Guide Dogs for the Blind Inc
Guide dogs for the blind empowers lives by creating exceptional partnerships between people, dogs, and communities.
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At Guide Dogs for the Blind, we believe that everyone deserves to move through the world safely and confidently—to live the life they want to live.
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Mission
Guide dogs for the blind empowers lives by creating exceptional partnerships between people, dogs, and communities.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar human services in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Guide Dogs for the Blind Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1942, it is among the oldest human services charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 99% of the 322,679 human services charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 96% of the 136,181 human services charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyGuide Dogs for the Blind Inc is a registered human services nonprofit based in San Rafael, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1942 and has been operating for 84 years. Its EIN is 941196195. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $92M in annual revenue. 77 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Guide Dogs for the Blind Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 941196195. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Guide Dogs for the Blind Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 78% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.
Guide Dogs for the Blind Inc is located in San Rafael, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1942 and has been active for 84 years.
Based on official tax filings, Guide Dogs for the Blind Inc has $92M in annual revenue. It allocates 78% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 84% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Guide Dogs for the Blind Inc is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $92M in annual revenue. The organization has 77 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Guide Dogs for the Blind Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Guide Dogs for the Blind Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 78% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 84%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
At Guide Dogs for the Blind, we believe that everyone deserves to move through the world safely and confidently—to live the life they want to live. Guide Dogs for the Blind Inc is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1942.
Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 78% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 84%. Its annual revenue of $92M is well above the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Guide Dogs for the Blind Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 941196195, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
GUIDE DOGS FOR THE BLIND INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (24)
Source: Public filings
24 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Guide Dogs for the Blind chapter in College Station train at Easterwood Airport - KBTX News 3
Seattle couple launches Elliott Bay Puppy Raisers to train guide dogs for the blind - KIRO 7 News Seattle
Guide Dogs for the Blind urges bikers to help train guide dogs for the real world - Visordown
Talking robot dog could help to ease shortage of guide dogs for the blind - Engineering and Technology Magazine
PAWSITIVE PATH: Meet Junie, from Guide Dogs for the Blind - KOLD
PAWSITIVE PATH: Meet Junie, from Guide Dogs for the Blind - KOLD
Duchess of Edinburgh celebrates 40 years of Guide Dogs for the Blind in NI - Newham Recorder
Local Guide Dogs for the Blind practice airport travel at Paine Field - KIRO 7 News Seattle
Guide Dogs for the Blind puppies practice navigating airports at PDX - KPTV
Star Student Raises Puppies For Guide Dogs For The Blind - Patch
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 77 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 77 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1942
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Guide Dogs for the Blind Inc
- What is Guide Dogs for the Blind Inc?
- Guide Dogs for the Blind Inc is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in San Rafael, United States. At Guide Dogs for the Blind, we believe that everyone deserves to move through the world safely and confidently—to live the life they want to live.
- When was Guide Dogs for the Blind Inc founded?
- Guide Dogs for the Blind Inc was founded in 1942.
- Who leads Guide Dogs for the Blind Inc?
- Sherilyn Dacquisto serves as Treasurer & CFO.
- Where is Guide Dogs for the Blind Inc located?
- Headquartered in San Rafael, CA, United States.
- What is Guide Dogs for the Blind Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 78% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Guide Dogs for the Blind Inc trustworthy?
- Guide Dogs for the Blind Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Guide Dogs for the Blind Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 941196195. Registration: 94-1196195 (United States).
- What is Guide Dogs for the Blind Inc's website?
- http://www.guidedogs.com