EIN 95-1586088

Guide Dogs of America

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
52
City
Year formed
1948
Most recent tax filings
2022-06-01
Description
At Guide Dogs of America, we believe that a well-trained guide dog partner offers new opportunities for greater independence, enhanced mobility, and social interaction.
Also known as...
International Guiding Eyes
Total revenues
$13,395,649
2022
Total expenses
$6,854,210
2022
Total assets
$60,204,167
2022
Num. employees
52
2022

Program areas at Guide Dogs of America

Guide dog program placed 22 Guide dog teams. of those, 7 were first-time handlers continued 1-on-1 support to our more than 210 working Guide dog teams, including in-home visits service dog program 20 working service dog teams; 8 autism placements, 10 veteran placements, and 2 facility dog placements continued 1-on-1 support and follow-up to all 52 working service dog teams more than doubled the number of service Dogs in training at our prison program at richard j. donovan correctional facility puppy program & canine development146 puppies born into our program160 puppies placed into volunteer puppy raiser homes enhanced enrichment program for Dogs in our kennels introduced new training techniques, including clicker training and head collars

Who funds Guide Dogs of America

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers - Grand Lodge (IAM)Various Contributions and Sponsorships$85,236
The Foster Family FoundationCharitable$52,000
Transportation Communications Union IamGeneral Support$43,590
...and 55 more grants received totalling $670,426

Personnel at Guide Dogs of America

NameTitleCompensation
Rhonda L BissellDirector of Development / Secretary and Treasurer / Secretary Treasurer / Executive Assistant$103,000
Yvonne MartinDirector of Programs / Canine Development Manager$115,360
Debra GrossmanDirector of Legal Affairs / Grants and Development$100,000
Robert RiceManager Information Systems$136,966
Russell Gittlen/ President$0
...and 10 more key personnel

Financials for Guide Dogs of America

RevenuesFYE 06/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$8,187,591
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$919,820
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$4,187,327
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$22,363
Miscellaneous revenues$78,548
Total revenues$13,395,649

Form 990s for Guide Dogs of America

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2021-062021-12-21990View PDF
2020-062021-04-05990View PDF
2019-062020-08-13990View PDF
2017-082019-02-19990View PDF
2017-062017-12-13990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s

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Guiding Eyes for the BlindYorktown Heights, NY$42,129,166
Guide Dog Foundation for the BlindSmithtown, NY$11,088,289
Disability Network of Mid MichiganMidland, MI$3,464,760
NonPareil InstitutePlano, TX$4,453,803
North Shore Senior CenterNorthfield, IL$7,733,028
LifestepsButler, PA$32,536,752
DorotNew York, NY$15,081,294
Southeastern Guide DogsPalmetto, FL$18,056,029
Data update history
May 6, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $5,000 from The Herman Foundation
August 3, 2022
Received grants
Identified 7 new grant, including a grant for $15,525 from TLJC Foundation
July 12, 2022
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
July 11, 2022
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
October 3, 2021
Received grants
Identified 16 new grant, including a grant for $86,127 from International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM)
Nonprofit Types
Human service organizationsCharities
Issues
HealthHuman servicesDiseases and disorders
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsNational levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donations
General information
Address
13445 Glenoaks Blvd
Sylmar, CA 91342
Metro area
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
County
Los Angeles County, CA
Website URL
guidedogsofamerica.org/ 
Phone
(818) 362-5834
Facebook page
GuideDogsofAmerica 
IRS details
EIN
95-1586088
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1948
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
P80: Services to Promote the Independence of Specific Population Groups
NAICS code, primary
624120: Services for the Elderly and People with Disabilities
Parent/child status
Independent
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