Goodwill Industries of South Texas Inc.

“John w. Owen daniel owen president coo father, son”

“The board of directors authorized the audit committe to act on behalf of the full board to approve the 990 submission. When the 990 is complete, it is sent electronically to all board members. The audit committe meets to review the 990, address any questions from board members, and approves submission.”

“Goodwill requires every board member to complete and return an annual conflict of interest acknowledgement form. The results of the form are compiled and distributed to all board members annually and reviewed to ensure compliance with the policy.”

“Every year the executive committee of the board of directors purchases an independent compensation analysis to determine commensurate salaries and benefits paid to ceo's of simialr size organizations in the not for profit and for profit marketplace. As a separate tool, the goodwill marketplace is determined using the annual goodwill industries ceo salary and compensation survey. The compensation committee of the board uses these analyses along with evaluating the ceo against five key factors (performance, criticality, marketability competence, and tenure on the job) to determine the ideal compensation for the ceo. At the beginning of each year, the executive committee approves a set of goals against which the compensation committee uses to measure the ceo's performance. The compensation committee then makes a recommendation to the executive committee who has the final authority to approve the ceo's compensation. Notes from the process are produced contemporaneously by the chair of the compensation committee.”

“Compensation for officers and vice presidents is determined using a similar method as described for the ceo with respect to market analysis. After reviewing the market analysis for similar positions, the ceo makes a recommendation to the compensation committee. The compensation committee makes a final recommendation to the executive committee, which has the final authority to approve officers- and vice presidents' compensation.”

“Goodwill makes their governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

“Pounds out of area landfills including 180,000 pounds of computers and computer components which were recycled through the dell reconnect program.”

“Development, mock-interviews, job coaching, and case management. Many of the people goodwill serves are ex-offenders trying to rebuild their lives. Resume workshops are provided to inmates at both the county jail and federal prison to give them a resource outside the prison system and to help them secure employment. In 2016, goodwill industries of south texas mission services division provided free job training, employment placement and other support services to 4,890 people throughout south texas. Goodwill operated four learning centers throughout its 20-county service area and secured steady employment for 317 program participants. Those placed averaged a wage of 8.58 per hour. The community demand for workforce development services continues to grow due to the recognition of goodwill's success in placing people who have been most challenged in finding employment on their own. Goodwill stores, donation stations, and contract services are also sources of mission fulfillment. In addition to providing job training to people with barriers to employment, goodwill also employed 83% of those placed. Through funding from the texas veterans commission starting in july 2016, goodwill served over 50 coastal bend veterans through goodwill veteran services. Community support services provided to south texans included free income tax assistance to 1,032 individuals and families who earned under 60,000 through the volunteer income tax assistance (vita) program, community service restitution (927 people), clothing voucher program (874 people) and bi-annual job fairs (416 people). These critical human services were funded through fee for service from referring agencies, revenue generated from goodwill's contract services, donations sold at goodwill retail stores and online, and through the generous financial support of individual donors, businesses, and foundations. Goodwill industries of south texas is always working to find new and innovative ways to engage our communities, educate people on our mission, and generate increased public support. In addition to sharing the goodwill story through grass roots efforts, goodwill is increasing the use of digital technology, which often costs less than traditional media, and one specific way was the development of the hashtag campaign, bragaboutthetag. Goodwill industries of south texas can be found online at goodwillsouthtexas.com and on social media platforms such as facebook, instagram, twitter and youtube.”