Goodwill Industries of Northeast Texas, Inc.

What Goodwill Industries of Northeast Texas, Inc. does

Goodwill Industries of Northeast Texas, Inc. is a 501c3 nonprofit charitable organization headquartered in Sherman, Texas, founded in 1959 by the Sherman Rotary Club to provide employment for individuals with disabilities. The organization operates as an independently governed local chapter affiliated with Goodwill Industries International, using the globally recognized Goodwill trademark under license. Its primary service area covers 18 counties in Northeast Texas plus Bryan County, Oklahoma.

The organization operates a network of 14 retail thrift stores, 1 Goodwill Outlet Store, and 1 Processing Plant, generating over $14 million in retail sales in 2023 from the resale of donated clothing and household goods. In 2023, the organization employed 693 people (the majority of whom had a disability or disadvantage), served 205,621 donors and customers, and diverted over 13 million pounds of goods from local landfills. Distribution channels include physical retail locations, the ShopGoodwill.com e-commerce auction platform, and scheduled donation pickup via the Resupply mobile app. The technology stack is primarily composed of third-party platforms: ed2go for Career Fundamentals and Advanced Career Training courses, Excel High School for diploma completion, Unite Us for social services referral coordination, and Dell Reconnect for electronics recycling. No proprietary technology platforms, AI capabilities, or patents are disclosed.

The revenue model rests on three streams: (1) retail store sales of donated goods, representing the majority of operating revenue; (2) donation processing and community donation drives in partnership with churches, schools, and local organizations; and (3) education and training services including Career Fundamentals, Advanced Career Training, High School Diploma, and GED programs, supplemented by an Education Assistance fund distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis with no income requirements. Mission services — comprising employment training, job placement, and support for individuals with disabilities and employment barriers — are the organization's social purpose rather than a revenue stream, financed by retail operating surplus, foundation grants, and partnerships with entities including United Healthcare, Texoma Health Foundation, and First United Bank. CARF accreditation and a volunteer Board of Directors governance structure differentiate the organization from commercial thrift operators.

Name

Goodwill Industries of Northeast Texas, Inc.

Legal name

Goodwill Industries of Northeast Texas, Inc.

Website

https://goodwillnorthtexas.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Goodwill Industries of Northeast Texas is a 501c3 nonprofit that operates 14 thrift retail stores plus an outlet across Northeast Texas and Bryan County, Oklahoma, generating over $14M in annual sales and employing 693 people, most with disabilities or disadvantages, while delivering employment training, education, and donation-based mission services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Thrift Retail & Workforce Rehabilitation Services

NAICS

Vocational Rehabilitation Services (62431), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDALAGAJ

Disability Case Management, Retention & Student Support

Education/Student Services & Campus Operations/Disability Services & Accessibility

SECONDARYEDAAAOAL

Job Placement, Matching & Career Navigation Services

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Workforce Development Initiatives

SECONDARYEDAAAOAK

Workforce Support Services & Case Management (Coaching, Wraparound)

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Workforce Development Initiatives

SECONDARYBPAKANAH

Reentry, Rehabilitation & Reintegration Programs (Education, Vocational, Case Management)

Business & Public Services/Security & Investigations Services/Corrections, Detention & Prisoner Transport Services

Keywords

• Thrift retail stores
• Donation processing
• Employment training services
• Rehabilitation services
• Workforce development programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Sherman

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Retail Store Sales: Revenue generated from selling donated goods and clothing through 14 retail stores and 1 outlet store. Customers spent over 14 million dollars in retail stores in 2023. The organization diverts over 13 million pounds of unwanted goods and clothing from local landfills annually through resale and recycling.
2. Donation Processing: Accepts donations from individuals and organizations, processing items for resale in retail locations.
3. Education and Training Services: Provides education assistance programs including Career Fundamentals, Advanced Career Training, and High School Diploma programs. Education Assistance funds are available on a first-come first-serve basis.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Operates a network of 14 thrift retail stores and one outlet store across Northeast Texas and Oklahoma, processing and reselling donated secondhand goods to fund its mission. Provides employment training, job placement, and career development services targeted at individuals with disabilities and other barriers to employment. Offers education programs including Career Fundamentals courses, Advanced Career Training, High School Diploma completion, and GED preparation in partnership with ed2go and Excel High School.

