2026-03-17T20:00:01+00:00 2025-06-30 440160260 Forvis Mazars LLP PO Box 3667 Little Rock AR 722033667 990 2024-07-01 710236903 GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF ARKANSAS INC GOOD 5013725100 7400 SCOTT HAMILTON DRIVE STE 50 LITTLE ROCK AR 72209 Brian F Marsh President and CEO 5013725100 2026-03-18 true true Amber Sherrill P00748683 5013721040 2026-03-18 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z BRIAN F MARSH 7400 SCOTT HAMILTON DRIVE STE 50 LITTLE ROCK AR 72209 153804006 false X WWW.GOODWILLAR.ORG X 1927 AR CHANGING LIVES THROUGH EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT. 16 16 2847 18 0 67308388 76965663 0 858104 427186 325503 2396631 436238 70132205 78585508 14314028 4219637 0 36787135 41558831 0 535822 19934363 21857146 71035526 67635614 -903321 10949894 75271739 89922500 22301566 26002433 52970173 63920067 X 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. false false 50977161 104792 0 Goodwill's mission is supported primarily by revenue from the sale of donated goods in 35 Arkansas locations. Thirty-three locations have onsite career specialists who help job seekers find their next great job and help employers fill hiring needs. Goodwill helps people with disabilities and disadvantages secure part-time or full-time employment with earnings at or above minimum wage. The average wage for people placed in jobs in FY 2025 is $13.46. Goodwill is CARF-accredited and offers programs ranging from skills training to reentry and support services for job seekers. Our programs change the lives of thousands of Arkansans each year. Goodwill operates The Excel Center, a high school for adults seeking an accredited high school diploma, and a trade school that offers public training for in-demand, industry-recognized certifications. 3443822 4114845 858104 The Excel Center provides adults ages 19 and older the opportunity and support to earn a high school diploma at no cost to the student, while developing career paths that offer greater employment and growth opportunities. We offer free on-site childcare, transportation assistance, life coaching, and personalized tutoring to help students overcome barriers. Our school "meets students where they are" by providing a flexible structure and supportive relationships to help them manage work, life, and family as they achieve their educational goals. 2164884 0 0 Goodwill served 8,417 people and placed 870 in employment. Our Career Services program offers free assistance to help build promising futures. Services are available in person or through our career portal. Goodwill has helped thousands of Arkansans find jobs. Our services include career assessment, career counseling and coaching, Career Readiness Certification, interview preparation, job readiness training, job search assistance, resume assistance, disability support services for employees, Books for Kids program, and community resource connections. 1487442 0 0 The Transitional Employment Opportunity (TEO) program offers job readiness training and job placement services to individuals re-entering the workforce and community after being justice-involved. The program provided services to 398 individuals. Our staff understands the challenges these individuals face and offers a supportive environment. The TEO program is a 16-week paid job training program that includes job search assistance and leads, job readiness skills, Career Readiness Certification, resume building, access to community support services, and durable skills training. 1449170 0 0 The Academy at Goodwill, licensed by the Arkansas State Board of Private Career Education, offers training needed to secure new employment and career advancement. Each program offers opportunities for non-traditional students to earn industry-recognized credentials that lead directly to employment in jobs that pay a living wage. We offer accelerated, affordable programs across a variety of fields. Scholarships are available to individuals who meet certain requirements. In FY 2025, students of The Academy at Goodwill earned 1,151 certifications or credentials. 