Civic Intelligence

Chicago Lights

990 • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 36-3786331

Jan 01, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015 • Filed on Nov 11, 2016

Organization Profilewww.chicagolights.org
126 E Chestnut StreetChicago, IL 60611

(312) 787-4570

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

63rd percentile

0.23x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 63% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Liabilities / Revenue

48th percentile

0.10x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 48% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Net Margin

60th percentile

6.4%

Higher net margin than 60% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

This filing does not contain officer compensation rows.

Source year 2015

Asset Growth

86th percentile

29%

Faster asset growth than 86% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Revenue Growth

66th percentile

11%

Faster revenue growth than 66% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets63rd percentile

Assets

Up

$985,426

Up $221,945 (+29%) from 2014

Net Assets

Up

$759,614

Up $149,790 (+25%) from 2014

Liabilities

Up

$225,812

Up $72,155 (+47%) from 2014

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue48th percentileNet Margin60th percentile

Revenue

Up

$2,346,345

Up $231,610 (+11%) from 2014

Expenses

Up

$2,196,555

Up $264,205 (+14%) from 2014

Net Income

Down

$149,790

Down $32,595 (-18%) from 2014

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth86th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2012: $423,591Liabilities 2012: $71,899Net Assets 2012: $351,6922012Assets 2013: $582,374Liabilities 2013: $154,935Net Assets 2013: $427,4392013Assets 2014: $763,481Liabilities 2014: $153,657Net Assets 2014: $609,8242014Assets 2015: $985,426Liabilities 2015: $225,812Net Assets 2015: $759,6142015Assets 2016: $723,423Liabilities 2016: $185,955Net Assets 2016: $537,4682016Assets 2017: $1,025,145Liabilities 2017: $194,288Net Assets 2017: $830,8572017Assets 2018: $897,257Liabilities 2018: $89,414Net Assets 2018: $807,8432018Assets 2019: $876,886Liabilities 2019: $269,892Net Assets 2019: $606,9942019Assets 2020: $997,898Liabilities 2020: $90,233Net Assets 2020: $907,6652020Assets 2021: $1,427,932Liabilities 2021: $141,165Net Assets 2021: $1,286,7672021Assets 2022: $1,262,704Liabilities 2022: $56,763Net Assets 2022: $1,205,9412022Assets 2023: $1,601,541Liabilities 2023: $60,673Net Assets 2023: $1,540,8682023Assets 2024: $2,007,765Liabilities 2024: $119,754Net Assets 2024: $1,888,0112024

Highlighted filing

2015

Assets$985,426
Liabilities$225,812
Net Assets$759,614
Open 2015 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth66th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MExpenses 2012: $1,706,0542012Revenue 2013: $1,895,365Expenses 2013: $1,819,618Net Income 2013: $75,7472013Revenue 2014: $2,114,735Expenses 2014: $1,932,350Net Income 2014: $182,3852014Revenue 2015: $2,346,345Expenses 2015: $2,196,555Net Income 2015: $149,7902015Revenue 2016: $2,305,049Expenses 2016: $2,284,416Net Income 2016: $20,6332016Revenue 2017: $2,516,349Expenses 2017: $2,222,960Net Income 2017: $293,3892017Revenue 2018: $2,378,137Expenses 2018: $2,401,151Net Income 2018: -$23,0142018Revenue 2019: $2,320,150Expenses 2019: $2,520,999Net Income 2019: -$200,8492019Revenue 2020: $2,685,055Expenses 2020: $2,384,384Net Income 2020: $300,6712020Revenue 2021: $2,625,626Expenses 2021: $2,246,524Net Income 2021: $379,1022021Revenue 2022: $2,389,720Expenses 2022: $2,470,546Net Income 2022: -$80,8262022Revenue 2023: $2,507,544Expenses 2023: $2,172,617Net Income 2023: $334,9272023Revenue 2024: $2,646,919Expenses 2024: $2,299,776Net Income 2024: $347,1432024

Highlighted filing

2015

Revenue$2,346,345
Expenses$2,196,555
Net Income$149,790
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015
Signed
Nov 11, 2016
Return Version
2015v2.1
Gross Receipts
$2,533,200
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Chicago Lights provides hope and opportunity to Chicago's children, youth, and adults facing the challenges of poverty. Chicago Lights empowers people to thrive academically, secure economic stability, lead healthy lives, and build community.

