THE CHICAGO LIGHTHOUSE FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED

EIN: 362169139 501(c)(3) Human Services

CHICAGO, IL

Total Revenue
$60,119,828
Total Expenses
$54,078,537
Total Assets
$53,032,129
Net Assets
$45,883,378
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1906
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
JANET SZLYK PHD
Phone
3126661331
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

THE CHICAGO LIGHTHOUSE FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED, founded in 1906, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $60.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 33% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $54.1M left a modest 10% surplus.

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.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $31,286,551 Revenue: $42,746,054

THE CHICAGO LIGHTHOUSE CONTACT CENTERS PROVIDE CUSTOMER SERVICE THROUGH STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS WITH HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS AND STATE AGENCIES, CREATING MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR...

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THE CHICAGO LIGHTHOUSE CONTACT CENTERS PROVIDE CUSTOMER SERVICE THROUGH STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS WITH HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS AND STATE AGENCIES, CREATING MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE BLIND, VISUALLY IMPAIRED, HAVE DISABILITIES, OR ARE VETERANS.

Program 2
Expenses: $3,343,814 Revenue: $817,191

THE SANDY AND RICK FORSYTHE CENTER FOR COMPREHENSIVE VISION CARE, THE BERGMAN INSTITUTE FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL SUPPORT, THE PANGERE PARTNERSHIP FOR INHERITED RETINAL DISEASES, AND THE HILTON CENTER FOR...

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THE SANDY AND RICK FORSYTHE CENTER FOR COMPREHENSIVE VISION CARE, THE BERGMAN INSTITUTE FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL SUPPORT, THE PANGERE PARTNERSHIP FOR INHERITED RETINAL DISEASES, AND THE HILTON CENTER FOR PROSTHETIC VISION REHABILITATION PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE DIAGNOSTIC, REHABILITATIVE, PSYCHOLOGICAL, CLINICAL OPTOMETRIC, MOBILITY, ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES, AND RESEARCH IN THE FIELD OF LOW VISION AND BLINDNESS. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO PATIENTS OF ALL AGES AT THE LIGHTHOUSE AND AT A NUMBER OF SATELLITE LOCATIONS WITHIN THE CHICAGO LAND AREA. DOCTORS AND THERAPISTS ARE SPECIFICALLY TRAINED IN THE FIELD OF LOW VISION.

Program 3
Expenses: $3,557,730 Revenue: $2,727,403

PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH INCLUDE: THE EARLY INTERVENTION/ENRICHMENT, THE CHILDREN'S DEVELOPMENT CENTER, AND THE YOUTH TRANSITIONS PROGRAM, ALL OF WHICH, TOGETHER, PROVIDE SERVICES AND/OR...

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PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH INCLUDE: THE EARLY INTERVENTION/ENRICHMENT, THE CHILDREN'S DEVELOPMENT CENTER, AND THE YOUTH TRANSITIONS PROGRAM, ALL OF WHICH, TOGETHER, PROVIDE SERVICES AND/OR OPPORTUNITIES TO CHILDREN AND TEENS, WHO ARE MULTI-DISABLED, AND/OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED OR BLIND, FROM BIRTH THROUGH YOUNG ADULTHOOD, AS WELL AS TO THEIR FAMILIES.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $12,385,309
Program Service Revenue $46,902,837
Investment Income $886,205
Other Revenue $-54,523
TOTAL REVENUE $60,119,828

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $221,063
Salaries & Benefits $42,064,806
Fundraising Expenses $1,489,995
Program Expenses $43,460,545
Other Expenses $11,792,668
TOTAL EXPENSES $54,078,537

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $60,119,828 $45,351,225 +0.3%
Expenses $54,078,537 $43,727,612 +0.2%
Net Income $6,041,291 $1,623,613 +2.7%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
28
Independent Members
27
Employees
1170
Volunteers
117

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
9
$1,007,656
Total Directors
28
$671,160
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JANET P SZLYK PRESIDENT & CEO 32.00
Officer Director
$632,210 $38,950 $671,160
THOMAS A DEUTSCH MD CHAIRPERSON 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JULIE A STARK VICE CHAIRPERSON 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CAROLINE GROSSINGER SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RICHARD H SCHNADIG ASSISTANT SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID J HUBER CFP TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOEL BRUCKMAN ASSISTANT TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RV PAUL CHAN MD MSC MBA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DONALD D DUNCAN MBA CPA CFA CFP DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DONNA VAN EEKEREN DIRECTOR (BEG 09/24) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDRE FAIR DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SANDRA C FORSYTHE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MEGAN GOLDISH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRUCE HAGUE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EDWARD C JEPSON JR DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BEENA JOSEPH MBA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARVIN LADER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
THOMAS LIVINGSTON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JUDY MCCASKEY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JACLYN MCNALLY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL F MEEHAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHAUNA MONTGOMERY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN RASKE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELISABETH ROTH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TERRI ENGELMAN RHOADS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GARY RICH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAUL W RINK DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHEREE SCHIMMER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHLEEN L STOEBERL CHIEF BUSINESS STRATEGY OFFICER 32.00
Officer
$290,651 $33,762 $324,413
TONY M FIORE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (BEG 12/24) 32.00
Officer
$12,083 $0 $12,083
MICHAEL P NICOLAI CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER 40.00
Highest
$329,404 $46,897 $376,301
MAUREEN E HALLER CHIEF ADVANCEMENT OFFICER 40.00
Highest
$232,410 $19,075 $251,485
JILL A GOODSPEED SVP, CONTACT CTR OPERATIONS (06/25) 40.00
Highest
$225,270 $7,600 $232,870
KARA E CRUMBLISS CHIEF OF CLINICAL SERVICES 40.00
Highest
$210,936 $7,810 $218,746
MARTHA FYOUNGER WHITE SVP, EMPL & REHABILITATION SERVICES 40.00
Highest
$195,242 $6,528 $201,770
ROSA I CARRILLO FORMER CFO (THRU 06/24) 0.00
$115,391 $9,921 $125,312
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $60,119,828 $54,078,537 $53,032,129 $6,041,291
2024 $45,351,225 $43,727,612 $46,821,386 $1,623,613
2023 $39,685,093 $39,601,686 $42,934,036 $83,407
2022 $50,291,014 $39,251,887 $40,702,407 $11,039,127
2021 $42,554,444 $37,978,946 $37,590,416 $4,575,498
2020 $37,019,947 $39,905,365 $27,418,524 $-2,885,418
2019 $42,807,782 $44,013,893 $32,095,772 $-1,206,111
2018 $41,213,371 $41,471,249 $31,163,368 $-257,878
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