Goodwill of Central and Coastal

“Charles link is a board member. His daughter was an employee of the organization through 9-20-24.”

“The completed return is reviewed by goodwill's audit committee prior to submission. Copies of completed form 990 are provided via email or overnight courier to each voting member of the board.”

“Employees and board members are covered by the organization's conflict of interest policy. The employee conflict of interest policy is reviewed with new employees through part of orientation training session which is provided to all new employees. Each employee is required to complete disclosure statement with regard to this policy. On an annual basis, officers and board members are provided a copy of the organization's conflict of interest policy and sign an acknowledgement indicating they have received, read, understood and agreed to fully comply with the policy. Annual disclosures are reviewed by the board or committee and any conflicts are reviewed by the board chair and the executive committee.”

“Goodwill of central and coastal virginia has a written executive compensation policy. This policy requires independent review of the compensation of "disqualified associates" as defined in irc 4958. This policy is implemented by the executive compensation committee. This committee has the responsibility to perform an annual review and approval of the compensation and benefit packages of affected goodwill associates.”

“The organization makes its form 990 and financial statements available through its website at www.goodwillvirginia.org. This information is also available at www.guidestar.org. The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available upon request.”

“Operating in central virginia since 1923 and in hampton roads since 1925, goodwill assists individuals facing challenges to work, including physical or intellectual disabilities; limited education, skills or work experience; language barriers; histories of incarceration; major life transitions; or long-term job loss necessitating the acquisition of new skills and support. Goodwill changes the trajectory of peoples' lives by delivering workforce solutions, at no cost to participants, that are largely funded by various social enterprises as well as public and private support. Job seekers can access goodwill's employment opportunities and services through employment centers, vocational programs including supported employment, and through select nonprofit community partners with whom goodwill co-locates its services. Goodwill's purpose statement is: we believe that work is a foundation for empowering individuals, strengthening families and building prosperous communities.”

“The organization rents the bailey bridge store from an entity that includes an owner related to bradford b. Sauer, a member of the board. The transaction was reviewed to ensure a fair market rent is being paid.”