Nonprofit · EIN 27-4212702
GOODWILL OF THE FINGER LAKES INC
Tax-exempt · ROCHESTER, NY 14620
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | 990 | $56,612,578 | $58,999,088 | -$2,386,510 | $49,888,146 | $25,031,256 | $24,856,890 |
| March 31, 2024 | 990 | $56,983,253 | $55,705,123 | $1,278,130 | $46,859,126 | $22,094,351 | $24,764,775 |
| March 31, 2023 | 990 | $53,100,419 | $51,274,985 | $1,825,434 | $43,484,595 | $21,577,943 | $21,906,652 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $19,010,871
- Program service revenue
- $34,983,137
- Investment income
- $419,272
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $49,023
- Net income from fundraising events
- $740
- Other revenue
- $2,199,298
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $621,237
- Other salaries and wages
- $21,993,758
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $26,789,889
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $39,811
- Accounting fees
- $92,327
- Occupancy
- $5,735,225
- Travel
- $452,611
- Depreciation
- $1,346,987
- Program services (functional)
- $53,550,302
- Management and general (functional)
- $5,051,431
- Fundraising (functional)
- $397,355
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $46,859,126
- Total assets, end of year
- $49,888,146
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $25,031,256
- Net assets, end of year
- $24,856,890
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $10,689,270
- Publicly traded securities
- $154,394
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $24,856,890
- Gross receipts
- $63,929,274
- Employees
- 980
- Volunteers
- 155
- Year formed
- 2010
- State of legal domicile
- NY
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 March 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAKE JENNIFER | PRESIDENT & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 37.5 | $398,060 | $23,084 |
| DYER CAROLINA | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 37.5 | $223,177 | $20,437 |
| HOLLAND JANICE | CHIEF PEOPLE & CULTURE OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $176,363 | $18,627 |
| WIESNER DAVE | ASSOC DIR OF OP TRAINING & DGR EFFICIENCY Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $154,368 | $84 |
| MURPHY MARTIN | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE (THROUGH XX/XX/XXXX) Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $130,843 | $7,969 |
| JACKEL LISA | DIRECTOR OF IT SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $113,727 | $16,027 |
| MITCHELL ROBIN | SCHOOL DIRECTOR OF THE EXCEL CENTER Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $109,653 | $15,960 |
| THIAGARAJAN VIVEK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALAIMO DARRICK | AUDIT CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BALL RHONDA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BURGESSEBONY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DILLION JUNIOR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DILORETODAVID | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GOULD AMY | VICE CHAIR OF ASSESSMENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HARPER IAN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
9 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HARRINGTON BRIAN | VICE CHAIR OF PLANNING & R Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| HENDERSON JOHN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JACKMAN PATRICK | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NASSAR MCAVINNEY JUDIE LYNN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NATOLI LINDA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| POLLACK RONNIE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| FRAME MICHAEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DELLA PORTA MICHAEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HARRIS MARK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 23 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAKE JENNIFER | PRESIDENT & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 22.5 | $356,225 | $22,584 |
| DYER CAROLINA | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 22.5 | $207,220 | $17,929 |
| DAVE WIESNER | VICE PRESIDENT OF DONATED GOODS Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $134,309 | $4,985 |
| JACKEL LISA | DIRECTOR OF IT SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 22.5 | $100,913 | $18,992 |
| JENNIFER BOUTTE | VICE PRESIDENT OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $109,186 | $9,666 |
| ROBIN MITCHELL | SCHOOL DIRECTOR OF THE EXCEL CENTER Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $101,988 | $13,583 |
| ALAIMO DARRICK | AUDIT CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BURGESSEBONY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DILLION JUNIOR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DILORETODAVID | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GOULD AMY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HARRINGTON BRIAN | VICE CHAIR OF PLANNING & R Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HARPER IAN | VICE CHAIR OF ASSESSMENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HENDERSON JOHN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JACKMAN PATRICK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NASSAR MCAVINNEY JUDIE LYNN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SIMMONS HEZEKIAH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| THIAGARAJAN VIVEK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BALL RHONDA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FRAME MICHAEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KITCHEN SUSAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| POLTRINO ROBERT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NATOLI LINDA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2023: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAKE JENNIFER | PRESIDENT & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 22.5 | $334,609 | $20,584 |
| DYER CAROLINA | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 22.5 | $191,173 | $21,878 |
| JACKEL LISA | DIRECTOR OF IT SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 22.5 | $105,800 | $15,607 |
| ALAIMO DARRICK | AUDIT CHAIR (START 8/22) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BURGESSEBONY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DILLION JUNIOR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DILORETODAVID | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FRAME MICHAEL | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GOULD AMY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HARRINGTON BRIAN | VICE CHAIR OF PLANNING & RESOURCES Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HARPER IAN | VICE CHAIR OF ASSESSMENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HENDERSON JOHN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JACKMAN PATRICK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KITCHEN SUSAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NASSAR MCAVINNEY JUDIE LYNN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| POLTRINO ROBERT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROONEY GERRY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SIMMONS HEZEKIAH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| THIAGARAJAN VIVEK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| REEVES TINA M | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FERBER MARGARET | AUDIT CHAIR (END 7/22) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRENNER ROBERT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 422 CLINTON AVE S, ROCHESTER, NY 14620-1103
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JENNIFER LAKE, 422 SOUTH CLINTON AVENUE, ROCHESTER, NY 14620
- Signed the 990
- JENNIFER LAKE, PRESIDENT AND CEO
- Phone
- (585) 232-1111
- Website
- WWW.GOODWILLFINGERLAKES.ORG
- Return prepared by
- BONADIO & CO LLP
Mission
THE MISSION OF GOODWILL OF THE FINGER LAKES IS TO PREPARE AND EMPOWER PEOPLE WITH BARRIERS TO INDEPENDENCE TO BE SELF-SUFFICIENT AND CONTRIBUTE TO THEIR FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES.
