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Guide Dogs of the Desert

GUIDE DOGS OF THE DESERT PROVIDES CUSTOM TRAINED GUIDE DOGS FOR THE BLIND, AND FOR THOSE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, FOR SAFE MOBILITY, COMPANIONSHIP, AND INDEPENDENCE.

Whitewater, CA EIN: 237296531 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
80/100 · methodology

About Guide Dogs of the Desert

Each of our dogs find their path to changing lives. Find out about the different programs here at Guide Dogs of the Desert by clicking below. Both our Guide Dogs and Support K9s create lasting impacts on the people or communities they serve. What is a Guide Dog? What is a Support K9? Sign Up…

Founded
Headquarters
Whitewater, CA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1973

Mission

Guide dogs of the desert provides custom trained guide dogs for the blind, and for those with special needs, for safe mobility, companionship, and independence.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 83%
Peer average: 82%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 3.77%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 80
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

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.83
Program$0.83
83% to programs beats the peer average (82%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Guide Dogs of the Desert with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • Established in 1972, it predates 84% of the education charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 87% of the 195,586 education 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
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
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 of the Desert is a registered education nonprofit based in Whitewater, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1972 and has been operating for 54 years. Its EIN is 237296531. 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 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $3M in annual revenue. 44 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Guide Dogs of the Desert's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 237296531. 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 of the Desert has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 83% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.

Guide Dogs of the Desert is located in Whitewater, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1972 and has been active for 54 years. Its registered address is 60735 Dillon Road, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Guide Dogs of the Desert has $3M in annual revenue. It allocates 83% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 82% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Guide Dogs of the Desert is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $3M in annual revenue. The organization has 44 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Guide Dogs of the Desert. 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 of the Desert 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 83% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). 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.

Each of our dogs find their path to changing lives. Find out about the different programs here at Guide Dogs of the Desert by clicking below. Both our Guide Dogs and Support K9s create lasting impacts on the people or communities they serve. What is a Guide Dog? What is a Support K9? Sign Up… Guide Dogs of the Desert is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1972.

Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 83% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $3M is below the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Guide Dogs of the Desert are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Guide Dogs of the Desert is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 237296531, 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
$1M-$10M
83% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
36

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

JO
John S•••••••
TREASURER

Officers & trustees (14)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$2.8M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$3.9M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.6M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$3.6M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.7M revenue
FY2020
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 322,679
Education this charity 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 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 44 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

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 · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 44 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 · 1972
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Guide Dogs of the Desert

What is Guide Dogs of the Desert?
Guide Dogs of the Desert is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Whitewater, United States. Each of our dogs find their path to changing lives. Find out about the different programs here at Guide Dogs of the Desert by clicking below. Both our Guide Dogs and Support K9s create lasting impacts on the people or communities they serve. What is a Guide Dog? What is a Support K9? Sign Up…
When was Guide Dogs of the Desert founded?
Guide Dogs of the Desert was founded in 1972.
Who leads Guide Dogs of the Desert?
John Schooler serves as TREASURER.
Where is Guide Dogs of the Desert located?
Headquartered in Whitewater, CA, United States.
What is Guide Dogs of the Desert's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 83% of expenses go to program services.
Is Guide Dogs of the Desert trustworthy?
Guide Dogs of the Desert has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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 of the Desert's registration number?
IRS EIN: 237296531.
What is Guide Dogs of the Desert's website?
https://www.guidedogsofthedesert.org