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The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired

Public charityFed auditsIRS 990990-T FY2023
DBA: % MARY LYNNE JANUSZEWSKI
Other · CHICAGO, IL · EIN 36-2169139

About

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.

In care of MARY Lynne Januszewski

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Other
Employees
974
Volunteers
76

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2024-06-30
Revenue
$45.4M
Expenses
$43.7M
Assets
$46.8M
Liabilities
$8.5M

Financial history

$50.3M$25.1M$0
161718192021222324
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2024: $45.4M · Peak FY2022: $50.3M · Avg: $41.4M

Political & Grant Activity

Campaign Spending
Lobbying
Grants Given
$215K
THE CHICAGO LIGHTHOUSE FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED
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Address

1850 W Roosevelt RD
Chicago, IL, 60608-120

Governance

Voting board members31
Independent members30
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes

Compensation practices

Severance paymentsNo
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planNo
Compensation committeeYes
Used comp surveyYes
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo

Financial detail (Schedule D)

Board-designated %75.9%
Permanent endowment %15.7%
Endowment held by related orgNo
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