2936612 59522479 true false false false false false false false false false true false false true true false false true false false false false false false true false false true true true false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false true true true false false true 157 0 true 2847 true false false false false false true true false false false false false false X 16 16 false false true false false false false true true false false false true true true true true true true true false false X GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF AR INC 5013725100 7400 SCOTT HAMILTON DR STE 50 LITTLE ROCK AR 72209 CARRIE HARPER SMITH SECRETARY 1.0 0 X X 0 0 0 ELIZABETH SMALL VICE CHAIR 1.0 1.0 X X 0 0 0 JAY MEADOR TREASURER 1.0 0 X X 0 0 0 MIGUEL LOPEZ CHAIRMAN 1.0 1.0 X X 0 0 0 BRAD WALKER DIRECTOR 1.0 0 X 0 0 0 CHRIS AMSLER DIRECTOR 1.0 1.0 X 0 0 0 DANNY GAMES DIRECTOR 1.0 0 X 0 0 0 DENISE LUFT DIRECTOR 1.0 0 X 0 0 0 DOUGLAS JACKSON DIRECTOR 1.0 1.0 X 0 0 0 FRED PERKINS III DIRECTOR 1.0 1.0 X 0 0 0 GARY STARK DIRECTOR 1.0 1.0 X 0 0 0 JAY STANLEY DIRECTOR 1.0 0 X 0 0 0 MARK MCCLELLAND DIRECTOR 1.0 0 X 0 0 0 MATUSHKA BRIGGS DIRECTOR 1.0 0 X 0 0 0 TED DARRAGH DIRECTOR 1.0 0 X 0 0 0 TROY WELLS DIRECTOR 1.0 1.0 X 0 0 0 BRIAN F MARSH PRESIDENT AND CEO 50.0 2.0 X 526034 0 42273 EDIE STEWART SR. VICE PRESIDENT & CHIEF MISSION OFFICER 25.0 25.0 X 214728 0 10787 SYLVIA MURCHISON SR. VICE PRESIDENT & CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 50.0 2.0 X 270695 0 16991 TRENT WUNSTEL SR. VICE PRESIDENT & CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 50.0 0 X 233657 0 29016 CHAD ALBAUGH VICE PRESIDENT, DONATED GOODS 50.0 0 X 265135 0 5143 LENESHA JONES SR. VICE PRESIDENT & CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER 50.0 0 X 233156 0 15363 SHANNON BOSHEARS SR. 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BASED ON THEIR REVIEW, MANAGEMENT HAS NOT IDENTIFIED ANY MATERIAL TAX POSITIONS TO BE RECORDED OR DISCLOSED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. Schedule D, Part XI, Line 2(d) Other revenues in audited financial statements not in form 990 FUNDRAISING EXPENSE - 204290 Schedule D, Part XII, Line 2(d) Other expenses in audited financial statements not in form 990 FUNDRAISING EXPENSE - 204290 GALA FOR GOOD 271867 189239 82628 0 0 75953 66566 16062 45709 0 0 271867 189239 82628 0 0 75953 66566 16062 45709 204290 -121662 false GOODWILL ARKANSAS EDUCATION INITIATIVES INC 7400 SCOTT HAMILTON DRIVE STE 50 LITTLE ROCK AR 72209 813306959 501(C)(3) 4114845 0 N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT Goodwill of the Southern Rivers 2601 Cross Country Drive Building A Columbus GA 31906 586035822 501(c)(3) 30000 0 N/A N/A KERR COUNTY FLOOD RELIEF FUND 2 0 BUS PASSES & WORK-RELATED ATTIRE 32 7960 0 FMV N/A Gift Cards 388 66443 0 FMV N/A Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 Procedures for monitoring use of grant funds THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT AWARD GRANTS. THE CONTRIBUTIONS ARE TO GOODWILL OF ARKANSAS FOUNDATION, INC., A RELATED ENTITY WHOSE MISSION IS SOLELY TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF ARKANSAS, INC. AND TO GOODWILL ARKANSAS EDUCATION INITIATIVES, INC., WHO IS 100% FUNDED BY GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF ARKANSAS, INC. AND DOES NOT RECEIVE GRANTS FROM FEDERAL, STATE, OR ANY OTHER SOURCES. THE DONATION TO GOODWILL OF SOUTHERN RIVERS IS IN LINE WITH THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF ARKANSAS. X X X X X true false false false false false false false false BRIAN F MARSH PRESIDENT AND CEO 387426 0 130000 0 8608 0 20700 0 21573 0 568307 0 0 0 SYLVIA MURCHISON SR. VICE PRESIDENT & CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 231540 0 32464 0 6691 0 15448 0 1543 0 287686 0 0 0 TRENT WUNSTEL SR. VICE PRESIDENT & CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 199671 0 30668 0 3318 0 14090 0 14926 0 262673 0 0 0 EDIE STEWART SR. VICE PRESIDENT & CHIEF MISSION OFFICER 185527 0 24720 0 4481 0 9684 0 1103 0 225515 0 0 0 LENESHA JONES SR. VICE PRESIDENT & CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER 202184 0 26250 0 4722 0 13460 0 1903 0 248519 0 0 0 SHANNON BOSHEARS SR. VICE PRESIDENT OF DEVELOPMENT 163957 0 24256 0 4905 0 11292 0 10618 0 215028 0 0 0 CHAD ALBAUGH VICE PRESIDENT, DONATED GOODS 143911 0 0 0 121224 0 2510 0 2633 0 270278 0 0 0 Schedule J, Part I, Line 4a Severance or change-of-control payment CHAD ALBAUGH RECEIVED A SEVERANCE PAYMENT OF $103,479 DURING CALENDAR YEAR 2024. X 75743120 Market value 0 false true false Form 990, Part III, Line 4a-4c Description of program services (Expenses $ 1,487,442 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 0) The Transitional Employment Opportunity (TEO) program offers job readiness training and job placement services to individuals re-entering the workforce and community after being justice-involved. The program provided services to 398 individuals. Our staff understands the challenges these