Public Charity

THE CHICAGO LIGHTHOUSE FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED

Based in CHICAGO, IL, THE CHICAGO LIGHTHOUSE FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED operates as a Public Charity. The organization reported $60.1M in revenue, $54.1M in expenses, $53.0M in total assets for fiscal year 2025. Imperigo tracks 129 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $8.0M.

EIN: 362169139 CHICAGO, IL Blind & Visually Impaired Centers NTEE: P86 Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$60.1M
Total Expenses$54.1M
Total Assets$53.0M
Grant Records129
Funding Total$8.0M
Filing Years2021–2025

Mission

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.

Where $100 goes at The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired

How The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 9 years.

$81 Programs the work itself
$15 Management running the organization
$4 Fundraising raising the next dollar

Inside the $81 for programs

$58
The Chicago lighthouse contact centers provide customer service through strategic partnerships with healthcare providers and state agencies, creating meaningful employment opportunities for individuals who are blind, visually impaired…
72% of program spending
$10
The instructional materials center for the state of illinois is administered by the Chicago lighthouse and funded through the illinois state board of education
12% of program spending
$7
Programs for children and youth include
8% of program spending

Plus 1 more program. Cost per person served and the full program breakdown are on the full profile.

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Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2025. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.

Officers & Directors

DIRECTOR Andre Fair
DIRECTOR Beena Joseph Mba
DIRECTOR Bruce Hague
SECRETARY Caroline Grossinger
TREASURER David J Huber Cfp
DIRECTOR Donald D Duncan Mba Cpa Cfa Cfp

Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.

Top Grant Purposes

General Support
$5,158,911 66 grants
Human & Social Services
$738,028 12 grants
Youth Development
$591,936 6 grants
Economic Development
$195,900 6 grants
Health & Medicine
$187,350 10 grants

Financial Trends

Year Revenue Expenses Assets
2025 $60.1M $54.1M $53.0M
2024 $45.4M $43.7M $46.8M
2023 $39.7M $39.6M $42.9M
2022 $50.3M $39.3M $40.7M
2021 $42.6M $38.0M $37.6M

Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $42.6M to $60.1M (+41%), with total assets most recently reported at $53.0M.

Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.

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