Liabilities / Assets
32nd percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 32% of similar nonprofits.
990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 06-6060478
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
Liabilities / Assets
32nd percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 32% of similar nonprofits.
Liabilities / Revenue
66th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 66% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
4th percentile
Higher net margin than 4% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
69th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 69% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 6.7% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
14th percentile
Faster asset growth than 14% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
95th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 95% of similar nonprofits.
Assets
Down$22,582,193
Down $1,177,976 (-5.0%) from 2016
Net Assets
Down$20,897,831
Down $264,873 (-1.3%) from 2016
Liabilities
Down$1,684,362
Down $913,103 (-35%) from 2016
Revenue
Up$3,578,441
Up $2,205,822 (+161%) from 2016
Expenses
Up$5,883,824
Up $2,784,953 (+90%) from 2016
Net Income
Down-$2,305,383
Down $579,131 (-34%) from 2016
Promoting increased independence to men and women who are blind by providing them with highest quality guide dogs.
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Investments Other Securities | $15,913,022 | $15,069,304 | ▼ $843,718 |
| Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net | $6,365,398 | $6,321,691 | ▼ $43,707 |
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $346,477 | $999,230 | ▲ $652,753 |
| Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges | $89,949 | $117,640 | ▲ $27,691 |
| Pledges and Grants Receivable | $95,323 | $74,328 | ▼ $20,995 |
| Investments Program Related | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Total Assets | $23,760,169 | $22,582,193 | ▼ $1,177,976 |
| Other Assets Total | $950,000 | $0 | ▼ $950,000 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $1,908,782 | $1,418,576 | ▼ $490,206 |
| Unsecured Notes Loans Payable | $677,252 | $249,448 | ▼ $427,804 |
| Other Liabilities | $11,431 | $16,338 | ▲ $4,907 |
| Deferred Revenue | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Total Liabilities | $2,597,465 | $1,684,362 | ▼ $913,103 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Permanently Rstr Net Assets | $11,601,639 | $11,715,267 | ▲ $113,628 |
| Unrestricted Net Assets | $8,806,170 | $8,213,961 | ▼ $592,209 |
| Temporarily Rstr Net Assets | $754,895 | $968,603 | ▲ $213,708 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $21,162,704 | $20,897,831 | ▼ $264,873 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $23,760,169 | $22,582,193 | ▼ $1,177,976 |
| Asset | Book Value | Depreciation | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings | $4,930,280 | $3,356,342 | $8,286,622 |
| Equipment | $241,411 | $1,173,828 | $1,415,239 |
| Land | $1,150,000 | - | $1,150,000 |
| Leasehold Improvements | $0 | $49,642 | $49,642 |
| Other Securities | $1,259,370 | - | - |
| Period | Beginning | Contrib. | Gain/Loss | Other Uses | End |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $17,303,911 | $517,760 | ▲ $1,802,172 | $3,400,082 | $16,130,781 |
| 2015 | $19,454,829 | $1,740,282 | ▼ $28,141 | $3,767,963 | $18,661,505 |
| 2014 | $21,062,428 | $2,345,253 | ▲ $565,171 | $4,415,304 | $19,667,698 |
| 2013 | $19,028,763 | $1,263,029 | ▲ $2,561,860 | $1,706,135 | $21,062,428 |
| 2012 | $17,527,963 | $1,248,783 | ▲ $1,920,570 | $1,598,749 | $19,028,763 |
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliot D Russman | President & CEO | FT | $217,826 | $23,476 | $217,826 |
| Julie Unwin | COO | FT | $102,594 | $6,772 | $109,366 |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Karen Tripp | Chairman |
| G Kenneth Bernhard Esq | Vice Chairman |
| Charles W Shivery | Director |
| Edward H Budd | Director |
| Honorable M Jodi Rell | Director |
| Karen Shaw Petrou | Director |
| Lillian Johnson | Director |
| Mark T Bertolini | Director |
| Stephen H Matheson | Director Emeritus |
