Liabilities / Assets
56th percentile
Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.
990EZ • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 86-3730708
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
Liabilities / Assets
56th percentile
Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.
Liabilities / Revenue
56th percentile
Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.
Net Margin
41st percentile
Higher net margin than 41% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
88th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 88% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 19.5% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
Score unavailable
No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.
Revenue Growth
Score unavailable
No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.
Assets
$3,889
No earlier filing loaded for comparison.
Net Assets
$3,889
No earlier filing loaded for comparison.
Liabilities
$0
No earlier filing loaded for comparison.
Revenue
$168,715
No earlier filing loaded for comparison.
Expenses
$164,826
No earlier filing loaded for comparison.
Net Income
$3,889
No earlier filing loaded for comparison.
Lighthouse foundation of chicagoland (lf) is a black lgbtq+-led multiracial social justice organization that advances justice for black lgbtq+ people across chicagoland through empowerment, education, and entertainment.
| Description | Grants | Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| LIGHTHOUSE FOUNDATION OF CHICAGOLAND (LF) IS A BLACK LGBTQ+-LED, MULTIRACIAL SOCIAL JUSTICE ORGANIZATION THAT ADVANCES JUSTICE FOR BLACK LGBTQ+ PEOPLE ACROSS CHICAGOLAND THROUGH EMPOWERMENT, EDUCATION, AND ENTERTAINMENT. IN 2021, OUR MAIN PROJECTS WERE THE BLACK QUEER EQUITY INDEX (BQEI), BLACK QUEER PRIDE, AND SPIRITUALITY-FOCUSED COMMUNITY EVENTS PLANNED BY THE BLACK QUEER CAUCUS. WE ENGAGED 708 PARTICIPANTS ACROSS ALL OF OUR EVENTS. IN 2021, WE CONDUCTED PRELIMINARY RESEARCH FOR THE NATION'S FIRST BLACK QUEER EQUITY INDEX (BQEI), A PARTICIPATORY RESEARCH PROJECT AIMED AT REDUCING INEQUITIES IN NONPROFIT HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS. THROUGH SURVEYS, ONE-ON-ONE INTERVIEWS, AND FOCUS GROUPS, WE COLLECTED DATA TO BETTER UNDERSTAND HOW BLACK LGBTQ+ BOARD MEMBERS AND STAFF SAW INEQUITY IN THEIR ORGANIZATIONS AND COLLECT RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SYSTEMIC CHANGE. WE ASSEMBLED THESE FINDINGS INTO THE BQEI WHITE PAPER OUTLINING 12 EMERGING EQUITY INDICATORS, AND WE SHARED IT WITH OUR 16 PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS THAT MADE UP THE COALITION OF ACCOMPLICES FOR RACIAL EQUITY (CARE) AS WELL AS THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE DURING A PUBLIC EVENT WITH 100 ATTENDEES.WE RESPONDED TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC BY CREATING VIRTUAL CULTURAL PROGRAMMING THAT HELPED ADDRESS MENTAL HEALTH, ECONOMIC INSTABILITY, AND ISOLATION WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY, WHICH WAS ESPECIALLY IMPACTED BY THE PANDEMIC. OUR BLACK QUEER CAUCUS (BQC) IS A GROUP OF BLACK LGBTQ+ PEOPLE WHO MEET MONTHLY TO DESIGN COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING THAT HELPS FOSTER SPIRITUAL WHOLENESS, CULTIVATE SELF-WORTH, AND BUILD COMMUNITY SOME NOTABLE EVENTS OF THE YEAR INCLUDED: MIND OVER MATTERS: BLACK QUEER MEN MENTAL HEALTH CONVERSATIONS, GOSPEL DRAG BRUNCH, WORLD AIDS DAY, FALL FEST, A BLACK QUEER PERFORMANCE SHOWCASE, AND THE WINTER UNGALA. | $0 | $140,415 |
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAMIE FRAZIER | Founder, Executive Director | FT | $32,915 | - | $32,915 |
| ALLEN WOMBLE | Director | FT | $28,963 | - | $28,963 |
| KARLYN MEYER | Board Chair | - | $0 | - | - |
“Activity classification: . Grantee name: miscellaneous donations. Amount given: 275.”
“Description: advertising and marketing. Amount: 4,406. Description: bank fees. Amount: 86. Description: fiscal sponsor fees. Amount: 12,565. Description: office. Amount: 1,336. Description: program supplies. Amount: 3,053. Description: events and meetings. Amount: 13,889. Description: electronics. Amount: 8,909. Description: telephone. Amount: 85. Total to form 990-ez, line 16: 44,329.”
