Goodwill Industries Inc.

“Form 990 is prepared internally based on the audited financial statements of the organization. Once completed, the draft of the 990 is submitted to an independent CPA firm for review and comments. After addressing the comments by the CPA firm, the 990 is sent to the board of trustees prior to filing for their review and approval.”

“A signed conflict of interest statement is obtained from each officer, member of the board of trustees, and key employees of the organization at least annually. Each statement documents direct business relationships, family business relationships, and inter and intra family and business relationships. For any official action of the board or its committees, individuals with whom a conflict may be construed, are precluded from voting. The Conflict of Interest Statements are maintained in the corporate files.”

“Goodwill has a formal compensation policy and the Executive Committee serves as the Compensation Committee for the organization. Executive compensation is set annually and monitored by the local Goodwill Board of Trustees, which utilizes outside independent professional resources in determining appropriate salary levels. Goodwill participates in local, regional, and national executive compensation salary and benefit surveys. This survey data is utilized by the Board as a framework to ensure competitive compensation in order to retain high performing employees, including the CEO. In addition to survey results, compensation is based on agency performance as well as individual performance.”

“The Annual report is published each year which includes the audited financial statements for the organization. This report is mailed to all major donors, referral agencies, and other interested parties. The report is also available online on at www.goodwillomaha.org. Hard copies of the report, Goodwill's governing documents, and conflict of interest policy are available upon request.”

“In 2016, Goodwill opened two new Work Experience locations. The Harris Center location opened in August 2016 and the YMCA location opened in November 2016. The Work Experience program offers students, who are nearing the completion of their high school education, an opportunity to gain exposure to a work situation in a supportive environment. Students are assigned jobs at their worksites, and their progress is monitored throughout the school year. Students are referred to Work Experience by their school districts and have the opportunity to work a variety of jobs at their work locations organization.”

“In June 2016, the ReStart program ended. This program created meaningful employment opportunities for Omaha's re-entry population. ReStart provided transitional employment, support and training, peer mentoring discussion groups, and follow-up services. The population consisted of former NE state inmates or felony probationers released from prison. Goodwill was not awarded program funding for the 2016-2018 funding year. In May 2016, the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) program ended. The WIOA program assisted unemployed and underemployed individuals in obtaining self-sufficient careers. Services offered included individualized assessments and career planning, local and national labor market information, work experience and on-the-job training placements, tuition assistance for post-secondary training, career placement and retention services, as well as additional services to help eliminate barriers toward for an individual to achieve their career goals. Goodwill was not awarded program funding for the 2016-2017 funding year. In 2016, Goodwill opened two new Work Experience locations. The Harris Center location opened in August 2016 and the YMCA location opened in November 2016. For high school special education students, the Work Experience program can be the first step toward successful job placement. This program offers students, who are nearing the completion of their high school education, an opportunity to gain exposure to a work situation in a supportive environment. Students are assigned jobs within the Goodwill organization, and their progress is monitored throughout the school year. By coming to Goodwill daily, students can take the first step in making the transition from an educational setting to the professional working world. Students are referred to Work Experience by their school districts and have the opportunity to work a variety of jobs within the Goodwill organization. In June 2016, the Project Employment program ended. Project Employment provided employability training for current and former foster youth. The program also provided assessments and supportive services, and business outreach services for all youth in the program. The goal of this employment- readiness program is to increase employability skills, the likelihood of securing employment, and job retention. In June 2016, the Youthbuild South program ended. Youthbuild provides economically disadvantaged young adults, ages 16 to 24, with opportunities to obtain an educational experience and enhance their employment stkills. Participants divide their time between classroom based learning activities and on-site construction training. The Youthbuild program located in North Omaha continues to serve young adults. In December 2016, Goodwill ceased operations in its Commercial Contracts area known as Repack. The Repack provided businesses with a unique, cost-effective method to outsourcing labor-intensive, task-oriented jobs that are often time consuming. Services included dry food packaging, mailing and assembly, collating, sorting and packing, quality control, and fulfillment. In November 2016, Goodwill ceased operations of Residential Grounds. Services included landscaping and aeration, weed maintenance, basic tree trimming, mowing and fertilization, and power raking. In May 2016, Goodwill closed one of its retail stores which was located in downtown Omaha at 13th and Howard.”