GOODWILL OF THE FINGER LAKES INC

EIN: 274212702 501(c)(3) Human Services

ROCHESTER, NY

Total Revenue
$56,612,578
Total Expenses
$58,999,088
Total Assets
$49,888,146
Net Assets
$24,856,890
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2010
Legal Domicile
NY
Principal Officer
JENNIFER LAKE
Phone
5852321111
Tax Period
2024-04-01 to 2025-03-31

GOODWILL OF THE FINGER LAKES INC, founded in 2010, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $56.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024.

Mission

THE MISSION OF GOODWILL OF THE FINGER LAKES IS TO PREPARE AND EMPOWER PEOPLE WITH BARRIERS TO INDEPENDENCE TO BE SELF-SUFFICIENT AND CONTRIBUTE TO THEIR FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $44,613,998 Revenue: $46,194,545

RETAIL: EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH THE OPERATION OF GOODWILL RETAIL STORES. CURRENTLY LOCATED IN MONROE, WAYNE, LIVINGSTON, ONONDAGA, ONTARIO AND TOMPKINS COUNTIES IN NEW YORK...

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RETAIL: EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH THE OPERATION OF GOODWILL RETAIL STORES. CURRENTLY LOCATED IN MONROE, WAYNE, LIVINGSTON, ONONDAGA, ONTARIO AND TOMPKINS COUNTIES IN NEW YORK STATE, GFL COVERS A TERRITORY OF 20 COUNTIES AND IS EXPANDING TO THOSE COUNTIES IN THE COMING YEARS. GFL ALSO OPERATES AN E-COMMERCE BUSINESS, CLEARANCE CENTER AND MULTIPLE ATTENDED AND STANDALONE DONATION CENTERS AND WAREHOUSES.

Program 2
Expenses: $6,121,180 Revenue: $5,434,991

2-1-1/LIFELINE: IS AN ACCREDITED PROGRAM THROUGH THE ALLIANCE OF INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SYSTEMS AND AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF SUICIDOLOGY. IT IS AVAILABLE FOR EVERYONE, EVERY DAY, ANYTIME. COMMUNITY...

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2-1-1/LIFELINE: IS AN ACCREDITED PROGRAM THROUGH THE ALLIANCE OF INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SYSTEMS AND AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF SUICIDOLOGY. IT IS AVAILABLE FOR EVERYONE, EVERY DAY, ANYTIME. COMMUNITY MEMBERS GET CONNECTED WITH EXPERIENCED TELECOUNSELORS BY SIMPLY DIALING 2-1-1 FOR FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL ASSISTANCE CONNECTING TO VITAL SERVICES WITHING THE COMMUNITY AS WELL AS PROVIDING CRISIS SERVICES.

Program 3
Expenses: $1,209,812 Revenue: $1,312,219

FOOD SERVICES: COOKS AND DELIVERS MEALS TO SENIORS SITES THROUGH THE COUNTY SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM, PROVIDING MEALS FOR QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS THAT MEET THE FEDERAL NUTRITION GUIDELINES. THE...

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FOOD SERVICES: COOKS AND DELIVERS MEALS TO SENIORS SITES THROUGH THE COUNTY SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM, PROVIDING MEALS FOR QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS THAT MEET THE FEDERAL NUTRITION GUIDELINES. THE DIVISION ALSO COOKS AND DELIVERS MEALS TO CHILD DAY CARE PROGRAMS. THEY ALSO OPERATE AN IN-HOUSE CAFETERIA THAT OFFERS HOT AND COLD MEALS TO AGENCY EMPLOYEES, MANY OF WHOM ARE BLIND AND UNABLE TO GET OUT TO LOCAL RESTAURANTS FOR BREAKFAST OR LUNCH AS WELL AS HOSTING INDIVIDUALS THROUGHOUT OUR DONATED GOODS AND FOOD SERVICES PROGRAMS IN SERVICE TO OUR MISSION, GOODWILL DOES SO MUCH TO HELP CHANGE LIVES OF PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH OUR GOOD NEIGHBOR PROGRAM. WE PARTNER WITH AREA SCHOOLS AND LOCAL NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO ASSIST CHILDREN AND ADULTS WHO NEED CLOTHING, SHOES, BOOKS AND HOUSEWARES FROM OUR GOODWILL STORES. WE ALSO PROVIDE INTERVIEW AND JOB APPROPRIATE CLOTHES TO JOB SEEKERS.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $19,010,871
Program Service Revenue $34,983,137
Investment Income $419,272
Other Revenue $2,199,298
TOTAL REVENUE $56,612,578

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $26,789,889
Fundraising Expenses $397,355
Program Expenses $53,550,302
Other Expenses $32,209,199
TOTAL EXPENSES $58,999,088

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $56,612,578 $56,983,253 0.0%
Expenses $58,999,088 $55,705,123 +0.1%
Net Income $-2,386,510 $1,278,130 -2.9%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
17
Independent Members
16
Employees
980
Volunteers
155

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
7
$664,758
Total Directors
18
$421,144
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
THIAGARAJAN VIVEK BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALAIMO DARRICK AUDIT CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BALL RHONDA BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BURGESSEBONY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DILLION JUNIOR BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DILORETODAVID BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GOULD AMY VICE CHAIR OF ASSESSMENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
HARPER IAN CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
HARRINGTON BRIAN VICE CHAIR OF PLANNING & R 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
HENDERSON JOHN TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JACKMAN PATRICK SECRETARY 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAKE JENNIFER PRESIDENT & CEO 37.50
Officer Director
$398,060 $23,084 $421,144
NASSAR MCAVINNEY JUDIE LYNN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NATOLI LINDA BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
POLLACK RONNIE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
FRAME MICHAEL BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DELLA PORTA MICHAEL BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HARRIS MARK BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DYER CAROLINA CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 37.50
Officer
$223,177 $20,437 $243,614
MURPHY MARTIN DIRECTOR OF FINANCE (THROUGH XX/XX/XXXX) 37.50
Highest
$130,843 $7,969 $138,812
WIESNER DAVE ASSOC DIR OF OP TRAINING & DGR EFFICIENCY 37.50
Highest
$154,368 $84 $154,452
HOLLAND JANICE CHIEF PEOPLE & CULTURE OFFICER 37.50
Highest
$176,363 $18,627 $194,990
JACKEL LISA DIRECTOR OF IT SERVICES 37.50
Highest
$113,727 $16,027 $129,754
MITCHELL ROBIN SCHOOL DIRECTOR OF THE EXCEL CENTER 37.50
Highest
$109,653 $15,960 $125,613
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $56,612,578 $58,999,088 $49,888,146 $-2,386,510
2024 $56,983,253 $55,705,123 $46,859,126 $1,278,130
2023 $53,100,419 $51,274,985 $43,484,595 $1,825,434
2022 $49,070,844 $43,423,233 $32,628,122 $5,647,611
2021 $41,860,450 $34,212,839 $20,982,468 $7,647,611
2020 $33,786,880 $35,787,526 $13,161,976 $-2,000,646
2019 $35,737,811 $35,397,333 $10,908,294 $340,478
2018 $33,764,589 $34,436,771 $8,763,061 $-672,182
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