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| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 0 | 2335 N ORCHARD STREET |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/CityNm | 0 | CHICAGO |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 0 | IL |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/ZIPCd | 0 | 60614 |
| IRS990EZ/CashSavingsAndInvestmentsGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/CashSavingsAndInvestmentsGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 3889 |
| IRS990EZ/ChgMadeToOrgnzngDocNotRptInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ContributionsGiftsGrantsEtcAmt | 0 | 168715 |
| IRS990EZ/DirectIndirectPltclExpendAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/DonorAdvisedFndsInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ExcessOrDeficitForYearAmt | 0 | 3889 |
| IRS990EZ/FiledScheduleAInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990EZ/ForeignFinancialAccountInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ForeignOfficeInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/Form990TotalAssetsGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/Form990TotalAssetsGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 3889 |
| IRS990EZ/GrantsAndSimilarAmountsPaidAmt | 0 | 275 |
| IRS990EZ/GrossReceiptsAmt | 0 | 168715 |
| IRS990EZ/InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/InfoInScheduleOPartIInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/InfoInScheduleOPartVInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/InitialReturnInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/LobbyingActivitiesInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/MadeLoansToFromOfficersInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/MethodOfAccountingCashInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt | 0 | 3889 |
| IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 3889 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 0 | 40.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 1 | 2.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 2 | 40.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 0 | 28963 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 2 | 32915 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 0 | ALLEN WOMBLE |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 1 | KARLYN MEYER |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 2 | JAMIE FRAZIER |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 0 | DIRECTOR |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 1 | BOARD CHAIR |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 2 | FOUNDER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR |
| IRS990EZ/OperateHospitalInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/Organization501c3Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/OrganizationDissolvedEtcInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OrganizationHadUBIInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OtherExpensesTotalAmt | 0 | 44329 |
| IRS990EZ/PartVIHghstPdCntrctProfSrvcTxt | 0 | NONE |
| IRS990EZ/PartVIOfCompOfHghstPdEmplTxt | 0 | NONE |
| IRS990EZ/PoliticalCampaignActyInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/PrimaryExemptPurposeTxt | 0 | LIGHTHOUSE FOUNDATION OF CHICAGOLAND (LF) IS A BLACK LGBTQ+-LED MULTIRACIAL SOCIAL JUSTICE ORGANIZATION THAT ADVANCES JUSTICE FOR BLACK LGBTQ+ PEOPLE ACROSS CHICAGOLAND THROUGH EMPOWERMENT, EDUCATION, AND ENTERTAINMENT. |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt | 0 | LIGHTHOUSE FOUNDATION OF CHICAGOLAND (LF) IS A BLACK LGBTQ+-LED, MULTIRACIAL SOCIAL JUSTICE ORGANIZATION THAT ADVANCES JUSTICE FOR BLACK LGBTQ+ PEOPLE ACROSS CHICAGOLAND THROUGH EMPOWERMENT, EDUCATION, AND ENTERTAINMENT. IN 2021, OUR MAIN PROJECTS WERE THE BLACK QUEER EQUITY INDEX (BQEI), BLACK QUEER PRIDE, AND SPIRITUALITY-FOCUSED COMMUNITY EVENTS PLANNED BY THE BLACK QUEER CAUCUS. WE ENGAGED 708 PARTICIPANTS ACROSS ALL OF OUR EVENTS. IN 2021, WE CONDUCTED PRELIMINARY RESEARCH FOR THE NATION'S FIRST BLACK QUEER EQUITY INDEX (BQEI), A PARTICIPATORY RESEARCH PROJECT AIMED AT REDUCING INEQUITIES IN NONPROFIT HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS. THROUGH SURVEYS, ONE-ON-ONE INTERVIEWS, AND FOCUS GROUPS, WE COLLECTED DATA TO BETTER UNDERSTAND HOW BLACK LGBTQ+ BOARD MEMBERS AND STAFF SAW INEQUITY IN THEIR ORGANIZATIONS AND COLLECT RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SYSTEMIC CHANGE. WE ASSEMBLED THESE FINDINGS INTO THE BQEI WHITE PAPER OUTLINING 12 EMERGING EQUITY INDICATORS, AND WE SHARED IT WITH OUR 16 PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS THAT MADE UP THE COALITION OF ACCOMPLICES FOR RACIAL EQUITY (CARE) AS WELL AS THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE DURING A PUBLIC EVENT WITH 100 ATTENDEES.WE RESPONDED TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC BY CREATING VIRTUAL CULTURAL PROGRAMMING THAT HELPED ADDRESS MENTAL HEALTH, ECONOMIC INSTABILITY, AND ISOLATION WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY, WHICH WAS ESPECIALLY IMPACTED BY THE PANDEMIC. OUR BLACK QUEER CAUCUS (BQC) IS A GROUP OF BLACK LGBTQ+ PEOPLE WHO MEET MONTHLY TO DESIGN COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING THAT HELPS FOSTER SPIRITUAL WHOLENESS, CULTIVATE SELF-WORTH, AND BUILD COMMUNITY SOME NOTABLE EVENTS OF THE YEAR INCLUDED: MIND OVER MATTERS: BLACK QUEER MEN MENTAL HEALTH CONVERSATIONS, GOSPEL DRAG BRUNCH, WORLD AIDS DAY, FALL FEST, A BLACK QUEER PERFORMANCE SHOWCASE, AND THE WINTER UNGALA. |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/GrantsAndAllocationsAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/ProgramServiceExpensesAmt | 0 | 140415 |
| IRS990EZ/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/SalariesOtherCompEmplBnftAmt | 0 | 120222 |
| IRS990EZ/SchoolOperatingInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd | 0 | IL |
