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GENERAL DONATIONS: A simple gift, no matter how much, helps us continue providing these amazing guide dogs to blind individuals who want to live more independently. Your gift helps us to cover the many costs involved in providing these needed services.
You can make an immediate gift conveniently online to help Guide Dogs of America continue its important work.
Click on the link below and it will take you to our page on the Animal Funds of America secured website. Follow the instructions to make the online gift. Their secure server will provide the protection you need for online giving. The link will open in a new window. When you are finished, simply close the window to return to our site.
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MAKING A DIFFERENCE: You can make a difference in the lives of blind men and women by supporting Guide Dogs of America.
Your contribution of time and/or money helps us provide guide dogs free of charge to blind individuals. With the gift of a guide dog, these men and women are better able to pursue their goals, fulfill their dreams, and participate in their communities. Guide dogs not only provide the gift of increased independence, confidence, and mobility, but they also act as a trusted companion providing new opportunities for social interaction. Help make a difference in the life of a blind individual in the form of a loving, four pawed partner today.
Why Give? Guide Dogs of America is a nonprofit organization that is supported by the generosity of individuals, foundations, corporations, and other organizations in our mission to provide loyal and loving guide dogs free of charge to blind and visually impaired individuals.
With over 90% of all the funds we receive going directly to program services, you know your money is well spent. We do not receive any funding from local, state or federal government.
The cost to provide one guide dog and match it with its new blind partner is about $38,000.00. Your gifts help us fulfill our mission and reflect your own personal desire to help others live more independently with the loving partnership of a guide dog.
What Your Gift helps Provide: Every gift, no matter the amount, is greatly appreciated and helps us continue our important services to the blind community.
Below is a list that shows some of the Program Costs we face regularly
so that you can see ways your gift helps.
$25 Puppy Kit: (Goes home with new puppy - leash, collar, I.D. tag, stainless steel bowl, sterilized bone, small bag of food & puppy raising manual)
$50 Feeds one (1) dog per month in kennel
$100 Guide Dog Graduation Kit: (Goes home with graduate & guide dog - nylon collar, working collar, 2 tie-downs, leash, heartworm medication, grooming tools, dog toy, quick dry towel & small bag dog food)
$175 Specially-designed leather harness
$200 Spays or neuters one dog
$300 Provides vaccines for puppies in foster homes
$300 Feeds one (1) dog during 6 month guide dog training
$750 Travel expenses for one (1) student
$2,000 Room and board for one (1) student for 28 days
$4,000 Puppy Sponsorship
$19,000 Sponsors one (1) guide dog or one (1) student
$38,000 Sponsors one (1) guide dog team (dog & student)
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Q: What is the cost of providing a guide dog?
Q: Can I give a credit card gift over the Internet?
Q: Can I designate where I want my gift to go?
Q: How much of your funds go to Fundraising and Administrative Expenses?
Q: Can I get a copy of your Financial Statement?
Q: Are my donations/gifts tax deductible? Q: Does the school get financial assistance from the government?
A: We receive no government (Local, State, or Federal) money. We rely solely upon voluntary contributions from individuals, corporations, organizations, foundations, and other groups. Q: What is the cost of providing a guide dog?
A: Approximately $38,000 or more, which includes the cost of training the dog and providing instruction for the guide dog user. Q: Can I give a credit card gift over the Internet?
A: Yes! You can give online to Guide Dogs of America with a credit card by clicking here Q: Can I designate where I want my gift to go?
A: Yes! Although general donations allow Guide Dogs of America to put the funds where they are most needed, we allow donors to choose where their funds go upon request. If you wish to make a designated gift, simply let us know at the time of making the donation to what area of the program you would like your gift to go. Contact Guide Dogs of America to find out more about designating your gift, options and areas for gift designation, and other related details. Another great way of designating where a gift will go is by giving through our Sponsorship Program. Q: How much of your funds go to Fundraising and Administrative Expenses?
A: Only 2% of all funds go to Fundraising and only 10.6% go towards Administrative Costs, leaving 87.4% of all funds going directly into Program Services. Q: Can I get a copy of your Financial Statement?
A: Yes! Simply contact us and request a copy of the Financial Statement. E-mail your request to . Be sure to include your name, the address where you want the Financial Statement sent, and a return phone number or valid e-mail address (in case we have a question). We do not have a Financial Statement available on disk or through e-mail. It must be sent through regular mail. Q: Are my donations/gifts tax deductible?
A: All donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent provided by law. Check with your accountant or local tax advisory board for help.