TY 2014 Form 990

(A) Name and Title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)	(C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC)
(1) BILL KACAL........................................................................ SR. CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD	2.00 .......................	X	X
(2) TOMMY MOORE........................................................................ CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD	2.00 .......................	X	X
(3) CRAIG NUNEZ........................................................................ TREASURER	2.00 .......................	X	X
(4) JIM SMITH........................................................................ CHAIRMAN EMERITUS	2.00 .......................	X	X
(5) BRUCE BAKER........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X
(6) VIANEI LOPEZ BRAUN........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X
(7) JOHN CRAFTON........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X
(8) JIM D'AGOSTINO........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X
(9) ANN DEATON........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X
(10) STEPHANIE DONAHO........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X
(11) SCOTT DOYLE........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X
(12) JOHN DUFFIE........................................................................ SECRETARY	2.00 .......................	X	X
(13) JOHN EBELING........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X
(14) RODNEY FALDYN........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X
(15) SHARON BIRKMAN FINK........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X
(16) DOUGLAS FOSHEE........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X
(17) DICK HITE........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X

(A) Name and Title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)	(C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC)
(18) DON JORDAN........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0
(19) GEORGE LINDAHL........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0
(20) ALLENE LUCAS........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0
(21) BRAD MARKS........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0
(22) JEROME MARTIN........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0
(23) ELEXA ORRANGE........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0
(24) TONY PILEGGE........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0
(25) COLEMAN ROWLAND........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0
(26) SANDY SCOTT........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0
(27) BARBARA VILUTIS........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0
(28) HENRY WILDE JR........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0
(29) WILLIAM WILDE........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0
(30) GEORGE SMITH........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0
(31) DOUG WILSON........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0
(32) STEVEN P LUFBURROW........................................................................ PRESIDENT/CEO	40.00 .......................	X	X		1,288,368	50,594
(33) CHARLES CANTON........................................................................ VP OF OPERATIONS	40.00 .......................		X		208,600	49,888
(34) TONY VAN SLYKE........................................................................ VP/CFO	40.00 .......................		X		211,449	39,394
(35) WILLIAM SALA........................................................................ VP WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT	40.00 .......................		X		118,193	16,952
(36) ADRIENNE BRADEN........................................................................ DIRECTOR OF HUMAN SERVICES	40.00 .......................			X	114,619	21,066
(37) LESLIE FERGUSON........................................................................ CONTROLLER	40.00 .......................			X	113,705	20,135

Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b, 7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII.	(A) Total expenses	(B) Program service expenses	(C) Management and general expenses	(D) Fundraising expenses
1	Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 ....
2	Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ....
3	Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 ............
4	Benefits paid to or for members ....
5	Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ....	1,826,610	326,793	1,499,817
6	Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....
7	Other salaries and wages ....	26,275,662	25,585,965	362,004	327,693
8	Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....	468,275	290,331	173,262	4,682
9	Other employee benefits .......	3,150,785	3,008,764	110,858	31,163
10	Payroll taxes ...........	2,339,955	2,199,558	116,998	23,399
11	Fees for services (non-employees):
a	Management ......
b	Legal .........	106,794	106,794
c	Accounting ...........	101,525		101,525
d	Lobbying ...........
e	Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17
f	Investment management fees ......
g	Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) ....	1,853,428	980,682	804,090	68,656
12	Advertising and promotion ....	771,548	34,294	5,264	731,990
13	Office expenses .......
14	Information technology ......
15	Royalties ..
16	Occupancy ...........	18,659,740	18,588,829	61,008	9,903
17	Travel ............
18	Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ......
19	Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....	241,071	120,771	107,784	12,516
20	Interest ...........
21	Payments to affiliates .......
22	Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .....	3,613,082	3,455,552	153,917	3,613
23	Insurance ..............	1,121,824	1,072,913	47,790	1,121
24	Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a	COST OF GOODS SOLD	47,038,461	47,038,461
b	SUPPLIES	1,784,714	1,681,532	98,718	4,464
c	UTILITIES	1,748,120	1,745,608	2,454	58
d	EQUIPMENT RENT	1,215,403	1,128,054	87,119	230
e	All other expenses	3,699,300	3,179,997	512,388	6,915
25	Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e	116,016,297	110,544,898	4,244,996	1,226,403
26	Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).

Part X Balance Sheet Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part X ..............
	1	Cash–non-interest-bearing .............	1,876,563	1	96,314
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .........	10,011	2	10,011
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net ...........		3
4	Accounts receivable, net .............	792,686	4	994,363
5	Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of Schedule L ..................
			5
6	Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
			6
7	Notes and loans receivable, net .............		7
8	Inventories for sale or use ..............	5,404,207	8	5,879,808
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ..........	2,257,507	9	2,922,873
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a	27,846,006
b	Less: accumulated depreciation .....	10b	9,732,121	14,963,263	10c	18,113,885
11	Investments—publicly traded securities ..........	887,479	11	0
12	Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....		12
13	Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .....		13
14	Intangible assets ...............		14
15	Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........	44,953	15	46,262
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)......	26,236,669	16	28,063,516
	17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .........	6,929,792	17	6,086,196
18	Grants payable .................		18
19	Deferred revenue ................		19
20	Tax-exempt bond liabilities .............		20
21	Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D..		21
22	Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
	persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..........		22
23	Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..		23
24	Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....		24
25	Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D....................	884,000	25	0
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.........	7,813,792	26	6,086,196
		Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27	Unrestricted net assets ..............	18,422,877	27	21,977,320
28	Temporarily restricted net assets ...........		28
29	Permanently restricted net assets ...........		29
	Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here and complete lines 30 through 34.
30	Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds ........		30
31	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....		31
32	Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds		32
33	Total net assets or fund balances ...........	18,422,877	33	21,977,320
34	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........	26,236,669	34	28,063,516

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SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

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.
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Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2014

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF HOUSTON

Employer identification number

74-1285095

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.)

A church, convention of churches, or association of churches described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(i).

A school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii). (Attach Schedule E.)

A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii).

A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii). Enter the hospital's name, city, and state:

An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit described in

section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)

A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(v).

An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

A community trust described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

An organization that normally receives: (1) more than 331/3% of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross

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.)

