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Goodwill Industries, Ontario Great Lakes

Human Services London, Ontario BN: 119023810RR0002 (CRA) Sign up to see website
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71
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
71/100 · methodology

About Goodwill Industries, Ontario Great Lakes

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Founded
Headquarters
London, Ontario
Foundation type
Charitable organization
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

CRA Registered Charity

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in Canada
Program spending This charity: 90%
Peer average: 91%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 71
Peer average: 71

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for CRA registration revocation, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every C$1 goes

· FY2023 · CRA (Canada) (FY2023)
C$0.90
C$0.10
ProgramC$0.90
AdministrationC$0.10
Grants to other charitiesC$0.00
90% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Goodwill Industries, Ontario Great Lakes with a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the CRA.

  • Established in 1933, it is among the oldest human services charities in Canada GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 96% of the 14,242 human services charities in Canada with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • Its integrity score of 71 places it in the top 1% of the 15,009 human services charities in Canada GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Goodwill Industries, Ontario Great Lakes is a registered human services nonprofit based in London, Ontario, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). It was founded in 1933 and has been operating for 93 years. Its registration number is 119023810RR0002. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds registered-charity status with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), which means it can issue official donation receipts and files annual T3010 returns with the regulator. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 71/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports C$57M in annual revenue. 15 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.

Goodwill Industries, Ontario Great Lakes's official registration number is 119023810RR0002, as recorded in the national registry of Canada.

Goodwill Industries, Ontario Great Lakes has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 71 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 90% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in Canada is 71/100.

Goodwill Industries, Ontario Great Lakes is located in London, Ontario, Canada. The organization was established in 1933 and has been active for 93 years. Its registered address is 255 Horton St E, Canada.

Based on official tax filings, Goodwill Industries, Ontario Great Lakes has C$57M in annual revenue. It allocates 90% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 91% for human services charities in Canada. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of C$4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Goodwill Industries, Ontario Great Lakes is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Charitable organization. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has C$57M in annual revenue. The organization has 15 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Goodwill Industries, Ontario Great Lakes. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Goodwill Industries, Ontario Great Lakes holds registered-charity status with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), which means it can issue official donation receipts and files annual T3010 returns with the regulator. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). It reports that 90% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 91%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Strengthen people and communities by shopping at our stores, dropping off donations, or accessing our employment and training programs. Goodwill Industries, Ontario Great Lakes is classified as a human services organization registered in Canada. The organization was founded in 1933.

Among human services charities registered in Canada: It allocates 90% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 91%. Its annual revenue of C$57M is well above the peer average of C$4M.

Goodwill Industries, Ontario Great Lakes is a registered charity in Canada. Donations to registered Canadian charities are eligible for tax credits on your federal and provincial income tax returns. The federal credit is 15% on the first $200 and 29% on amounts above $200. Keep your official donation receipt for tax filing.

Annual revenue
C$10M-C$100M
90% to programs
Source: CRA (Canada) (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

1 year on file from CRA (Canada) (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Canadian donations are deductible if Goodwill Industries, Ontario Great Lakes is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.

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Leadership

From FY2023 filing

AR
Arlene M•••••••••
Director

Officers & trustees (15)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

City of London and Goodwill launch second annual ‘Worn or Torn’ textile donation drive - CTV News
May 2026
www.ctvnews.ca
Goodwill’s new program helps Hamilton job seekers look fabulous, stay confident - CHCH
Oct 2025
www.chch.com
Goodwill installs equipment to recycle unsold plastics - Resource Recycling
Jul 2025
resource-recycling.com
Goodwill Industries of Ontario Great Lakes and Rotogran International announce collaboration - Recycling Today
Jul 2025
www.recyclingtoday.com
Goodwill officially arrives in Port Elgin - Saugeen Times
Apr 2025
saugeentimes.com
Port Elgin Goodwill Industries store/donation depot opens - The Shoreline Beacon
Apr 2025
www.shorelinebeacon.com
Goodwill Ontario Great Lakes Expands Sustainability Initiatives - retail-insider.com
Mar 2025
retail-insider.com
New Goodwill Donation Centre diverting waste, creating jobs - Kincardine News
Oct 2024
www.kincardinenews.com
Goodwill Industries workers vote to join Unifor - unifor.org
Feb 2024
www.unifor.org
Form filed
C$56.6M revenue
FY2023
CRA (Canada)
Q+A: New Goodwill CEO sees 'lots of opportunity' in green economy - London Free Press
Oct 2023
lfpress.com

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Cause areas in Canada

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services this charity 15,009
Community Development 13,007
Education 8,619
Religion 8,105
Arts & Culture 5,872
Health 3,812
Social Services 2,630
Youth Development 752
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Most common causes in Canada

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 4,996
Mission Work 3,269
Religion 2,198
Education 1,865
Disability 1,363
Cultural Heritage 990
Arts & Culture 773
Housing 429

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) - List of Charities
Financial filings
CRA T3010 Registered Charity Information Returns - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) - List of Charities - 15 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Registry checked
Apr 1, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 8
  • Financial data · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 15 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1933
Not available · 3
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Goodwill Industries, Ontario Great Lakes

What is Goodwill Industries, Ontario Great Lakes?
Goodwill Industries, Ontario Great Lakes is a human services charitable organization based in London, Canada. Strengthen people and communities by shopping at our stores, dropping off donations, or accessing our employment and training programs.
When was Goodwill Industries, Ontario Great Lakes founded?
Goodwill Industries, Ontario Great Lakes was founded in 1933.
Where is Goodwill Industries, Ontario Great Lakes located?
Headquartered in London, Ontario, Canada.
What is Goodwill Industries, Ontario Great Lakes's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$10M-C$100M. 90% of expenses go to program services.
Is Goodwill Industries, Ontario Great Lakes trustworthy?
Goodwill Industries, Ontario Great Lakes has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Goodwill Industries, Ontario Great Lakes's registration number?
Registration: 119023810RR0002 (Canada).
What is Goodwill Industries, Ontario Great Lakes's website?
https://www.goodwillindustries.ca
Are donations to Goodwill Industries, Ontario Great Lakes tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Canada under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.