| IRS990EZ/SubjectToProxyTaxInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/SumOfTotalLiabilitiesGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/SumOfTotalLiabilitiesGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TanningServicesProvidedInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TaxImposedOnOrganizationMgrAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TaxImposedUnderIRC4911Amt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TaxImposedUnderIRC4912Amt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TaxImposedUnderIRC4955Amt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TaxReimbursedByOrganizationAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TotalExpensesAmt | 0 | 164826 |
| IRS990EZ/TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt | 0 | 140415 |
| IRS990EZ/TotalRevenueAmt | 0 | 168715 |
| IRS990EZ/TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/WebsiteAddressTxt | 0 | LIGHTFOUNDCHI.ORG |
| IRS990ScheduleA/First5Years170Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/ExplanationTxt | 0 | 2021 WAS THE ORGANIZATION'S YEAR OF EXEMPTION AND A SHORT YEAR WAS FILED FOR THE YEAR STARTING MAY 6, 2021. |
| IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 0 | PART II |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt | 0 | 168715 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 168715 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicOrganization170Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportTotal170Amt | 0 | 168715 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt | 0 | 168715 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 168715 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportAmt | 0 | 168715 |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1 | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorNum | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine1 | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine2 | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/City | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/State | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/ZIPCode | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/TotalContributionsAmt | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | ACTIVITY CLASSIFICATION: . GRANTEE NAME: MISCELLANEOUS DONATIONS. AMOUNT GIVEN: 275. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 1 | DESCRIPTION: ADVERTISING AND MARKETING. AMOUNT: 4,406. DESCRIPTION: BANK FEES. AMOUNT: 86. DESCRIPTION: FISCAL SPONSOR FEES. AMOUNT: 12,565. DESCRIPTION: OFFICE. AMOUNT: 1,336. DESCRIPTION: PROGRAM SUPPLIES. AMOUNT: 3,053. DESCRIPTION: EVENTS AND MEETINGS. AMOUNT: 13,889. DESCRIPTION: ELECTRONICS. AMOUNT: 8,909. DESCRIPTION: TELEPHONE. AMOUNT: 85. TOTAL TO FORM 990-EZ, LINE 16: 44,329. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 0 | FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 10 - GRANTS AND SIMILAR AMOUNTS PAID |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 1 | FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 16 - OTHER EXPENSES |
| TransferPrsnlBnftContractsDecl/DeclarationDesc | 0 | THE ORGANIZATION DID NOT, DURING THE YEAR, RECEIVE ANY FUNDS, DIRECTLY,OR INDIRECTLY, TO PAY PREMIUMS ON A PERSONAL BENEFIT CONTRACT.THE ORGANIZATION, DID NOT, DURING THE YEAR, PAY ANY PREMIUMS, DIRECTLY,OR INDIRECTLY, ON A PERSONAL BENEFIT CONTRACT. |
| ReturnHeader/AdditionalFilerInformation/TrustedCustomerGrp/AuthenticationAssuranceLevelCd | 0 | AAL1 |
| ReturnHeader/AdditionalFilerInformation/TrustedCustomerGrp/IdentityAssuranceLevelCd | 0 | IAL1 |
| ReturnHeader/AdditionalFilerInformation/TrustedCustomerGrp/TrustedCustomerCd | 0 | 0 |
| ReturnHeader/BuildTS | 0 | 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd | 0 | 1 |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonNm | 0 | JAMIE FRAZIER |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonTitleTxt | 0 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PhoneNum | 0 | 7737170661 |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/SignatureDt | 0 | 2023-06-21 |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 0 | LIGHTHOUSE FOUNDATION OF CHICAGOLAND |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/BusinessNameControlTxt | 0 | LIGH |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/EIN | 0 | 863730708 |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/PhoneNum | 0 | 7737170661 |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 0 | 2335 N ORCHARD STREET |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/CityNm | 0 | CHICAGO |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 0 | IL |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/ZIPCd | 0 | 60614 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerFirmEIN | 0 | 362663358 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerFirmName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 0 | PORTE BROWN LLC |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 0 | 845 OAKTON STREET |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/CityNm | 0 | ELK GROVE VILLAGE |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 0 | IL |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/ZIPCd | 0 | 60007 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PhoneNum | 0 | 8479561040 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PreparerPersonNm | 0 | MEGAN ANGLE |
| ReturnHeader/ReturnTs | 0 | 2023-06-27T14:35:23-05:00 |
| ReturnHeader/ReturnTypeCd | 0 | 990EZ |
| ReturnHeader/SigningOfficerGrp/PersonFullName/PersonFirstNm | 0 | JAMIE |
| ReturnHeader/SigningOfficerGrp/PersonFullName/PersonLastNm | 0 | FRAZIER |
| ReturnHeader/TaxPeriodBeginDt | 0 | 2021-05-06 |
| ReturnHeader/TaxPeriodEndDt | 0 | 2021-12-31 |
| ReturnHeader/TaxYr | 0 | 2021 |
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