Nonprofit · EIN 56-0844639
GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF THE SOUTHERN PIEDMONT INC
Tax-exempt · CHARLOTTE, NC 28266
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $101,824,926 | $98,615,938 | $3,208,988 | $133,366,844 | $84,438,981 | $48,927,863 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $93,483,486 | $98,384,860 | -$4,901,374 | $130,340,581 | $84,995,943 | $45,344,638 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $88,375,481 | $89,234,374 | -$858,893 | $115,000,988 | $66,065,671 | $48,935,317 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $18,524,023
- Program service revenue
- $78,601,433
- Investment income
- $693,580
- Net rental income
- $170,478
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $174,373
- Other revenue
- $4,005,890
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,737,096
- Other salaries and wages
- $51,007,184
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $64,566,495
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $151,084
- Accounting fees
- $82,845
- Occupancy
- $16,621,910
- Travel
- $857,982
- Depreciation
- $3,345,157
- Program services (functional)
- $87,262,516
- Management and general (functional)
- $10,826,925
- Fundraising (functional)
- $526,497
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $130,340,581
- Total assets, end of year
- $133,366,844
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $84,438,981
- Net assets, end of year
- $48,927,863
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $39,798,084
- Publicly traded securities
- $10,066,713
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $48,927,384
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $479
- Gross receipts
- $101,834,254
- Employees
- 3,077
- Volunteers
- 19
- Year formed
- 1949
- State of legal domicile
- NC
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER JACKSON | PRESIDENT / CEO Officer | 55 | $400,055 | $34,743 |
| RICHARD WALKER | CHIEF FINANCIAL & STRATEGY OFFICER Officer | 55 | $241,477 | $44,052 |
| MIA COMERIATO | CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER Officer | 55 | $241,086 | $32,678 |
| LARITA BARBER | CHIEF ADVANCEMENT OFFICER Officer | 55 | $239,904 | $22,699 |
| RAQUEL LYNCH | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER Officer | 55 | $224,726 | $24,571 |
| JOSE LUIS | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 55 | $223,300 | $7,807 |
| MICHAEL WHITENER | VP, TECHNOLOGY AND COMPLIANCE Highest-paid employee | 55 | $199,718 | $29,023 |
| AMY JORDON | VP, REAL ESTATE DEV. & FACILITIES Highest-paid employee | 55 | $184,111 | $27,734 |
| MICHELLE HORTON | VP, TALENT DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 55 | $164,964 | $18,874 |
| TONYA NATIONS | VP, RETAIL OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 55 | $174,806 | $8,572 |
| LESLIE CHESTNUT | DIRECTOR, TM EXP & ENG Highest-paid employee | 55 | $165,205 | $10,248 |
| BRUCE CLARK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 | $0 |
| CEDRIC THOMAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.35 | $0 | $0 |
| CHERYL WELCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.43 | $0 | $0 |
| DEC LEE | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.47 | $0 | $0 |
15 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DERRICK THOMPSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.62 | $0 |
| DR MONICA ALLEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.28 | $0 |
| ED MCMAHAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.04 | $0 |
| HOLLY ALEXANDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 |
| JAMI HERZBERG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.32 | $0 |
| JEFF ALVINO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.24 | $0 |
| JOHN MARSHALL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.17 | $0 |
| LEE FITE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.56 | $0 |
| LEIGH ANN MERCHANT | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.35 | $0 |
| RICHARD DONALDSON | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 |
| RONNIE BRYANT | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| SARAH MCCARTHY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.44 | $0 |
| SHAWN ANDERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.39 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE FRIEDMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.44 | $0 |
| YIH-HAN MA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.47 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 35 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER JACKSON | PRESIDENT / CEO Officer | 55 | $393,029 | $30,403 |
| RICHARD WALKER | CHIEF FINANCIAL & STRATEGY OFFICER Officer | 55 | $240,993 | $38,659 |
| MIA COMERIATO | CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER Officer | 55 | $239,465 | $21,812 |
| LARITA BARBER | CHIEF ADVANCEMENT OFFICER Officer | 55 | $239,465 | $21,812 |
| RAQUEL LYNCH | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER Officer | 55 | $215,443 | $17,903 |
| JOSE LUIS | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 55 | $222,738 | $3,350 |
| MICHAEL WHITENER | VP, TECHNOLOGY AND COMPLIANCE Highest-paid employee | 55 | $197,943 | $19,463 |
| TONYA NATIONS | VP, RETAIL OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 55 | $194,208 | $19,294 |
| AMY JORDON | VP, REAL ESTATE DEV. & FACILITIES Highest-paid employee | 55 | $185,071 | $19,456 |
| MICHELLE HORTON | VP, TALENT DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 55 | $171,471 | $19,584 |
| LESLIE CHESTNUT | DIRECTOR, TM EXP & ENG Highest-paid employee | 55 | $161,931 | $11,107 |
| RONNIE L BRYANT | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.52 | $0 | $0 |
| DEC LEE | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.46 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNE PREDIERI | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.61 | $0 | $0 |
