Guiding Eyes For The Blind Inc is located in Yorktown Heights, NY. The organization was established in 1956. 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 09/2023, Guiding Eyes For The Blind Inc employed 194 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Guiding Eyes For The Blind 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 09/2023, Guiding Eyes For The Blind Inc generated $37.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $37.4m during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 4.5% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE GUIDE DOGS TO PEOPLE WITH VISION LOSS, AT NO COST TO THE INDIVIDUAL. WE ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT CONNECTING EXCEPTIONAL DOGS WITH INDIVIDUALS FOR GREATER INDEPENDENCE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
STUDENT INSTRUCTION AND GUIDE DOG TRAINING: THE GUIDING EYES STUDENT INSTRUCTION AND GUIDE DOG TRAINING IS COMPRISED OF THE FOLLOWING FUNCTIONAL PROGRAMS: EARLY/HOME SOCIALIZATION AND PUPPY RAISING FOR PURPOSE BRED GUIDE DOGS. ON-CAMPUS RESIDENTIAL TRAINING FOR BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED STUDENTS LEARNING TO USE A GUIDE DOG. SPECIALIZED TRAINING INSTRUCTION FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE BLIND WITH ADDITIONAL DISABILITIES OR OBSTACLES SUCH AS BALANCE, HEARING OR LEARNING CHALLENGES. THE RUNNING GUIDE PROGRAM THAT EMPOWER BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED STUDENTS TO LIVE A HEALTHY, MORE INDEPENDENT LIFESTYLE. HOME TRAINING FOR STUDENTS WHO ARE UNABLE TO TRAVEL TO NEW YORK FOR THE TWO WEEK ON CAMPUS PROGRAM. THESE PROGRAMS PROVIDE INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED WITH FULLY TRAINED GUIDE DOGS. ALL SERVICES, INCLUDING TRAVEL COSTS TO AND FROM THE NEW YORK TRAINING CENTER AND ROOM AND BOARD, ARE PROVIDED AT NO CHARGE TO STUDENTS. IN FISCAL YEAR 2023, GUIDING EYES SUCCESSFULLY GRADUATED ONE HUNDRED FIFTY (150) GUIDE DOG TEAMS. DOGS NOT SUITED FOR GUIDE DOG WORK GO ON TO ALTERNATE CAREERS SUCH AS BEING ADOPTED BY OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT SERVE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES OR BY LAW ENFORCEMENT TO BE TRAINED AS DETECTION DOGS. OTHERS ARE RELEASED AS FAMILY PETS. ALL STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS ARE TRAINED BY GUIDING EYES WITH A FOCUS ON LOVE AND CARE FOR OUR DOGS THROUGHOUT THEIR WORKING LIFE.
VETERINARY SERVICES: AT GUIDING EYES, WE ARE DEDICATED TO PROVIDING EXCELLENCE IN VETERINARY CARE. WE OPERATE TWO STATE-OF-THE-ART VETERINARY HOSPITALS THROUGH OUR MAIN CAMPUS IN YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, NEW YORK, AND OUR CANINE DEVELOPMENT CENTER IN PATTERSON, NEW YORK. OUR VETERINARIANS, LICENSED VETERINARY TECHNICIANS, AND ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF CARE FOR DOGS IN THE BREEDING, PUPPY, AND TRAINING PROGRAMS. OUR VET CARE EXTENDS TO ALL WORKING GUIDING EYES DOGS THROUGH REMOTE COMMUNICATION AND REFERRALS, AND USING OUR OWN FACILITIES WHEN PROXIMITY ALLOWS. OUR VETERINARY TEAM PERFORMS ROUTINE SURGICAL AND DENTAL PROCEDURES, X-RAYS, SONOGRAMS, ENDOSCOPY, LABORATORY WORK, VACCINATIONS, AND AN ARRAY OF WELLNESS SERVICES. WE ALSO WORK WITH SPECIALISTS IN OPHTHALMOLOGY, CARDIOLOGY, NEUROLOGY, ORTHOPEDICS, AND RADIOLOGY, MANY OF WHOM DONATE SERVICES TO HELP PROVIDE OUR DOGS WITH THE BEST CARE POSSIBLE.