Product overview

Goodwill Industries of Northeast Texas operates a network of 14 retail thrift stores, 1 Goodwill Outlet Store, and 1 Processing Plant. The organization provides retail shopping for secondhand goods and donation services, alongside mission services including employment training and placement for people with disabilities. Education offerings include Career Fundamentals and Advanced Career Training programs via ed2go partnership, High School Diploma and GED programs, all supported by Education Assistance funding. The organization also runs an ArtWorks creative expression program, an Influencer Application Program for social media content creation, and a donation pickup scheduling service through Resupply.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Retail Thrift Stores 14 thrift stores selling donated secondhand clothing, household goods, and merchandise to individual consumers across Northeast Texas and Oklahoma. Customers spent over $14 million in retail stores in 2023.
• Goodwill Outlet Store Outlet store in Sherman, Texas selling donated goods by the pound in bulk format with different hours (Mon-Sat 9AM-6PM, Sun 12PM-5PM) and a different pricing structure than standard retail stores.
• Donation Services Accepts donated clothing, household items, and electronics from individuals and organizations. Provides donation pickup scheduling through Resupply and hosts donation drive events for churches, schools, and community organizations. Processes donations at a dedicated Processing Plant.
• Mission Services Employment training, job development, skills training, and competitive employment placement services for people with disabilities and disadvantages. Includes CARF-accredited rehabilitation programming and community assistance funds for rent, utilities, and other necessities ($100,816.02 disbursed in 2023).
• Career Fundamentals Basic skills courses offered through ed2go partnership to help individuals prepare for and succeed in the current job market. Available with Education Assistance funding on a first-come, first-serve basis.
• Advanced Career Training Industry-certified career courses offered through ed2go partnership. Programs must be completed within a 12-month timeframe and are available with Education Assistance funding.
• High School Diploma Program High school diploma completion program delivered in partnership with Excel High School, for individuals 18 years or older seeking to complete their secondary education.
• GED Program GED preparation program for individuals at least 16 years old (with parental consent if under 18) who are not enrolled in high school. Education Assistance funding priority given to this program.
• ArtWorks Program Creative expression program and art-focused location at 510 W Main St, Denison, TX 75020 (phone 903-415-6500), serving program participants and the community.
• Education Assistance Program Financial assistance funding for Career Fundamentals, Advanced Career Training, High School Diploma, and GED programs. Reviewed by Senior Management for approval with priority given to High School Diploma and GED programs; available on first-come, first-serve basis with no income requirements.

Quantifiable outcome

• 693 people employed in 2023 with majority having disabilities or disadvantages
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Texoma FCminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSoccer club partnership for community engagement and marketing activities.
• 903 BrewersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal brewery partnership for community events and engagement.
• First United BankcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFinancial institution partnership supporting community development and organizational funding.
• United HealthcarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partnership providing insurance and wellness resources for employees and community members.
• Unite UscoreTechnology or IntegrationSocial services coordination platform connecting organizations for referral and support services.
• Texoma Health FoundationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerHealth foundation providing funding and support for community wellness programs.
• Texoma Behavioral Health Leadership TeamcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on behavioral health services and support for individuals with disabilities.
• TCOG (Texoma Council of Governments)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional planning organization supporting community development initiatives.
• ResupplycoreTechnology or IntegrationDonation pickup scheduling platform enabling convenient donation collection from donors.
• Dell ReconnectcoreTechnology or IntegrationElectronics recycling program diverting technology waste from landfills.
• Denison ISDcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSchool district partnership for education programs and student employment opportunities.
• Paris ISDcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSchool district partnership for education programs and student employment opportunities.
• Bonham ISDcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSchool district partnership for education programs and student employment opportunities.
• Sherman ISDcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSchool district partnership for education programs and student employment opportunities.
• Ed2GocoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline education platform provider for Career Fundamentals and Advanced Career Training courses.
• Excel High SchoolcoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline high school diploma program partner for GED and diploma completion programs.
• Rotary InternationalcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerInternational service organization; Sherman Rotary Club originally launched the local Goodwill program in 1959.
• Grayson County RotarycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal Rotary club supporting community service initiatives.
• Lions ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerService organization supporting community blindness and disability programs.
• Bank of TexasminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFinancial institution partnership for banking services.
• Grayson CountycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCounty government partnership for community services.
• Moncrief Cancer InstituteminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCancer support services partnership.
• Junior League of Collin CountyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWomen's volunteer organization supporting community projects.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCBCaF0KejRQ8IRCCis-yl9w
• Facebookfacebook.com/goodwillnorthtexas
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/goodwillnetx
• Instagraminstagram.com/goodwillnt

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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Investments

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