| HOLLY ALEXANDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.33 | $0 | $0 |
| DR MONICA ALLEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.24 | $0 | $0 |
| SHAWN ANDERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.33 | $0 | $0 |
| GIZAW BEDWA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.13 | $0 | $0 |
| BRUCE CLARK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD DONALDSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.43 | $0 | $0 |
| HELEN EGGERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.41 | $0 | $0 |
| LEE FITE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.31 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMI HERZBERG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.34 | $0 | $0 |
| ROB HORTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.21 | $0 | $0 |
| TAMMY JONES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| YIH-HAH MA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.24 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE MACHICOTE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.13 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN MARSHALL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| VANESSA MATTHEWS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.08 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH MCCARTHY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.45 | $0 | $0 |
| ED MCMAHAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.22 | $0 | $0 |
| LEIGH ANN MERCHANT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.43 | $0 | $0 |
| CEDRIC THOMAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.39 | $0 | $0 |
| DERRICK THOMPSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.28 | $0 | $0 |
| CHERYL WELCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.29 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 35 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER JACKSON | PRESIDENT / CEO Officer | 55 | $443,762 | $25,396 |
| RICHARD WALKER | CHIEF FINANCIAL & STRATEGY OFFICER Officer | 55 | $255,221 | $26,021 |
| MIA COMERITO | CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER Officer | 55 | $250,704 | $21,464 |
| LARITA BARBER | CHIEF ADVANCEMENT OFFICER Officer | 55 | $243,829 | $18,042 |
| RAQUEL LYNCH | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER Officer | 55 | $228,686 | $15,049 |
| JOSE LUIS | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 55 | $234,269 | $5,681 |
| MICHAEL WHITENER | VP, TECHNOLOGY AND COMPLIANCE Highest-paid employee | 55 | $203,502 | $14,573 |
| TONYA NATIONS | VP, RETAIL OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 55 | $202,918 | $14,489 |
| AMY JORDON | VP, REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT AND FACILITIES Highest-paid employee | 55 | $193,067 | $14,252 |
| LESLIE CHESTNUT | DIRECTOR, TM EXP & ENG Highest-paid employee | 55 | $156,783 | $10,729 |
| SHANNON RUSSELL | CONTROLLER Highest-paid employee | 55 | $154,727 | $10,718 |
| RONNIE BRYANT | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.43 | $0 | $0 |
| RENEE FORD | BOARD VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.27 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNE PREDIERI | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.58 | $0 | $0 |
| HOLLY ALEXANDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.43 | $0 | $0 |
| DR MONICA ALLEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.46 | $0 | $0 |
| GIZAW BEDWA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.12 | $0 | $0 |
| BRUCE CLARK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.39 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD DONALDSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.38 | $0 | $0 |
| HELEN EGGERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.36 | $0 | $0 |
| LEE FITE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.43 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMI HERZBERG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.44 | $0 | $0 |
| ROB HORTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.15 | $0 | $0 |
| TAMMY JONES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.18 | $0 | $0 |
| DEC LEE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.49 | $0 | $0 |
| YIH-HAN MA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.08 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE MACHICOTE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.24 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN MARSHALL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.28 | $0 | $0 |
| VANESSA MATTHEWS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.19 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH MCCARTHY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.39 | $0 | $0 |
| ED MCMAHAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.03 | $0 | $0 |
| LEIGH ANN MERCHANT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.42 | $0 | $0 |
| CEDRIC THOMAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.29 | $0 | $0 |
| DERRICK THOMPSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.31 | $0 | $0 |
| CHERYL WELCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.39 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 668768, CHARLOTTE, NC 28266-8768
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- CHRISTOPHER JACKSON, PO BOX 668768, CHARLOTTE, NC 28266
- Signed the 990
- CHRISTOPHER JACKSON, PRESIDENT & CEO
- Phone
- (704) 372-3434
- Website
- WWW.GOODWILLSP.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CHERRY BEKAERT ADVISORY LLC
Mission
GOODWILL BUILDS PATHWAYS THAT HELP PEOPLE PURSUE THE LIFE THEY WANT TO ACHIEVE. GOODWILL EXISTS TO HELP PEOPLE SEE POSSIBILITIES, SEIZE OPPORTUNITIES, AND PROSPER. WE PARTNER WITH INDIVIDUALS TO IDENTIFY THEIR STRENGTHS, INTERESTS AND GOALS TO INFORM TRAINING, COACHING AND SUPPORTS TO HELP THEM SUCCEED IN WORK AND LIFE.