RESIDENTIAL AND GRADUATE SERVICES- CLIENT EXPERIENCE TEAM IS THE PRIMARY POINT OF CONTACT FOR APPLICANTS, STUDENTS, AND GRADUATES FROM INITIAL APPLICATION, THROUGH TRAINING, ONGOING TEAM SUPPORT, RETIREMENT, AND RE-APPLICATION. IT CONSISTS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS AND SIGNIFICANT EXPERIENCE IN ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING AREAS: GUIDE DOG MOBILITY INSTRUCTION, GUIDE DOG HANDLING, BLIND AND LOW VISION REHAB, ADVOCACY, CUSTOMER SUCCESS AND COMMUNICATION. THIS TEAM FIELDS PHONE CALLS, EMAIL, SMS, WRITTEN COMMUNICATION AND AFTER-HOURS EMERGENCY CALLS WITH GUIDING EYES FOR THE BLIND'S APPLICANTS, STUDENTS AND GRADUATES. CLIENT SUCCESS RATES AND SATISFACTION IS MONITORED THROUGH AUTOMATED SURVEYS AND OTHER FEEDBACK MECHANISMS MANAGED BY THE CLIENT EXPERIENCE TEAM. WORKING CLOSELY WITH OTHER DEPARTMENTS WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION TO ENSURE A POSITIVE AND PRODUCTIVE CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE AND THAT OUR GRADUATE TEAMS ARE SAFE AND EFFECTIVE. WE STRIVE TO ENSURE THAT THE PARTNERSHIP OUR CLIENTS HAVE WITH THEIR GUIDE DOGS IMPROVES THEIR LIVES IN ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: ENHANCED MOBILITY, INCREASED CONFIDENCE, IMPROVED SOCIAL INTERACTIONS AND INCREASED INDEPENDENCE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Thomas Panek President & CEO | Officer | 50 | $435,663 |
Elena Consalvo Chief Development Officer | Officer | 40 | $224,268 |
Susan Ludwig See Sch O Former CFO (thru 6/22) | 50 | $230,731 | |
Beth Brenninkmeyer DVM Chief Veterinary Officer | Officer | 40 | $207,540 |
Janine Petroro Director Human Resources | Officer | 40 | $194,226 |
William MA Head Of Technology & Operation | Officer | 40 | $189,989 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Resource One Direct Mail Services | 9/29/23 | $2,962,795 |
Alaniz Llc -An Innovairre Company Direct Mail Services | 9/29/23 | $907,961 |
Southwest Publishing Direct Mail Services | 9/29/23 | $733,743 |
Culinart Group Dining Services | 9/29/23 | $709,784 |
Direct Mail Processors Inc Direct Mail Services | 9/29/23 | $599,610 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $214,759 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $34,421,291 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $301,801 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $34,636,050 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $584,893 |
Investment income | $2,166,643 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $7,346 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $504,589 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $37,926,008 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $2,052,758 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $334,913 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $183,760 |
Other salaries and wages | $11,716,034 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $1,329,875 |
Other employee benefits | $3,479,791 |
Payroll taxes | $1,031,984 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $119,907 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $158,200 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $618,104 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $85,612 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,008,900 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $1,696,223 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $527,984 |
Travel | $829,349 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $155,968 |
Interest | $41,381 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,886,519 |
Insurance | $681,839 |
All other expenses | $1,309,101 |
Total functional expenses | $37,425,953 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $16,729,250 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $11,823,868 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $2,508,421 |
Accounts receivable, net | $74,722 |
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 | $867,386 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $24,170,682 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $60,829,527 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $487,354 |
Total assets | $117,491,210 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,134,790 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $421,020 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $1,851,462 |
Total liabilities | $4,407,272 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $104,521,216 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $8,562,722 |
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 | $117,491,210 |