An organization organized and operated exclusively to test for public safety. See section 509(a)(4).

An organization organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2). See section 509(a)(3). Check the box in lines 11a through 11d that describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines 11e, 11f, and 11g.

Type I. A supporting organization operated, supervised, or controlled by its supported organization(s), typically by giving the supported organization(s) the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the directors or trustees of the supporting organization. You must complete Part IV, Sections A and B.

Type II. A supporting organization supervised or controlled in connection with its supported organization(s), by having control or management of the supporting organization vested in the same persons that control or manage the supported organization(s). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and C.

Type III functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with, and functionally integrated with, its supported organization(s) (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A, D, and E.

Type III non-functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with its supported organization(s) that is not functionally integrated. The organization generally must satisfy a distribution requirement and an attentiveness requirement (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and D, and Part V.

Check this box if the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, Type III functionally integrated, or Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organization.

Enter the number of supported organizations .............................

Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).

(i)Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	(iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document?		(v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions)	(vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
(i)Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	Yes	No	(v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions)	(vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)


Total

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.

Cat. No. 11285F

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014

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Part II

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 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) 2010	(b) 2011	(c) 2012	(d) 2013	(e) 2014	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....	27,516,031	31,687,735	40,085,475	47,699,149	51,090,961	198,079,351
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	27,516,031	31,687,735	40,085,475	47,699,149	51,090,961	198,079,351
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.						198,079,351

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2010	(b) 2011	(c) 2012	(d) 2013	(e) 2014	(f) Total
7	Amounts from line 4..	27,516,031	31,687,735	40,085,475	47,699,149	51,090,961	198,079,351
8	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...	117	402	4,392	26,998	-2,386	29,523
9	Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10	Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.)..	181,722	865	6,722	8,019	7,813	205,141
11	Total support Add lines 7 through 10.						198,314,015

Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions) ..................

263,094,646

First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here........................................ right arrow

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public support percentage for 2014 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f)) .........

99.880 %

Public support percentage for 2013 Schedule A, Part II, line 14 ...............

99.870 %

16a

33 1/3% support test—2014. 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 ....................... right arrow

33 1/3% support test—2013. If the organization did not check a 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 ..................... right arrow

17a

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2014. 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 VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
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10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2013. 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 VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly
supported organization ................................................ right arrow

Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014

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Part III

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 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) 2010	(b) 2011	(c) 2012	(d) 2013	(e) 2014	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
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......
3	Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4	Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5	The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6	Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
7a	Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
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.
c	Add lines 7a and 7b..
8	Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2010	(b) 2011	(c) 2012	(d) 2013	(e) 2014	(f) Total
9	Amounts from line 6...
10a	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b	Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c	Add lines 10a and 10b.
11	Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12	Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) ..
13	Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..

First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here............................................. right arrow

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public support percentage for 2014 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) .........

Public support percentage from 2013 Schedule A, Part III, line 15 ...............

Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage

Investment income percentage for 2014 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) ......

Investment income percentage from 2013 Schedule A, Part III, line 17 .............

19a

33 1/3% support tests—2014. 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 ....... right arrow

33 1/3% support tests—2013. 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 .... right arrow

Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions .... right arrow

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014

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Part IV

Supporting Organizations

(Complete only if you checked a box on line 11 of Part I. If you checked 11a of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked 11b of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked 11c of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked 11d of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)

Section A. All Supporting Organizations

Yes

Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.

Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).

Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer (b) and (c) below.

Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.

Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.

Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked 11a or 11b in Part I, answer (b) and (c) below.

Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations....

Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.

Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer (b) and (c) below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed, (ii) the reasons for each such action, (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action, and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).

Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?

Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?

Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (a) its supported organizations; (b) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations; or (c) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in IRC 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35-percent controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990) .

Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part II of Schedule L (Form 990).

Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined in line 9(a)) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did a disqualified person (as defined in line 9(a)) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

10a

Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of IRC 4943 because of IRC 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer b below.

10a

Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).

10b

Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?

A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (b) and (c) below, the governing body of a supported organization?

11a

A family member of a person described in (a) above?

11b

A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (a) or (b) above? If “Yes” to a, b, or c, provide detail in Part VI.

11c

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014

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Part IV

Supporting Organizations (continued)

Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations

Yes

Did the directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.

Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.

Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations

Yes

Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).

Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations

Yes

Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (1) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (2) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (3) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?

Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).

By reason of the relationship described in (2), did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.

Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations

Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):

The organization satisfied the Activities Test. Complete line 2 below.

The organization is the parent of each of its supported organizations. Complete line 3 below.

The organization supported a governmental entity. Describe in Part VI how you supported a government entity (see instructions)

Activities Test. Answer (a) and (b) below.

Yes

Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.

Did the activities described in (a) constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.

Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer (a) and (b) below.

Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations? Provide details in Part VI.

Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role played by the organization in this regard.

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014

Page 6

Part V – Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations

1. Check here if the organization satisfied the Integral Part Test as a qualifying trust on Nov. 20, 1970. See instructions. All other Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations must complete Sections A through E.

	Section A - Adjusted Net Income		(A) Prior Year	(B) Current Year (optional)
1	Net short-term capital gain	1
2	Recoveries of prior-year distributions	2
3	Other gross income (see instructions)	3
4	Add lines 1 through 3	4
5	Depreciation and depletion	5
6	Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions)	6
7	Other expenses (see instructions)	7
8	Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4)	8

	Section B - Minimum Asset Amount		(A) Prior Year	(B) Current Year (optional)
1	Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year):	1
a	Average monthly value of securities	1a
b	Average monthly cash balances	1b
c	Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets	1c
d	Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c)	1d
e	Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI):
2	Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets	2
3	Subtract line 2 from line 1d	3
4	Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions).	4
5	Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3)	5
6	Multiply line 5 by .035	6
7	Recoveries of prior-year distributions	7
8	Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6)	8

	Section C - Distributable Amount		Current Year
1	Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A)	1
2	Enter 85% of line 1	2
3	Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A)	3
4	Enter greater of line 2 or line 3	4
5	Income tax imposed in prior year	5
6	Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions)	6
7	Check here if the current year is the organization's first as a non-functionally-integrated Type III supporting organization (see instructions)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014

Page 7

Section D - Distributions		Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required)
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6.
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions
9 Distributable amount for 2014 from Section C, line 6
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount

Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions)		(i) Excess Distributions	(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2014	(iii) Distributable Amount for 2014
1 Distributable amount for 2014 from Section C, line 6
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2014 (reasonable cause required--see instructions)
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2014:
a From 2009.......X
b From 2010.......X
c From 2011.......X
d From 2012.......X
e From 2013.......
fTotal of lines 3a through e
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years
h Applied to 2014 distributable amount
i Carryover from 2009 not applied (see instructions)
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f.
4Distributions for 2014 from Section D, line 7:
$
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years
b Applied to 2014 distributable amount
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4.
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2014, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2 (if amount greater than zero, see instructions)
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2014. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1 (if amount greater than zero, see instructions)
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2015. Add lines 3j and 4c.
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a From 2010.......X
b From 2011.......X
c From 2012.......X
d From 2013.......
e From 2014.......

