GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF ARKANSAS INC Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF ARKANSAS INC

EIN 71-0236903 · Goodwill Industries (J32)

What they do

MISSION: CHANGING LIVES THROUGH EDUCATION, TRAINING and EMPLOYMENT. VISION: PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE WILL HAVE IMPROVED SKILLS THAT PROVIDE LONG-TERM EMPLOYMENT and A BETTER STANDARD of LIVING.

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Of every $100 spent, about $88.00 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Basic facts we verified

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Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders23 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

75.74%of revenue went to mission work88.0% of expenses · Program services

0.68%of revenue went to fundraising0.8% of expenses

$86.07spent for every $100 of revenueRevenue covered expenses this year.

9.64%of revenue went to management and office costs11.2% of expenses

$1.33in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

97.9%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$78,585,508

Mission workProgram services$59,522,47975.74% of revenue88.0% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$7,577,3139.64% of revenue11.2% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations$535,8220.68% of revenue0.8% of expenses

Revenue left after expensesReported annual surplus$10,949,89413.93% of revenueShown in gray on the chart

Total expenses$67,635,61486.07% of revenue

Gray means reported revenue left after expenses for this filing year. It does not necessarily mean cash sitting in a bank account.

Has the pattern changed?

Colored bars = expense mix: how each year’s expenses were divided. Total expenses vs. revenue shows whether the charity spent less or more than it received. The current filing is first.

YearExpense mixDetails

2024CurrentExpense mix: 88.0% mission · 11.2% management · 0.8% fundraisingTotal expenses: 86.07% of revenue

2023Expense mix: 89.8% mission · 9.6% management · 0.6% fundraisingTotal expenses: 101.29% of revenue

2022Expense mix: 90.8% mission · 8.7% management · 0.5% fundraisingTotal expenses: 104.33% of revenue

2021Expense mix: 90.7% mission · 8.9% management · 0.4% fundraisingTotal expenses: 91.15% of revenue

2020Expense mix: 90.7% mission · 9.1% management · 0.2% fundraisingTotal expenses: 94.03% of revenue

2019Expense mix: 90.0% mission · 9.2% management · 0.7% fundraisingTotal expenses: 96.62% of revenue

2018Expense mix: 89.9% mission · 9.7% management · 0.4% fundraisingTotal expenses: 94.22% of revenue

2017Expense mix: 91.4% mission · 7.9% management · 0.6% fundraisingTotal expenses: 94.09% of revenue

Money in and money out

Revenue$78,585,508

Expenses$67,635,614

Annual surplus $10,949,894 Revenue was higher than expenses for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$59,522,479 · 88.0% of expenses

Management and office costs$7,577,313 · 11.2% of expenses

Fundraising$535,822 · 0.8% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$78,585,508

Expenses$67,635,614

Assets$89,922,500

Income$153,804,006

Contributions$76,965,663

Mission work (program services)$59,522,479

Fundraising$535,822

Grants given$74,001,652

Average grant$4,625,103

Management and general$7,577,313

Executive compensation (total)$686,072

Accounting fees$155,293

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

BRIAN F MARSHPRESIDENT AND CEO · 50 hrs/week $568,307Base $526,034 · Other $42,273

SYLVIA MURCHISONSR. VICE PRESIDENT & CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER · 50 hrs/week $287,686Base $270,695 · Other $16,991

CHAD ALBAUGHVICE PRESIDENT, DONATED GOODS · 50 hrs/week $270,278Base $265,135 · Other $5,143

TRENT WUNSTELSR. VICE PRESIDENT & CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER · 50 hrs/week $262,673Base $233,657 · Other $29,016

LENESHA JONESSR. VICE PRESIDENT & CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER · 50 hrs/week $248,519Base $233,156 · Other $15,363

EDIE STEWARTSR. VICE PRESIDENT & CHIEF MISSION OFFICER · 25 hrs/week $225,515Base $214,728 · Other $10,787

SHANNON BOSHEARSSR. VICE PRESIDENT OF DEVELOPMENT · 50 hrs/week $215,028Base $193,118 · Other $21,910

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See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (23)

BRIAN F MARSHPRESIDENT AND CEO

SYLVIA MURCHISONSR. VICE PRESIDENT & CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

CHAD ALBAUGHVICE PRESIDENT, DONATED GOODS

TRENT WUNSTELSR. VICE PRESIDENT & CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

LENESHA JONESSR. VICE PRESIDENT & CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER

EDIE STEWARTSR. VICE PRESIDENT & CHIEF MISSION OFFICER

SHANNON BOSHEARSSR. VICE PRESIDENT OF DEVELOPMENT

TROY WELLSDIRECTOR

BRAD WALKERDIRECTOR

TED DARRAGHDIRECTOR

MIGUEL LOPEZCHAIRMAN

MATUSHKA BRIGGSDIRECTOR

MARK MCCLELLANDDIRECTOR

JAY STANLEYDIRECTOR

JAY MEADORTREASURER

GARY STARKDIRECTOR

FRED PERKINS IIIDIRECTOR

ELIZABETH SMALLVICE CHAIR

DOUGLAS JACKSONDIRECTOR

DENISE LUFTDIRECTOR

DANNY GAMESDIRECTOR

CHRIS AMSLERDIRECTOR

CARRIE HARPER SMITHSECRETARY

About this charity

Recognized since: January 1942
Location: 7400 SCOTT HAMILTON DR STE 50, LITTLE ROCK, AR 72209-3179
County: Pulaski
In care of: % GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF AR I
Primary officer: Brian F Marsh, President and CEO

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Emailcommunications@GoodwillAR.org Phone(501) 372-5100

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: July 1, 2024
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: FORVIS MAZARS LLP
NTEE classification: Goodwill Industries (J32)
IRS tax category: Goodwill Industries
Grant-giving organization: Yes