMINATION BY TAXING AUTHORITIES, BASED ON THE TECHNICAL MERITS OF THE POSITION. EXAMPLES OF TAX POSITIONS INCLUDE THE TAX-EXEMPT STATUS OF GOODWILL AND VARIOUS POSITIONS RELATED TO THE POTENTIAL SOURCES OF UNRELATED BUSINESS TAXABLE INCOME. THE TAX BENEFITS RECOGNIZED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FROM SUCH A POSITION ARE MEASURED BASED ON THE LARGEST BENEFIT THAT HAS A GREATER THAN 50 PERCENT LIKELIHOOD OF BEING REALIZED UPON ULTIMATE SETTLEMENT. THERE WERE NO UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS IDENTIFIED OR RECORDED AS LIABILITIES FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023. GOODWILL FILES TAX RETURNS IN THE U.S. FEDERAL JURISDICTION AND THE STATE OF INDIANA. GOODWILL BELIEVES IT IS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO INCOME TAX EXAMINATIONS FOR YEARS PRIOR TO 2021. OCTOBER GALA 19479 19479 738 7208 5309 19479 19479 738 7208 5309 13255 6224 X X X X false false false false false false false false false KEVIN MORSE PRESIDENT & CEO 115000 3300 38272 156572 X 7806483 % OF SALES,INVENTORY TURN false true false FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A GOODWILL WAS FOUNDED IN 1902 IN BOSTON, MA BY REV. EDGAR J. HELMS, A METHODIST MINISTER AND EARLY SOCIAL INNOVATOR. THE GOODWILL CAN TRACE ITS FORT WAYNE ROOTS BACK TO 1936, WHEN REVEREND HELMS PROPOSED A FEDERATION OF GOODWILL INDUSTRIES AGENCIES ACROSS NORTHERN INDIANA. THE FORT WAYNE GOODWILL WAS INCORPORATED AS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION WITH THE INDIANA SECRETARY OF STATE IN 1937 AND OPENED ITS DOORS ON JANUARY 3, 1938. LOCALLY HEADQUARTERED IN FORT WAYNE, GOODWILL EMPOWERS AND PREPARES PEOPLE FOR INDEPENDENCE THROUGH TRAINING, PERSONAL GROWTH AND WORK. WE BELIEVE THAT WORK IS THE KEY FACTOR IN THE ABILITY OF PEOPLE TO ACHIEVE DESIRABLE LIFE OUTCOMES. GOODWILL IS OPERATING UNDER ITS ELEVENTH CONSECUTIVE 3-YEAR ACCREDITATION FROM THE COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION OF REHABILITATION FACILITIES (CARF) FOR COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT SERVICES AND JOB DEVELOPMENT. VALUING COLLABORATION, GOODWILL WORKS WITH THE STATE DIVISION OF DISABILITY & REHABILITATION SERVICES; TRANSITION PARTNERS OF NORTHEAST INDIANA; MULTIPLE NORTHEAST INDIANA SCHOOL SYSTEMS; INDIANA ASSOCIATION OF REHABILITATION FACILITIES; DELL; WALGREENS REDI PROGRAM; GOODWILL INDUSTRIES INTERNATIONAL; AND THE UNITED STATES PROBATION & PRETRIAL SERVICES, NORTHERN DISTRICT OF INDIANA. GOODWILL COMPLIES WITH MANDATED EEOC AND INDIANA CIVIL RIGHTS COMMISSION REGULATIONS AND INTERNAL CULTURAL COMPETENCY STANDARDS TO STRENGTHEN ITS WORKFORCE DIVERSITY. PARTNERING WITH AGENCIES ACROSS NORTHERN INDIANA (OPPORTUNITY ENTERPRISES, LOGAN COMMUNITY RESOURCES, PATHFINDERS AND CORVILLA), GOODWILL PROVIDED PRE-EMPLOYMENT TRANSITION SERVICES TO YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES AGES 14-22 IN 2024. GOODWILL'S SERVICE AREA COVERS 9 NORTHEAST INDIANA COUNTIES-ALLEN, ADAMS, DEKALB, HUNTINGTON, LAGRANGE, NOBLE, STEUBEN, WELLS, PROVIDES EMPLOYMENT COUNSELING, JOB TRAINING AND JOBS FOR PEOPLE WHO FACE BARRIERS TO FINDING AND KEEPING A JOB, INCLUDING PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES, RECIPIENTS OF PUBLIC ASSISTANCE, AND PEOPLE WITH LIMITED EDUCATION OR WORK HISTORY. GOODWILL'S MISSION IS CARRIED OUT THROUGH A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES, ALL WITH ONE GOAL-TO HELP PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES OR OTHER DISADVANTAGES BECOME MORE SUCCESSFUL, PRODUCTIVE, AND INDEPENDENT. GOODWILL RELIES UPON THE SALES OF DONATED ITEMS TO CREATE JOBS AND FUND OUR PROGRAMS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, DISADVANTAGES, AND OTHER BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT. IN FACT, APPROXIMATELY 92-CENTS OF EVERY DOLLAR IS REINVESTED BACK INTO OUR NORTHEAST INDIANA COMMUNITY THROUGH JOBS, SERVICES AND PROGRAM RELATED EXPENSE. SIMPLY PUT, DONATIONS HELP GOODWILL CREATE JOBS AND PUT PEOPLE BACK TO WORK, AND WE BELIEVE THAT WORK HAS THE POWER TO TRANSFORM LIVES. MORE THAN 3,299,000 POUNDS OF DONATED TEXTILES, SHOES, CARDBOARD, BOOKS AND OTHER GOODS UNSUITABLE FOR SALE IN THE GOODWILL STORES WERE REPURPOSED OR RECYCLED AND KEPT OUT OF THE WASTE STREAM. GOODWILL HAS BEEN A PIONEER OF THE "REDUCE, REUSE, REPURPOSE" PRACTICE OF UNWANTED, BUT STILL USABLE, ITEMS TO HELP CREATE A HEALTHIER ENVIRONMENT. NEARLY 48,000 POUNDS OF METAL PRODUCTS WERE RECYCLED AND DIVERTED FROM AREA LANDFILLS IN 2024. