Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
GOODWILL IND OF THE SOUTHERN RIVERS INC
Employer identification number
58-6035822
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II or Type III supporting organization, check this box
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g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization?
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11g(i)
(ii)
a family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
(iii)
a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of support?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3..
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
6
Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10
Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
13
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here..........................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 6 column (f) divided by line 11 column (f))
.........
14
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
16a
33 1/3% support test—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2009.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2010.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
..................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..............................................
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Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
159,122
96,651
36,039
14,817
6,305
312,934
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
9,024,252
10,370,777
10,744,129
11,601,216
10,566,371
52,306,745
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
0
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
0
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
0
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
9,183,374
10,467,428
10,780,168
11,616,033
10,572,676
52,619,679
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
0
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
0
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
8
Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
52,619,679
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
9,183,374
10,467,428
10,780,168
11,616,033
10,572,676
52,619,679
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
487,261
252,120
87,359
72,123
84,753
983,616
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
0
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
487,261
252,120
87,359
72,123
84,753
983,616
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
0
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
0
13
Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).
9,670,635
10,719,548
10,867,527
11,688,156
10,657,429
53,603,295
14
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
.........
15
98.170 %
16
Public support percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
95.590 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2010 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
1.830 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
4.410 %
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3% and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
....
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Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Additional Data
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Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ
Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
GOODWILL IND OF THE SOUTHERN RIVERS INC
Employer identification number
58-6035822
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
Form 990, Part VI, Line 19
Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available
THE ORGANIZATION MAKES AVAILABLE NON CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC VIA THE ORGANIZATION'S PHYSICAL LOCATION IN COLUMBUS, GEORGIA AND THEIR WEB SITE AT WWW.GWISR.ORG. THIS DOCUMENTATION CONSISTS OF AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, ANNUAL 990'S AND OTHER OUTCOMES THAT WOULD ENABLE THE READER TO MAKE AN INFORMED DECISION ABOUT THE CHARITABLE CAUSES AND PERFORMANCE OF THE ORGANIZATION.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b
Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees
THE GWISR BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS A SPECIFIC COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY FOR THE ORGANIZATION. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR CARRYING OUT THE PHILOSOPHY WITH STAFF. THE COMMITTEE MEETS AT LEAST THREE TIMES PER YEAR, ONCE IN THE FALL TO REVIEW THE PROPOSED BUDGET FOR THE UPCOMING YEAR INCLUDING THE BUDGETARY PERCENTAGES FOR PAY INCREASES FOR ALL STAFF, INCENTIVE PLANS AND RETIREMENT CONTRIBUTION AMOUNTS AND OTHER COMPENSATION, WHICH MAY INCLUDE AUTOMOBILE ALLOWANCES AMONGST OTHER THINGS. PRIOR TO MAY 1ST OF EACH YEAR, THE COMMITTEE MEETS TO REVIEW THE OVERALL PAY INCREASE AVERAGES FOR NON-EXECUTIVE STAFF. A SPECIFIC REVIEW IS MADE OF ALL DISQUALIFIED EMPLOYEES WHICH INCLUDES PERFORMANCE MEASURES AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS. IN CONJUNCTION WITH THAT PROCESS, THE ORGANIZATION USES SEVERAL OUTSIDE RESOURCES AS A BASIS OF COMPENSATION COMPARISONS TO INCLUDE GOODWILL INDUSTRIES INTERNATIONAL WHICH IS CONDUCTED ANNUALLY FOR CEO'S AND SENIOR TEAM MEMBERS AND IS RANKED BY REVENUE SIZE. EVERY THIRD YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION ENGAGES AT LEAST ONE THIRD PARTY SALARY AND COMPENSATION SURVEY FOR USE AS WELL. IN MAY OF EACH YEAR, THE COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE PRESIDENT AND CEO PERFORMANCE WHICH ARE THE FINANCIAL AND MISSION OUTCOMES OF THE ORGANIZATION AS ALIGNED WITH THE BOARD DETERMINED STRATEGIC INITIATIVES, EFFECTIVENESS OF THEIR LEADERSHIP AND THE ANNUAL EXTERNAL AUDIT RESULTS.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c
Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts
ALL EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO INFORM MANAGEMENT OF ANY KNOWN CONFLICT OF INTEREST ISSUES. AUDITORS, DURING THE COURSE OF THE ANNUAL AUDIT, CONDUCT INQUIRIES OF STAFF AND ANY ISSUES ARE REVIEWED AND DISCUSSED WITH VARIOUS MEMBERS OF MANAGEMENT.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 11
Form 990, Part VI, Line 11: Form 990 Review Process
DRAFT COPIES OF THE ANNUAL 990 ARE PROVIDED TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE FOR ACCURACY IN RELATION TO FINANCIAL DATA AND TO ENSURE ALL NARRATIVE INFORMATION IS FACTUALLY ACCURATE. FINAL 990S ARE AVAILABLE ON THE GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF THE SOUTHERN RIVER'S INC. WEB SITE ALONG WITH AUDITED FINANCIALS AND OTHER OUTCOMES.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 2
Form 990, Part VI, Line 2: Description of Business or Family Relationship of Officers, Directors, Et
TWO DIRECTORS ARE MEMBERS OF ANOTHER UNRELATED BUSINESS ENTITIES THAT TRANSACTS NO BUSINESS WITH THE AGENCY.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4d
Form 990, Part III, Line 4d : Other Program Services Description
OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: SALVAGE AND CONTRACTS - AS A RESULT OF RECEIVING A LARGE VOLUME OF DONATED GOODS, SOME OF THESE ARE NOT IN A CONDITION TO BE PROCESSED AND SOLD IN THE RETAIL LOCATIONS. THESE ITEMS ARE PACKAGED AND SOLD THROUGH THE SALVAGE COMMODITY MARKET. GWISR HAS A CONTRACTS DIVISION THAT PROVIDES CUSTODIAL SERVICES TO LOCAL LARGE FACILITIES. THE INDIVIDUALS WORKING ON THESE CONTRACTS GAIN VALUABLE WORK EXPERIENCE WHILE PROVIDING A NEEDED SERVICE IN THE COMMUNITY. THE REVENUE GENERATED FROM THESE TWO PROGRAMS HELPS FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.