Goodwill Industries Suncoast

What it reported doing in 2024

Mission service programs - goodwill - suncoast helps people secure training, find jobs, become more independent, and support their families through a variety of programs including job connection services, employment training and internships, youth development services, service coordination for housing residents, financial literacy for youth, and free gowns for young women who may not be able to afford them, offered with career services. These programs assist individuals with disabilities as well as those who face other disadvantages such as lack of training or education. Total people served: 90,633. Here is a story of one of the many people served in mission services: destin is a kind, hardworking young man whose proud and supportive family has cheered him on every step of the way. As a young adult on the autism spectrum, he once found workplace social interactions challenging - often struggling to connect or respond to greetings. With encouragement from his project search coach and team, destin learned to recognize social cues, build confidence, and develop valuable professional skills. During the 2024-2025 school year, destin completed three internship rotations in plant operations, maintenance, and groundskeeping at the host site, pinellas county schools administration building. A proud countryside high school graduate, he had a clear goal from the start: to become a plant operator for the district-ideally at his alma mater. Through focus, professionalism, and determination, destin achieved that goal! In march 2025, during his third rotation, he interviewed for a plant operator position at countryside high school - and was offered the job on the spot. Since then, he has become an indispensable member of the team, admired by his supervisors - several of whom attended his project search graduation in may. His mother's role as a guest speaker added a special personal touch to the ceremony. Destin approaches every task with enthusiasm and is supported by a loving family that has celebrated each milestone along the way. His journey is a powerful testament to the impact of hard work, clear goals, and strong support. Destin's success highlights his perseverance and the commitment of countryside high school - and the host site-to uplifting project search interns.

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 76.8%; rating input score 77
• Program expense ratio: 88.2%; rating input score 88
• Fundraising efficiency: $19.65 raised per $1 spent on fundraising; rating input score 57; 57th percentile among comparable filings

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 100%; rating input score 100; 68th percentile among comparable filings
• Pay-setting controls: 5 of 6 controls in place; rating input score 83
  • Compensation committee: Pass
  • Independent consultant: Pass
  • Other Form 990s reviewed: Pass
  • Written employment contract: Missing
  • Compensation survey or study: Pass
  • Board or committee approval: Pass
• Foreign activity oversight: Scored; rating input score 0
• Grant itemization coverage: Scored; rating input score 0
• Major donor itemization: Yes; rating input score 100
• Related-party transparency: Yes; rating input score 100

Accountability

• Independent voting board: 94.4%; rating input score 94; 46th percentile among comparable filings
• Governance controls: 9 of 9 controls in place; rating input score 100
  • Conflict-of-interest policy: Pass
  • Whistleblower policy: Pass
  • Document-retention policy: Pass
  • CEO compensation review process: Pass
  • Other executive compensation review process: Pass
  • Form 990 shared with the board: Pass
  • Board meeting minutes documented: Pass
  • Audit committee oversight: Pass
  • Independent financial-statement audit: Pass

Sustainability

• Operating margin: 14.1%; rating input score 81; 81st percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 2.23; rating input score 67; 67th percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0.31; rating input score 55; 55th percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 3.5%; rating input score 31; 31st percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: 4.3% per year; rating input score 100; 33rd percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: 4.8% per year; rating input score 100; 41st percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: 7.9% per year; rating input score 100; 58th percentile among comparable filings