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One World Goods Inc
Rochester, NY · EIN 161436931 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE Q320 · International Affairs · Small ($100K-$1M) · oneworldgoods.org
revenue
$282K
expenses
$318K
net assets
$283K
employees
7
volunteers
55
program ratio
77%
mission · from form 990

To enhance the social and economic condition of artisans around the world through fair trade.

profile · synthesized from sources

One World Goods Inc operates Rochester's only fair trade gift shop, offering products made by artisans and farmers in over 38 countries. The organization ensures fair wages and ethical practices while promoting sustainability, cultural preservation, and education about global poverty and fair trade. Founded in 1987, it is run by volunteers and supports artisans through direct market access.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $0
    As part of our support for other local greater Rochester 501(c)(3) organizations, we typically host several evenings in our store where their volunteers may shop and we then donate 15% of such sales to their organizations.
  2. #2 $0
    The second part of our mission is to educate Americans living in the greater Rochester area about the issues related to global poverty and fair trade.
named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Community Education on Fair Trade
Educates the public in the greater Rochester area about global poverty, fair trade principles, and ethical consumerism through in-store engagement and outreach
Fair Trade Retail Store
Operates a retail shop in Rochester, NY, selling fairly traded products made by artisans and farmers in over 38 countries, ensuring fair wages and sustainable practices
Support for Local Nonprofits
Hosts shopping events for volunteers from other local 501(c)(3) organizations and donates 15% of sales to support their work
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Artist Marketplace Operations 2 activities
    • Conduct mobile sales of fair trade goods
      Conducts mobile sales of artisan goods using portable storage and transport methods, bringing fair trade products directly to churches, schools, and social organizations throughout the Rochester area.
    • Operate fair trade retail store
      Operates a permanent fair trade gift shop in Rochester, NY, providing a marketplace for artisans and agricultural producers from over 38 countries to sell their products at fair wages. The store has been located in Pittsford Plaza since 1997, following prior locations including Village Landing Mall.
  • Public Awareness and Educational Outreach 1 activity
    • Educate local communities on fair trade and global poverty
      Conducts education programs for residents in the greater Rochester area on issues related to global poverty and fair trade, raising awareness and promoting ethical consumerism.
  • Community Event Fundraising 1 activity
    • Host fundraising shopping events for local nonprofits
      Hosts special shopping events for volunteers from local Rochester 501(c)(3) organizations, donating 15% of sales to those groups.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$282K
Contributions & grants$2K1%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$7620%
Other revenue$279K
expenses
Total expenses$318K
Program expenses77%
Admin / overhead23%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$161K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$491K
Cash$64K
Investments$97K
Liabilities$208K
Net assets$283K
Liquid reserves6.1 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -6.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
ROBERT HAZEN STORE MANAGER 40 $62K
board members · 14
  • BETTY BIRD — CORRESPONDING SECRETARY
  • CHRIS GONZALEZ — PRESIDENT
  • CONNIE HERRERA — VICE PRESIDENT
  • DEB KOEN — DIRECTOR
  • JANET COSTER — DIRECTOR
  • JOHN COSTELLO — DIRECTOR
  • JOHN HULTZ — DIRECTOR
  • KATHY KRISHER — DIRECTOR
  • KATJA STEVENS — SECRETARY
  • LAURA LEEPER — DIRECTOR
  • MARY ANN OBARK — DIRECTOR
  • MCKINLEY EGENHOFER — DIRECTOR
  • MELINDA WHITBECK — DIRECTOR
  • SHERRY YOUNGBLOOD — DIRECTOR
relationships · 4

Who they work with

  • Fair Trade Federation Network — Member of the North American fair trade membership organization that verifies ethical practices.
  • Fairtrade International Network — Aligns with the global fair trade certification system to ensure fair compensation and ethical sourcing.
  • World Fair Trade Organization Network — Member of the global network that defines and promotes fair trade principles.
  • local greater Rochester 501(c)(3) organizations Partner — Hosts shopping events for volunteers from local Rochester nonprofits and donates a portion of sales to support them.
strategies · 2

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Fair Trade Sourcing Model
    methodology: fair_trade
    By sourcing products exclusively from fair trade certified organizations, we improve the social and economic well-being of global artisans because certification ensures fair wages, ethical working conditions, and community investment.
  • Sustainable Materials and Cultural Preservation
    methodology: sustainable-materials-and-cultural-preservation
    By selling products made from sustainable, recycled, or repurposed materials that incorporate traditional crafting techniques, we support environmental sustainability and cultural preservation because it reduces ecological impact while sustaining intergenerational artisan practices.