individuals face and offers a supportive environment. The TEO program is a 16-week paid job training program that includes job search assistance and leads, job readiness skills, Career Readiness Certification, resume building, access to community support services, and durable skills training. Form 990, Part III, Line 4a-4c Description of program services (Expenses $ 1,449,170 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 0) The Academy at Goodwill, licensed by the Arkansas State Board of Private Career Education, offers training needed to secure new employment and career advancement. Each program offers opportunities for non-traditional students to earn industry-recognized credentials that lead directly to employment in jobs that pay a living wage. We offer accelerated, affordable programs across a variety of fields. Scholarships are available to individuals who meet certain requirements. In FY 2025, students of The Academy at Goodwill earned 1,151 certifications or credentials. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15 A&B THE PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S PRESIDENT AND CEO AND TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIALS INCLUDES ANNUAL REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND GOODWILL INDUSTRIES INTERNATIONAL, THE PRESIDENT AND CEO AND MANAGEMENT REVIEWED EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION IN 2024. Form 990, Part VI, Line 1a When necessary, and when time is of the essence, the Executive Committee may exercise the powers of the Board in the management of the business and affairs of the Corporation as allowed under the Act (Nonprofit Corporation Act of 1993, Chapter 33 of Title 4 of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated). Executive Committee: Miguel Lopez, Board Chair Troy Wells, Past Board Chair Elizabeth Small, Vice Chair Jay Meador, Finance & Audit Chair Carrie Harper Smith, Secretary Denise Luft, Governance Chair Douglas Jackson, Foundation Board Chair Form 990, Part VI, Line 4 Significant changes to organizational documents THE ORGANIZATION'S BYLAWS WERE UPDATED IN 2025. THE UPDATE GAVE THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE POWERS TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS AS DEFINED UNDER THE Nonprofit Corporation Act of 1993, Chapter 33 of Title 4 of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S CFO, PRESIDENT AND CEO, AND FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE AND IS DISTRIBUTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRIOR TO FILING. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policy THE CONFLICT-OF-INTEREST POLICY IS REVIEWED ANNUALLY AT BOARD MEETINGS. BOARD MEMBERS COMPLETE AN ANNUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE STATEMENT, WHICH IS REVIEWED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S PRESIDENT AND CEO. IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST ARISES, THE INDIVIDUAL WITH THE CONFLICT WILL BE PROHIBITED FROM PARTICIPATING IN THE GOVERNING BODY'S DELIBERATIONS AND DECISIONS REGARDING THE TRANSACTION. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public THE ORGANIZATION MAKES GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PAGE 1, ITEM G GROSS RECEIPTS OF $153,804,006 INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING FROM FORM 990, PART VIII: TOTAL REVENUE (COLUMN A)------------------------------------------------------------78,585,508 DONATED GOODS FROM THE PUBLIC.-------------------------------------------------75,004,661 FUNDRAISING EXPENSE--------------------------------------------------------------------------204,290 COST OF ASSETS SOLD/DISPOSED INCLUDED IN STMT OF REVENUE------------9,547 ======================================================================= GROSS RECEIPT - FORM 990, PAGE 1, ITEM G.------------------------------------153,804,006 GOODWILL OF ARKANSAS FOUNDATION INC 7400 SCOTT HAMILTON DRIVE STE 50 LITTLE ROCK AR 72209 710521927 SUPPORT AR 501(c)(3) Type I GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF ARKANSAS INC true GOODWILL ARKANSAS EDUCATION INITIATIVES 7400 SCOTT HAMILTON DRIVE STE 50 LITTLE ROCK AR 72209 813306959 SCHOOL AR 501(c)(3) 2 GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF ARKANSAS INC true true true true false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false GOODWILL ARKANSAS EDUCATION INITIATIVE A 1199690 FMV GOODWILL ARKANSAS EDUCATION INITIATIVES B 4114845 FMV GOODWILL OF ARKANSAS FOUNDATION C 300000 FMV GOODWILL ARKANSAS EDUCATION INITIATIVES O 792767 FMV