CHICAGO LIGHTS

EIN: 363786331 501(c)(3) Philanthropy & Grantmaking

CHICAGO, IL

Total Revenue
$2,646,919
Total Expenses
$2,299,776
Total Assets
$2,007,765
Net Assets
$1,888,011
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1991
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
MARK H NELSON
Phone
3127874570
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

CHICAGO LIGHTS, founded in 1991, is a community nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $2.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Expenses of $2.3M left a modest 13% surplus.

Mission

CHICAGO LIGHTS BUILDS BRIGHTER FUTURES FOR CHICAGO'S YOUTH AND ADULTS THROUGH SUPPORTIVE RELATIONSHIPS AND LIFE-CHANGING PROGRAMS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $629,561

CHICAGO LIGHTS TUTORING SUPPORTS THE ACADEMIC AND PERSONAL GROWTH OF 300 STUDENTS EACH YEAR AND MATCHES THEM ONE-TO-ONE WITH CARING VOLUNTEER MENTORS. THESE RELATIONSHIPS, COMBINED WITH INNOVATIVE...

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CHICAGO LIGHTS TUTORING SUPPORTS THE ACADEMIC AND PERSONAL GROWTH OF 300 STUDENTS EACH YEAR AND MATCHES THEM ONE-TO-ONE WITH CARING VOLUNTEER MENTORS. THESE RELATIONSHIPS, COMBINED WITH INNOVATIVE EDUCATIONAL AND ENRICHMENT RESOURCES, MINDFULNESS PRACTICES, AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT, HELP PREPARE STUDENTS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION AND FUTURE JOBS.

Program 2
Expenses: $667,296

THE CHICAGO LIGHTS SOCIAL SERVICE CENTER HELPS ADULTS PURSUE AND REACH THEIR GOALS TOWARD GREATER STABILITY. OUR FOOD, CLOTHING, HOUSING, AND OTHER RESOURCES LIKE CASE MANAGEMENT AND ENRICHMENT...

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THE CHICAGO LIGHTS SOCIAL SERVICE CENTER HELPS ADULTS PURSUE AND REACH THEIR GOALS TOWARD GREATER STABILITY. OUR FOOD, CLOTHING, HOUSING, AND OTHER RESOURCES LIKE CASE MANAGEMENT AND ENRICHMENT GROUPS HELP BUILD HEALTHY AND FULFILLING LIVES.

Program 3
Expenses: $336,889 Revenue: $11,480

THE CHICAGO LIGHTS URBAN FARM IS DEDICATED TO CULTIVATING A THOUGHTFUL AND ENGAGED COMMUNITY OF YOUTH AND ADULTS THROUGH EDUCATIONAL AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES, HANDS-ON LEARNING EXPERIENCES, AND...

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THE CHICAGO LIGHTS URBAN FARM IS DEDICATED TO CULTIVATING A THOUGHTFUL AND ENGAGED COMMUNITY OF YOUTH AND ADULTS THROUGH EDUCATIONAL AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES, HANDS-ON LEARNING EXPERIENCES, AND ACCESS TO FRESH, LOCAL, AFFORDABLE, AND SUSTAINABLY GROWN PRODUCE. IT ALSO PROVIDES A SAFE SANCTUARY AND PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS TO LEARN ABOUT URBAN AGRICULTURE.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,716,340
Program Service Revenue $14,891
Investment Income $30,738
Other Revenue $-115,050
TOTAL REVENUE $2,646,919

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $201,262
Salaries & Benefits $1,660,970
Fundraising Expenses $250,243
Program Expenses $1,844,683
Other Expenses $437,544
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,299,776

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,646,919 $2,507,544 +0.1%
Expenses $2,299,776 $2,172,617 +0.1%
Net Income $347,143 $334,927 +0.0%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✓ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
15
Independent Members
14
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
855

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
5
$170,296
Total Directors
20
$170,296
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
STACY JACKSON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer Director
$149,663 $20,633 $170,296
AMANDA FELT PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CINDY HULL DIRECTOR (THROUGH MAY) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARCUS MASON-VIVIT DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CASSANDRA L BOOK DIRECTOR (THROUGH MAY) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JUSTIN EPPS VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID KIMBELL DIRECTOR (THROUGH MAY) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NARESH KOKA DIRECTOR (THROUGH MAY) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDREW MCGAAN DIRECTOR (THROUGH MAY) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BETH TRUETT DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GRETCHEN VAN NATTA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NALINI I DURGANA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ASHLEY GOGGINS SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
THERESA E MINTLE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HALLE MIROGLOTTA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK H NELSON TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JUSTIN PREVOST-SCHULTZ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CARYN BORG-BREEN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROOSEVELT HAYWOOD III DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JERRY LATHEROW DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
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
2024 $2,646,919 $2,299,776 $2,007,765 $347,143
2023 $2,507,544 $2,172,617 $1,601,541 $334,927
2022 $2,389,720 $2,470,546 $1,262,704 $-80,826
2021 $2,625,626 $2,246,524 $1,427,932 $379,102
2020 $2,685,055 $2,384,384 $997,898 $300,671
2019 $2,320,150 $2,520,999 $876,886 $-200,849
2018 $2,378,137 $2,401,151 $897,257 $-23,014
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