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2014)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014

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Part VI

Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).

Facts And Circumstances Test

Return Reference	Explanation

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:

- TIN:

SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Financial Statements

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
SchDMd Bullet

Attach to Form 990.
Information about Schedule D (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2014

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF HOUSTON

Employer identification number

74-1285095

Part I

Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.

		(a) Donor advised funds	(b) Funds and other accounts
1	Total number at end of year .........
2	Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)
3	Aggregate value of grants from (during year)
4	Aggregate value at end of year ........

Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............

Yes No

Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................

Yes No

Part II

Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.

Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).

Preservation of land for public use (e.g., recreation or education) Preservation of an historically important land area

Protection of natural habitat Preservation of a certified historic structure

Preservation of open space

Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.


a	Total number of conservation easements .......................	2a
b	Total acreage restricted by conservation easements ..................	2b
c	Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) .....	2c
d	Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ....................	2d

Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the tax year SchDMd Bullet

Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet

Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................

Yes No

Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet

Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet

Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .......................................

Yes No

In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.

Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.

If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.

If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:

(i)

Revenue included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................ SchDMd Bullet

(ii)

Assets included in Form 990, Part X .............................. SchDMd Bullet

If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:

Revenue included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .......................... SchDMd Bullet

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... SchDMd Bullet

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 52283D

Schedule D (Form 990) 2014

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Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)

Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):

Public exhibition

Loan or exchange programs

Scholarly research

Other

Preservation for future generations

Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.

During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........

Yes No

Part IV

Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.

Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................

Yes No

If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table:


c	Beginning balance .................................	1c
d	Additions during the year ..............................	1d
e	Distributions during the year .............................	1e
f	Ending balance ...................................	1f

Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability?

Yes No

If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII .......

Part V

Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.

		(a)Current year	(b)Prior year	b (c)Two years back	(d)Three years back	(e)Four years back
1a	Beginning of year balance ....
b	Contributions ........
c	Net investment earnings, gains, and losses
d	Grants or scholarships .....
e	Other expenditures for facilities and programs ........
f	Administrative expenses ....
g	End of year balance ......

Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:

Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet

Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet

Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet

The percentages in lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.

Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes

(i) unrelated organizations ........................

3a(i)

(ii) related organizations ........................

3a(ii)

If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........

Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.

Part VI

Land, Buildings, and Equipment. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.

Description of property		(a) Cost or other basis (investment)	(c) Accumulated depreciation	(d) Book value
1a	Land .................	3,979,152		3,979,152
b	Buildings ................	4,632,286	775,766	3,856,520
c	Leasehold improvements ............	10,823,716	4,567,610	6,256,106
d	Equipment ................	4,587,332	2,574,971	2,012,361
e	Other .................	3,823,520	1,813,774	2,009,746
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......				18,113,885

Schedule D (Form 990) 2014

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Part VII

InvestmentsOther Securities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.

(a) Description of security or category (including name of security)		(b)Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives
(2)Closely-held equity interests
Other








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)

Part VIII

InvestmentsProgram Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.

(a) Description of investment		(b) Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value









Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)

Part IX

Other Assets. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.

(a) Description				(b) Book value









Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........

Part X

Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.

1.(a) Description of liability		(b) Book value
Federal income taxes









Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII

Schedule D (Form 990) 2014

Page 4

Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements .......		1	119,129,915
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a	Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ....	2a
b	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2b
c	Recoveries of prior year grants ...........	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	2d
e	Add lines 2a through 2d .....................		2e	0
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1.....................		3	119,129,915
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .	4a
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.......................		4c	0
5	Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ......		5	119,129,915

Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ...........		1	0
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a	Donated services and use of facilities ..........	2a
b	Prior year adjustments ..............	2b
c	Other losses ................	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	2d
e	Add lines 2a through 2d......................		2e	0
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1.....................		3	0
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b ..	4a
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.......................		4c	0
5	Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ......		5	0

Part XIII

Supplemental Information

Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.

Return Reference	Explanation
PART X, LINE 2:	GWH IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX UNDER SECTION 501C (3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND IS NOT A PRIVATE FOUNDATION. GIFTS TO GWH ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE. MANAGEMENT EVALUATED THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX POSITIONS AND CONCLUDED THAT THE ORGANIZATION HAD TAKEN NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT REQUIRE ADJUSTMENT TO THE COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. WITH FEW EXCEPTIONS, THE ORGANIZATION IS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO INCOME TAX EXAMINATIONS BY THE U.S. FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL TAX AUTHORITIES FOR YEARS BEFORE 2011.

Return Reference

Explanation

PART X, LINE 2:

GWH IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX UNDER SECTION 501C (3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND IS NOT A PRIVATE FOUNDATION. GIFTS TO GWH ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE. MANAGEMENT EVALUATED THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX POSITIONS AND CONCLUDED THAT THE ORGANIZATION HAD TAKEN NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT REQUIRE ADJUSTMENT TO THE COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. WITH FEW EXCEPTIONS, THE ORGANIZATION IS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO INCOME TAX EXAMINATIONS BY THE U.S. FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL TAX AUTHORITIES FOR YEARS BEFORE 2011.

Schedule D (Form 990) 2014

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:

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SCHEDULE G (Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19, or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. right arrow

Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrow

Information about Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2014

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization
GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF HOUSTON

Employer identification number

74-1285095

Part I

Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 17. Form 990-EZ

filers are not required to complete this part.

Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.

a	Mail solicitations	e	Solicitation of non-government grants
b	Internet and email solicitations	f	Solicitation of government grants
c	Phone solicitations	g	Special fundraising events
d	In-person solicitations

Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees

or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?

Yes

If "Yes," list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization.

(i) Name and address of individual or entity (fundraiser)	(iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions?
	Yes	No










Total .................

List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 50083H

Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014

Page 2

Part II

Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.

		(a) Event #1 GWH GALA (event type)	(b) Event #2 GWH GOLF CLASSIC (event type)	(c) Other events 1 (total number)	(d) Total events (add col. (a) through col. (c))
1	Gross receipts . . .	241,960	100,515	101,675	444,150
2	Less: Contributions . .
3	Gross income (line 1 minus line 2) . . .	241,960	100,515	101,675	444,150
4	Cash prizes . . .
5	Noncash prizes . .
6	Rent/facility costs . .	53,487	35,287	15,919	104,693
7	Food and beverages .
8	Entertainment . . .	40,982	11,373	19,827	72,182
9	Other direct expenses .
10	Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) ...........				176,875
11	Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d)...........				267,275

Part III

Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.

(a) Bingo

(b) Pull tabs/Instant
bingo/progressive bingo

(c) Other gaming

(d) Total gaming (add col.(a) through col.(c))

Gross revenue . . . .

Cash prizes . . . .

Non-cash prizes . . .

Rent/facility costs . . .

Other direct expenses . .

Volunteer labor . . .

	Yes %
	No

	Yes %
	No

	Yes %
	No

Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) ........... right arrow

Net gaming income summary. Subtract line 7 from line 1, column (d) ......... right arrow

Enter the state(s) in which the organization conducts gaming activities:

Is the organization licensed to conduct gaming activities in each of these states? ............

YesNo

If "No," explain:

10a

Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? .....

YesNo

If "Yes," explain:

Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014

Page 3

Does the organization conduct gaming activities with nonmembers? .................

YesNo

Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity

formed to administer charitable gaming? ..........................

YesNo

Indicate the percentage of gaming activities conducted in:

The organization's facility ......................

13a

An outside facility ........................

13b

Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:

Name

Address

15a

Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming

revenue? ......................................

YesNo

If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow

$ and the

amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow

If "Yes," enter name and address of the third party:

Name

Address

Gaming manager information:

Name

Gaming manager compensation right arrow

Description of services provided right arrow

Director/officer Employee Independent contractor

Mandatory distributions:

Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to

retain the state gaming license? ............................

YesNo

Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent

in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow

Part IV

Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns (iii) and (v), and Part III, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also provide any additional information (see instructions).

Return Reference	Explanation

Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:

- TIN:

Schedule J
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Compensation Information

For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
SchJMediumBullet

Attach to Form 990.
SchJMediumBullet

Information about Schedule J (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2014

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF HOUSTON

Employer identification number

74-1285095

Part I

Questions Regarding Compensation

Yes

Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.

First-class or charter travel Housing allowance or residence for personal use

Travel for companions Payments for business use of personal residence

Tax idemnification and gross-up payments Health or social club dues or initiation fees

Discretionary spending account Personal services (e.g., maid, chauffeur, chef)

If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain....

Yes

Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ..

Yes

Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.

Compensation committee Written employment contract

Independent compensation consultant Compensation survey or study

Form 990 of other organizations Approval by the board or compensation committee

During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:

Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ................

Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........

Yes

Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........

If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.

Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.

For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:

The organization? ...........................

Any related organization? .........................

If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.

For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:

The organization? ...........................

Yes

Any related organization? .........................

If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.

For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............

Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................

If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

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Schedule J (Form 990) 2014

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Part II

Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.

For each individual whose compensation must be reported in Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.

(A) Name and Title		(B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation			(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)	(F) Compensation in column(B) reported as deferred in prior Form 990
(A) Name and Title		(i) Base compensation	(ii) Bonus & incentive compensation	(iii) Other reportable compensation	(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)
1STEVEN P LUFBURROWPRESIDENT/CEO	(i) (ii)	253,792 ............................... 0	135,000 ............................... 0	899,576 ............................... 0	0 ............................... 0	50,594 ............................... 0	1,338,962 ............................... 0	884,000 ............................... 0
2CHARLES CANTONVP OF OPERATIONS	(i) (ii)	158,600 ............................... 0	50,000 ............................... 0	0 ............................... 0	0 ............................... 0	49,888 ............................... 0	258,488 ............................... 0	0 ............................... 0
3TONY VAN SLYKEVP/CFO	(i) (ii)	161,449 ............................... 0	50,000 ............................... 0	0 ............................... 0	0 ............................... 0	39,394 ............................... 0	250,843 ............................... 0	0 ............................... 0

Schedule J (Form 990) 2014

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Part III

Supplemental Information

Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II.
Also complete this part for any additional information.

