Animals : Animal Rights, Welfare, and Services
Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind
Improving the quality of life for people who are blind, visually impaired, or with other special needs
Rating
| Overall Rating |  |
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| (51.38) | |||
| Organizational Efficiency | |||
| Program Expenses | 88.2% | ||
| Administrative Expenses | 6.6% | ||
| Fundraising Expenses | 5.0% | ||
| Fundraising Efficiency | $0.05 | ||
| Efficiency Rating |  |
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| (38.82) | |||
| Organizational Capacity | |||
| Primary Revenue Growth | -1.6% | ||
| Program Expenses Growth | 0.4% | ||
| Working Capital Ratio (years) | 1.71 | ||
| Capacity Rating |  |
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| (12.55) |
Income Statement (FYE 06/2009)
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Contact Information
Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind
371 East Jericho Turnpike
Smithtown, NY 11787
tel: (866) 282-8045
fax: (631) 361-5192
EIN: 11-1687477
Chair of the Board
Robert T. Straford, Jr.
Leadership (FYE 06/2009)
| Name | Title | Compensation | % of Expenses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wells B. Jones | Chief Executive Officer (The person identified as holding the highest position of management, and therefore who would normally be responsible for carrying out the mission of the charity and leading the organization on a day-to-day basis.) | $282,573 | 4.06% |
Mission
Since 1946, the Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind has provided guide dogs free of charge to blind people who seek enhanced mobility and independence. Our students come to us from all over the United States and many foreign countries. Our trademark small classes and individualized instruction often attract students who may have special requirements. We have successfully trained hearing-impaired blind people as well as many physically challenged people. In addition to providing Second Sight through the use of our guide dogs, the Guide Dog Foundation offers extensive public education vehicles to broaden society's understanding of vision, visual impairment, blindness, and disability rights.
Charities Performing Similar Types of Work
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind - NY | 51.38 |  |
| National Education for Assistance Dog Services - MA | 68.10 | |
| National Disaster Search Dog Foundation - CA | 59.99 | |
| Guiding Eyes for the Blind - NY | 58.66 | |
| Canine Partners For Life - PA | 63.32 | |
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind - NY | 51.38 | |
| Guiding Eyes for the Blind - NY | 58.66 | |
| Puppies Behind Bars - NY | 68.51 | |
| The Seeing Eye - NJ | 59.29 | |
| Canine Assistants - GA | 61.05 | |
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