Nonprofit · EIN 41-0919602
TRUE NORTH GOODWILL NORTHERN MINNESOTA AND NORTHWESTERN WISCONS
Tax-exempt · DULUTH, MN 55802
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $18,022,561 | $17,988,626 | $33,935 | $17,050,132 | $7,036,821 | $10,013,311 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $15,984,921 | $16,435,045 | -$450,124 | $11,874,551 | $1,827,262 | $10,047,289 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $8,168,165
- of which government grants
- $885,586
- Program service revenue
- $9,220,317
- Investment income
- $502,617
- Net rental income
- $73,300
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $393,589
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$10,904
- Other revenue
- $131,462
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $175,356
- Other salaries and wages
- $6,336,640
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $7,653,640
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $1,641,397
- Travel
- $77,563
- Depreciation
- $490,320
- Program services (functional)
- $15,497,515
- Management and general (functional)
- $2,260,119
- Fundraising (functional)
- $230,992
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $11,874,551
- Total assets, end of year
- $17,050,132
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $7,036,821
- Net assets, end of year
- $10,013,311
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $7,048,850
- Publicly traded securities
- $2,658,968
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $10,013,311
- Gross receipts
- $22,475,523
- Employees
- 489
- Volunteers
- 1
- Year formed
- 1967
- State of legal domicile
- MN
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DODIE BROWN | CEO Officer | 40 | $156,987 | $18,369 |
| ELISE POPELKA | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WENQING ZHANG | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JANA KAYSER | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN ERPESTAD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JODY O'CONNOR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF PHILLIPICH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA KROLLMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VINCENT JONES | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN PILLSBURY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DODIE BROWN | CEO Officer | 40 | $188,225 | $8,993 |
| JAMES BRICKEY | DIRECTOR OF RETAIL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $104,207 | $2,073 |
| ELISA GARIBAY | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Officer | 40 | $49,896 | $4,314 |
| ELISE POPELKA | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNETTE GUNTER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JANA KAYSER | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN ERPESTAD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JODY O'CONNOR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ATOINETTE PEARSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE SHARKEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VINCENT JONES | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WENQING ZHANG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN PILLSBURY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 700 GARFIELD AVE, DULUTH, MN 55802-2634
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DODIE BROWN, 700 GARFIELD AVE, DULUTH, MN 55802
- Signed the 990
- DODIE BROWN, PRESIDENT & CEO
- Phone
- (218) 722-6351
- Website
- TRUENORTHGOODWILL.ORG
- Return prepared by
- MAHONEY ULBRICH CHRISTIANSEN & RUSS PA
Mission
GOODWILL'S MISSION IS INSPIRING PERSONAL TRANSFORMATION THROUGH THE POWER OF LEARNING AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT. OUR MISSION SERVICES PROGRAMS AND CAREER NAVIGATION CENTERS, PROVIDE PEOPLE WITH THE SKILLS AND TRAINING TO OVERCOME BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT AND GAIN STRONGER INDEPENDENCE. COMMON BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT INCLUDE LACK OF CHILDCARE, PAST JUSTICE INVOLVEMENT, LIMITED EDUCATION, CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY, AND DISABILITY. OUR VISION IS THAT ALL PEOPLE HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO OBTAIN MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT, STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES AND TRANSFORMING LIVES FOR GENERATIONS.
Program accomplishments
- JOB TRAINING AND CAREER SERVICES:TRUE NORTH GOODWILL'S JOB TRAINING AND CAREER SERVICES PROGRAMS HELP INDIVIDUALS WHO FACE CHALLENGES TO EMPLOYMENT PREPARE FOR THE WORKPLACE THROUGH CASE MANAGEMENT, JOB SKILLS AND JOB READINESS TRAINING, ON-THE-JOB TRAINING, JOB SEARCH, AND JOB RETENTION SERVICES.Expenses $1,973,675 · revenue $357,957
- RETAIL SERVICES:TRUE NORTH GOODWILL (TNG) PROVIDES PAID EMPLOYMENT SERVICES BOTH WITHIN TNG'S FACILITIES AND IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY IN COMBINATION WITH TRAINING AS A PATHWAY TO INDIVIDUALS DEVELOPING SKILLS AND OVERCOMING CHALLENGES TO EMPLOYMENT. EMPLOYMENT IS ALSO PROVIDED THROUGH TNG BUSINESS SERVICE CONTRACTS WITH LOCAL BUSINESSES AND ORGANIZATIONAL PARTNERS. THESE CONTRACTS INCLUDE JANITORIAL, LAWNCARE, MANUFACTURING, AND MORE. TRUE NORTH GOODWILL'S MISSION IS SUPPORTED FINANCIALLY THROUGH OUR RETAIL STORES AND DONATION CENTERS. WITH OUR MISSION SERVICES PROGRAMS AND CAREER NAVIGATION CENTERS, WE PROVIDE PEOPLE WITH THE SKILLS AND TRAINING TO OVERCOME BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT AND GAIN STRONGER INDEPENDENCE. RETAIL REVENUES ARE REINVESTED BACK INTO THE 29-COUNTY TERRITORY WE SERVE IN NORTHERN MINNESOTA AND NORTHWESTERN WISCONSIN. IN ADDITION, OUR RETAIL STORES PROVIDE CUSTOMERS WITH AN AFFORDABLE SHOPPING EXPERIENCE FOR CLOTHING AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, WHILE KEEPING MILLIONS OF POUNDS OF ITEMS OUT OF THE LANDFILL EACH YEAR.Expenses $13,523,840 · revenue $8,931,426
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 41-0919602
- 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
- 1968
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Employment (J32Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $17,050,132
- Income (IRS master file)
- $22,475,523
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $18,022,561 | $17,988,626 | $17,050,132 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $15,984,921 | $16,435,045 | $11,874,551 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $14,442,328 | $14,706,725 | $12,055,408 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $8,256,906 | $6,098,385 | $10,334,312 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 41-0919602).
Questions about TRUE NORTH GOODWILL NORTHERN MINNESOTA AND NORTHWESTERN WISCONS
- What is the EIN of TRUE NORTH GOODWILL NORTHERN MINNESOTA AND NORTHWESTERN WISCONS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of TRUE NORTH GOODWILL NORTHERN MINNESOTA AND NORTHWESTERN WISCONS is 41-0919602.
- Is TRUE NORTH GOODWILL NORTHERN MINNESOTA AND NORTHWESTERN WISCONS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1968.
- Are donations to TRUE NORTH GOODWILL NORTHERN MINNESOTA AND NORTHWESTERN WISCONS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does TRUE NORTH GOODWILL NORTHERN MINNESOTA AND NORTHWESTERN WISCONS 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 TRUE NORTH GOODWILL NORTHERN MINNESOTA AND NORTHWESTERN WISCONS due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did TRUE NORTH GOODWILL NORTHERN MINNESOTA AND NORTHWESTERN WISCONS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of TRUE NORTH GOODWILL NORTHERN MINNESOTA AND NORTHWESTERN WISCONS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names DODIE BROWN.
- Who are the officers and directors of TRUE NORTH GOODWILL NORTHERN MINNESOTA AND NORTHWESTERN WISCONS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $156,987 (DODIE BROWN, CEO).
- How much revenue does TRUE NORTH GOODWILL NORTHERN MINNESOTA AND NORTHWESTERN WISCONS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $18,022,561, expenses of $17,988,626 and total assets of $17,050,132 at year end.
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