Program accomplishments
- RETAIL: EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH THE OPERATION OF GOODWILL RETAIL STORES. CURRENTLY LOCATED IN MONROE, WAYNE, LIVINGSTON, ONONDAGA, ONTARIO AND TOMPKINS COUNTIES IN NEW YORK STATE, GFL COVERS A TERRITORY OF 20 COUNTIES AND IS EXPANDING TO THOSE COUNTIES IN THE COMING YEARS. GFL ALSO OPERATES AN E-COMMERCE BUSINESS, CLEARANCE CENTER AND MULTIPLE ATTENDED AND STANDALONE DONATION CENTERS AND WAREHOUSES.Expenses $44,613,998 · revenue $46,194,545
- 2-1-1/LIFELINE: IS AN ACCREDITED PROGRAM THROUGH THE ALLIANCE OF INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SYSTEMS AND AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF SUICIDOLOGY. IT IS AVAILABLE FOR EVERYONE, EVERY DAY, ANYTIME. COMMUNITY MEMBERS GET CONNECTED WITH EXPERIENCED TELECOUNSELORS BY SIMPLY DIALING 2-1-1 FOR FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL ASSISTANCE CONNECTING TO VITAL SERVICES WITHING THE COMMUNITY AS WELL AS PROVIDING CRISIS SERVICES.Expenses $6,121,180 · revenue $5,434,991
- FOOD SERVICES: COOKS AND DELIVERS MEALS TO SENIORS SITES THROUGH THE COUNTY SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM, PROVIDING MEALS FOR QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS THAT MEET THE FEDERAL NUTRITION GUIDELINES. THE DIVISION ALSO COOKS AND DELIVERS MEALS TO CHILD DAY CARE PROGRAMS. THEY ALSO OPERATE AN IN-HOUSE CAFETERIA THAT OFFERS HOT AND COLD MEALS TO AGENCY EMPLOYEES, MANY OF WHOM ARE BLIND AND UNABLE TO GET OUT TO LOCAL RESTAURANTS FOR BREAKFAST OR LUNCH AS WELL AS HOSTING INDIVIDUALS THROUGHOUT OUR DONATED GOODS AND FOOD SERVICES PROGRAMS IN SERVICE TO OUR MISSION, GOODWILL DOES SO MUCH TO HELP CHANGE LIVES OF PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH OUR GOOD NEIGHBOR PROGRAM. WE PARTNER WITH AREA SCHOOLS AND LOCAL NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO ASSIST CHILDREN AND ADULTS WHO NEED CLOTHING, SHOES, BOOKS AND HOUSEWARES FROM OUR GOODWILL STORES. WE ALSO PROVIDE INTERVIEW AND JOB APPROPRIATE CLOTHES TO JOB SEEKERS.Expenses $1,209,812 · revenue $1,312,219
- Expenses $1,605,312 · revenue $885,774
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 March, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | March 31, 2026 | August 17, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | March 31, 2025 | August 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | March 31, 2024 | August 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 27-4212702
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2011
- Accounting year ends
- March
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P11)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $49,888,146
- Income (IRS master file)
- $63,929,274
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | March 2025 | $56,612,578 | $58,999,088 | $49,888,146 | XML |
| 990 | March 2024 | $56,983,253 | $55,705,123 | $46,859,126 | XML |
| 990 | March 2023 | $53,100,419 | $51,274,985 | $43,484,595 | XML |
| 990 | March 2022 | $49,070,844 | $43,423,233 | $32,628,122 | IRS |
| 990 | March 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2018 | – | – | – | 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 27-4212702).
Questions about GOODWILL OF THE FINGER LAKES INC
- What is the EIN of GOODWILL OF THE FINGER LAKES INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GOODWILL OF THE FINGER LAKES INC is 27-4212702.
- Is GOODWILL OF THE FINGER LAKES INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2011.
- Are donations to GOODWILL OF THE FINGER LAKES INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GOODWILL OF THE FINGER LAKES 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 OF THE FINGER LAKES INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending March 31, 2026) is due August 17, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did GOODWILL OF THE FINGER LAKES INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended March 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of GOODWILL OF THE FINGER LAKES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 names JENNIFER LAKE.
- Who are the officers and directors of GOODWILL OF THE FINGER LAKES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 lists 24 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $398,060 (LAKE JENNIFER, PRESIDENT & CEO).
- How much revenue does GOODWILL OF THE FINGER LAKES INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $56,612,578, expenses of $58,999,088 and total assets of $49,888,146 at year end.
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