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Guide Dogs for the Blind Inc

Guide dogs for the blind empowers lives by creating exceptional partnerships between people, dogs, and communities.

Human Services San Rafael, CA EIN: 941196195 (IRS) Reg: 94-1196195 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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90
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About Guide Dogs for the Blind Inc

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.

Founded
Headquarters
San Rafael, CA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
P860
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1955

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 where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in United States
Program spending This charity: 78%
Peer average: 84%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.50%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.78
Program$0.78
78% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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 + methodology

Guide 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.

Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
78% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
390

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

SH
Sherilyn D••••••••
Treasurer & CFO

Officers & trustees (24)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Guide Dogs for the Blind chapter in College Station train at Easterwood Airport - KBTX News 3
Jul 2026
www.kbtx.com
Seattle couple launches Elliott Bay Puppy Raisers to train guide dogs for the blind - KIRO 7 News Seattle
Jun 2026
www.kiro7.com
Guide Dogs for the Blind urges bikers to help train guide dogs for the real world - Visordown
Apr 2026
www.visordown.com
Talking robot dog could help to ease shortage of guide dogs for the blind - Engineering and Technology Magazine
Apr 2026
eandt.theiet.org
PAWSITIVE PATH: Meet Junie, from Guide Dogs for the Blind - KOLD
Mar 2026
www.kold.com
PAWSITIVE PATH: Meet Junie, from Guide Dogs for the Blind - KOLD
Mar 2026
www.kold.com
Duchess of Edinburgh celebrates 40 years of Guide Dogs for the Blind in NI - Newham Recorder
Mar 2026
www.newhamrecorder.co.uk
Form filed
$91.8M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Local Guide Dogs for the Blind practice airport travel at Paine Field - KIRO 7 News Seattle
May 2025
www.kiro7.com
Guide Dogs for the Blind puppies practice navigating airports at PDX - KPTV
Apr 2025
www.kptv.com
Form filed
$72.8M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$46.9M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Star Student Raises Puppies For Guide Dogs For The Blind - Patch
May 2023
patch.com
Form filed
$86.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$68.3M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services this charity 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

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

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 77 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1942
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No 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