Liabilities / Assets
37th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 37% of similar nonprofits.
The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who
EIN 36-2169139 • 501(c)3 • Chicago, IL
Profile
Established in 1906, the chicago lighthouse is a leader, innovator, and advocate for people who are blind, visually impaired, veterans and those who have additional disabilities.(continued in schedule o)we offer expert low vision care, education and employment, adaptive technology, and many other services that comprise a broad spectrum of wrap around support. As a result, our broad array of programs and services touch every life stage. In addition, our programs provide the tools, resources, and social support that our clients need to improve their health, build their resiliency, overcome isolation, and lead meaningful lives.
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
0.13x
Liabilities / Revenue
23rd percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 23% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
63rd percentile
Higher net margin than 63% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
79th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 79% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 1.1% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
74th percentile
Faster asset growth than 74% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
80th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 80% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Using 2024 Form 990 data because the latest 2025 filing does not report standard financial totals.
Assets
Up$46,821,386
Up $3,887,350 (+9.1%) from 2023
Liabilities
Up$8,520,571
Up $671,028 (+8.5%) from 2023
Net Assets
Up$38,300,815
Up $3,216,322 (+9.2%) from 2023
Revenue
Up$45,351,225
Up $5,666,132 (+14%) from 2023
Expenses
Up$43,727,612
Up $4,125,926 (+10%) from 2023
Net Income
Up$1,623,613
Up $1,540,206 (+1847%) from 2023
Trend Graphs
Filings
Most recent year
2025 • Form 990TFacts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.
- Assets
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- Liabilities
- -
- Net assets
- -
- Revenue
- -
- Expenses
- -
- Net income
- -
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025
- Signed
- Nov 20, 2025
- Return Version
- 2024v5.2
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
Established in 1906, the chicago lighthouse is a leader, innovator, and advocate for people who are blind, visually impaired, veterans and those who have additional disabilities. (continued in schedule o)we offer expert low vision care, education and employment, adaptive technology, and many other services that comprise a broad spectrum of wrap around support. As a result, our broad array of programs and services touch every life stage. In addition, our programs provide the tools, resources, and social support that our clients need to improve their health, build their resiliency, overcome isolation, and lead meaningful lives.
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who
- EIN
- 36-2169139
- Phone
- 3126661331
- Address
- 1850 W ROOSEVELT ROAD, CHICAGO, IL 60608
Signing Officer
- Name
- Janet Szlyk Phd
- Title
- President & CEO
- Phone
- 3129773664
- Signed
- 2025-11-20
- Discuss with paid preparer
- Yes
Preparer
- Firm
- Grant Thornton Advisors LLC
- Address
- 171 N CLARK ST STE 200, CHICAGO, IL 60601
- Preparer
- Bridget T Roche
- Phone
- 3128560200
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