Mission
CHICAGO LIGHTS BUILDS BRIGHTER FUTURES FOR CHICAGO'S YOUTH AND ADULTS THROUGH SUPPORTIVE RELATIONSHIPS AND LIFE-CHANGING PROGRAMS.
Public Charity
CHICAGO LIGHTS
CHICAGO LIGHTS is a private foundation categorized as Public Charity based in CHICAGO, IL. Its most recent IRS filing (2024) reports revenue of $2.6M, expenses of $2.3M, total assets of $2.0M. Imperigo tracks 5 reported grants from this foundation totaling approximately $315K.
EIN: 363786331
CHICAGO, IL
Public Foundations
NTEE: T30
Latest filing: 2024
Total Revenue$2.6M
Total Expenses$2.3M
Total Assets$2.0M
Grants Given5
Grant Total$315K
Filing Years2019–2024
Where $100 goes at Chicago Lights
How Chicago Lights divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 7 years.
$76
Programs
the work itself
$13
Management
running the organization
$11
Fundraising
raising the next dollar
Inside the $76 for programs
$27
The Chicago Lights social service center helps adults pursue and reach their goals toward greater stability
$26
Chicago Lights tutoring supports the academic and personal growth of 300 students each year and matches them one-to-one with caring volunteer mentors
$14
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…
Plus 1 more program. Cost per person served and the full program breakdown are on the full profile.
Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2024. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Sample Grants Given
FOURTH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
GENERAL SUPPORT TO BENEFIT LRCC (COUNSELING CENTER)
$55,800
Fourth Presbyterian Church of Chicago
General Operating Support
$70,000
Fourth Presbyterian Church of Chicago
General Operating Support
$66,875
Fourth Presbyterian Church of Chicago
General Operating Support
$61,250
Fourth Presbyterian Church of Chicago
General Operating Support
$61,250
Showing up to 5 of 5 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
PRESIDENT
Amanda Felt
DIRECTOR (THROUGH MAY)
Andrew Mcgaan
SECRETARY
Ashley Goggins
DIRECTOR
Beth Truett
DIRECTOR
Caryn Borg-Breen
DIRECTOR (THROUGH MAY)
Cassandra L Book
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.6M | $2.3M | $2.0M |
| 2023 | $2.5M | $2.2M | $1.6M |
| 2022 | $2.4M | $2.5M | $1.3M |
| 2020 | $2.7M | $2.4M | $998K |
| 2019 | $2.3M | $2.5M | $877K |
Between 2019 and 2024, reported annual revenue grew from $2.3M to $2.6M (+14%), with total assets most recently reported at $2.0M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.
Grant Geography
Grants from this foundation were reported to recipients in IL.
IL
Full geographic grant map with state-by-state breakdown available with membership.