Goodwill Works Foundation Inc
The organization was formed to support the mission of goodwill industries of middle Georgia, inc. (GIMG), to hold and acquire capital resources such as real estate for GIMG; to lead annual campaigns; to assist individuals with planned giving, estate bequests and institutional advancement campaigns; to prepare and submit grant requests for GIMG; and to raise and develop capital and programmatic and scholarship funds that assist people with barriers to employment and career advancement to experience economic independence and a full portion of the American dream.
Goodwill Works Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Goodwill Works Foundation Inc gave $920K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $920K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $920,234
- -51.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $920,234
- -51.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $920,234
- Total assets
- $7,373,478
- +18.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Georgia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Goodwill Works Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia Inc ($920K).
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 7 (29%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Goodwill Works Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 65% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $467K (2020) to $5.3M (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $920K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia Inc Macon, GA | Educational Programs, Operational Expenses, Capital Asset Purchases | $920,234 |
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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 | $7,373,478 | $2,771,355 | $1,602,916 | $920,234 | 1 | $42,024 |
| 2023 | $6,203,550 | $806,370 | $2,100,555 | $1,914,130 | 1 | $40 |
| 2022 | $7,502,058 | $2,082,201 | $5,546,185 | $5,345,430 | 3 | $7 |
| 2021 | $10,968,975 | $1,295,896 | $2,857,442 | $2,661,282 | 1 | $7 |
| 2020 | $12,532,133 | $10,829,258 | $808,688 | $467,186 | 1 | $20 |
About Goodwill Works Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Goodwill Works Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Employment, based in Macon, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $7.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $920K. Net investment income was $42K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Goodwill Works Foundation Inc is led by Nan Williams, Chair since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 10 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Nan Williams
Chair
Director → Board Chair, 2021
Board Chair → Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dewayne Cuffie
CMO
Cmio → Senior Vice President Operations, 2023
Senior Vice President Operations → CMO, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Doug Newsome
Vice President Administration
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James K. Stiff Voting
Executive Officio
President → Secretary & Treasurer, 2023
Secretary & Treasurer → Executive Officio, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laurie Tharpe
Vice President Controller
Director of Finance → Vice President Controller, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Raymond Smith
Secretary & Treasurer
Director → Secretary & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ruth Knox
Vice Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles Smith
CFO -
CFO → CFO -, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Tyner
Vice President Marketing
On filings since 2023
38 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John David
Executive Officio
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Paul Hart (2022–2023) — Executive Officiao
- Former: Chris Finley (2020–2022) — Director of Contract Svcs
- Former: Jack Flowers (2020–2022) — Vice President of Contract
- Former: Laine Dreher (2020–2022) — Vice President of Hr
- Former: Robbin W. Morton (2020–2021) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Leah Pontani (2021) — Vice President Career Svcs
- Former: Cecil Harrison III (2020) — Senior Vice President Edgar's Hospitality
- Former: Gary Markowitz (2020) — Senior Vice President Education
- Former: Tim Ligon (2020) — Chief Financial Officer
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.
Frequently asked questions about Goodwill Works Foundation Inc
How much does Goodwill Works Foundation Inc give each year?
Goodwill Works Foundation Inc gave $920K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.9M across 1 grant.
How large is Goodwill Works Foundation Inc?
Goodwill Works Foundation Inc reported $7.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.8M.
What is Goodwill Works Foundation Inc?
Goodwill Works Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Employment, based in Macon, GA. It holds $7.4M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Goodwill Works Foundation Inc operate?
Goodwill Works Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Florida, Georgia, New York.
What is Goodwill Works Foundation Inc's EIN?
Goodwill Works Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2741240. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 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 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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