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Nonprofit · EIN 39-1049987

GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF NORTHERN WISCONSIN & UPPER MICHIGAN INC

Tax-exempt · MARQUETTE, MI 49855

Financials

$9.2M$8.3M2023$8.4M$8.4M2024$8.6M$8.7M2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF NORTHERN WISCONSIN & UPPER MICHIGAN INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$8,613,847$8,683,843-$69,996$10,277,530$6,474,089$3,803,441
December 31, 2024990$8,389,017$8,375,878$13,139$11,019,385$7,145,948$3,873,437
December 31, 2023990$9,244,074$8,277,033$967,041$10,459,249$6,698,312$3,760,937
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$7,304,537
of which government grants
$1,089,935
Program service revenue
$1,035,026
Investment income
$99,150
Net gain from sales of assets
$146
Net income from sales of inventory
$110,231
Other revenue
$175,134

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$202,689
Other salaries and wages
$4,421,388
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$5,279,543
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$470
Accounting fees
$32,619
Occupancy
$1,587,838
Travel
$53,180
Depreciation
$200,085
Program services (functional)
$7,478,796
Management and general (functional)
$1,205,047

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$11,019,385
Total assets, end of year
$10,277,530
Total liabilities, end of year
$6,474,089
Net assets, end of year
$3,803,441
Land, buildings and equipment
$2,014,083
Net assets without donor restrictions
$3,803,441
Gross receipts
$8,728,585
Employees
358
Volunteers
17
Year formed
1965
State of legal domicile
WI

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JAMES BOROWSKIPRESIDENT, CEO
Key employee
40$202,689
CYNTHIA WALKERPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
LISA FERNSTRUMVP/SECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
SCOTT WELLENSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
CHARLES S SALEWSKYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
SEAN FERNSTRUMBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JAMES BOROWSKIPRESIDENT, CEO
Key employee
40$287,448
CYNTHIA WALKERPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
LISA FERNSTRUMVP/SECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
SCOTT WELLENSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
CHARLES S SALEWSKYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
SEAN FERNSTRUMBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
JAMES BOROWSKIPRESIDENT, C
Key employee
40$275,121$11,979
CYNTHIA WALKERPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
LISA FERNSTRUMVP / SECRETA
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
SCOTT WELLENSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CHARLES S SALEWSKYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
SEAN FERNSTRUMBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
3135 US HIGHWAY 41 W, MARQUETTE, MI 49855-9494
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
JAMES BOROWSKI, 3135 US HWY 41 W, MARQUETTE, MI 49855
Signed the 990
JAMES BOROWSKI, PRESIDENT, CEO
Phone
(906) 290-2364
Return prepared by
VRAKAS ADVISORS LLC

Mission

TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR VOCATIONAL TRAINING, JOB PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE, AND THE DEVELOPEMENT OF INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES OR OTHER BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • SEE SCHEDULE O
    Expenses $5,567,301 · revenue $110,231
  • SEE SCHEDULE O
    Expenses $916,590
  • LOCAL MANUFACTURING COMPANIES HIRE GOODWILL INDUSTRIES FOR PRODUCTION ASSEMBLY. THESE PRODUCTION JOBS ARE COMPLETED BY PERSONS WITH PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DISABILITIES, OR OTHER BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT IN A SHELTERED WORK ENVIRONMENT.
    Expenses $602,057 · revenue $697,383
  • ITEMS THAT DON'T SELL ARE PUT INTO THE SALVAGE STREAM WHERE THEY ARE SOLD TO TEXTILE OR OTHER RECYCLERS. DONATIONS THAT DO NOT MEET GOODWILL'S QUALITY STANDARDS ARE ALSO PUT IN THE SALVAGE STREAM. IF THE ITEM CANNOT BE SALVAGED, IT MIGHT BE RECYCLED IN SOME OTHER WAY.
    Expenses $392,848 · revenue $337,643

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
39-1049987
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1968
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Employment (J32Z)
Assets (IRS master file)
$10,277,530
Income (IRS master file)
$8,728,585

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$8,613,847$8,683,843$10,277,530XML
990December 2024$8,389,017$8,375,878$11,019,385XML
990December 2023$9,244,074$8,277,033$10,459,249XML
990December 2022$8,021,951$7,863,051$8,309,104IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 39-1049987).

Questions about GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF NORTHERN WISCONSIN & UPPER MICHIGAN INC

What is the EIN of GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF NORTHERN WISCONSIN & UPPER MICHIGAN INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF NORTHERN WISCONSIN & UPPER MICHIGAN INC is 39-1049987.
Is GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF NORTHERN WISCONSIN & UPPER MICHIGAN INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1968.
Are donations to GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF NORTHERN WISCONSIN & UPPER MICHIGAN INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF NORTHERN WISCONSIN & UPPER MICHIGAN INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF NORTHERN WISCONSIN & UPPER MICHIGAN INC due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF NORTHERN WISCONSIN & UPPER MICHIGAN INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF NORTHERN WISCONSIN & UPPER MICHIGAN INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names JAMES BOROWSKI.
Who are the officers and directors of GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF NORTHERN WISCONSIN & UPPER MICHIGAN INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $202,689 (JAMES BOROWSKI, PRESIDENT, CEO).
How much revenue does GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF NORTHERN WISCONSIN & UPPER MICHIGAN INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $8,613,847, expenses of $8,683,843 and total assets of $10,277,530 at year end.

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