Program accomplishments
- BUSINESS ENTERPRISE "BE": THE PROGRAM OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES TO INDIVIDUALS SEEKING TO DEVELOP AND BUILD THEIR SKILL SETS TO ENHANCE THEIR POTENTIAL FOR FUTURE EMPLOYMENT IN PRODUCTION, CUSTOMER SERVICE, AND IN RETAIL. OUR RETAIL STORES PROVIDE SPECIALIZED TRAINING AND HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE IN THE AFOREMENTIONED AREAS THROUGH TEMPORARY AND/OR PERMANENT EMPLOYMENT. THE AGENCY OFFERS ASSET RECOVERY AND MANUFACTURING SERVICES USING THE HIGHEST INDUSTRY STANDARDS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY AND DATA SECURITY. THE COMPUTER RECYCLING PROGRAM HAS DIVERTED TONS OF POTENTIAL WASTE FROM REACHING LANDFILLS. THIS MULTI-FACETED PROGRAM HELPS GENERATE JOBS, PROVIDES A VALUABLE SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY, PROVIDES JOB TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES AND HELPS PRESERVE THE ENVIRONMENT. IN 2025, WE PAID 36.7M IN PAYROLL FOR THIS GROUP.Expenses $70,178,635 · revenue $69,965,658
- GOODWORK STAFFING IS AN IMPORTANT SERVICE PROVIDED TO BOTH INDIVIDUALS AND EMPLOYERS SEEKING TEMPORARY, TEMP-TO-HIRE AND DIRECT HIRE PLACEMENT SUPPORT IN KEY INDUSTRIES IN OUR REGION. THIS SERVICE CONNECTS THE COMMUNITY MEMBERS WITH ACCESS TO GREAT JOBS AT GREAT COMPANIES, GIVING THEM WORK EXPERIENCE AND A FOOT-IN-THE-DOOR, WHILE HELPING EMPLOYERS RECRUIT A DIVERSE AND EAGER TALENT POOL. THE PURPOSE OF GOODWORK STAFFING IS TO WORK WITH INDIVIDUALS AND EMPLOYERS TO MATCH SKILLS AND INTERESTS WITH TALENT AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY. IN 2025, GOODWORK STAFFING PROVIDED MORE THAN 138,000 PAID WORK HOURS, OVER $5.1M IN WAGES AND ASSISTED PARTICIPANTS WITH JOB OPPORTUNITIES IN LIGHT INDUSTRIAL, WAREHOUSE, ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT, CUSTOMER SERVICES AND OTHER INDUSTRIES.Expenses $7,323,490 · revenue $7,343,742
- GOODWILL EXISTS TO: HELP PEOPLE SEE POSSIBILITIES, SEIZE OPPORTUNITIES AND PROSPER. WE DO THIS THROUGH SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AND CAREER SERVICES TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS ON THEIR PATH TO FAMILY-SUSTAINING EMPLOYMENT. WRAP-AROUND SERVICES OFFERED INCLUDE: INDUSTRY RELEVANT TRAINING PROGRAMS, JOB SEARCH SUPPORTS, EMPLOYER CONNECTIONS, CAREER NAVIGATION, CAREER COACHING, RESUME PREPARATION AND INTERVIEWING. GOODWILL UNIVERSITY IS THE TALENT DEVELOPMENT DIVISION OF GOODWILL OFFERING MODERN TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FOR GOODWILL PARTICIPANTS AND TEAM MEMBERS ALIKE. ALL TRAINING PROGRAMS ARE PROVIDED AT NO COST AND HELP INDIVIDUALS LEARN NEW SKILLS TO BE CAREER-READY AND FIND SUCCESS WITHIN GROWING INDUSTRIES.Expenses $5,350,171 · revenue $1,292,033
- CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES SERVICES MATCHES INDIVIDUAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES WITH THE NEEDS OF PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYERS, AND PROVIDES JOB READINESS AND LIFE SKILLS TRAINING TO HELP PREPARE INDIVIDUALS FOR THE WORLD OF WORK. RETENTION STRATEGIES ASSIST PARTICIPANTS IN MAINTAINING EMPLOYMENT AND EXPLORING CAREER DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES.Expenses $4,410,220
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 | 990 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
- 56-0844639
- 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
- 1965
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Employment (J32Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $133,366,844
- Income (IRS master file)
- $101,834,254
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $101,824,926 | $98,615,938 | $133,366,844 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $93,483,486 | $98,384,860 | $130,340,581 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $88,375,481 | $89,234,374 | $115,000,988 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $87,885,152 | $80,987,306 | $112,505,478 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 56-0844639).
Questions about GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF THE SOUTHERN PIEDMONT INC
- What is the EIN of GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF THE SOUTHERN PIEDMONT INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF THE SOUTHERN PIEDMONT INC is 56-0844639.
- Is GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF THE SOUTHERN PIEDMONT INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1965.
- Are donations to GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF THE SOUTHERN PIEDMONT INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF THE SOUTHERN PIEDMONT 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 INDUSTRIES OF THE SOUTHERN PIEDMONT INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF THE SOUTHERN PIEDMONT INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF THE SOUTHERN PIEDMONT INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names CHRISTOPHER JACKSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF THE SOUTHERN PIEDMONT INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 30 people; 11 received compensation from the organization, the highest $400,055 (CHRISTOPHER JACKSON, PRESIDENT / CEO).
- How much revenue does GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF THE SOUTHERN PIEDMONT INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $101,824,926, expenses of $98,615,938 and total assets of $133,366,844 at year end.
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