Return Reference	Explanation
PART I, LINE 4B	GOODWILL HOUSTON IS A SOCIAL ENTERPRISE WITH LARGE RETAIL OPERATIONS TO FUND MISSION AND IS COMPARABLE TO ANY LARGE CORPORATION. IT REQUIRES A BROAD EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP SKILL SET, INCLUDING SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP, ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT, BUSINESS OPERATIONS, FINANCE AND FINANCIAL OPERATIONS AND A SERVICE MINDSET IN ORDER TO SUCCESSFULLY MEET ITS MISSION. IT IS THE CEO'S JOB TO SET THE ORGANIZATION'S STRATEGIC GOALS AND PROVIDE THE LEADERSHIP NECESSARY TO MEET THOSE GOALS. THE BOARD UTILIZES AN EXTENSIVE PROCESS IN ORDER TO ENSURE THAT WE HIRE AND RETAIN THE NECESSARY LEADERSHIP AND TALENT. THE GOODWILL HOUSTON BOARD OF DIRECTORS TAKES EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION VERY SERIOUSLY AND RECOGNIZES THEIR FIDUCIARY RESPONSIBILITY TO THE ORGANIZATION AND THE COMMUNITY WE SERVE. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD HAS A RIGOROUS PROCESS IN DECIDING COMPENSATION FOR OUR CEO AND TOP MANAGEMENT. THE COMMITTEE RETAINS A THIRD PARTY, NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED COMPENSATION CONSULTANT WHO PROVIDES OUTSIDE MARKET DATA FOR COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS TO ENSURE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS THAT WE ARE COMPENSATING THE CEO WITHIN MARKET BOUNDARIES AND BASED ON PERFORMANCE RESULTS. THE COMMITTEE ALSO USES A NATIONAL GOODWILL STUDY FOR COMPENSATION COMPARISON PURPOSES. THIS REPORT IS PROVIDED BY GOODWILL INTERNATIONAL. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REPORTS DIRECTLY TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF GOODWILL HOUSTON. ON MAY 24, 1996 THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVED A DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN (THE PLAN) THAT BECAME EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1996 FOR THE BENEFIT AND LONG-TERM RETENTION OF THE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO). THE BOARD INITIATED AN ACTUARIAL STUDY BASED ON THE CEO'S 1996 SALARY TO DETERMINE THE AMOUNT OF THE FUTURE BENEFIT AT AGE 55. THE PLAN CALLED FOR A LUMP SUM PAYMENT OF $884,000 TO BE PAID TO THE CEO AT OR AFTER THE AGE OF 55 IF THE CEO CONTINUED TO BE EMPLOYED BY GWH. IN AUGUST 2014, AFTER REACHING AGE 55, THE BOARD AUTHORIZED THE PAYOUT OF THE DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN THAT HAD ACCRUED OVER 18 YEARS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PLAN. THE PAYOUT IS INCLUDED IN SCHEDULE J, COLUMN B(III) OTHER REPORTABLE COMPENSATION.
PART I, LINE 6	GWH ACCRUED AND PAID THE PRESIDENT AND CEO AND OTHER EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT AN ANNUAL INCENTIVE PERFORMANCE BONUS DETERMINED BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE PRIOR TO 2014.

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Explanation

PART I, LINE 4B

GOODWILL HOUSTON IS A SOCIAL ENTERPRISE WITH LARGE RETAIL OPERATIONS TO FUND MISSION AND IS COMPARABLE TO ANY LARGE CORPORATION. IT REQUIRES A BROAD EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP SKILL SET, INCLUDING SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP, ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT, BUSINESS OPERATIONS, FINANCE AND FINANCIAL OPERATIONS AND A SERVICE MINDSET IN ORDER TO SUCCESSFULLY MEET ITS MISSION. IT IS THE CEO'S JOB TO SET THE ORGANIZATION'S STRATEGIC GOALS AND PROVIDE THE LEADERSHIP NECESSARY TO MEET THOSE GOALS. THE BOARD UTILIZES AN EXTENSIVE PROCESS IN ORDER TO ENSURE THAT WE HIRE AND RETAIN THE NECESSARY LEADERSHIP AND TALENT. THE GOODWILL HOUSTON BOARD OF DIRECTORS TAKES EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION VERY SERIOUSLY AND RECOGNIZES THEIR FIDUCIARY RESPONSIBILITY TO THE ORGANIZATION AND THE COMMUNITY WE SERVE. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD HAS A RIGOROUS PROCESS IN DECIDING COMPENSATION FOR OUR CEO AND TOP MANAGEMENT. THE COMMITTEE RETAINS A THIRD PARTY, NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED COMPENSATION CONSULTANT WHO PROVIDES OUTSIDE MARKET DATA FOR COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS TO ENSURE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS THAT WE ARE COMPENSATING THE CEO WITHIN MARKET BOUNDARIES AND BASED ON PERFORMANCE RESULTS. THE COMMITTEE ALSO USES A NATIONAL GOODWILL STUDY FOR COMPENSATION COMPARISON PURPOSES. THIS REPORT IS PROVIDED BY GOODWILL INTERNATIONAL. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REPORTS DIRECTLY TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF GOODWILL HOUSTON. ON MAY 24, 1996 THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVED A DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN (THE PLAN) THAT BECAME EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1996 FOR THE BENEFIT AND LONG-TERM RETENTION OF THE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO). THE BOARD INITIATED AN ACTUARIAL STUDY BASED ON THE CEO'S 1996 SALARY TO DETERMINE THE AMOUNT OF THE FUTURE BENEFIT AT AGE 55. THE PLAN CALLED FOR A LUMP SUM PAYMENT OF $884,000 TO BE PAID TO THE CEO AT OR AFTER THE AGE OF 55 IF THE CEO CONTINUED TO BE EMPLOYED BY GWH. IN AUGUST 2014, AFTER REACHING AGE 55, THE BOARD AUTHORIZED THE PAYOUT OF THE DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN THAT HAD ACCRUED OVER 18 YEARS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PLAN. THE PAYOUT IS INCLUDED IN SCHEDULE J, COLUMN B(III) OTHER REPORTABLE COMPENSATION.

PART I, LINE 6

GWH ACCRUED AND PAID THE PRESIDENT AND CEO AND OTHER EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT AN ANNUAL INCENTIVE PERFORMANCE BONUS DETERMINED BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE PRIOR TO 2014.

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Schedule L
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Transactions with Interested Persons

Complete if the organization answered
"Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 25a, 25b, 26, 27, 28a, 28b, or 28c,
or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a or 40b.
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Name of the organization

GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF HOUSTON

Employer identification number

74-1285095

Part I

Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3), section 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations only).
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a or 25b, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 40b.

1(a) Name of disqualified person	(c) Description of transaction	(d) Corrected?
1(a) Name of disqualified person	(c) Description of transaction	Yes	No

Enter the amount of tax incurred by organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under section 4958. ........................... Bullet Image

Enter the amount of tax, if any, on line 2, above, reimbursed by the organization ....... Bullet Image

Part II

Loans to and/or From Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a, or Form 990, Part IV, line 26; or if the organization reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 5, 6, or 22

(a) Name of interested person	(b) Relationship with organization	(c) Purpose of loan	(d) Loan to or from the organization?		(e)Original principal amount	(f)Balance due	(g) In default?		(h) Approved by board or committee?		(i)Written agreement?
(a) Name of interested person	(b) Relationship with organization	(c) Purpose of loan	To	From	(e)Original principal amount	(f)Balance due	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No






Total ...... $

Part III

Grants or Assistance Benefiting Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 27.

