Guide Dogs Of America (International Guiding Eyes, Inc.)
Guide Dogs Of America (International Guiding Eyes, Inc.)
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About this organization
Mission
To transform lives through partnerships with service dogs.
About
Approximately 110 puppies were in raiser homes during the year. Our puppy program monitors and assist with training in the community until the dogs are returned to the school. The kennel boards these dogs when requested and cares for all dogs returned for formal training at approximately 18 months old. Qualified instructors take over training the skill set required for a guide dog. Throughout this time, our veterinary center manages the medical aspect of our dogs.Our goal is to graduate 60 guide dog teams each year and provide a lifetime of support to all graduated teams.The schools primary programs are dedicated to: breeding dogs with the optimal health, temperament and desire for guide work; ensuring the proper care, development, socialization and training of those dogs; teaching the dogs and students to work together as a team; and providing the on-going support necessary to ensure all graduated teams remain safe and effective throughout their working lives. The schools primary departments as measured by expenses are: Breeding, Puppy Program, Kennels, Guide Dog Training, Student Training, Accommodations and Graduate Services, and Veterinary Clinic.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit is stated in the filing as “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. our 7.5 acre campus in southern california is home to all of our programs and our services are provided free of charge, including:a professionally trained, highly qualified, expertly matched guide dogpersonalized instruction in how to care for and work with that dog as a teamtransportation to and from our schoolroom and board during the 21-day in-residence training programveterinary care at our clinicextensive post-graduate support servicesfinding the right partner, forming a strong bond, and maintaining a solid support system are the keys to a successful guide dog team. guide dogs of americas program embraces all of these.our guide dogs are trained to work with their human partners as a team to safely and confidently navigate in a wide range of environments. guide dog teams are taught the skills to proactively travel i”.
Their activities were defined as: “Guide dogs of americas mission is to empower people who are blind and visually impaired to live with greater confidence, mobility and independence by providing expertly matched guide dog partners.”.
- As per legal requirements, the non-profit's state of operation is reported as CA.
- The non-profit's address in 2020 as per the filing is 13445 Glenoaks Blvd, Sylmar, CA, 91342.
- The form of the non-profit organization shows 54 employees as of 2020.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $5,398,554.
- The CEO's salary policy within the organization is not determined through a review and approval by an independent source.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 31 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1948.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $3,272,614 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $695,087 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.