| John H Gotta | Secretary |
| Peter L Tedone | Treasurer |
| Contribution Type | Contribution Count | Reported Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Other Non Cash Contri Table | 55 | $31,181 |
| Other Non Cash Contri Table | 3 | $9,015 |
| Other Non Cash Contri Table | 2 | $2,145 |
| Total Noncash Contributions | 60 | $42,341 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $3,499,150 |
| Other Expenses | $2,384,674 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $547,890 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $0 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Salaries and Wages | $1,610,105 | $296,189 | $240,597 | $2,146,891 |
| Other Employee Benefits | $621,498 | $141,266 | $86,882 | $849,646 |
| All Other Expenses | $327,142 | $97,104 | $56,597 | $480,843 |
| Other Expenses | $363,457 | - | - | $363,457 |
| Depreciation Depletion | $355,299 | - | - | $355,299 |
| Office Expenses | $152,551 | $73,078 | $103,785 | $329,414 |
| Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $240,305 | $44,206 | $35,909 | $320,420 |
| Occupancy | $191,515 | - | - | $191,515 |
| Travel | $182,563 | - | $3,631 | $186,194 |
| Payroll Taxes | $136,605 | $25,178 | $20,410 | $182,193 |
| Fees for Services Other | $103,519 | $39,990 | - | $143,509 |
| Insurance | $99,456 | $22,255 | - | $121,711 |
| Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees | $92,980 | - | - | $92,980 |
| Advertising | $56,999 | - | - | $56,999 |
| Fees for Services Legal | $23,407 | $10,031 | - | $33,438 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | $12,600 | $6,350 | - | $18,950 |
| Information Technology | $3,566 | $4,200 | - | $7,766 |
| Conferences and Meetings | $2,065 | $455 | $79 | $2,599 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $4,575,632 | $760,302 | $547,890 | $5,883,824 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Expenses per Form 990 | $5,883,824 |
| Total Expenses per Audited Statements | $5,848,338 |
| Expenses per Audited Statements | $5,790,844 |
| Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements | $92,980 |
| Expenses Not Reported on Form 990 | $57,494 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Fundraising Direct Expenses | $64,319 |
| Fundraising Gross Income | $42,341 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Event | Gross Receipts | Gross Revenue | Direct Expenses | Net Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohegan Concert | $126,971 | $42,341 | $41,429 | $912 |
| Marathon | $21,819 | - | $4,480 | - |
| Total Events | $148,790 | $42,341 | $64,319 | $-21,978 |
| Liability | Amount |
|---|---|
| Other | $16,338 |
“The audited financial statements and form 990 are provided to the ceo, chairman of the board and audit committee in draft form. They review the documents and, once approved, they are presented to the entire board. Upon their approval, these are available for distribution and filing.”
“On an annual basis, the corporate governance committee delivers the conflict of interest policy to each board member and foundation officers. The policy is read by each member of the board amd foundation officers, and they are requested to sign an acceptance form for the conflict of interest policy.”
“Compensation for other officers and key employees are determined by the president & ceo, who reviews salaries of various non-profit organizations and other market applicable data. The principal officer determines the actual compensation and/or raise. Compensation for the president & ceo is also reviewed using salaries of various non-profit organizations and other market applicable data, and approved by the board.”
“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public upon request. The 990 is also available in the secretary of state's office where filed and on the internet.”
“The audit committee assumes responsibility for the oversight of the audit and selection of an independent accountant. This process has not changed during the year.”
“The organization intends to use the endowment to fund future programs.”
“Special events expenses 64,319. Other adjustment -6,825.”
“Special events expenses 64,319. Other adjustment -6,825.”