(a) Name of interested person	(b) Relationship between interested person and the organization	(c) Amount of assistance	(d) Type of assistance	(e) Purpose of assistance

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 50056A

Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014

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Part IV

Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 28a, 28b, or 28c.

(a) Name of interested person	(b) Relationship between interested person and the organization	(c) Amount of transaction	(d) Description of transaction	(e) Sharing of organization's revenues?
(a) Name of interested person		(c) Amount of transaction	(d) Description of transaction	Yes	No
(1) JIM R SMITH	CORPORATE OFFICER/CHAIRMAN EMERITUS	506,368	RENT PAID TO JRS PROPERTY INVESTMENTS		No

Part V

Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule L (see instructions).

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SCHEDULE M
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury

Internal Revenue Service

Noncash Contributions

Complete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Name of the organization

GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF HOUSTON

Employer identification number

74-1285095

Part I

Types of Property

	(a) Check if applicable	(c) Noncash contribution amounts reported on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g	(d) Method of determining noncash contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art ....
2 Art—Historical treasures .
3 Art—Fractional interests ..
4 Books and publications ..
5 Clothing and household goods .......	X	47,038,461	RESALE VALUE
6 Cars and other vehicles ..
7 Boats and planes ....
8 Intellectual property ...
9 Securities—Publicly traded .
10 Securities—Closely held stock .
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC, or trust interests ....
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..
13 Qualified conservation contribution—Historic structures .....
14 Qualified conservation contribution—Other ...
15 Real estate—Residential .
16 Real estate—Commercial ..
17 Real estate—Other ...
18 Collectibles .....
19 Food inventory ...
20 Drugs and medical supplies .
21 Taxidermy ......
22 Historical artifacts ....
23 Scientific specimens ..
24 Archeological artifacts ...
25 Other ( )
26 Other ( )
27 Other ( )
28 Other ( )

Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement ...

Yes

30a

During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1 through 28, that

it must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which is not required to be used

for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ..................

30a

If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.

Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any non-standard contributions?

32a

Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash

contributions? ..........................

32a

If "Yes," describe in Part II.

If the organization did not report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,

describe in Part II.

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 51227J

Schedule M (Form 990) (2014)

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Part II

Supplemental Information. Provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b,
32b, and 33, and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b), the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.

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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
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Name of the organization

GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF HOUSTON

Employer identification number

74-1285095

Return Reference	Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 5	ON OCTOBER 1, 2012 GOODWILL HOUSTON RECEIVED A $2,000,000 SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR VETERANS AND FAMILIES (SSVF) GRANT FROM THE VETERAN ADMINISTRATION. THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANT IS TO AID VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES THAT ARE EITHER HOMELESS OR AT RISK OF BEING HOMELESS. IN AUGUST 2014 A WHISTLEBLOWER THAT WORKED WITH ANOTHER GOODWILL HOUSTON GRANT THAT SERVES YOUTH REPORTED POSSIBLE MISCONDUCT FROM A LEAD EMPLOYEE OF THAT GRANT. GOODWILL HOUSTON IMMEDIATELY BEGAN AN INTERNAL INVESTIGATION, WHICH WAS CLOSELY OVERSEEN AND MONITORED BY GOODWILL HOUSTON'S CEO AND CFO. IN SHORT, THE LEAD EMPLOYEE WAS SUSPECTED OF FALSIFYING APPLICATIONS TO PERMIT INELIGIBLE PARTICIPANTS TO BE SERVICED BY THE GRANT. THE INTERNAL INVESTIGATION UNCOVERED DOCUMENTS THAT HAD BEEN FALSIFIED AND THE INVOLVED LEAD EMPLOYEE WAS TERMINATED. THE CEO NOTIFIED THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IMMEDIATELY AND HIRED A THIRD PARTY AUDIT FIRM TO PERFORM AN AUDIT OF THAT GRANT AND OTHER GRANTS. THE THIRD PARTY AUDIT LED TO POSSIBLE FRAUD WITHIN THE SSVF GRANT. THE BOARD INITIATED AND APPROVED THE THIRD PARTY AUDIT FIRM REPORT DIRECTLY TO THE AUDIT COMITTEE OF THE BOARD. A FULL AUDIT OF SSVF PAYMENTS MADE TO VENDORS WAS CONDUCTED BY THE THIRD PARTY AUDITORS REVEALING SUSPICIOUS PAYMENTS TO VENDORS OF SSVF. IN EARLY OCTOBER 2014 GOODWILL HOUSTON CONTACTED THE HOUSTON OFFICE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS - OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL (OIG) AND SELF-REPORTED THE INTERNAL INVESTIGATION FINDINGS. BASED UPON THE INTERNAL INVESTIGATION OF GOODWILL HOUSTON, IT IS SUSPECTED THAT A LEAD EMPLOYEE FOR SSVF WAS BYPASSING SSVF PROGRAM INTERNAL CONTROLS AND CREATING FICTITIOUS VENDORS AND APPROVING PAYMENT WITHOUT REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION. A LEAD EMPLOYEE RESIGNED HIS/HER POSITION AT GOODWILL HOUSTON AND IT IS SUSPECTED THAT A LEAD EMPLOYEE OF SSVF AND SOME OF THAT EMPLOYEE'S ASSOCIATES MAY HAVE BENEFITED FROM THE FICTITIOUS PAYMENTS. THE INTERNAL INVESTIGATION REVEALED OTHER DEPARTMENTAL WEAKNESS AND GOODWILL HOUSTON HAS SIGNIFICANTLY RESTRUCTURED ITS WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, WHICH OVERSEAS WORK DONE UNDER THE SSVF GRANT, AS A RESULT. THE OIG OPENED AN INVESTIGATION IN OCTOBER 2014 AND THE INVESTIGATION IS ONGOING. BASED ON THE INTERNAL INVESTIGATION AND THE THIRD PARTY AUDIT, GOODWILL HOUSTON BELIEVES THAT THE AMOUNT OF FRAUDULENT PAYMENTS COULD EXCEED $250,000. GOODWILL HOUSTON BELIEVES THAT IT HAS ADEQUATE INSURANCE TO COVER ANY POSSIBLE LOSSES AS A RESULT OF FRAUD LESS A SMALL DEDUCTIBLE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11	A DRAFT COPY OF THE FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THEIR REVIEW TO ENSURE ACCURACY OF THE DOCUMENT PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. A MEMBER OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE WILL NOTIFY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE THAT THE AUDIT COMMITTEE HAS RECEIVED THE FORM 990, REVIEWED THE FORM 990 FOR ACCURACY, AND WILL PROVIDE A DRAFT COPY OF THE FORM 990 PRIOR TO FILING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C	THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, THE PRESIDENT/CEO, KEY EMPLOYEES AND STAFF ARE PRESENTED WITH AND ASKED TO BE FAMILIAR WITH THE GWH CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. ANY PERSON SUBJECT TO THIS POLICY IS INSTRUCTED TO PROMPTLY REPORT TO THE GWH PRESIDENT/CEO THE POSSIBLE EXISTENCE OF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST FOR THEMSELVES OR ANY OTHER PERSON SUBJECT TO THIS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. THE PRESIDENT/CEO ATTENDS ALL BOARD MEETINGS AND IS AWARE OF ANY REPORTED CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. IF A MATTER IS BEING DISCUSSED AND VOTED ON AT A BOARD MEETING FOR WHICH A BOARD MEMBER HAS A CONFLICT AND THAT BOARD MEMBER DOES NOT DECLARE THE CONFLICT AND RECUSE THEMSELF, THE GWH PRESIDENT/CEO WILL ANNOUNCE THAT THERE IS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND ASK THAT MEMBER TO RECUSE THEMSELF.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15	GWH BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPOINTS A COMPENSATION COMMITTEE COMPRISED OF INDEPENDENT BOARD MEMBERS TO SERVE ON THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE EACH YEAR. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR SETTING COMPENSATION FOR THE PRESIDENT/CEO AND TO GIVE GUIDANCE ON COMPENSATION FOR KEY EMPLOYEES AND OTHER STAFF. THE COMMITTEE MEETS AT LEAST TWICE PER YEAR. GOODWILL INDUSTRIES INTERNATIONAL (GII) CONDUCTS SALARY SURVEYS OF CEO'S AND EXECUTIVE STAFF AND RANKS THEM BY REVENUE SIZE. THE INFORMATION IS SHARED WITH MEMBER GOODWILLS AND USED BY GWH AND THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE TO EVALUATE COMPENSATION. IN ADDITION TO THE GII SALARY SURVEY, THE GWH BOARD AND THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE ENGAGE A THIRD PARTY TO REVIEW THE COMPENSATION OF THE PRESIDENT/CEO AND OTHER KEY EXECUTIVE STAFF AT LEAST EVERY THREE YEARS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19	ALL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:	TRANSFER FROM GOODWILL FOUNDATION 440,825.
PART XII LINE 2C	THE PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 51056K

