2024-02-28T11:52:22-08:00 2023-06-30 Melissa A Pacheco & Associates 27201 Tourney Rd Ste 201 Valencia CA 91355 990 2022-07-01 951586088 International Guiding Eyes Inc DBA Guide Dogs of America INTE 8183625834 13445 Glenoaks Blvd Sylmar CA 91342 Russell Gittlen President 2024-02-28 true Russell Gittlen 999009999 true Melissa Pacheco P03109013 8183192753 X 3 AAL1 IAL1 FAL1 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z Russell Gittlen 12636245 false X https://www.guidedogsofamerica.org/ X 1948 CA THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSION IS TO TRANSFORM LIVES THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH SERVICE DOGS.THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES PROFESSIONALLY TRAINED, EXPERTLY MATCHED SERVICE DOGS AND PERSONALIZED INSTRUCTION IN THEIR CARE AND USE TO PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND/VISUALLY IMPAIRED, VETERANS WITH PTSD OR MOBILITY LIMITATIONS, AND CHILDREN WITH AUTISM. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PLACES FACILITY DOGS WITH PROFESSIONALS WHO WORK WITH OTHER POPULATIONS WHO BENEFIT FROM ANIMAL INTERVENTION IN SETTINGS SUCH AS HOSPITALS, SCHOOLS, COURTROOMS, AND POLICE DEPARTMENTS. ALL DOGS AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED AT NO COST AND ARE AVAILABLE TO ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS FROM THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA.LOCATED IN SYLMAR, CALIFORNIA, THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY OPERATIONS INCLUDE PUPPY PROGRAM, CANINE DEVELOPMENT, VETERINARY DEPARTMENT, KENNEL DEPARTMENT, GUIDE AND SERVICE DOG TRAINING PROGRAMS, IN-RESIDENCE TEAM TRAINING PROGRAM, AND CLIENT SERVICES. THE ORGANIZATION IS COMMITTED TO BREEDING SPECIALLY SELECTED DOGS WITH THE OPT 41 41 60 500 0 8187591 8639276 0 5107147 1022566 100911 104043 13395649 9765885 0 0 3760777 3928605 0 710284 3093433 3790532 6854210 7719137 6541439 2046748 60204167 65905731 472724 485037 59731443 65420694 THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSION IS TO TRANSFORM LIVES THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH SERVICE DOGS.THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES PROFESSIONALLY TRAINED, EXPERTLY MATCHED SERVICE DOGS AND PERSONALIZED INSTRUCTION IN THEIR CARE AND USE TO PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND/VISUALLY IMPAIRED, VETERANS WITH PTSD OR MOBILITY LIMITATIONS, AND CHILDREN WITH AUTISM. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PLACES FACILITY DOGS WITH PROFESSIONALS WHO WORK WITH OTHER POPULATIONS WHO BENEFIT FROM ANIMAL INTERVENTION IN SETTINGS SUCH AS HOSPITALS, SCHOOLS, COURTROOMS, AND POLICE DEPARTMENTS. 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PUPPY PROGRAM & CANINE DEVELOPMENT 145 PUPPIES BORN INTO OUR PROGRAM127 PUPPIES PLACED INTO VOLUNTEER PUPPY RAISER HOMES INTRODUCED NEW PUPPY CURRICULUM FOR ALL PROGRAM PUPPIES WHICH INCLUDES PAW PADS, HEAD COLLARS, AND MARKER TRAININGENHANCED ENRICHMENT PROGRAM FOR DOGS IN KENNELSVET DEPARTMENT PERFORMED 1800+ EXAMS AND SURGERIES TO MAINTAIN THE HEALTH OF OUR DOGS IN TRAINING AND WORKING DOGS. 6394384 true true false false false false false false false true true false false false true false true false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 15 0 false 60 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 41 41 true false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true false true false AZ CA CO CT FL GA IL MD MI NC NJ NV NY OH OR PA TN UT VA WA WI X X Debbie Prince 8183625834 13445 Glenoaks Blvd Sylmar CA 91342 DEBRA GROSSMAN DIR. 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Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b THE ORGANIZATION'S PRESIDENT, TREASURER, CONTROLLER, AND AUDIT COMMITTEE REVIEW A DRAFT OF FORM 990. ANY RESULTANT COMMENTS AND CHANGES ARE INCORPORATED INTO THE FORM. A FINAL VERSION OF FORM 990 IS MADE AVAILABLE TO EACH MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRIOR TO ITS FILING WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c ALL OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS OF THE ORGANIZATION ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ANY POTENTIAL INTEREST THAT COULD GIVE RISE TO CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. INDIVIDUALS WITH POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ARE PROHIBITED FROM PARTICIPATING IN ANY DELIBERATIONS OR DECISIONS THAT MAY BE AFFECTED BY A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST.IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION REQUIRES ALL THE DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS TO ANNUALLY SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORM THAT INCLUDES A STATEMENT AFFIRMING (A) RECEIPT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY (B) UNDESTANDING OF THE POLICY AND (C) AGREEMENT WITH THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b COMPENSATION IS REVIEWED ANNUALLY BY THE PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR OF LEGAL AFFAIRS, AND THE DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS. THE COMMITTEE USES COMPARABLE DATA AND OTHER RESOURCES IN DETERMINATING COMPENSATION FOR OFFICERS AND OTHER HIGHLY COMPENSATED INDIVIDUALS, WITHOUT THE PARTICIPATION OF THE INTERESTED PERSONS. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, FORM 990, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE: HTTPS://WWW.GUIDEDOGSOFAMERICA.ORG AND UPON REQUEST. ALL OTHER REQUIRED DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Bank fees: Column (A) - Total = $39184; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $39184 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Cleaning and janitorial: Column (A) - Total = $56926; Column (B) - Program Services = $44218; Column (C) - Management & General = $6414; Column (D) - Fundraising = $6294 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Dog food and supplies: Column (A) - Total = $165334; Column (B) - Program Services = $165183; Column (C) - Management & General = $16; Column (D) - Fundraising = $135 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Merchandise: Column (A) - Total = $11828; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $11828 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Postage and Shipping: Column (A) - Total = $49647; Column (B) - Program Services = $29657; Column (C) - Management & General = $2526; Column (D) - Fundraising = $17464 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Program supplies: Column (A) - Total = $85412; Column (B) - Program Services = $73460; Column (C) - Management & General = $2175; Column (D) - Fundraising = $9777 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Repairs and maintenance: Column (A) - Total = $140456; Column (B) - Program Services = $127245; Column (C) - Management & General = $8297; Column (D) - Fundraising = $4914 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Student meals: Column (A) - Total = $77115; Column (B) - Program Services = $77115; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Subscriptions, meetings and du: Column (A) - Total = $88344; Column (B) - Program Services = $48377; Column (C) - Management & General = $7990; Column (D) - Fundraising = $31977 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Taxes and licenses: Column (A) - Total = $71034; Column (B) - Program Services = $58099; Column (C) - Management & General = $4086; Column (D) - Fundraising = $8849 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Vehicles: Column (A) - Total = $66227; Column (B) - Program Services = $63686; Column (C) - Management & General = $14; Column (D) - Fundraising = $2527 Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Gain on disposal of fixed assets = $183