Leader Dogs For The Blind
- Assets
- $24.1m
- Revenue
- $27.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 221
- Location
- Rochester Hills, MI
- Founding
- 12/1952
- Data as of
- 06/2024
- EIN
- 38-1366931
Organization Overview
Leader Dogs For The Blind is located in Rochester Hills, MI. The organization was established in 1952. 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 06/2024, Leader Dogs For The Blind employed 221 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Leader Dogs For The Blind 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 06/2024, Leader Dogs For The Blind generated $27.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $21.5m during the year ending 06/2024. While expenses have increased by 5.1% per year over the past 7 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
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
EMPOWERING PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED WITH LIFELONG SKILLS FOR SAFE AND INDEPENDENT DAILY TRAVEL.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
GUIDE DOG: SINCE 1939, LEADER DOG HAS BEEN HIGHLY RESPECTED FOR OUR INNOVATIVE GUIDE DOG PROGRAM. OUR FREE 21-DAY RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM SERVES CLIENTS WHO ARE LEGALLY BLIND, 16 YEARS OLD AND UP, AND ABLE TO CARE FOR A DOG. TRAINING IS PERSONALIZED AND EACH CLIENT IS MATCHED WITH A DOG THAT FITS THEIR LIFESTYLE, PACE, PHYSICAL SIZE AND MORE. CLIENTS TRAIN WITH THEIR GUIDE DOG IN A VARIETY OF ENVIRONMENTS TO FIT BOTH CURRENT AND FUTURE NEEDS, INCLUDING URBAN, SUBURBAN AND RURAL LOCATIONS; COLLEGE CAMPUSES; STORES AND OTHER SETTINGS. THROUGH THE ADAPTIVE SERVICES DEPARTMENT, GUIDE DOGS ARE PROVIDED TO PEOPLE WITH HEARING LIMITATIONS, COGNITIVE ISSUES, OR OTHER PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS SUCH AS LOSS OF A LIMB.
SUPPORT THE MISSION OF LEADER DOGS FOR THE BLIND FOUNDATION
VOLUNTEER/COMMUNITY OUTREACH: VOLUNTEERS ARE INTEGRAL TO THE DAILY OPERATIONS OF LEADER DOG AND ALLOW US TO SERVE MORE CLIENTS EACH YEAR. VOLUNTEERS CONTRIBUTE THEIR TIME AND SKILLS IN MANY AREAS INCLUDING ON-CAMPUS, AND THROUGH PUPPY RAISING AND HOSTING BREEDING STOCK DOGS. COMMUNITY OUTREACH IS CONDUCTED NATIONALLY WITH VOLUNTEERS ATTENDING CONFERENCES AND/OR GIVING PRESENTATIONS BEFORE VARIOUS GROUPS IN SCHOOL, CORPORATE OR COMMUNITY SETTINGS. THEY SHARE INFORMATION ABOUT GUIDE DOGS, ORIENTATION & MOBILITY, AND LEADER DOG OPERATIONS.
ORIENTATION & MOBILITY (O&M): THIS FREE FIVE-DAY RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM PROVIDES PEOPLE WITH THE SKILLS NEEDED TO TRAVEL SAFELY USING A WHITE CANE IN A MUCH SHORTER TIMEFRAME THAN TRADITIONAL O&M TRAINING. HAVING GOOD O&M SKILLS, INCLUDING KNOWING HOW TO MAINTAIN ORIENTATION WHILE TRAVELING, IS THE NECESSARY FIRST STEP TO BECOMING A SAFE AND INDEPENDENT TRAVELER. TRAINING IS PROVIDED ON A 1:1 CLIENT-TO-INSTRUCTOR RATIO AND IS PERSONALIZED TO EACH CLIENT'S NEEDS AND CAPABILITIES. TRAINING IS OPEN TO PEOPLE WHO ARE LEGALLY BLIND AND AT LEAST 16 YEARS OF AGE, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THEY PLAN TO EVENTUALLY TRAIN WITH A GUIDE DOG.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kathryn Davis Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kim Gorman Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mark Guthrie Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Michele Honomichl Trustee; Treasurer As Of 11/14/23 | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Anne Arvia Treasurer Thru 11/14/23; Trustee | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Anthony Costanzo Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Moore A Series Llc Direct Mail Fulfillment House | 6/29/24 | $880,369 |
Vimarc Website Hosting, Design, And Updating | 6/29/24 | $217,876 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $158,938 |
| Related organizations | $12,312,982 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $14,266,924 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $268,421 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $26,738,844 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $124,938 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$2,743 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$16,642 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $47,070 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $26,998,428 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $16,443 |
| 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. | $1,058,660 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $663,920 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $10,348,235 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $591,820 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,360,086 |
| Payroll taxes | $833,951 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $87,447 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $52,756 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $56,658 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $17,341 |
| Fees for services: Other | $914,431 |
| Advertising and promotion | $33,109 |
| Office expenses | $320,541 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $973,563 |
| Travel | $482,384 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $185,497 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,210,513 |
| Insurance | $285,011 |
| All other expenses | $124,000 |
| Total functional expenses | $21,512,667 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,362,606 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $487,282 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $259,293 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $148,018 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $43,983 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $655,551 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $15,992,255 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,945,187 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,236,954 |
| Total assets | $24,131,129 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,663,714 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $153,243 |
| Total liabilities | $1,816,957 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $17,758,545 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $4,555,627 |
| 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 | $24,131,129 |