Goodwill Industries Of Southeastern Wisconsin, Inc.
Goodwill Industries Of Southeastern Wisconsin, Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
The mission of Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin, Inc. is to provide training, employment, and supportive services for people with disabilities or disadvantages who seek greater independence. Such disabilities or disadvantages include physical or mental disabilities, skill limitations, lack of education and job preparation, communication challenges, and economic disadvantages. Goodwill pursues its mission in two ways. The first is by employing people with disabilities within the organization's own operations. The second is by providing social services, community programs, vocational training and other services. Goodwill serves over 48,000 people annually.
About
GOODWILL GREAT LAKES GOODWILL PROVIDES FOOD SERVICE, ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, AND LOGISTICS SUPPORT TO THE UNITED STATES NAVY AT NAVAL STATION GREAT LAKES IN ILLINOIS. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES WORK OPPORTUNITIES AND SKILL DEVELOPMENT FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH SIGNIFICANT DISABILITIES THROUGH THE ABILITYONE PROGRAM. COMPETITIVE WAGES AND BENEFITS, TRAINING, AND AN OPPORTUNITY FOR CAREER ADVANCEMENT ARE OFFERED TO THIS DIVERSE WORKFORCE, WHICH INCLUDES INDIVIDUALS WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENT, HEARING IMPAIRMENT, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, LEARNING DISABILITIES, PHYSICAL DISABILITIES, OR MENTAL ILLNESS. IN 2019, GOODWILL GREAT LAKES SERVED ALMOST 9.0 MILLION MEALS TO U.S. NAVY SAILORS AND RECRUITS. AT THE END OF 2019, GOODWILL GREAT LAKES EMPLOYED MORE THAN 700 PEOPLE, OVER 500 OF WHOM WERE PEOPLE WITH SIGNIFICANT DISABILITIES. DURING THE COURSE OF 2019, GOODWILL GREAT LAKES SERVED OVER 700 INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. PARTICIPANTS ARE NOT READY FOR COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT WHEN THEY ENROLL IN THE ABILITYONE PROGRAM. AT GREAT LAKES, GOODWILL OFFERS A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH SIGNIFICANT DISABILITIES WHO MAY OTHERWISE BE DENIED THE OPPORTUNITY TO WORK. THROUGH THE ABILITYONE PROGRAM, PEOPLE WHO MAY HAVE BEEN DEPENDENT UPON PUBLIC ASSISTANCE MOVE TOWARD FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE. GOODWILL PROVIDES SUPPORT TO THIS WORKFORCE THROUGH ACCOMMODATIONS AND TRAINING. GOODWILL'S EXPERIENCE IN REHABILITATION ENABLES THE ORGANIZATION TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE ACCOMMODATIONS TO ENSURE THAT INDIVIDUALS WITH SIGNIFICANT DISABILITIES ARE ABLE TO PERFORM THEIR ASSIGNED JOB FUNCTIONS. SOME EXAMPLES OF ACCOMMODATIONS ARE CHANGES IN WORK SCHEDULE OR JOB FUNCTION TO ACCOMMODATE DISABILITY-RELATED ISSUES, INTERPRETERS FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED, AND MOBILITY TRAINING FOR PEOPLE WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENT OR PHYSICAL DISABILITIES. DURING 2019, GOODWILL GREAT LAKES WORKED IN COLLABORATION WITH MORE THAN 20 COMMUNITY REHABILITATION AND REFERRAL AGENCIES. GOODWILL ALSO SUPPORTS ITS WORKFORCE WITH TRAINING THAT PROVIDES A WAY FOR EMPLOYEES TO INCREASE THEIR KNOWLEDGE, ADVANCE WITHIN GOODWILL, OR MOVE INTO COMPETITIVE POSITIONS OUTSIDE THE COMPANY. THIS SUPPORT TAKES THE FORM OF WORKSHOPS, ON-THE-JOB TECHNICAL TRAINING, ONE-ON-ONE COUNSELING/COACHING SESSIONS, CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND PLACEMENT ACTIVITIES, AND REFERRAL TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES. TRAINING TOPICS INCLUDE JOB RETENTION SKILLS AND LIFE SKILLS, SUCH AS EMPLOYER EXPECTATIONS, CUSTOMER SERVICE, ATTENDANCE, APPEARANCE, HYGIENE, COMMUNICATION, ATTITUDE, TEAMWORK, TIME/ANGER/STRESS MANAGEMENT, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, AND SELF-EMPOWERMENT. IN ADDITION TO INTERNAL TRAINING PROGRAMS, GOODWILL OFFERS TUITION REIMBURSEMENT FOR COURSES TAKEN THROUGH LOCAL EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, AND CAREER ADVANCEMENT SERVICES THAT ARE AVAILABLE TO OUR PARTICIPANTS.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The mission of the non-profit, as stated in the filing, is “The mission of goodwill industries of southeastern wisconsin, inc. ("goodwill") is to provide training, employment, and supportive services for people with disabilities or disadvantages who seek greater independence. such disabilities or disadvantages include physical or intellectual disabilities, mental health issues, skill limitations, criminal background, lack of education and job preparation, communication challenges, and other socio-economic disadvantages. goodwill pursues its mission in two ways. the first is by employing people with disabilities and disadvantages within the organization's own operations in southeastern wisconsin and northern illinois. the second is by providing social services, community programs, vocational training, transitional employment, employment services, and supportive services for individuals who have disabilities or are disadvantaged or have other special needs, in order to enhance their employment opportunities, prevent or alleviate rehabilitation pr”.
When referring to its tasks, they were described as: “Goodwill provides training, employment and supportive services for people with disabilities or disadvantages who seek greater independence.”.
- The non-profit is operating legally in the state of WI.
- The non-profit's address for the year 2020 is listed as 5400 South 60th Street, Greendale, WI, 53129 in the filing.
- The form submitted by the non-profit organization for 2020 reports 4760 employees.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $19,445,187.
- The CEO compensation package within the organization is established through a review and approval process by an independent body.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 19 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1919.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule J.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $82,754,434 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $263,584 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization pays grants to individuals.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has a business related family member transaction.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization has grants to organizations.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.