GUIDE DOGS OF THE DESERT (EIN 237296531) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1972

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

ROBERT MAHER

Phone

7603296257

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

GUIDE DOGS OF THE DESERT, founded in 1972, is a community nonprofit that reported $2.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 28% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $3.2M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 17% operating deficit.

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.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,768,619

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $-104,171

Other Revenue $100,074

TOTAL REVENUE $2,764,522

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $1,539,635

Fundraising Expenses $274,467

Program Expenses $2,697,974

Other Expenses $1,668,477

TOTAL EXPENSES $3,241,312

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$2,764,522	$3,854,817	-0.3%
Expenses	$3,241,312	$2,773,151	+0.2%
Net Income	$-476,790	$1,081,666	-1.4%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

206

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy

✗ Whistleblower Policy

✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✓ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

$244,464

Total Directors

$244,464

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
ROBERT MAHER	EXECUTIVE DI	40.00	Officer Director	$143,467	$17,496	$160,963
ANDREW GARTLAND	DIR. OF FINA	40.00	Officer Director	$82,388	$1,113	$83,501
RICHARD CLAPP	CHAIRMAN	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JUDY NORTHRUP	VICE CHAIR	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CYNTHIA WOODS	SECRETARY	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN GARARDI	BOARD TREASU	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KAREN GALINDO	MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN LAMB	MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GUIDO PORTANTE	MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANN WALLENMEYER	MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2024	$2,764,522	$3,241,312	$11,785,223	$-476,790
2023	$3,854,817	$2,773,151	$11,873,250	$1,081,666
2022	$4,484,249	$2,259,151	$10,097,924	$2,225,098
2022	$1,552,523	$1,126,894	$10,317,570	$425,629
2021	$3,573,579	$2,036,873	$8,778,725	$1,536,706
2020	$1,708,866	$1,900,981	$6,786,248	$-192,115
2019	$2,588,923	$2,238,448	$7,031,812	$350,475
2018	$2,236,988	$2,431,517	$6,879,914	$-194,529

GUIDE DOGS OF THE DESERT