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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
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Name of the organization

GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF HOUSTON

Employer identification number

74-1285095

Part I

Identification of Disregarded Entities Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.

(a) Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Total income	(e) End-of-year assets	(f) Direct controlling entity

Part II

Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.

(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Exempt Code section	(e) Public charity status (if section 501(c)(3))	(f) Direct controlling entity	(g) Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Exempt Code section	(e) Public charity status (if section 501(c)(3))	(f) Direct controlling entity	Yes	No
(1) GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF HOUSTON FOUNDATION 1140 WEST LOOP NORTH HOUSTON,TX77055 76-0417670	TO AID IN THE FULFILLMENT OF THE MISSION OF GWH BY PROVIDING FUNDS.	TX	501(C)(3)	509(A)(3) TYPE I			No

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

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Schedule R (Form 990) 2014

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Part III

Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.

(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	(h) Disproprtionate allocations?		(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	(j) General or managing partner?
(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	Yes	No	(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	Yes	No

Part IV

Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.

(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(e) Type of entity (C corp, S corp, or trust)	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	(i) Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(e) Type of entity (C corp, S corp, or trust)	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	Yes	No

Schedule R (Form 990) 2014

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Part V

Transactions With Related Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.

Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.

Yes

1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?

a Receipt of (i) interest, (ii) annuities, (iii) royalties, or (iv) rent from a controlled entity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

f Dividends from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

g Sale of assets to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Yes

If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.

(a) Name of related organization	(b) Transaction type (a-s)	(c) Amount involved	(d) Method of determining amount involved
(1) GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF HOUSTON FOUNDATION	S	-440,825	CASH

Schedule R (Form 990) 2014

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Part VI

Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.

Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.

(a) Name, address, and EIN of entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(e) Are all partners section 501(c)(3) organizations?		(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	(h) Disproprtionate allocations?		(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	(j) General or managing partner?
(a) Name, address, and EIN of entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	Yes	No	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	Yes	No	(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	Yes	No

Schedule R (Form 990) 2014

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Part VII

Supplemental Information

Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R (see instructions).

Return Reference	Explanation

Schedule R (Form 990) 2014

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:

1	Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: NON-PROFIT CORPORATION PROVIDING TRAINING, PLACEMENT, & EMPLOYMENT FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES & SPECIAL NEEDS.
2	Check this box
3	Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........	3	38
4	Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .....	4	37
5	Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2014 (Part V, line 2a) ......	5	4,039
6	Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .............	6	530
7a	Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........	7a	0
b	Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 .........	7b	0

		Prior Year	Current Year
8	Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........	47,699,149	51,090,961
9	Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........	63,088,029	67,766,252
10	Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....	167,926	-2,386
11	Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)	258,783	275,088
12	Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)...................	111,213,887	119,129,915
13	Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...	0	0
14	Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4).....	0	0
15	Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10)	31,902,576	34,061,287
16a	Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e).....	25,641	0
b	Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 1,226,403
17	Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e)....	72,883,098	81,955,010
18	Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)	104,811,315	116,016,297
19	Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12.......	6,402,572	3,113,618
		Beginning of Current Year	End of Year
20	Total assets (Part X, line 16).............	26,236,669	28,063,516
21	Total liabilities (Part X, line 26).............	7,813,792	6,086,196
22	Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20.....	18,422,877	21,977,320

