Fake news: Mark Curran owns Goodwill Industries and rakes in $2.4 million a year as CEO. Fact: Goodwill Industries is not owned by anyone. There are 160 Goodwill operations throughout the U.S., each governed by a local, volunteer board of directors. Goodwill Industries of Kanawha Valley is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. The mission is to provide education and training for people with disabilities or who otherwise face barriers to employment. The money raised through store sales and commercial contracts (like janitorial service) fund that mission.