50,000+
People served
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At Goodwill, we help people overcome obstacles to find jobs and begin meaningful careers. Our nonprofit’s mission is: Connecting people to work. Preparing people for life.
For more than 100 years, Goodwill has believed in the transformative power of work. When you make a charitable donation to Goodwill, you are investing in people and families in your local community.
Help others unlock their potential. Donate today!
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Meet the team at the Goodwill Mukwonago Store & Donation Center and learn how this store is impacting the community.
2023 Impact by the numbers
4,000+
Jobs started
7,000+
People served through our Workforce Connection Centers
100+
Newly trained paraprofessionals through Goodwill TalentBridge
Donation FAQs
Goodwill Greater Milwaukee and Chicago is a 501(c)(3) organization. Like all nonprofit organizations, we complete an IRS informational return, Form 990 and 990T, to disclose financial information, program service accomplishments and governance activities. You can learn more about our nonprofit by reviewing our recent financial disclosure documents.
When you donate to a nonprofit such as Goodwill, you can generally deduct a percentage of your adjusted gross income. Your ability to take this deduction depends on your personal situation. Please consult your tax advisor to understand your specific ability to deduct a donation to Goodwill.
We offer many ways to make charitable donations to Goodwill, including:
- One-time gifts
- Monthly giving
- Gifts of stock
- Matching gifts
- Legacy gifts
- Non-cash assets
- Beneficiary designations
- Qualified charitable distributions
Because everyone’s situation is unique, we invite you to contact our fund development team. We will work with you and your advisors to develop the ideal strategy for your generosity.
Goodwill does not have an owner. It is a network of more than 150 independent, local organizations in the United States and Canada. Each Goodwill is led by its own chief executive and governed by an independent board of directors. The CEO of Goodwill in the Greater Milwaukee and Chicago area is Jackie Hallberg. Meet the leaders of our Goodwill.
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Donating to Goodwill is an investment in people and your community.