As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Goodwill operates under tax laws and regulations that require it to operate for the public good, rather than serving the financial interest of any individuals or group. Goodwill's funding is devoted to furthering its mission of providing job training, career development services, and other employment and support services to those facing employment challenges. Therefore, the highest-paid positions in Goodwill are usually those in executive-level management, which are necessary to oversee and maintain the day-to-day operation of the organization.
According to the 2020 IRS 990 Form for Goodwill Industries International, the highest-paid position is that of CEO, Steven Preston with a salary of $729,458. Other executive-level management positions such as Vice Presidents, Financial Officers, and Operations Managers are paid a high salary but are considerably lower than the CEO. However, it is important to note that non-profit's highest-paid executive salaries are modest in comparison to for-profit organizations providing similar roles.
That just seems like so much for one guy.