LEADER DOGS FOR THE BLIND FOUNDATION

EIN: 454529860 501(c)(3) Human Services

ROCHESTER HILLS, MI

Total Revenue
$12,227,576
Total Expenses
$4,039,982
Total Assets
$73,252,443
Net Assets
$73,252,443
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2012
Legal Domicile
MI
Principal Officer
MELISSA WEISSE
Phone
2486519011
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

LEADER DOGS FOR THE BLIND FOUNDATION, founded in 2012, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $12.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 165% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $8.2M, a strong 67% operating margin.

Mission

TO PRUDENTLY MANAGE AND INVEST FUNDS IN A MANNER THAT WILL ENSURE THE LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY OF LEADER DOGS FOR THE BLIND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICIES OF THE FOUNDATION.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $3,717,000

MANAGE FUNDS FOR THE BENEFIT OF AND MAKE GRANTS TO LEADER DOGS FOR THE BLIND, A MICHIGAN NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION.

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

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $24,167
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $12,203,409
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $12,227,576

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $3,717,000
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $3,717,000
Other Expenses $322,982
TOTAL EXPENSES $4,039,982

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $12,227,576 $4,620,835 +1.6%
Expenses $4,039,982 $12,660,580 -0.7%
Net Income $8,187,594 $-8,039,745 -2.0%
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
6
Independent Members
5
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
10

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
3
$312,102
Total Directors
7
$312,102
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MELISSA L WEISSE SECRETARY/TREASURER (AS OF 02/2024) 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $22,102 $312,102
STEVE GUARINI PRESIDENT & CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SCOTT BERRY CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIAN HOCK DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RAJ KOTHARI DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID KNILL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
REBECCA HERR DIRECTOR (THRU 02/2025) 1.00
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 $12,227,576 $4,039,982 $73,252,443 $8,187,594
2024 $4,620,835 $12,660,580 $68,840,320 $-8,039,745
2023 $3,258,362 $4,487,926 $73,214,908 $-1,229,564
2022 $5,571,378 $3,797,340 $71,517,820 $1,774,038
2021 $8,949,499 $3,354,999 $82,742,286 $5,594,500
2020 $1,831,504 $3,266,929 $62,156,604 $-1,435,425
2019 $6,560,498 $3,841,885 $64,784,954 $2,718,613
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