Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation Inc
- Assets
- $15.3m
- Revenue
- $3.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 62
- Location
- Bloomfield, CT
- Founding
- 08/1990
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 06-6060478
Organization Overview
Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation Inc is located in Bloomfield, CT. The organization was established in 1990. According to its NTEE Classification (P86) the organization is classified as: Blind & Visually Impaired Centers, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation Inc employed 62 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation Inc 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 06/2023, Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation Inc generated $3.5m 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 (6.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.4m during the year ending 06/2023. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROMOTING INCREASED INDEPENDENCE TO MEN AND WOMEN WHO ARE BLIND BY PROVIDING THEM WITH HIGHEST QUALITY GUIDE DOGS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE PURPOSE OF THE FIDELCO GUIDE DOG FOUNDATION IS TO PROVIDE SAFETY, INCREASED MOBILITY AND GREATER INDEPENDENCE TO PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED, BY BREEDING AND TRAINING, HIGHLY INTELLIGENT GERMAN SHEPHERD DOGS WHO ARE THEN MATCHED WITH THESE CLIENTS. THE ORGANIZATION DOES THIS, WITHOUT CHARGE, BY MAINTAINING A SIGNIFICANT SCIENTIFIC BREEDING PROGRAM, ENHANCING THE INTELLIGENCE AND STAMINA OF THE DOGS TO ENABLE THEM TO SPEND UP TO 10 YEARS PROVIDING GUIDANCE TO CLIENTS. THE ORGANIZATION IS UNIQUE IN THAT IT PROVIDES "IN-COMMUNITY" TRAINING, WHICH MEANS THAT CLIENTS DO NOT NEED TO TRAVEL OR SPEND TIME AWAY FROM THEIR HOMES AND PLACES OF WORK IN ORDER TO BE TRAINED. OUR HIGHLY SKILLED TRAINING STAFF, EACH OF WHOM HAS EXCELLED IN A THREE-YEAR TRAINING APPRENTICESHIP, TRAVEL TO THE CLIENT'S COMMUNITY TO COMPLETE TRAINING. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDES ANNUAL FOLLOW UP MEETINGS AND A 24/7 HEALTH AND EMERGENCY HOT-LINE. FIDELCO PROVIDES SUCCESSOR DOGS WHEN THE NATURAL LIFESPAN OF THE GUIDE DOG COMES TO ITS CONCLUSION. THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS A CLOSE AND COLLABORATIVE RELATIONSHIP WITH THE INTERNATIONAL GUIDE DOG COMMUNITY, SHARING BEST PRACTICES AND CONTRIBUTING TO THE ENHANCEMENT OF THE GUIDE DOG COLONY. THE ORGANIZATION IS SUPPORTED BY THOUSANDS OF VOLUNTEERS WHO CONTRIBUTE THEIR TIME TO DAILY OPERATIONS AND, IMPORTANTLY, TO THE FOSTER CARE OF PUPPIES FOR THE FOURTEEN MONTHS NEEDED TO ALLOW THEM TO REACH THEIR MATURITY AND READINESS TO BE TRAINED AS GUIDE DOGS. THIS TRAINING AVERAGES 6-8 MONTHS FOR EACH DOG. FIDELCO GUIDE DOG FOUNDATION HAS TWO CAMPUSES, WHICH INCLUDE KENNELS, VETERINARY CARE, TRAINING AND ADMINISTRATIVE AREAS. OVER 1500 GUIDE DOG TEAMS HAVE BEEN ENABLED, AND AN INCREASING NUMBER OF CLIENTS ARE VETERANS.FIDELCO GUIDE DOG TEAMS ARE AN OUTSTANDING EXAMPLE OF THE CAPABILITIES OF BLIND PEOPLE PARTNERED WITH SPECIALLY-TRAINED GERMAN SHEPHERD DOGS TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY, WITH SAFETY AND DIGNITY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Karen C Tripp Chief Executive Officer | OfficerTrustee | 60 | $299,403 |
G Kenneth Bernhard ESQ Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mark T Bertolini Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Edward H Budd Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
John H Gotta Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lilian F Johnson Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $15,270 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,227,533 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $2,264 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,242,803 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $41,903 |
| Investment income | $138,209 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $53,696 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $22,779 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$12,037 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,498,053 |
| 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. | $734,427 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $220,328 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,397,132 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $805,051 |
| Payroll taxes | $261,279 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $96,865 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $33,275 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $41,076 |
| Advertising and promotion | $82,663 |
| Office expenses | $187,722 |
| Information technology | $2,497 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $262,854 |
| Travel | $193,208 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,555 |
| Interest | $106,627 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $289,643 |
| Insurance | $175,047 |
| All other expenses | $376,268 |
| Total functional expenses | $6,400,381 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $162,608 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $114,593 |
| 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 | $122,145 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,826,923 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $8,165,830 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,928,169 |
| Total assets | $15,320,268 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,125,361 |
| 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 | $2,604,113 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $3,729,474 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $708,483 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $10,882,311 |
| 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 | $15,320,268 |