Guide Dogs Of Hawaii Adaptive Aids Canines & Advocacy For The Blind is located in Honolulu, HI. The organization was established in 1957. 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 12/2023, Guide Dogs Of Hawaii Adaptive Aids Canines & Advocacy For The Blind employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Guide Dogs Of Hawaii Adaptive Aids Canines & Advocacy 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 12/2023, Guide Dogs Of Hawaii Adaptive Aids Canines & Advocacy For The Blind generated $674.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $720.0k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 12.5% per year over the past 9 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
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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PROVIDING GUIDE DOG SERVICES, MOBILITY AIDS, AND TECHNOLOGY AIDS TO HAWAII RESIDENTS WHO ARE VISUALLY HANDICAPPED.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ANNUAL GET VISICAL TRAIN-A-THON: 10-DAY PROGRAM ACTIVITY THAT BRINGS BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED INDIVIDUALS OF ALL AGES, CREATING AN AGE-FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH ALL PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE ORIENTATION & MOBILITY TRAINING WHICH INVOLVE DEVELOPING AND STRENGTHENING SENSORY SKILLS, MENTAL MAPPING OF ENVIRONMENTS, INCORPORATING ACCESSIBLE NAVIGATIONAL DEVICES AND APPS, AND LEARNING TO NAVIGATE ON A VARIETY OF GROUND SURFACES. THE WAS TO PROVIDE THE TOOLS, SKILLS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR THESE INDIVIDUALS TO NAVIGATE THEIR WORLD SAFELY, EFFICIENTLY AND INDEPENDENTLY, ALLOWING THEM TO LIVE FULFILLING AND PRODUCTIVE LIVES. THE 34 PARTICIPANTS NOT ONLY LEARNED FROM CERTIFIED INSTRUCTORS, BUT THEY SHARED EXPERIENCES AND KNOWLEDGE BETWEEN THEMSELVES, CREATING A STRONG BOND, KNOWING THEY ARE NOT ALONE AND HAVE SOMEONE TO TURN TO WHO WILL FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CHALLENGES THEY FACE DAILY.THE ANNUAL CAMP GET AHEAD BROUGHT TOGETHER 12 CAMPERS BETWEEN THE AGES OF 12 AND 18, ALONG WITH STAFF AND 10 VOLUNTEERS, FOR A WEEK. THE CAMPERS RECEIVED ONE-ON-ONE ASSISTANCE IN LEARNING AND PRACTICING A VARIETY OF SOCIALLY APPROPRIATE SKILLS. EACH CAMPER, MENTORED BY A FORMER CAMPER, LEARNED THE VALUE OF ADVOCATING FOR ONESELF AND THE GREATER CONFIDENCE GAINED FROM TAKING OWNERSHIP OF INDEPENDENTLY CARING FOR OPPORTUNITIES TO MAKE CONNECTIONS. THIS EXPERIENCE HAD A SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON THE CAMPERS' SELF-CONFIDENCE AND SOCIAL SKILLS, PREPARING THEM FOR A MORE INDEPENDENT AND CONNECTED FUTURE.POSITIVE AGING: WE PROVIDED 71 DUPLICATED WIDE RANGE OF SUPPORT SERVICES FOR BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED RESIDENTS OF HAWAII OVER 18. THESE SERVICES WERE DESIGNED TO HELP MAINTAIN GENERAL WELLNESS AND INDEPENDENCE IN THE HOME AND COMMUNITY, IMPROVE TECHNOLOGY AND MOBILITY SKILLS, PROMOTE POSITIVE AGING, AND FIND WAYS TO COPE WITH EVERYDAY CHALLENGES. WITH A PARTICULAR EMPHASIS ON SENIORS, WE ARE COMMITTED TO PRESERVING AUTONOMY AND INDEPENDENCE THROUGH LEARNING TECHNIQUES AND SKILLS. OUR PROGRAM, FROM PHYSICAL AND MENTAL WELLNESS WORKSHOPS TO SOCIAL ACTIVITIES IN THE COMMUNITY, HAS PROFOUNDLY IMPACTED PARTICIPANTS, INSPIRING A RENEWED SENSE OF SELF-RELIANCE AND WELL-BEING.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Brian Tilker President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Susan Nonaka Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1.25 | $0 |
Victoria M Cozloff Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2.25 | $0 |
Trudy Fernandez Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Ruby Fernandez Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Patricia Hamamoto Director | Trustee | 1.25 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $12,709 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $219,189 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $421,204 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $653,102 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $3,953 |
Investment income | $6,584 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $10,701 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $674,340 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $280,364 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $44,368 |
Payroll taxes | $27,503 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $19,516 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $28,255 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $84,879 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $24,401 |
Information technology | $8,675 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $109,402 |
Travel | $23,784 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $381 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $16,558 |
Insurance | $4,222 |
All other expenses | $3,191 |
Total functional expenses | $720,038 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $20,723 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $143,675 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $54,604 |
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 | $10,216 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $16,776 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $38,374 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $105,654 |
Total assets | $390,022 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $77,537 |
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 | $32,249 |
Total liabilities | $109,786 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $212,710 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $67,526 |
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 | $390,022 |