CHICAGO LIGHTHOUSE INDUSTRIES

EIN: 475665042 501(c)(3) Human Services

CHICAGO, IL

Total Revenue
$3,910,833
Total Expenses
$3,918,668
Total Assets
$1,733,155
Net Assets
$1,505,624
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2015
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
JANET SZLYK PHD
Phone
3126661331
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

CHICAGO LIGHTHOUSE INDUSTRIES, founded in 2015, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $3.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024.

Mission

CHICAGO LIGHTHOUSE INDUSTRIES IS ORGANIZED TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED, SPECIFICALLY THROUGH PROVIDING EMPLOYMENT POSSIBILITIES, WHICH FOSTER INDEPENDENCE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $2,423,579 Revenue: $2,477,065

THE CHICAGO LIGHTHOUSE INDUSTRIES MANUFACTURING PROGRAM PROVIDES REHABILITATION, TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED. WORKERS PERFORM VARIOUS PACKAGING AND ASSEMBLY...

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THE CHICAGO LIGHTHOUSE INDUSTRIES MANUFACTURING PROGRAM PROVIDES REHABILITATION, TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED. WORKERS PERFORM VARIOUS PACKAGING AND ASSEMBLY ROLES, IN THE MANUFACTURING OF BOTH PLANNERS AND CLOCKS FOR THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AND OTHER COMMERCIAL MARKETS. THE WORKERS ASSEMBLE AND PACKAGE FOOTRESTS, BACKRESTS AND MONITOR ARMS, AND PACKAGE COOKING THERMOMETERS AND LENS CLEANING PRODUCTS FOR THE FEDERAL MARKET, AS WELL. DURING FY25, 42 PEOPLE WITH VISUAL AND OTHER DISABILITIES WERE PROVIDED EMPLOYMENT

Program 2
Expenses: $310,904 Revenue: $352,339

CONTRACT MANAGEMENT SERVICES (CMS) PROGRAM OPERATES IN ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS. CHICAGO LIGHTHOUSE INDUSTRIES OPERATES AS A SUB-CONTRACTOR FOR NATIONAL INDUSTRIES FOR THE BLIND, EMPLOYING TRAINED...

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CONTRACT MANAGEMENT SERVICES (CMS) PROGRAM OPERATES IN ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS. CHICAGO LIGHTHOUSE INDUSTRIES OPERATES AS A SUB-CONTRACTOR FOR NATIONAL INDUSTRIES FOR THE BLIND, EMPLOYING TRAINED CONTRACT CLOSEOUT SPECIALISTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF DE-OBLIGATING UNSPENT FUNDS FOR THE MILITARY, THROUGH THE CLOSEOUT PROCESS. DURING FY25, THREE PEOPLE WITH VISUAL AND OTHER DISABILITIES, AS WELL AS VETERANS, WERE PROVIDED JOBS IN THIS PROGRAM.

Program 3
Expenses: $494,582 Revenue: $687,209

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SERVICE CONTRACTS PROVIDE JOBS FOR QUALIFIED PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED, WITH CHICAGO LIGHTHOUSE INDUSTRIES MAINTAINING RESPONSIBILITY FOR RECRUITING, TRAINING AND...

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FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SERVICE CONTRACTS PROVIDE JOBS FOR QUALIFIED PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED, WITH CHICAGO LIGHTHOUSE INDUSTRIES MAINTAINING RESPONSIBILITY FOR RECRUITING, TRAINING AND HIRING FOR THESE POSITIONS AND MANAGING SUCH CONTRACTS, AT OFFSITE LOCATIONS. THOSE EMPLOYED ARE PAID BY CHICAGO LIGHTHOUSE INDUSTRIES. THE WORK IS PERFORMED IN CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS, WHERE EMPLOYEES OF CHICAGO LIGHTHOUSE INDUSTRIES ARE ENGAGED IN JANITORIAL, AND WAREHOUSING ACTIVITIES, FULFILLING THE REQUIREMENTS OF TWO FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SERVICE CONTRACTS. DURING FY25, NINE PEOPLE WITH VISUAL AND OTHER DISABILITIES WERE PROVIDED EMPLOYMENT UNDER THESE CONTRACTS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $393,106
Program Service Revenue $1,041,852
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $2,475,875
TOTAL REVENUE $3,910,833

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $2,699,826
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $3,229,065
Other Expenses $1,218,842
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,918,668

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $3,910,833 $4,026,105 0.0%
Expenses $3,918,668 $4,352,489 -0.1%
Net Income $-7,835 $-326,384 -1.0%
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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
9
Independent Members
8
Employees
63
Volunteers
N/A

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
6
$1,007,656
Total Directors
9
$671,160
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JANET P SZLYK PRESIDENT & CEO 8.00
Officer Director
$0 $38,950 $671,160
MICHAEL F MEEHAN CHAIRMAN 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GARY RICH VICE CHAIRMAN 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
THEODORE MAZOLA SECRETARY/TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DON BELGRAD DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TRAVIS HAGUE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN HARTLINE JR DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID JENK ESQ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TED WECKER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHLEEN L STOEBERL CHIEF BUSINESS STRATEGY OFFICER 8.00
Officer
$0 $33,762 $324,413
TONY M FIORE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (BEG 12/24) 8.00
Officer
$0 $0 $12,083
SIMONE E COOK SVP, OPERATIONS 40.00
Highest
$0 $16,044 $215,343
ROSA I CARRILLO FORMER CFO (THRU 06/24) 0.00
$0 $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 $3,910,833 $3,918,668 $1,733,155 $-7,835
2024 $4,026,105 $4,352,489 $1,916,426 $-326,384
2023 $5,245,661 $5,117,391 $2,269,641 $128,270
2022 $3,671,116 $3,343,772 $2,004,664 $327,344
2021 $3,008,590 $2,828,976 $1,666,227 $179,614
2020 $2,905,388 $3,000,286 $1,678,564 $-94,898
2019 $2,629,899 $2,236,244 $1,753,849 $393,655
2018 $2,050,801 $2,045,742 $1,269,410 $5,059
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