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MIP Score

69

Human Services
Blindness Services

Southeastern Guide Dogs Inc.

Mission

Dogs Inc is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing guide dogs, service dogs, and skilled companion dogs to individuals in need at no cost. The organization breeds, raises, and trains dogs with the goal of enhancing independence and improving the lives of those with vision loss, veterans, and children facing significant challenges. Their services include expert dog training, lifetime support, and educational opportunities, all provided free of charge to recipients.

Basic Information

Tax-Exempt

Address

4210 77th St E, Palmetto, Florida, 34221

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Founded in

1982

EIN

59-2252352

Total Assets

$88.52 million

UN Sustainable Development Goals Supported

This organization contributes to the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. See the SDG page for more information.

At a Glance

Meet Our Dogs

Meet Our Dogs

Our extraordinary dogs transform lives through their companionship and support.

Raise a Puppy

Raise a Puppy

Join our mission as a volunteer puppy raiser to support training future service dogs.

Dogs of Destiny

Dogs of Destiny

Hear remarkable stories of those transformed by our service dogs.

Impact Stats

1300+

Total Dogs

Dogs Provided

Over 1,300 puppies and dogs cared for and trained.

700+

Number of Active Teams

Active Teams Supported

Ongoing support provided to guide and service dog teams.

2

Training Duration

Total Training Years

Years of training given to dogs to ensure readiness.

Past Events

Puppy Meet and Greet

2023-10-15

An opportunity to meet the dogs in training and learn about their roles.

Paws for a Cause Gala

2023-09-22

A fundraising event celebrating the success stories of our service dogs.

Campus Open House

2023-08-12

An open house day to engage the community with our campus.

Upcoming Events

Unlock the Wonder Challenge

Unlock the Wonder Challenge

2023-12-31

Double your donation through December 31!

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Puppy Raiser Training Session

Puppy Raiser Training Session

2024-01-15

Learn how to raise a puppy for future service!

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Our Programs

Guide Dog Program

Guide Dog Program

Provides guide dogs for individuals with vision loss.

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Service Dog Program

Service Dog Program

Offers service dogs to veterans with disabilities.

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Skilled Companion Dog Program

Skilled Companion Dog Program

Provides companion dogs for emotional support.

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Volunteer Opportunities

Puppy Raiser

Puppy Raiser

Foster a puppy and prepare it for future training.

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Campus Volunteer

Campus Volunteer

Assist with various tasks and activities on campus.

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Breeder Host

Breeder Host

Host a breeding dog in your home and support our mission.

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Testimonials

"Dogs Inc is a part of my life, through the dogs and through the program itself. It does more for me than I could ever return."
Marge Vita

Marge Vita

Volunteer Gift Shop Manager

"It’s life-changing. Our bond is incredibly special; it’s like you have a built-in best friend. She’s everything I’d hoped she’d be."
Sydney Delcontivo

Sydney Delcontivo

Guide Dog Owner

MIP Score (Beta)

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Overall Score

69

66

/100

Program Expense Ratio

79.78%

12

/20

Program Revenue Growth

0.00%

2

/20

Leverage Ratio

0.04532

20

/20

Working Capital Ratio

4.747

18

/20

Fundraising Efficiency

0.6391

14

/20

Latest Filing Data: Form 990

Fiscal Year:2022

Source:Source: Self-reported by organization

Financial Details

Revenue

CategoryAmountPercentage
Contributions, Gifts, and Grants22.82M98.41%
Program Services00.00%
Investment Income1.583M6.83%
Sales of Non-Inventory Assets-1.079M-4.65%
Other Notable Sources278.6K1.20%
Total Revenue23.19M100.00%