Nonprofit · EIN 58-2402364
GOOD VOCATIONS INC
Tax-exempt · MACON, GA 31206
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $14,397,561 | $12,961,059 | $1,436,502 | $17,476,483 | $1,051,523 | $16,424,960 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $13,435,067 | $11,851,495 | $1,583,572 | $15,694,384 | $705,926 | $14,988,458 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $0
- Program service revenue
- $14,397,561
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $6,483,368
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $8,715,001
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $787,381
- Travel
- $7,185
- Depreciation
- $40,359
- Program services (functional)
- $10,364,138
- Management and general (functional)
- $2,596,921
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $15,694,384
- Total assets, end of year
- $17,476,483
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,051,523
- Net assets, end of year
- $16,424,960
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $16,424,960
- Gross receipts
- $14,397,561
- Employees
- 286
- Volunteers
- 5
- Year formed
- 1998
- 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 | CEO GOODWILL INDUSTRIES Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $762,491 | $51,773 |
| DR DEWAYNE CUFFIE | SENIOR VP OPERATIONS Key employee | 10 | $0 | $240,547 | $35,496 |
| JACK FLOWERS | VP CONTRACTS Highest-paid employee | 1 | $0 | $215,318 | $12,676 |
| CHRIS FINLEY | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF CONTRAC Highest-paid employee | 1 | $0 | $193,298 | $24,460 |
| LAURIE THARPE | VP CONTROLLER Highest-paid employee | 1 | $0 | $186,470 | $20,648 |
| CHARLES SMITH | CFO -1/1/24-8/1/24 Highest-paid employee | 38 | $0 | $148,342 | $13,091 |
| BENNETT YORT | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DONALD W BAILEY | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JONATHAN ALDERMAN | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ADAM BLACKFORD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT KLETCKE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES K STIFF VOTING | CEO GOODWILL INDUSTRIES Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $729,349 | $41,073 |
| DR DEWAYNE CUFFIE | SENIOR VP OPERATIONS Key employee | 10 | $0 | $218,554 | $35,048 |
| CHARLES SMITH | CFO Key employee | 38 | $0 | $225,689 | $21,273 |
| JACK FLOWERS | VP CONTRACTS Highest-paid employee | 1 | $0 | $208,604 | $0 |
| CHRIS FINLEY | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF CONTRACT SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 1 | $0 | $172,684 | $23,916 |
| LAURIE THARPE | VP CONTROLLER Highest-paid employee | 1 | $0 | $169,335 | $20,104 |
| BENNETT YORT | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DONALD W BAILEY | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JONATHAN ALDERMAN | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ADAM BLACKFORD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT KLETCKE | BOARD MEMBER 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
- Return prepared by
- CHERRY BEKAERT ADVISORY LLC
Mission
GOOD VOCATIONS, IN CONJUNCTION WITH SOURCEAMERICA (FORMERLY NISH) AND THE ABILITYONE PROGRAM HAVE BEEN WORKING TOGETHER TO GIVE A BETTER QUALITY OF LIFE BY PROVIDING INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ACCESS TO EMPLOYMENT THROUGH TRAINING AND PLACEMENT INTO MEANINGFUL JOBS VIA CONTRACTS AT ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE AND FORT EISENHOWER. IN 2024, THE PROGRAM PROVIDED 269,762 JOB TRAINING HOURS TO GOOD VOCATIONS EMPLOYEES AND CLIENTS AT AN AVERAGE WAGE OF $15.38. GOOD VOCATIONS' COMMISSARY WORKERS STOCKED OVER 1.2 MILLION CASES OF GROCERIES AND CUSTODIAL WORKERS CLEANED OVER 312,000 SQUARE FEET PER DAY IN 2024. EVERY DAY GOOD VOCATIONS EMPLOYEES GIVE THEIR BEST TO TAKE CARE OF THOSE WHO SERVE OUR COUNTRY.
Program accomplishments
- AT THE CORE OF GOOD VOCATIONS MISSION IS THE BELIEF THAT WORK, AND THE DIGNITY OF A PAYCHECK PROVIDE THE FIRST STEPS TOWARD ACHIEVING THE AMERICAN DREAM. IN PURSUIT OF THAT MISSION, GOOD VOCATIONS, IN CONJUNCTION WITH SOURCEAMERICA (FORMERLY NISH) AND THE ABILITYONE PROGRAM, PROVIDES INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ACCESS TO EMPLOYMENT THROUGH TRAINING AND PLACEMENT INTO MEANINGFUL JOBS VIA CONTRACTS AT ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE (RAFB) IN WARNER ROBINS, GA., AND FORT GORDON IN AUGUSTA, GA. MORE THAN 75 PERCENT OF THE DIRECT LABOR HOURS WORKED ON THESE FEDERAL CONTRACTS ARE PERFORMED BY INDIVIDUALS WITH MODERATE TO SEVERE DISABILITIES.IN 2024, THIS PROGRAM PROVIDED 269,762 JOB-TRAINING HOURS TO GOOD VOCATIONS EMPLOYEES AND CLIENTS. THROUGH TWO GOOD VOCATIONS COMMISSARY CONTRACTS AT RAFB AND FORT GORDON, WORKERS STOCKED MORE THAN 1.2 MILLION CASES OF GROCERIES. THE RAFB CONTRACT, FIRST SIGNED IN 1980, WAS THE FIRST OF ITS KIND IN THE UNITED STATES; THE FORT GORDON CONTRACT HAS BEEN IN PLACE SINCE 1995.ADDITIONALLY, GOOD VOCATIONS CUSTODIAL SERVICE EMPLOYEES, WHO ARE CERTIFIED BY THE CLEANING MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE, ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR CLEANING MORE THAN 312 MILLION SQUARE FEET AT RAFB AND FORT GORDON.FB AND FORT EISENHOWER.Expenses $10,364,138 · revenue $14,397,561
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
- 58-2402364
- 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
- 1999
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Employment (J330)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $17,476,483
- Income (IRS master file)
- $14,397,561
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $14,397,561 | $12,961,059 | $17,476,483 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $13,435,067 | $11,851,495 | $15,694,384 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $11,502,422 | $10,218,662 | $14,214,530 | 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 58-2402364).
Questions about GOOD VOCATIONS INC
- What is the EIN of GOOD VOCATIONS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GOOD VOCATIONS INC is 58-2402364.
- Is GOOD VOCATIONS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1999.
- Are donations to GOOD VOCATIONS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GOOD VOCATIONS 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 GOOD VOCATIONS 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 GOOD VOCATIONS 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 GOOD VOCATIONS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names JAMES K STIFF.
- Who are the officers and directors of GOOD VOCATIONS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 11 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does GOOD VOCATIONS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $14,397,561, expenses of $12,961,059 and total assets of $17,476,483 at year end.
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