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The 990 read · EIN 74-1285095 · TX · Fiscal year 2024

Goodwill Industries of Houston

Goodwill Industries of Houston: CEO salary, finances and where donations go

In its own words

“Goodwill Industries of Houston (GWI) is an autonomous, community based nonprofit corporation which provides rehabilitation services, training, placement and employment for people with disabilities and persons with special needs.”

Data only Figures straight from the filing, screened by our rules. Not yet reviewed in depth by a CPA.

Methodology by Amir Arani, CPA, CA · Updated

Top pay
$461K Steve Lufburrow, 0.2% of spending
Revenue
$224.6M 42.8% from donations and grants
Spent
$213.4M 93.8% on programs, as reported
Net assets
$37.3M end of 2024
Savings
2.1 months of spending, net assets ÷ spending
People
3,840 employees, 2,995 volunteers
Form 990 (2024), Parts I, VII, IX, X
01 · Red flags

No red flags in its latest filing.

We screen every filing against twelve rules. A flag is a prompt for a closer look, not a finding of wrongdoing.

No reported asset diversions, no insider transactions, no fundraisers keeping most of the money, and the governance policies we check for are in place.

02 · Where $1 goes · 2024

Of each dollar it spent, 93.8¢ went to programs, as reported.

The split the charity filed.
93.8¢
Programs, $200.2M
0.8¢
Fundraising, $1.7M
5.4¢
Admin, $11.6M
Form 990 (2024), Part IX, line 25
Cost to raise $1
2¢
as reported

For each dollar donated, Goodwill Industries of Houston spent 2¢ on fundraising.

Fundraising ÷ $96.1M contributions · Form 990 Parts VIII, IX
03 · What it does

What it told the IRS it spent on.

The charity's own description of its largest programs, with what each cost.

Program 1 · 4.2% of program spending $8.5M

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 2024, goodwill featured programs serving persons with disabilities, histories of incarceration, youth, and at-risk families. Last year, goodwill served over 10,000 individuals in the community. Revenues do not include…

Form 990 (2024), Part III
04 · The savings

Net assets: $14.5M to $37.3M in 11 years.

Net assets at each fiscal year end, 2012 to 2024.

Net assets at year end, $ millions
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Form 990 history via ProPublicaForm 990 (2024)
05 · Who gets paid

The 8 highest-paid people.

Reportable pay in 2024, from the charity and related organizations.

Steve Lufburrow
Former President/CEO
$460,989
Michael J Winckler
President/CEO
$436,469
Robert T Woods
CFO
$306,141
Robert Dugas
Former COO
$279,078
Alma Duldulao-Ybarra
Chief People Officer
$264,269
Barbara Parker
Vice President
$232,038
Christopher Holman
Former Vice President
$164,519
Adel Karam
COO
$154,635
Form 990 (2024), Part VII, Section A
06 · Questions

The questions people ask about the Goodwill Industries of Houston.

Short, sourced answers. Each one stands on its own.

How much does the Goodwill Industries of Houston CEO make?

Steve Lufburrow, Former President/CEO, received $460,989 in reportable compensation in 2024, 0.2% of Goodwill Industries of Houston's $213.4M in spending.

Form 990 (2024), Part VII

What percentage of Goodwill Industries of Houston donations go to programs?

Goodwill Industries of Houston reported 93.8% of 2024 spending as programs, 0.8% as fundraising and 5.4% as management.

Form 990 (2024), Part IX

How much money does Goodwill Industries of Houston have?

Net assets were $37.3M at the end of 2024, about 2.1 months of spending.

Form 990 (2024), Part X

Does Goodwill Industries of Houston have any red flags in its filing?

Its latest Form 990 triggered none of our twelve screening rules, which cover reported asset diversions, insider transactions, fundraiser costs, governance policies and spending patterns.

Form 990 (2024)
07 · Sources and citing

Every number, traced.

  1. Goodwill Industries of Houston Form 990, 2024 (IRS e-file)
  2. Goodwill Industries of Houston Form 990 history (ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer)
Cite this page

Amir Arani, “Goodwill Industries of Houston: CEO salary, finances and where your dollar goes,” Charity Math, updated 2026-11-07. https://charitymath.com/charities/goodwill-industries-of-houston/