Goodwill Industries of Northern IL and WI Stateline Area Inc
The mission of goodwill is to create opportunities for individuals with barriers to enhance their lives. Barriers include physical or mental disabilities, lack of education and job preparation, socio-economic disadvantages, and others. Goodwill provides community programs, case management, vocational training, and supportive programs and services for individuals with barriers. Goodwill's programs help individuals find and maintain employment, and attain the training they need to be successful in the communities we serve.
Goodwill Industries of Northern IL and WI Stateline Area Inc at a glance
In short: Goodwill Industries of Northern IL and WI Stateline Area Inc gave $150K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $150K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $150,300
- +2554.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $150,300
- Median grant
- $150,300
- Total assets
- $39,114,945
- +8.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Goodwill Industries of Northern IL and WI Stateline Area Inc
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Goodwill Industries of Northern IL and WI Stateline Area Inc
Who Goodwill Industries of Northern IL and WI Stateline Area Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Goodwill Excel Center ($150K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2023) to $150K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $150K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Goodwill Excel Center Rockford, IL | Cover Startup Expenses | $150,300 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $39,114,945 | $46,235,353 | $44,026,445 | $150,300 | 1 | $316,654 |
| 2023 | $36,163,228 | $45,253,306 | $42,245,003 | $5,662 | Total only | $177,994 |
| 2022 | $32,716,738 | $41,103,226 | $39,142,588 | $7,500 | Total only | $23,116 |
| 2021 | $24,956,445 | $38,276,880 | $32,588,763 | — | — | $264,631 |
| 2020 | $18,838,312 | $31,448,630 | $27,613,809 | $83,882 | 1 | $-292 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Goodwill Industries of Northern IL and WI Stateline Area Inc
Based on IRS filings
Goodwill Industries of Northern IL and WI Stateline Area Inc is a public charity, based in Rockford, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $39.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $150K. Net investment income was $317K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Goodwill Industries of Northern IL and WI Stateline Area Inc is led by Benjamin Bernsten, President on every filing since 2020; 5 of 18 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Benjamin Bernsten
President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$195K (2020) → $285K (2024)
Jim Corbett
Board Chairman
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Al Softley
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Arnold Ross
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Black
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Gates
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Hunter
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Lasparro
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Mastroianni
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tiana McCall
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christina Loescher
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Courtney Geiger
Vice President of Mission Services
Mission Services Director → Vice President of Mission Services, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$102K (2020) → $145K (2024)
Ginnie Weckerly
Vice President of Hr
Hr Director → Vice President of Hr, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$104K (2021) → $133K (2024)
Jennifer Chapel
Vice President of Finance
Finance Director → Vice President of Finance, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$120K (2021) → $165K (2024)
Craig Steege
Vice President of Retail
Retail Director → Vice President of Retail, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$101K (2022) → $152K (2024)
Kerry Hill
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mandolyn Mackenzie
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paulina Sihakom
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Tina Rittner (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Julio Capeles (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Keary Fath (2021) — Retail Director
- Former: Jennifer Kruchten (2020) — Finance Director
- Former: Martesha Brown (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $285K, to Benjamin Bernsten (President). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Goodwill Industries of Northern IL and WI Stateline Area Inc
How much does Goodwill Industries of Northern IL and WI Stateline Area Inc give each year?
Goodwill Industries of Northern IL and WI Stateline Area Inc gave $150K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it reported $6K in grants paid.
How large is Goodwill Industries of Northern IL and WI Stateline Area Inc?
Goodwill Industries of Northern IL and WI Stateline Area Inc reported $39.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $46.2M.
Where does Goodwill Industries of Northern IL and WI Stateline Area Inc operate?
Goodwill Industries of Northern IL and WI Stateline Area Inc has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is Goodwill Industries of Northern IL and WI Stateline Area Inc's EIN?
Goodwill Industries of Northern IL and WI Stateline Area Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-2167846. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 28, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 3, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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