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	Signature of officer	Date

	Type or print name and title


4a	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 102,068,465 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 64,685,628 )
	GWH OPERATED 51 RETAIL STORES IN 2014, PROVIDING EMPLOYMENT FOR A TOTAL OF 4,039 INDIVIDUALS OVER THE COURSE OF THE YEAR. THESE STORES SOLD GENTLY USED CLOTHING, FURNITURE, HOUSEHOLD GOODS, AND OTHER ITEMS TO THE COMMUNITY AT LOW COST, WHILE PROVIDING REVENUE TO FUND JOB CREATION AND TRAINING PROGRAMS. REVENUES DO NOT INCLUDE CONTRIBUTIONS OF DONATED GOODS ESTIMATED TO BE $48,030,626. IF THESE CONTRIBUTIONS WERE INCLUDED IN REVENUES, THE TOTAL REVENUES WOULD BE $112,716,254. (NOTE: 4,039 EMPLOYEES INCLUDES A SMALL NUMBER OF STAFF ENGAGED IN WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND RECYCLING OPERATIONS, WHO WERE NOT TRACKED SEPARATELY.)

4b	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 7,847,742 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 2,860,919 )
	GWH'S JOB CONNECTION SERVICE CENTERS PROVIDE JOB TRAINING AND PLACEMENT FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND OTHER BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT. SERVICES INCLUDE COMMUNITY REFERRALS, WORK READINESS TRAINING, LIFE SKILLS AND MONEY MANAGEMENT, JOB SKILLS TRAINING (IN-HOUSE OR BY REFERRAL), JOB SEARCH ASSISTANCE, VOCATIONAL GUIDANCE, JOB PLACEMENT SERVICES, AND JOB RETENTION SERVICES. IN 2014, GOODWILL FEATURED PROGRAMS SERVING PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, HISTORIES OF INCARCERATION, YOUTH, AND AT-RISK FAMILIES. LAST YEAR, GOODWILL SERVED OVER 9800 INDIVIDUALS IN THE COMMUNITY. REVENUES DO NOT INCLUDE FEDERAL GRANTS OF $3,501,160. IF THESE GRANTS WERE INCLUDED IN REVENUES, THE TOTAL REVENUE WOULD BE $6,362,079.

4c	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 628,691 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 219,705 )
	GWH OFFERS CONTRACT SERVICES TO BUSINESSES, PROVIDING EMPLOYMENT FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH SEVERE DISABILITIES WHICH IMPEDES THEIR ABILITY TO WORK IN A COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT. THIS PROGRAM RAISES THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES BY DEVELOPING THEIR INDEPENDENCE, SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND SELF-ESTEEM THROUGH WORK SKILLS IN REAL JOBS.

4d	Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
	(Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
4e	Total program service expenses110,544,898

1b	Sub-Total................
c	Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....
d	Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............	2,054,934	0	198,029

(A) Name and business address	(B) Description of services	(C) Compensation





2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization 0

				(A) Total revenue	(B) Related or exempt function revenue	(C) Unrelated business revenue	(D) Revenue excluded from tax under sections 512-514
1a	Federated campaigns..1a
b	Membership dues....1b
c	Fundraising events....1c
d	Related organizations...1d
e	Government grants (contributions)1e		3,501,160

f	All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f		47,589,801

g	Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$		47,514,062
h	Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......			51,090,961
			Business Code
2a	SALES - STORES		453310	64,685,628	64,685,628
b	EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION, TRAINING		561300	2,860,919	2,860,919
c	CONTRACT REVENUE		561300	219,705	219,705
d
e
f	All other program service revenue .
g	Total. Add lines 2a–2f........			67,766,252
3	Investment income (including dividends, interest, and other similar amounts).......			-2,386			-2,386
4	Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..
5	Royalties...........
		(i) Real	(ii) Personal
6a	Gross rents
b	Less: rental expenses
c	Rental income or (loss)
d	Net rental income or (loss).......
		(i) Securities	(ii) Other
7a	Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses
c	Gain or (loss)
d	Net gain or (loss)..........
8a	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ..
	a		444,150
b	Less: direct expenses ...b		176,875
c	Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..			267,275			267,275
9a	Gross income from gaming activities. See Part IV, line 19 ...
	a
b	Less: direct expenses ...b
c	Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...
10a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances .
	a
b	Less: cost of goods sold ..b
c	Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..
Miscellaneous Revenue			Business Code
11a	OTHER REVENUE		900099	7,813			7,813
b
c
d	All other revenue ....
e	Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......			7,813
12	Total revenue. See Instructions......			119,129,915	67,766,252	0	272,702


				(A) Beginning of year		(B) End of year
1	Cash–non-interest-bearing .............			1,876,563	1	96,314
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .........			10,011	2	10,011
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net ...........				3
4	Accounts receivable, net .............			792,686	4	994,363
5	Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of Schedule L ..................
					5
6	Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
					6
7	Notes and loans receivable, net .............				7
8	Inventories for sale or use ..............			5,404,207	8	5,879,808
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ..........			2,257,507	9	2,922,873
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a	27,846,006
b	Less: accumulated depreciation .....	10b	9,732,121	14,963,263	10c	18,113,885
11	Investments—publicly traded securities ..........			887,479	11	0
12	Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....				12
13	Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .....				13
14	Intangible assets ...............				14
15	Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........			44,953	15	46,262
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)......			26,236,669	16	28,063,516
17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .........			6,929,792	17	6,086,196
18	Grants payable .................				18
19	Deferred revenue ................				19
20	Tax-exempt bond liabilities .............				20
21	Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D..				21
22	Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
	persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..........				22
23	Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..				23
24	Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....				24
25	Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D....................			884,000	25	0
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.........			7,813,792	26	6,086,196
	Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27	Unrestricted net assets ..............			18,422,877	27	21,977,320
28	Temporarily restricted net assets ...........				28
29	Permanently restricted net assets ...........				29
	Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here and complete lines 30 through 34.
30	Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds ........				30
31	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....				31
32	Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds				32
33	Total net assets or fund balances ...........			18,422,877	33	21,977,320
34	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........			26,236,669	34	28,063,516