Goodwill Service Connection Inc
Goodwill Service Connection (GSC) provides employment opportunities with competitive wages and comprehensive benefits for people with severe disabilities.
Goodwill Service Connection Inc at a glance
In short: Goodwill Service Connection Inc gave $728K across 1 grant in 2022 (avg $728K), mostly in California. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $727,767
- +482.2% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $727,767
- +482.2% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $727,767
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Goodwill Service Connection Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Goodwill Industries of San Joaquin Valley Inc ($728K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2022 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Goodwill Service Connection Inc gives
- Giving grew 2699% from 2019 to 2022. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $26K (2019) to $728K (2022). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $728K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Goodwill Industries of San Joaquin Valley Inc Stockton, CA | General Support | $727,767 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $942 | $792,759 | $727,767 | 1 | $138 |
| 2021 | $1,055,436 | $2,463,026 | $2,557,974 | $125,000 | 1 | $10,010 |
| 2020 | $1,059,223 | $2,455,950 | $2,340,529 | $120,000 | 1 | $4,257 |
| 2019 | $1,027,465 | $2,389,271 | $2,389,200 | $26,000 | 1 | $-40 |
About Goodwill Service Connection Inc
Based on IRS filings
Goodwill Service Connection Inc is a public charity focused on Employment, based in Stockton, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 1 grant totaling $728K. Net investment income was $138.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Goodwill Service Connection Inc is led by Denise Ost, President & CEO on every filing since 2019; none of the 8 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Denise Ost
President & CEO
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Gorman
Chair
Chairperson → Chair, 2020
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michele Kickhofel
Finance Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anna Lovecchio
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dale Benner
Board Member
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Andersen
Board Member
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marti Denk
Vice Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2020
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sandra Meza
Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Susan Drake (2019) — Vice Chairperson
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Goodwill Service Connection Inc
How much does Goodwill Service Connection Inc give each year?
Goodwill Service Connection Inc gave $728K across 1 grant in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990. In 2021 it gave $125K across 1 grant.
What is Goodwill Service Connection Inc?
Goodwill Service Connection Inc is a public charity focused on Employment, based in Stockton, CA.
Where does Goodwill Service Connection Inc operate?
Goodwill Service Connection Inc has awarded grants in California.
What is Goodwill Service Connection Inc's EIN?
Goodwill Service Connection Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-0436742. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2022.
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
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 19, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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