Guide Dogs Of The Desert is located in Whitewater, CA. The organization was established in 1973. According to its NTEE Classification (B28) the organization is classified as: Special Education, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Guide Dogs Of The Desert employed 46 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Guide Dogs Of The Desert is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Guide Dogs Of The Desert generated $1.6m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (11.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.9%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
GUIDE DOGS OF THE DESERT PROVIDES CUSTOM TRAINED GUIDE DOGS FOR THE BLIND, AND FOR THOSE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, FOR SAFE MOBILITY, COMPANIONSHIP, AND INDEPENDENCE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TO TRAIN AND PROVIDE GUIDE DOGS AND INSTRUCT THE BLIND IN THEIR CARE AND USE.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Robert Maher Executive Di | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $104,152 |
Jonathan Yorba Former Exec. | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $14,598 |
Ellen Jeffrey Dir. Of Oper | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $71,250 |
Richard Clapp Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Judy Northrup Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
John Schooler Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,520,595 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $2,399 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,520,595 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $76,744 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$4,841 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$66,680 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $26,705 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,552,523 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $52,076 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $8,853 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $474,658 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $42,947 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $6,527 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $10,700 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $100,127 |
| Advertising and promotion | $5,633 |
| Office expenses | $7,082 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $40,776 |
| Travel | $32,416 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $9,456 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $121,035 |
| Insurance | $61,893 |
| All other expenses | $18,917 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,126,894 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,756,964 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $18,322 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,049,152 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $4,891,339 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $601,793 |
| Total assets | $10,317,570 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $103,628 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $589,162 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $692,790 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $8,433,345 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,191,435 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $10,317,570 |