# Goodwill Industries International

> Goodwill Industries International is the umbrella organization for a North American network of about 150 autonomous, community-based Goodwill nonprofits. Founded in Boston in 1902 by Methodist minister Edgar J. Helms, it runs the classic model of collecting donated clothing and household goods, reselling them through thrift stores and, increasingly, online, and using the proceeds to fund free job training, career services, and support programs. The parent body sets brand standards, coordinates national partnerships, and runs shared initiatives such as the online marketplace GoodwillFinds and the Goodwill Digital Career Accelerator, while local members deliver services on the ground.

- **Founded:** 1902
- **Headquarters:** Rockville (Derwood), Maryland, United States
- **Founders:** Edgar J. Helms (Founder (Methodist minister))
- **Team size:** ~207 employees at GII headquarters; the broader Goodwill network employs tens of thousands (data provider lists ~25,000).
- **Products:** Goodwill retail thrift stores, Job training & career services, GoodwillFinds, Goodwill Digital Career Accelerator, Donation & textile reuse
- **Notable:** Built from a single 1902 Boston mission into a network of ~150 autonomous nonprofits and 165+ organizations worldwide., Operates more than 4,200 retail thrift stores across the US and Canada., Combined network generates roughly $8 billion in annual revenue supporting mission programs.

## Products & services

- **Goodwill retail thrift stores** — More than 4,200 stores across the US and Canada selling donated clothing, household goods, and used merchandise; sales fund local mission programs.
- **Job training & career services** — Free skills training, job placement, career coaching, credentialing, and support services for people facing barriers to employment.
- **GoodwillFinds** — National e-commerce marketplace (goodwillfinds.com) that brings donated goods online, expanding resale reach beyond physical stores.
- **Goodwill Digital Career Accelerator** — Digital-skills and workforce training initiative built with partners including Google.org, Coursera, and Indeed.
- **Donation & textile reuse** — Donated-goods collection and reuse operation that diverts millions of pounds of textiles and goods from landfills.
- **Veteran, disability & family services** — Targeted programs supporting veterans, people with disabilities, and families in local communities.

## Achievements

- Built from a single 1902 Boston mission into a network of ~150 autonomous nonprofits and 165+ organizations worldwide.
- Operates more than 4,200 retail thrift stores across the US and Canada.
- Combined network generates roughly $8 billion in annual revenue supporting mission programs.
- Launched GoodwillFinds.com in 2022, bringing a century-old thrift model online.
- Digital career programs helped roughly 70,000 people find jobs in their first 18 months.
- One of North America's largest reusers of donated textiles and goods, diverting large volumes from landfills.

## Latest updates

- **2024-11** — Coverage highlights how GoodwillFinds uses data and technology to modernize the resale platform.
- **2025-05** — Goodwill Industries International published its FY2024 consolidated financial statements.
- **2022-10** — GoodwillFinds.com launched nationally with Astound Commerce.

## Links

- Website: https://goodwill.org
- LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/goodwill-industries-international
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/GoodwillIntl
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/GoodwillIntl
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodwillintl/
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/GoodwillIntl

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Last updated: 2026-07-26