To provide hope and opportunity to our city's children, youth, and adults who face the challenge of poverty. Through supportive relationships and diverse programs, we empower people to thrive academically, secure economic stability, lead healthy lives, and build community.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$626,107$845,014▲ $218,907
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$62,234$90,793▲ $28,559
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$50,140$46,869▼ $3,271
Pledges and Grants Receivable$25,000$2,750▼ $22,250
Total Assets$763,481$985,426▲ $221,945
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$21,050$99,809▲ $78,759
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$59,357$70,422▲ $11,065
Deferred Revenue$73,250$55,581▼ $17,669
Total Liabilities$153,657$225,812▲ $72,155
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$437,145$473,200▲ $36,055
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$172,679$286,414▲ $113,735
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$609,824$759,614▲ $149,790
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$763,481$985,426▲ $221,945

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$90,793$25,159$115,952
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeOtherTotal
Stacy JacksonExecutive DirectorFT$107,420$107,420
Victoria CurtissDirector-$103,531$103,531

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
John BorovickaPresident
Debbie FrischVice President
Brian Van KlompenbergDirector
Chad TisherDirector
Christopher GentryDirector
Craig NaishDirector
Cynthia JohoDirector
Elaine ScalesDirector
Ellen GignilliatDirector
Lafayette Kyle FordDirector
Linnea L SchrammDirector
Lola CokeDirector
Richard SandersonDirector
Robert CrouchDirector
Roderick GedeyDirector
Ryann ArianoDirector
Terra WinstonDirector
William D PattersonDirector
Barton TrethewayDirector (until 5/10)
Elizabeth AtkinsonDirector (until 5/10)
Gary BeckmanDirector (until 5/10)
Hope DanielsDirector (until 5/10)
Jon FindleyDirector (until 5/10)
Rick SabolDirector (until 5/10)
Susan KostiwaSecretary
Ken WalkerTreasurer
John ShonkwilerTreasurer (until 5/10)
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,854,083
Program Service Revenue
$53,669
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$438,593
All Other Contributions
$1,561,916
Change in Net Assets
$149,790

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,319,299
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$27,046
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Other Revenue Adjustments
$27,046
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,319,299
Total Revenue per Form 990
$2,346,345
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,386,799
Other Expenses$636,061
Total Fundraising Expense$223,763
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$173,695
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$729,250$102,821$107,428$939,499
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$163,743$23,087$24,121$210,951
Other Employee Benefits$127,880$4,727$17,531$150,138
Grants to Domestic Individuals$131,195--$131,195
Occupancy$85,614$27,022$7,692$120,328
Fees for Services Other$81,011$9,271-$90,282
Office Expenses$49,500$11,320$20,465$81,285
Payroll Taxes$58,143$9,512$8,983$76,638
All Other Expenses$45,616$14,289$13,947$73,852
Travel$59,959$4,063-$64,022
Grants to Domestic Orgs$42,500--$42,500
Information Technology$34,679$4,414-$39,093
Advertising$2,174-$23,264$25,438
Conferences and Meetings$14,328$4,883-$19,211
Other Expenses$16,852--$16,852
Fees for Services Accounting-$12,129-$12,129
Pension Plan Contributions$7,239$2,002$332$9,573
Depreciation Depletion$7,945--$7,945
Total Functional Expenses$1,743,252$229,540$223,763$2,196,555

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Form 990$2,196,555
Expenses per Audited Statements$2,169,509
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$2,169,509
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$27,046
Other Expense Adjustments$27,046
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Fourth Presbyterian Church of ChicagoChicago, IL501(c)(3)General Operating Support$42,500
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$625,448
Fundraising Direct Expenses$186,855
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Mission Benefit$737,202$577,062$60,682$516,380
Board Gala Event$48,416$48,386$1,054$47,332
Total Events$785,618$625,448$186,855$438,593
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Due to Fourth Presbyterian Church of Chicago$99,809
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
Yes
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6

