GUIDE DOGS OF THE DESERT

EIN: 237296531 501(c)(3)

Whitewater, CA

Total Revenue
$3,138,888
Total Expenses
$3,444,773
Total Assets
$11,216,704
Net Assets
$11,044,558
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1972
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
ROBERT MAHER
Phone
7603296257
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

GUIDE DOGS OF THE DESERT, founded in 1972, is a community nonprofit that reported $3.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue grew 14% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Net assets of $11.0M represent 42 months of operating reserves.

Mission

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

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $2,861,246 Revenue: $0

TO TRAIN AND PROVIDE GUIDE DOGS AND INSTRUCT THE BLIND IN THEIR CARE AND USE.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,603,286
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $265,004
Other Revenue $270,598
TOTAL REVENUE $3,138,888

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,770,740
Fundraising Expenses $294,160
Program Expenses $2,861,246
Other Expenses $1,635,633
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,444,773

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $3,138,888 $2,764,522 +0.1%
Expenses $3,444,773 $3,241,312 +0.1%
Net Income $-305,885 $-476,790 -0.4%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
7
Independent Members
7
Employees
30
Volunteers
236

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
5
$185,567
Total Directors
8
$185,567
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ROBERT MAHER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer Director
$148,323 $37,244 $185,567
Richard Clapp Chair 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Guido Portante Vice Chair 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
John Gerardi Treasurer 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Karen Galindo Secretary 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
John Lamb Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Cynthia Woods 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
2025 $3,138,888 $3,444,773 $11,216,704 $-305,885
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
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