Goodwill Industries of Arkansas, based in Little Rock and founded in 1927, turns donated goods into job training that helps underserved Arkansans achieve independence. Its mission is supported primarily by revenue from the sale of donated goods at 35 Arkansas locations, and it runs a 16-week paid job-training program. Brian Marsh serves as president and CEO, and revenue is about $67.9 million. Website goodwillar.org.
Goodwill runs a social enterprise: people donate used clothing and household goods, Goodwill sells them in its stores, and the proceeds fund job training. Donating and shopping are the main ways the public supports the mission.
Founded in 1927, Goodwill Industries of Arkansas works to give underserved people in Arkansas the job training they need to achieve maximum independence, funded primarily by the sale of donated goods at its 35 locations.
A distinctive feature of Goodwill Industries of Arkansas is its 16-week paid job-training program, which combines paid work with job-search assistance, job-readiness skills, Career Readiness Certification, resume building, access to community support services, and durable-skills training.
Paying participants during training removes a major barrier for people who cannot afford to train without income. Brian Marsh serves as president and CEO.
Goodwill Industries of Arkansas is headquartered in Little Rock and serves central Arkansas, including Faulkner, Grant, Lonoke, Perry, Pulaski, and Saline counties. Its revenue is about $67.9 million, making it one of the larger nonprofits in the region.
The store network funds the training programs, and as with all Goodwills, the organization is both a trainer and an employer for people building skills.
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 its 35 Arkansas locations.
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.
Goodwill Industries of Arkansas is a 501(c)(3) organization, and revenue from its stores funds its job-training programs. Its EIN for tax-deductible cash gifts is 71-0236903.
Because the training is paid, store proceeds directly support participants' wages during the 16-week program as well as the staff who run it.
Both Goodwill and the Salvation Army run thrift stores funded by donated goods, but Goodwill focuses on job training while the Salvation Army funds recovery and broad social services. For donated clothing and housewares in central Arkansas, either is a strong option.
If your priority is paid job training, Goodwill Industries of Arkansas is distinctive; for goods better suited to direct distribution, a local shelter or reuse nonprofit may fit better.
Last updated June 2026. Goodwill Industries of Arkansas founding (1927), CEO Brian Marsh, revenue (~$67.9 million), 35 locations, 16-week paid job-training program, and central Arkansas counties served from Goodwill Industries of Arkansas (goodwillar.org), the Encyclopedia of Arkansas, and Cause IQ (EIN 71-0236903). We are not affiliated with Goodwill Industries of Arkansas and receive no compensation for this listing. Spotted an error? [email protected]
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