Leader Dogs for the Blind Foundation
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.
Leader Dogs for the Blind Foundation at a glance
In short: Leader Dogs for the Blind Foundation gave $3.7M across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $3.7M), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,717,000
- -69.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,717,000
- -69.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,717,000
- Total assets
- $73,252,443
- +6.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Leader Dogs for the Blind Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Leader Dogs for the Blind ($3.7M).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Leader Dogs for the Blind Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+6%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3.1M (2020) to $12.3M (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $3.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Leader Dogs for the Blind Rochester Hills, MI | To support operations and strategic initiatives of leader dogs for the blind | $3,717,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $73,252,443 | $12,227,576 | $4,039,982 | $3,717,000 | 1 | $12,203,409 |
| 2024 | $68,840,320 | $4,620,835 | $12,660,580 | $12,312,982 | 1 | $3,219,583 |
| 2023 | $73,214,908 | $3,258,362 | $4,487,926 | $4,150,000 | 1 | $3,256,478 |
| 2022 | $71,517,820 | $5,571,378 | $3,797,340 | $3,500,000 | 1 | $3,070,202 |
| 2021 | $82,742,286 | $8,949,499 | $3,354,999 | $3,100,000 | 1 | $1,849,499 |
| 2020 | $62,156,604 | $1,831,504 | $3,266,929 | $3,100,000 | 1 | $1,831,504 |
About Leader Dogs for the Blind Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Leader Dogs for the Blind Foundation is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Rochester Hills, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $73.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $3.7M. Net investment income was $12.2M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Leader Dogs for the Blind Foundation is led by Steve Guarini, President & Chair since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Steve Guarini
President & Chair
Director → Vice President & Vice Chair, 2022
Vice President & Vice Chair → President & Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Berry
Chair
Director → Vice President & Vice Chair, 2024
Vice President & Vice Chair → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Hock
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Knill
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Raj Kothari
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Herr
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melissa L. Weisse
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Eric Eder (2020–2024) — Chair
- Former: Paul Preketes (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Susan M. Daniels (2020–2024) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Jacquie Thomas (2024) — Director
- Former: Jacqueline Thomas (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Jerry Hakala (2020–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Leader Dogs for the Blind Foundation
How much does Leader Dogs for the Blind Foundation give each year?
Leader Dogs for the Blind Foundation gave $3.7M across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $12.3M across 1 grant.
How large is Leader Dogs for the Blind Foundation?
Leader Dogs for the Blind Foundation reported $73.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $12.2M.
What is Leader Dogs for the Blind Foundation?
Leader Dogs for the Blind Foundation is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Rochester Hills, MI. It holds $73.3M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Leader Dogs for the Blind Foundation operate?
Leader Dogs for the Blind Foundation has awarded grants in Michigan.
What is Leader Dogs for the Blind Foundation's EIN?
Leader Dogs for the Blind Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-4529860. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 14, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 27, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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