Civic Intelligence

Friends of the Chicago Harbor Lighthouse

EIN 88-1249544 • 501(c)3 • Chicago, IL

990-N CoverageNTEE A54

Profile

The mission of Friends of the Chicago Harbor Lighthouse is to Preserve, Restore and Celebrate the Chicago Harbor Lighthouse

122 South Michigan Ave 1390Chicago, IL 60603

savethelighthouse.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-assets requires both liabilities and assets on the latest valid filing.

Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-revenue requires both liabilities and revenue on the latest valid filing.

Source year 2025

Net Margin

85th percentile

75%

Higher net margin than 85% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE A54 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

88th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 88% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

NTEE A54 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

90th percentile

125%

Faster asset growth than 90% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE A • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

94th percentile

215%

Faster revenue growth than 94% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE A • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / AssetsScore unavailable

Assets

Up

$215,130

Up $119,655 (+125%) from 2024

Liabilities

-

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

Up

$215,130

Up $119,655 (+125%) from 2024

Operations
Liabilities / RevenueScore unavailableNet Margin85th percentile

Revenue

Up

$160,318

Up $109,463 (+215%) from 2024

Expenses

Up

$40,663

Up $23,942 (+143%) from 2024

Net Income

Up

$119,655

Up $85,521 (+251%) from 2024

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth90th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2023: $61,341Net Assets 2023: $61,3412023Assets 2024: $95,475Net Assets 2024: $95,4752024Assets 2025: $215,130Net Assets 2025: $215,1302025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$215,130
Liabilities-
Net Assets$215,130
Open 2025 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth94th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0Revenue 2023: $68,629Expenses 2023: $8,164Net Income 2023: $60,4652023Revenue 2024: $50,855Expenses 2024: $16,721Net Income 2024: $34,1342024Revenue 2025: $160,318Expenses 2025: $40,663Net Income 2025: $119,6552025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$160,318
Expenses$40,663
Net Income$119,655
Open 2025 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2025 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$215,130
Liabilities
-
Net assets
$215,130
Revenue
$160,318
Expenses
$40,663
Net income
$119,655
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.15$2.15$1.60$0.41$1.20
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.95$0.95$0.51$0.17$0.34
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.61$0.61$0.69$0.08$0.60
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025
Signed
Mar 3, 2026
Return Version
2025v4.0
Gross Receipts
$183,750
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The mission of Friends of the Chicago Harbor Lighthouse is to Preserve, Restore and Celebrate the Chicago Harbor Lighthouse

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
In 2025, Friends of the Chicago Harbor Lighthouse (FOCHL) continued advancing its mission to preserve, restore, and promote the historic Chicago Harbor Lighthouse. The organization achieved key milestones in the National Historic Lighthouse Preservation Act (NHLPA) transfer process, including submission of required materials and securing State Historic Preservation Office support. FOCHL expanded public engagement through educational outreach, volunteer initiatives, and increased digital communications, strengthening awareness of the lighthouses historic significance. The annual Light the Way fundraising event sold out and generated meaningful support for restoration efforts, complemented by successful Giving Tuesday participation and major donor commitments. FOCHL also enhanced member and visitor engagement through participation in the U.S. Lighthouse Society Passport Program and ongoing public presentations. The organization maintained its strong commitment to transparency, governance, and responsible stewardship as it builds toward long-term restoration and preservation of the lighthouse.-$16,816
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay88th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Kurt LentschPresidentPT$0--
Marie HuscherVice PresidentPT$0--
Nicholas Michael NaberTreasurerPT$0--
Steve ClementsSecretaryPT$0--
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Fundraising Event$120,215$120,215$18,337$101,878
Total Events$120,215$120,215$18,337$101,878
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Friends of the Chicago Harbor Lighthouse
EIN
88-1249544
Phone
8473236344
Address
122 South Michigan Ave 1390, Chicago, IL 60603

Signing Officer

Name
Nicholas Michael Naber
Title
Treasurer
Signed
2026-03-03
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
BM Accounting and Tax Inc
Address
5754 S Kilbourn, Chicago, IL 60629
Preparer
Leonardo Santos Becerra CPA
Phone
7735716922
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Other Expenses.1001

“Advertising and Promotion $3433”

Other Expenses.1002

“Office Expenses $10”

Other Expenses.1005

“Travel $500”

Other Expenses.1012

“Insurance $774”

Other Expenses.1

“Technology Consulting $5560”

Other Expenses.3

“Software Subscriptions $2102”

Other Expenses.4

“Merchant Fees $311”

Other Expenses.6

“Bank Service Fees $76”

Other Expenses.7

“Sales Tax $44”

Other Expenses.8

“Business Registration Fees $15”

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