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B THE GOODWILL CEO SHALL ENSURE THAT TAX PAYMENTS AND OTHER GOVERNMENT- ORDERED PAYMENTS OR FILINGS ARE FILED IN A TIMELY AND ACCURATE MANNER (WITHOUT USE OF EXTENSIONS UNLESS REQUIRED BY UNUSUAL CIRCUMSTANCES). THE CEO SHALL SIGN AND CERTIFY THAT THE IRS FEDERAL FORM 990 IS ACCURATE AND COMPLETE. THE FINANCE & RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE SHALL REVIEW (FOR COMPLETENESS AND ACCURACY) AND APPROVE THE IRS FORM FEDERAL 990 ANNUAL TAX FILING PRIOR TO SUBMISSION, AND THE FULL BOARD SHALL RECEIVE A COPY OF THE DOCUMENT BEFORE ITS SUBMISSION. THE COMMITTEE'S REVIEW OF THE FEDERAL FORM 990 SHALL BE SUMMARIZED IN MEETING MINUTES AND INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING POINTS: DATE OF THE REVIEW, THE BOARD MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE, SCOPE OF THE REVIEW, AND FEEDBACK AND/OR SUGGESTED REVISIONS. FEEDBACK AND/OR SUGGESTED REVISIONS SHALL BE TRANSMITTED VIA EMAIL OR TELEPHONE (BY PERSONS DESIGNATED BY THE COMMITTEE) DIRECTLY TO THE INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL AUDITORS ENGAGED TO COMPLETE THE FEDERAL FORM 990. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C THE BOARD, OFFICERS, AND MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES HAVE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF ADMINISTERING THE AFFAIRS OF GOODWILL HONESTLY AND PRUDENTLY, AND OF EXERCISING THEIR BEST CARE, SKILL, AND JUDGMENT FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT OF GOODWILL. THOSE PERSONS SHALL EXERCISE THE UTMOST GOOD FAITH IN ALL TRANSACTIONS INVOLVED IN THEIR DUTIES, AND THEY SHALL NOT USE THEIR POSITIONS WITH GOODWILL OR KNOWLEDGE GAINED THEREFROM FOR THEIR PERSONAL BENEFIT. THE INTERESTS OF THE ORGANIZATION MUST BE THE FIRST PRIORITY IN ALL DECISIONS AND ACTIONS. ALL OFFICERS, MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES AND BOARD MEMBERS SHALL FULLY ADHERE TO THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, ANNUALLY DISCLOSE IN WRITING ANY ACTIVITY OR RELATIONSHIP, WHICH MAY BE PERCEIVED AS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, AND A RECORD OF THAT DISCLOSURE IS MAINTAINED. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A THE GOODWILL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL ALSO SERVE AS THE "COMPENSATION COMMITTEE" TO CONDUCT THE ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF AND GOAL-SETTING WITH THE GOODWILL PRESIDENT/CEO. GOODWILL WILL FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE OF "REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION" TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH IRS GUIDELINES (IRC 4958) THAT PLACES RESTRICTIONS ON THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION OF "DISQUALIFIED PERSONS" WITHIN TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS. GOODWILL WILL MEET THE THREE CRITERIA ESSENTIAL TO ESTABLISH THAT A TRANSACTION WAS NOT AN EXCESS BENEFIT TRANSACTION: (1) THE TRANSACTION WAS APPROVED IN ADVANCE BY AN AUTHORIZED BODY OF THE NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION COMPOSED OF INDEPENDENT/UNRELATED INDIVIDUALS WHO DO NOT HAVE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST; (2) THE AUTHORIZED BODY OBTAINED RELIED UPON APPROPRIATE DATA, SUCH AS A COMPENSATION REPORT OR PROOF OF FAIR MARKET VALUE, AS TO COMPARABILITY BEFORE MAKING ITS DECISION; AND (3) THE AUTHORIZED BODY ADEQUATELY DOCUMENTED THE BASIS FOR ITS DETERMINATION AT THE TIME IT MADE ITS DECISION. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B SEE PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 CONSISTENT WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 6104(D) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND THE REGULATIONS HEREUNDER, COPIES OF THE ORGANIZATION'S FEDERAL FORM 990 SHALL BE MADE AVAILABLE, UPON REQUEST, IN A CURRENT, ACCESSIBLE AND TIMELY MANNER TO ANY INDIVIDUALS WHO REQUEST IT. THE FEDERAL FORM 990 SHALL ALSO BE POSTED ON GOODWILL'S WEBSITE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.