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Est.

1906

Latest Fiscal Year

Not available

Organization Type

Grantseeker

AI Summary

THE CHICAGO LIGHTHOUSE FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED serves people who are blind, visually impaired, multi-disabled, and veterans through educational, clinical, rehabilitation, and vocational services, with cause areas including rehabilitation, blind and visually impaired centers, education, and shelter and residential care. Based on a 2025 operating budget of $53.9M and total revenue of $60.1M, it is a large nonprofit that receives support from funders including UNITED WAY OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO INC, ROBERT R MCCORMICK FOUNDATION, and The Chicago Community Trust.

Mission Statement

THE CHICAGO LIGHTHOUSE STRIVES TO PROVIDE QUALITY EDUCATIONAL, CLINICAL, (CONTINUED IN SCHEDULE O) REHABILITATION AND VOCATIONAL SERVICES TO PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND, VISUALLY IMPAIRED, MULTI-DISABLED OR VETERANS.
Revenues
$45.4M
Expenses
$43.7M
Net Income:
+$1.6M
Assets
$46.8M
Liabilities
$8.5M
Net Assets:
+$38.3M
Operating Budget
$43.5M
Operating Budget by Year

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Total No. of Grants
32
Median grant size
$18.9K
Largest grant received
$224.4K
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Szlyk Janet P
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Stark Julie
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Meehan Mike
Board Member
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is THE CHICAGO LIGHTHOUSE FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED’s budget?
In 2024, THE CHICAGO LIGHTHOUSE FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED reported an annual operating budget of around $43.5 million. More detailed financial information is available to registered users.
What causes does THE CHICAGO LIGHTHOUSE FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED support?
THE CHICAGO LIGHTHOUSE FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED supports work in Education, Rehabilitation, Shelter and residential care, and Blind & Visually Impaired Centers.
Where does THE CHICAGO LIGHTHOUSE FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED operate?
THE CHICAGO LIGHTHOUSE FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED is headquartered in CHICAGO, IL.
Who funded THE CHICAGO LIGHTHOUSE FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED recently?
In 2025, THE CHICAGO LIGHTHOUSE FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED received grants from AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION INC, READER'S DIGEST PARTNERS FOR SIGHT FOUNDATION, and Washington Square Health Foundation. More information on this organization’s funders is available to registered users.
What is the largest grant THE CHICAGO LIGHTHOUSE FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED received in 2024?
The largest grant to THE CHICAGO LIGHTHOUSE FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED in 2024 exceeds $224 thousand.
What is THE CHICAGO LIGHTHOUSE FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED’s reliance on government grants?
THE CHICAGO LIGHTHOUSE FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED relied on government grants for less than 5% of their total revenue in 2024.