“The sole member of the corporation is Fourth Presbyterian Church of Chicago, Illinois, a not-for-profit corporation.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7A

“Directors of the Corporation shall be appointed annually to fill vacancies on the Board of Directors by the Board of Directors from a slate of candidates provided by the nominating committee of Fourth Presbyterian Church for those Directors who are members of the church and by the Corporation's Board from a slate provided by the Corporation's nominating committee. The Board shall appoint a Director to serve on the nominating committee of the Church and shall provide the nominating committee with criteria, qualifications, and expected responsibilities of Directors to be elected.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11

“The Treasurer, Executive Director, Director of Business Administration, and Controller perform a detailed review of the Form 990 prior to filing. A final draft is circulated to each board member for any final revisions prior to filing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12C

“Board members are required to sign the conflict of interest policy, disclosing any interests that could give rise to conflicts, on an annual basis. The conflict of interest policy is monitored periodically through the year by the CEO and certain board members. If a conflict exists, the conflicted board member(s) may not vote on decisions involving their interests.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15

“The Chicago Lights Board of Directors in collaboration with the Personnel Committee of Fourth Presbyterian Church determines the compensation of the Executive Director. Directors with a conflict of interest, if any, are excluded from the compensation decision.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

“Chicago Lights makes its governing documents, policies, and financial statements available to the public upon request for the same period of disclosure as set forth in IRC Section 6104(d).”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Chicago Lights
EIN
36-3786331
Phone
3127874570
Address
126 E Chestnut Street, Chicago, IL 60611

Signing Officer

Name
Ken Walker
Title
Treasurer
Phone
3127874570
Signed
2016-11-11
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Debbie Frisch
Formed
1991
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
21
Independent Board Members
20
Employees
0
Volunteers
1,000

Preparer

Firm
Rsm US Llp
Address
1 S WACKER DRIVE STE 800, CHICAGO, IL 60606
Preparer
Marek Rozowicz
Phone
3126343400
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

Part X, Line 2:

“Income taxes: The accounting standard on accounting for uncertainty in income taxes addresses the determination of whether tax benefits claimed or expected to be claimed on a tax return should be recorded in the financial statements. Under this guidance, Chicago Lights may recognize the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. Examples of tax positions include the tax-exempt status of Chicago Lights and various positions related to the potential sources of unrelated business taxable income. The tax benefits recognized in the financial statements from such a position are measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than 50 percent likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement. Management has determined that there are no uncertain tax positions during the reporting periods covered by these financial statements. Chicago Lights files Form 990 in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and the State of Illinois. Chicago Lights is generally no longer subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service for years before 2012.”

Part XI, Line 4B - Other Adjustments:

“Grant to Fourth Presbyterian Church of Chicago 42,500. Board Gala Event Fundraising expenses -15,454.”

Part XII, Line 4B - Other Adjustments:

“Grant to Fourth Presbyterian Church of Chicago 42,500. Board Gala Event Fundraising expenses -15,454.”

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2015 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$985,426
Liabilities
$225,812
Net assets
$759,614
Revenue
$2,346,345
Expenses
$2,196,555
Net income
$149,790
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.01$0.12$1.89$2.65$2.30$0.35
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.60$0.06$1.54$2.51$2.17$0.33
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.26$0.06$1.21$2.39$2.47$0.08
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.43$0.14$1.29$2.63$2.25$0.38
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.00$0.09$0.91$2.69$2.38$0.30
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.88$0.27$0.61$2.32$2.52$0.20
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.90$0.09$0.81$2.38$2.40$0.02
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.03$0.19$0.83$2.52$2.22$0.29
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.72$0.19$0.54$2.31$2.28$0.02
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.99$0.23$0.76$2.35$2.20$0.15
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.76$0.15$0.61$2.11$1.93$0.18
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.58$0.15$0.43$1.90$1.82$0.08
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.42$0.07$0.35$1.71