Goodwill in North Dakota is run by Easter Seals Goodwill ND, based in Mandan, which combines the Goodwill thrift model with Easterseals disability services. It provides rehabilitation, training, and employment services for people with disabilities and other barriers, funded by Goodwill stores in Bismarck, Minot, Jamestown, Grand Forks, and Fargo. Gordon Hauge serves as president and CEO, and revenue was about $16.4 million in 2023. Website esgwnd.org.
Goodwill runs a social enterprise: people donate used clothing and household goods, Goodwill sells them in its thrift stores, and the proceeds fund job training and other services. Donating and shopping are the main ways the public supports the mission.
In North Dakota, the Goodwill stores are operated by Easter Seals Goodwill ND, which combines the Goodwill retail model with Easterseals disability programs from its base in Mandan.
Easter Seals Goodwill ND is organized to provide rehabilitation, training, employment services, advocacy, and opportunities for personal growth for people with disabilities or other special needs who face barriers to employment or independent living.
That mission combines Goodwill's job-training focus with the disability and rehabilitation work of Easterseals. Gordon Hauge serves as president and CEO, and the organization's revenue was about $16.4 million in 2023.
The organization runs Goodwill retail stores in Bismarck, Minot, Jamestown, Grand Forks, and Fargo, the major population centers of North Dakota, along with regional offices in Mandan, Minot, Dickinson, Jamestown, Grand Forks, and Fargo.
That spread lets a single organization serve communities across a large, sparsely populated state. The stores fund the rehabilitation and employment services.
Goodwill accepts clean, gently used clothing, shoes, accessories, housewares, books, and many household items; check the donation guidelines before a large drop-off. Donations go to stores in the state's largest cities.
Donations are tax-deductible, and donors should keep a receipt and an itemized list for their records. For a full breakdown, see our guide on what Goodwill accepts.
Easter Seals Goodwill ND is a 501(c)(3) organization, and revenue from its stores funds its rehabilitation, training, and employment programs. Its EIN for tax-deductible cash gifts is 45-0226705.
The store-funded model means each donated item that sells helps pay for disability and employment services across North Dakota.
Both Goodwill and the Salvation Army run thrift stores funded by donated goods, but Easter Seals Goodwill ND pairs job training with rehabilitation and disability services, while the Salvation Army funds recovery and broad social services. For donated clothing and housewares in North Dakota, either is a strong option.
If your priority is workforce development or disability rehabilitation, Easter Seals Goodwill ND is the dedicated agency in the state; for goods better suited to direct distribution, a local shelter or reuse nonprofit may fit better.
Last updated June 2026. Easter Seals Goodwill ND base (Mandan), CEO (Gordon Hauge), 2023 revenue (~$16.4 million), Goodwill stores in Bismarck, Minot, Jamestown, Grand Forks, and Fargo, and rehabilitation and employment mission from Easter Seals Goodwill ND (esgwnd.org) and ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer (EIN 45-0226705). We are not affiliated with Easter Seals Goodwill ND and receive no compensation for this listing. Spotted an error? [email protected]
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