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| IRS990/IRPDocumentCnt | 0 | 7 |
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| IRS990/LessRentalExpensesGrp/RealAmt | 0 | 17098 |
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| IRS990/LobbyingActivitiesInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/LocalChaptersInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/MembersOrStockholdersInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990/MinutesOfCommitteesInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd | 0 | 1 |
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| IRS990/NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp/ExclusionAmt | 0 | -21978 |
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| IRS990/NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt | 0 | 2040510 |
| IRS990/NoncashContributionsAmt | 0 | 42341 |
| IRS990/NondeductibleContributionsInd | 0 | 0 |
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| IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 152551 |
| IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 329414 |
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| IRS990/OperateHospitalInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/Organization501c3Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990/OrganizationFollowsSFAS117Ind | 0 | X |
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| IRS990/OtherAssetsTotalGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/FundraisingAmt | 0 | 86882 |
| IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 141266 |
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| IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 849646 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc | 0 | KENNEL COSTS |
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| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 363457 |
| IRS990/OtherLiabilitiesGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 11431 |
| IRS990/OtherLiabilitiesGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 16338 |
| IRS990/OtherRevenueTotalAmt | 0 | 44335 |
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| IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 296189 |
| IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 1610105 |
| IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 2146891 |
| IRS990/OtherWebsiteInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990/OwnWebsiteInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990/PartialLiquidationInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/FundraisingAmt | 0 | 20410 |
| IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 25178 |
| IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 136605 |
| IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 182193 |
| IRS990/PermanentlyRstrNetAssetsGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 11601639 |
| IRS990/PermanentlyRstrNetAssetsGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 11715267 |
| IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 95323 |
| IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 74328 |
| IRS990/PoliticalCampaignActyInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 89949 |
| IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 117640 |
| IRS990/PrincipalOfficerNm | 0 | ELIOT D RUSSMAN |
| IRS990/ProfessionalFundraisingInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/BusinessCd | 0 | 900099 |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc | 0 | SALES OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES |
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| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt | 0 | 118432 |
| IRS990/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PYContributionsGrantsAmt | 0 | 4741091 |
| IRS990/PYExcessBenefitTransInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PYInvestmentIncomeAmt | 0 | 860928 |
| IRS990/PYOtherExpensesAmt | 0 | 1943607 |
| IRS990/PYOtherRevenueAmt | 0 | 76846 |
| IRS990/PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt | 0 | 101972 |
| IRS990/PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt | 0 | 728688 |
| IRS990/PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt | 0 | 3108542 |
| IRS990/PYTotalExpensesAmt | 0 | 5052149 |
| IRS990/PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PYTotalRevenueAmt | 0 | 5780837 |
| IRS990/QuidProQuoContributionsInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt | 0 | -2305383 |
| IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/RelatedEntityInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/RentalIncomeOrLossGrp/RealAmt | 0 | 65778 |
| IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/RevenueAmt | 0 | 118432 |
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| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt | 0 | 4648749 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt | 0 | 5336061 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt | 0 | 4391393 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt | 0 | 3386326 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 20738253 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt | 0 | 336412 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt | 0 | 378388 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt | 0 | 361538 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt | 0 | 312856 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt | 0 | 357754 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 1746948 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt | 0 | 44335 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt | 0 | 34768 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt | 0 | 41849 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt | 0 | 196999 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt | 0 | 111616 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 429567 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicOrganization170Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportCY170Pct | 0 | 0.90500 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportPY170Pct | 0 | 0.89420 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportTotal170Amt | 0 | 20738253 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt | 0 | 2975724 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt | 0 | 4648749 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt | 0 | 5336061 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt | 0 | 4391393 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt | 0 | 3386326 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 20738253 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportAmt | 0 | 22914768 |
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| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorNum | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine1 | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine2 | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/City | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/State | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/ZIPCode | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/TotalContributionsAmt | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990/ScheduleBRequiredInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/BoardDesignatedBalanceEOYPct | 0 | 0.21000 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/BuildingsGrp/BookValueAmt | 0 | 4930280 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/BuildingsGrp/DepreciationAmt | 0 | 3356342 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/BuildingsGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt | 0 | 8286622 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/CYEndwmtFundGrp/AdministrativeExpensesAmt | 0 | 92980 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/CYEndwmtFundGrp/BeginningYearBalanceAmt | 0 | 17303911 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/CYEndwmtFundGrp/ContributionsAmt | 0 | 517760 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/CYEndwmtFundGrp/EndYearBalanceAmt | 0 | 16130781 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/CYEndwmtFundGrp/InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt | 0 | 1802172 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/CYEndwmtFundGrp/OtherExpendituresAmt | 0 | 3400082 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp/AdministrativeExpensesAmt | 0 | 95096 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp/BeginningYearBalanceAmt | 0 | 19454829 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp/ContributionsAmt | 0 | 1740282 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp/EndYearBalanceAmt | 0 | 18661505 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp/InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt | 0 | -28141 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp/OtherExpendituresAmt | 0 | 3767963 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp/AdministrativeExpensesAmt | 0 | 102719 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp/BeginningYearBalanceAmt | 0 | 21062428 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp/ContributionsAmt | 0 | 2345253 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp/EndYearBalanceAmt | 0 | 19667698 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp/InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt | 0 | 565171 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp/OtherExpendituresAmt | 0 | 4415304 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp/AdministrativeExpensesAmt | 0 | 85089 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp/BeginningYearBalanceAmt | 0 | 19028763 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp/ContributionsAmt | 0 | 1263029 |
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2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.