Nonprofit · EIN 26-2741240
GOODWILL WORKS FOUNDATION INC
Tax-exempt · MACON, GA 31206
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,771,355 | $1,602,916 | $1,168,439 | $7,373,478 | $145,134 | $7,228,344 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $806,370 | $2,100,555 | -$1,294,185 | $6,203,550 | $143,645 | $6,059,905 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,667,394
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $42,024
- Net income from fundraising events
- $61,937
- Other revenue
- $61,937
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $939,846
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $69,578
- Travel
- $20,829
- Program services (functional)
- $939,846
- Fundraising (functional)
- $663,070
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $6,203,550
- Total assets, end of year
- $7,373,478
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $145,134
- Net assets, end of year
- $7,228,344
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $4,723,196
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $2,505,148
- Gross receipts
- $2,816,383
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2008
- State of legal domicile
- GA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES K STIFF VOTING | EX OFFICIO Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $762,491 | $51,773 |
| DR DEWAYNE CUFFIE | CMO Highest-paid employee | 5 | $0 | $240,547 | $35,497 |
| JENNIFER TYNER | VP MARKETING Highest-paid employee | 38 | $0 | $181,064 | $31,903 |
| LAURIE THARPE | VP CONTROLLER Highest-paid employee | 1 | $0 | $186,470 | $20,648 |
| DOUG NEWSOME | VP ADMINISTRATION Highest-paid employee | 2 | $0 | $168,309 | $29,866 |
| CHARLES SMITH | CFO - 1/1/24-8/1/24 Highest-paid employee | 1 | $0 | $148,342 | $13,091 |
| NAN WILLIAMS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RUTH KNOX | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RAYMOND SMITH | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DR JOHN DAVID | EX OFFICIO Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES K STIFF VOTING | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $729,349 | $41,073 |
| DR DEWAYNE CUFFIE | SENIOR VP OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 5 | $0 | $218,554 | $35,048 |
| CHARLES SMITH | CFO Key employee | 1 | $0 | $225,689 | $21,273 |
| LAURIE THARPE | VP CONTROLLER Highest-paid employee | 1 | $0 | $169,335 | $20,104 |
| DOUG NEWSOME | VP ADMINISTRATION Highest-paid employee | 2 | $0 | $154,895 | $29,338 |
| JENNIFER TYNER | VP MARKETING Highest-paid employee | 38 | $0 | $148,104 | $13,910 |
| NAN WILLIAMS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RUTH KNOX | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL HART | EX OFFICIAO Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 5171 EISENHOWER PKWY, MACON, GA 31206-5309
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JAMES K STIFF, 5171 EISENHOWER PARKWAY, MACON, GA 31206
- Signed the 990
- JAMES K STIFF, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (478) 475-9995
- Website
- GOODWILLWORKS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CHERRY BEKAERT ADVISORY LLC
Mission
THE ORGANIZATION WAS FORMED TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF MIDDLE GEORGIA, INC. (GIMG), TO HOLD AND ACQUIRE CAPITAL RESOURCES SUCH AS REAL ESTATE FOR GIMG; TO LEAD ANNUAL CAMPAIGNS; TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS WITH PLANNED GIVING, ESTATE BEQUESTS AND INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT CAMPAIGNS; TO PREPARE AND SUBMIT GRANT REQUESTS FOR GIMG; AND TO RAISE AND DEVELOP CAPITAL AND PROGRAMMATIC AND SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS THAT ASSIST PEOPLE WITH BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT AND CAREER ADVANCEMENT TO EXPERIENCE ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE AND A FULL PORTION OF THE AMERICAN DREAM.
Program accomplishments
- THE GOODWILL WORKS FOUNDATION EXISTS PRIMARILY TO ENHANCE AWARENESS, RELATIONSHIPS, AND PHILANTHROPIC SUPPORT TO BUILD GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF MIDDLE GEORGIA AND THE CSRA'S CAPACITY TO ACHIEVE ITS VISION OF ELIMINATING POVERTY IN OUR COMMUNITIES BY ASSISTING THE UNEMPLOYED AND UNDEREMPLOYED TO GAIN MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT THROUGH GOODWILL'S ACADEMIC, WORK, AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT SERVICES. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR ADDITIONAL DETAIL ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION.Expenses $939,846 · grants $939,846
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 26-2741240
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2008
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Employment (J32)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $7,373,478
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,816,383
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $2,771,355 | $1,602,916 | $7,373,478 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $806,370 | $2,100,555 | $6,203,550 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $2,082,201 | $5,546,185 | $7,502,058 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 26-2741240).
Questions about GOODWILL WORKS FOUNDATION INC
- What is the EIN of GOODWILL WORKS FOUNDATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GOODWILL WORKS FOUNDATION INC is 26-2741240.
- Is GOODWILL WORKS FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2008.
- Are donations to GOODWILL WORKS FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GOODWILL WORKS FOUNDATION INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of GOODWILL WORKS FOUNDATION INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did GOODWILL WORKS FOUNDATION INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of GOODWILL WORKS FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names JAMES K STIFF.
- Who are the officers and directors of GOODWILL WORKS FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does GOODWILL WORKS FOUNDATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $2,771,355, expenses of $1,602,916 and total assets of $7,373,478 at year end.
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