CharityWatch reduces the grade of any charity that has available assets equal to three to five years of operating expenses. Charities with "years of available assets" of more than five years receive an "F" grade regardless of other measurements. In CharityWatch's view, a reserve of less than three years is reasonable and does not affect a charity's grade. These reductions in grades are based solely on the charities' asset reserves as compared to budget. The CharityWatch definition of "years of available assets" includes funds currently available for the charity's use, including investments that the charity has set aside as a reserve but could choose to spend if it wanted to do so. Guide Dogs of America's letter grade rating has been downgraded because it has 3 or more years of available assets.
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| Entity | Document Type | Tax ID |
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| Guide Dogs of America | Audited Financial Statements | 95-1586088 |
| Guide Dogs of America | IRS Form 990 | 95-1586088 |
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Entity: Guide Dogs of America Document Type: Audited Financial Statements Tax ID: 95-1586088 |
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Entity: Guide Dogs of America Document Type: IRS Form 990 Tax ID: 95-1586088 |
| Name | Title | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jamie Hunt | Director of Programs | $136,863 |
| 2 | Scott West | Director of IT | $135,788 |
| 3 | Zack Gittlen | Director of Marketing | $119,820 |
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1 Name: Jamie Hunt Title: Director of Programs Compensation: $136,863 |
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2 Name: Scott West Title: Director of IT Compensation: $135,788 |
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3 Name: Zack Gittlen Title: Director of Marketing Compensation: $119,820 |
According to the Guide Dogs of America (GDA) audit of June 30, 2024 (Note 1 re: Contributed Services), GDA received in-kind contributed services in fiscal 2024 on which it placed a total value of $405,669. [Note: CharityWatch generally excludes the value of in-kind (non-cash) donations of goods and services from its calculations of Program % and Cost to Raise $100. More information on how grades are calculated and the treatment of in-kind donations can be found on the Our Process page.] |
According to the Guide Dogs of America audit of June 30, 2024 (Note 11, Concentrations): "Workforce: The majority of the Organization's workforce are covered under a collective bargaining agreement with the Office & Professional Employees International Union - Local 30. This agreement, among other things, governs compensation, benefits, and worker's rights. Major Contributors: During the year ended June 30, 2024, total contributions included contributions from donor 1 for $4,000,0000 which accounts for 31% of the Organization's total public support..." |
According to the Guide Dogs of America audit of June 30, 2024 (Note 12, Subsequent Events): "In September 2023, the Organization entered into a construction agreement to purchase and install a solar power system on the Sylmar, CA campus. The Organization entered into a loan agreement to finance the solar project in the amount of approximately $700,000. The loan is for a 72-month period and carries an interest rate of 4.99%. Construction on this project began in October 2024 and loan payments will begin once the system is activated. In July and August 2024, the Organization completed a $211,300 roof repair project for the event shed, kennel, administration, and maintenance building..." |
According to the Guide Dogs of America (GDA) tax filing for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024, GDA reports re: the existence of a family relationship among officers, directors, trustees, or key employees: "The President is related to one employee of the Organization, the Outreach and Development Associate in the Puppy Department." (IRS Form 990, Schedule O re: Form 990, Part VI, Line 2). |